At its NextStep customer conference hosted this week, OutSystems made a series of announcements that further secure its position as a pioneer in the high-performance, low-code category.

In a previous survey conducted by Capterra UK, it was revealed that digital wallets are booming in the UK, with around six out of ten smartphone owners currently using them. However, results from Capterra UK’s latest survey raise some data privacy concerns.

HSBC Bank and Wells Fargo & Company today announced that the blockchain-based solution they are using for bilateral FX settlements is expanding to include the offshore Yuan (CNH).

TripActions, the all-in-one travel, corporate card, and expense management solution, today announced the appointment of Clara Liang to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. A seasoned product leader with experience across the travel and financial sectors, Liang has held senior leadership roles across both consumer and enterprise companies.

Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. (the "Company" or "MFH"), a digital fintech group powered by blockchain technology, today announced that it has closed the Private Investment in Public Equity (“PIPE”) financing pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) and Warrant (each, a “Warrant” and collectively, the “Warrants”) with certain non-U.S. investors for gross proceeds of $3.15 million (the “Proceeds”).

The global open banking market size is expected to reach USD 128.12 billion by 2030, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research.

2022 has been a turbulent year with geo-political, economic and societal issues impacting organisations worldwide. Two years ago, companies turned to technology to ride out the global pandemic. Now, once again, they are turning to technology for solutions to navigate the dangerous waters of the looming recession.

A recent consumer survey commissioned by Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) in partnership with YouGov found that both spending habits and expectations of payment experiences are shifting. Consumers want choice at the checkout while looking for ways to better control their finances. Nearly one in five consumers (19%) say they are now more likely to pay for items in full, which can help them manage cash flow and provide a real-time picture of their financial position.

Leading payment orchestration provider BR-DGE has today extended its partnership with Worldline, announcing that Worldline’s new global acquiring capabilities have joined BR-DGE’s Partnership Program.