The Capgemini Research Institute’s World Cloud Report for Financial Services 2025, published today, reveals a clear divide between how traditional and new-age financial institutions

Since the dawn of commerce, buyers and sellers have sought a smooth shopping experience. The digital age has made this more possible than ever, setting the standard for frictionless payments. As the tourism industry recovers recently, merchants catering to international tourists must adapt quickly to meet their expectations or risk falling behind. In an era when convenience reigns, customers will not hesitate to switch to competitors who offer a smoother and more familiar payment process. 

Contrary to stereotypes, the creators' earnings are not only contracts with brands and advertising. For many, this income comes in payments of occasional sales of informational products for a small price or tips. For example, almost 50% of creators earn money from streaming. 

Founded in 2022, Fimple quickly became a trusted solution partner for banks and financial institutions in need of innovative infrastructure in Turkey. Starting its customer portfolio with Hedef Investment Bank and Q Investment Bank, Fimple recently added Aytemiz Investment Bank, further strengthening its position in the local market.

Notabene, a leading provider of cryptocurrency compliance solutions, today announced it has raised $14.5 million in a Series B funding round led by DRW VC, with participation from funds managed by Apollo, NextBlock, ParaFi Capital, and Wintermute, along with existing investors CMT Digital, F-Prime, Green Visor Capital, Illuminate Financial, Jump Capital, Signature Ventures, and Y Combinator.

Payfinia, Inc. today launched the Payfinia Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) to support payments modernization solutions and embedded fraud controls through an open payments platform for credit unions and industry partners.

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Rapid Finance, a leading small business financing platform helping small businesses find customized solutions, announced today that following a successful pilot launch in April 2024, its Rapid Access Card is now available to all eligible Line of Credit (LOC) clients.

The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) proudly announces the 18th  Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards - West Africa 2024, set to take place in the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana, on November  18-19, 2024. This premier event promises to deliver two days filled with cutting-edge insights, dynamic discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. 

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 A new study from Tribe Payments, the pioneering digital payments and infrastructure orchestrator which specialises in issuer and acquirer processing, has revealed that 28% of merchants’ legacy in-person point of sale (POS) systems cannot support alternative payment methods like digital wallets and QR codes.