JCB and PayXpert, a pioneering omnichannel payment services provider based in Europe and in the UK, today announced a strategic partnership to enhance JCB’s card acceptance across European and UK markets. The collaboration promises a smoother payment experience for both merchants in the regions and international JCB Cardmembers.

Starling Group today named four new members of its Executive Committee, further strengthening its leadership in the legal, compliance, and people functions. 

The appointments comprise an internal promotion and three external hires, reflecting Starling’s internal talent pool and its ability to attract top talent. Group CEO Raman Bhatia has now added eight senior appointments since he joined in June 2024. 

New research by YouGov commissioned by Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments platform, reveals growing trends amongst British consumers related to the perceived threats AI poses to their security and wellbeing when shopping online. 

Digital Asset, pioneers in institutional blockchain infrastructure and creators of the Canton Network, today named Jonathan Isaac as Chief Marketing Officer. Isaac will lead global marketing efforts across brand, product marketing, and communications, with a focus on growing awareness and adoption of the Canton Network, an emerging infrastructure layer for financial markets.

Mastercard’s European Cyber Resilience Centre (ECRC) in Waterloo Belgium celebrates its 1st year anniversary and enhances its role in protecting the European digital ecosystem. 

New research from Mastercard of more than 1,800 small business owners in Europe uncovers a worrying trend: 1 in 4 (25%) entrepreneurs have been targeted by fraudsters, with the highest rates reported in Ireland (38%), Denmark (35%), and France (29%). 

Mastercard has launched its Cyber Resilience Center, an initiative that brings together key players from the financial sector to foster collaboration and support shared goals in building a secure commerce and payment ecosystem in the Kingdom. This is Mastercard’s first initiative in Middle East, extending the company’s global network of cyber resilience centers which includes locations in Europe and the United States. 

Today, global cloud banking leader Mambu unveils Mambu Payments, expanding its composable banking platform to include modern, end-to-end payment capabilities. Following its acquisition of payments technology provider Numeral in December 2024, this marks a significant step forward in Mambu’s mission.

payabl., a leading European financial technology provider, has announced the appointment of Christia Evagorou Papamichael to the role of Deputy Group CEO. Christia will continue in her role as Group Chief Corporate Officer (CCO) – a role she started in March 2024 – while stepping into a broader leadership position focused on the company’s strategic execution and long-term direction.