Today, a new report by Klarna, the leading global payments provider enabling over seven million consumers in the UK to pay later in store and online, analyses the psyche of consumer purchasing habits and what retailers can do to stay relevant in a post COVID-19 world.

Qadre, a high-growth fintech trusted by leading institutions to deliver certainty with blockchain technology, today launched its new brand that aims to demystify blockchain and drive increased understanding and practical applications of the technology in financial markets.

Big question. Let’s break this down. Let’s start with “What is Escrow?” then move on to “What is Infrastructure as a service?” and finally we’ll discuss how the combination of the two is going to revolutionise the way transactions are made - especially in markets like construction and delivery where in 5 years time it will be the standard way to pay and protect yourself. 

MYPINPAD (“MPP”), the global leader in secure personal authentication for payment solutions, has achieved Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council (SSC) certification for its Android software-based PIN entry on a Commercial off-the-shelf (SPoC) solution –the first software only Android SPoC solution that does not rely on any hardware-based security.

Backbase, the omni-channel Digital Banking platform, has partnered with Codat, the SME financial data exchange provider,  to provide FI’s with easy connectivity to the world’s leading accounting platforms. As a result, Backbase commercial banking clients can deliver a faster, more convenient experience to SMEs by tightly integrating bank products with the financial applications SMEs use to run their business.

Tide, the UK’s leading business banking platform^[1], has launched a new Invoice Protection product in partnership with insurance solutions provider, Hokodo, to help micro, small and medium-sized businesses protect their cash flow against the late and non-payment of invoices.

Wirecard, the global innovation leader for digital financial technology, has won S Sport Plus, Turkey’s first sports streaming platform, as a new customer for payment processing. As part of the cooperation, Wirecard will process all payments carried out on the S Sport Plus platform, including new customer sign ups and recurring subscription payments.

VibePay, the enterprising ecosystem behind the fast growing social payments app, today announces its open banking driven offer for businesses.

The latest products will allow brands to process frictionless checkout and subscription payments online, increasing transaction success and reducing fees, whilst giving brands a gateway into their engaged Gen Z community.

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time electronic paym