A new study by Juniper Research, the foremost experts in fintech and payment markets, forecasts a 153% surge in fraud by 2030; rising from $23 billion in 2025 to $58.3 billion in 2030.

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) launched by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has officially welcomed the Bank of Algeria into its growing network. Algeria now becomes the 18th country of presence for PAPSS, marking a significant step in advancing Africa’s journey towards deeper financial integration.

The British Business Bank has agreed a transaction of up to £300m with Close Brothers under the ENABLE Guarantees programme, unlocking significant additional lending capacity.

The transaction will support a portfolio within Close Brothers Asset Finance, covering hire purchase, sale and hire purchase back and leasing facilities. Asset finance plays an important role for UK smaller businesses, with the market reaching a record £23.5bn in 2024.

PowerPay, a leading fintech platform providing consumers with home improvement and patient finance, today announced the addition of Synovus Bank, a Georgia-based financial institution with $62 billion in a

Gemini Space Station, Inc. ("Gemini"), a global crypto platform, today announced that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") relating to a proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined.

Akurateco, a leading white-label payment software provider, announced that it has partnered with PAYSTRAX – a licensed European payment institution headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania – to expand its acquiring and processing services across Europe.

Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, today announced the execution of a multi-year forward flow agreement with Nelnet, a U.S.-based financial services and investment firm, to support the continued expansion of Klarna’s Pay in 4 product in the United States.

Ebury, one of the world’s leading fintechs, is delighted to announce it has extended its partnership  with the EFL Championship team Southampton Football Club for the 2025/26 season, continuing  as the club’s Official Fintech Partner. 

Building on the successful relationship established in October 2024, the renewed agreement will  see Ebury continue to provide its market-leading expertise in global financial operations to support  the club’s growth ambitions.  

Riva Money, a next-generation payments infrastructure company, has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to rebuild how businesses move money globally. The round was led by Project A and joined by angel investors from leading fintech and financial institutions including Revolut, Ebury, Monzo, and J.P. Morgan.