Today, Astrada emerged from stealth to unveil a unified API for transaction data that offers the infrastructure, compliance, and workflows that software companies need to offer bring-your-own-card functionality.

PAY360 2025, the largest event dedicated to the global payments ecosystem, will be held on 25-26 March 2025 at ExCeL London. Hosted by The Payments Association, this premier event brings together over 6000 innovators, thought leaders, and stakeholders to discuss the trends, technologies, and challenges defining the future of payments.

1. A Powerhouse of Speakers

Innovative accounting software firm FreeAgent and global payment solutions company Mimo have announced a new partnership that will enable small businesses to manage their payments, cash flow & financing more effectively. 

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world's leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today announced it successfully migrated Cboe Canada's NEO-L, NEO-N, and NEO-D trading books (collectively, the NEO Trading Platform) to Cboe TitaniumSM on March 3. Cboe Titanium is the new name of the technology platform powering Cboe's world-class exchange operations for trading equities, options, and futures across its markets globally.

PensionBee, a leader in the consumer retirement market, has commented on the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) research that shows under half (four-in-10) of vulnerable customers say they have disclosed their needs to their financial services provider.

Lisa Picardo, Chief Business Officer UK, PensionBee said: “We have always been committed to providing the best possible support for vulnerable customers, and we welcome the FCA's emphasis on encouraging individuals to disclose their needs.

Camber, a company transforming healthcare payments by reducing administrative burdens on clinics and families, today announced a $30 million Series B funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz with participation from ACME and Craft, bringing its total funding to $50 million. Camber’s proprietary models leverage data-driven insights to streamline claims processing, ensuring providers get paid faster and more accurately (averaging 95% first pass), fueling growth to 90,000 patients across 40 states over the past two years.

Digital Identity Trends in 2025

Trade compliance is set to become even more challenging in 2025. The focus for many organisations will shift to adapting strategies that address geopolitical tensions, sustainability and ensuring compliance systems and tools are fit for purpose. With that in mind, Thomas Lobert, Solutions Consultant at Descartes, outlines the top five trade compliance trends of 2025, along with the upcoming changes that will affect businesses in international trade.  

MWC25 Barcelona, the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event, welcomed 109,000 attendees during a transformative week of industry-shaping launches