PPRO merchants will soon have the ability to integrate buy now, pay later services from Australian provider Zip at the point of checkout.

Zip, which includes Zip Pay and Zip Money, becomes the first Australian BNPL method to be added to PPRO’s digital payments infrastructure and sits alongside other Australian local payment methods.

Majority, the mobile banking outfit for migrants in the US, has raised $30 million in Series B funding led by Valar Ventures.

The startup has also secured $7.5 million in debt financing from a US-based commercial bank as it seeks to expand its service to support the nearly 50 million immigrants in the country.

The Saudi Credit Bureau (SIMAH), a leader in credit bureau information management in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has administered the successful rollout and adoption of the FICO® Score by lenders in the country, enabling millions more Saudi customers to receive loans from banks. This growth in financial inclusion was made possible by SIMAH’s advocacy efforts with financial institutions and a parallel education campaign with consumers. 

Bright Data, the industry-leading web data platform, has today announced the acquisition of eCommerce insights provider Market Beyond. With this acquisition, Bright Data adds digital shelf analytics to its already comprehensive data offerings, introducing its new division – Bright Insights.

Deel, the leading global payroll and compliance solution, has today announced two major launches – Deel Shield and Deel API/the Deel Partner Program. Deel Shield offers businesses the most secure level of contractor compliance, allowing them to unlock global hiring with zero misclassification risks and liability. Deel API offers companies and developers worldwide the ability to supercharge and globalise their HR products with Deel’s industry-leading hiring software.

Shieldpay, the market leader in secure digital payments, has today announced the appointment of Andrew Hawkins as Chief Technology and Product Officer.

In his leadership position, Andrew will be evolving Shieldpay’s product and technology function to deliver solutions securing the world’s complex B2B payments.

Bringing liquidity and greater access to crypto trading, global Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., has announced a partnership with Coinbase, offering interoperability between Coinbase Prime and Broadridge Trading and Connectivity Solutions’ NYFIX order-routing network.

TS Imagine, a global leader in trading, portfolio, and risk management solutions for capital markets, today announced that Varenne Capital, a Paris-based, process-driven, global investment manager, has selected TradeSmart OEMS, TS Imagine’s Order and Execution Management System, to support its trading activities.

Niyo, India’s fastest-growing consumer-facing banking-tech platform, has announced its second employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) to reward its employees for contributing to the company’s rapid growth. Founded in 2015, Niyo offers digital savings accounts and other banking services in partnership with banks. It currently serves over 5 million customers across its banking and wealth management products, with over 10,000 new users added daily to its platform.