JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, announced that it enabled Google Pay for its customers on September 6, 2024. Android(TM) smartphone users can now use Google Pay in stores where JCB Contactless is accepted, by adding their credit/debit cards issued by the JCB Group in Japan to Google Pay. To use Google Pay, you will need to download the Google Wallet app and add your JCB Card.

TreasurySpring, the London-based fintech company, has announced the appointment of Tom Ryan in the newly created role of Global Head of Partnerships. TreasurySpring enables corporations, private fund managers, and financial institutions to access a broad range of the best risk-adjusted cash investment options via a simple and intuitive platform.

Drofa Comms, a global finance PR consulting agency, is excited to announce its next Communicate Fintech event in London on October 8, 2024.

XYB,  the leading Coreless Banking Platform business, has announced its plans to help banks modernize their core systems. XYB is working with global tech leader IBM to provide technologies and consulting expertise that can help financial services organisations address the growing requirements for core modernisation initiatives.

Atom bank, the UK’s first app-only bank, has appointed Ayshea Robertson as its new Chief People Officer (CPO).

Ayshea joins from Zen Internet, the internet service provider, where she spent six years as CPO and Board Director. She has significant experience leading HR functions within a wide range of businesses over the course of her career, including at Bellway Homes, Technology Services Group and Newcastle Building Society. 

Experian Consumer Services is excited to announce a partnership with Oakbrook, a leading non-bank consumer lender, to offer debt consolidation loans on the Experian Marketplace using Paylink’s innovative ReFi technology. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in improving financial inclusion and unlocking access to credit for more customers. 

Ebury, the global financial technology firm, is pleased to announce the strengthening of its Institutional Solutions team, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the alternative fund management industry. The firm welcomes two new hires: Tom Farrow and Aaron Bird.

 Worldline, a global leader in payment services, announces the appointment of Paul Marriott-Clarke as Head of Merchant Services business, effective 7 October 2024.

Paul Marriott-Clarke succeeds Marc-Henri Desportes, who has led the division since February 2024 alongside his other roles.

Temenos today announced the appointment of Barb Morgan, as Chief Product and Technology Officer. Reporting to Temenos CEO Jean-Pierre Brulard, Barb will join the company’s Executive Committee and lead the technology and product organization. Her appointment is effective immediately.

MyBank, the widely used account-to-account (A2A) payment method enabling individuals, companies and public authorities to make and receive payments directly through their online banking portal/app is announcing a new partnership with leading payments platform Paysafe.