In an era when technology is moving forward very fast, the world of payments and the transition from cash to digital transactions is undergoing disruptive transformations in the  West, as well as (and perhaps even more so) in Africa and the Middle East. These areas are characterised by high-growth markets with strong demand for innovative banking and financial solutions, and a population with low average age, rapid population growth, high mobile penetration, and high literacy in payment-related technologies.

Neonomics, a privately held company registered in Norway, proudly announces Lars Dencker Nielsen as Chief Financial Officer.

10x Banking’s commitment to its people, community and planet has earned the firm B Corp Certification, in recognition of using business as a ‘force for good.’

Today, Visa announced the appointment of Michiel Wielhouwer, previously the Executive Director of Visa’s France, Belgium, and Luxembourg business, to President and Country Manager for Visa Canada. He will succeed Stacey Madge, who served in this role for the past seven years.

Payhawk, the global spend management solution, today released its Spring’24 edition including more than 15 new platform features, making it even easier for companies to manage and control spending at scale.

BMLL, the leading, independent provider of harmonised, historical Level 3, 2 and 1 historical data and analytics across global equity, ETFs and futures markets, today announced the appointment of Niall Cameron as Non-Executive Director to support the strategic development of the business. At the same time, Cameron joins BMLL’s group of investors. 

Global financial technology leader FIS® has today announced that applications are open for the FIS Fintech Accelerator 2024, its flagship program that supports fintech innovation and growth. The program, now in its ninth year, will select up to ten promising fintech startups to participate in a two-week incubation and 12-week intensive program.

Today, Visa announced a 7-year agreement with Western Union. Under the new deal, Western Union customers will be able to send money to their family and friends’ eligible Visa cards and bank accounts in 40 countries across five regions.

Finastra today announced the appointment of Mike Stawchansky to the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Innovation Officer. Mike is working in the Office of the CEO and is responsible for Finastra’s customer technology and innovation initiatives.