QUBE Events is excited to bring back the NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum series to Malta on 20 February 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian's – the vibrant hub for innovation and financial services! This prestigious forum offers valuable opportunities and powerful partnerships across all aspects of finance, from banking and insurance to asset management, fintech, compliance, and regulatory technology.

With the recent news that shops and service firms will not be compelled to accept cash, and with growing numbers of retailers opting for ‘card-only’ payment models, a significant swathe of the population is becoming disenfranchised. Refusing cash may appear to simplify the operational model, especially for retailers struggling to recruit and retain enough staff, but what is the bottom line impact when seven in 10 (71%) people still have some level of everyday reliance on cash?

Bud Financial, the AI-powered financial data platform for banks, today announced that Jazari, a global Remit (Send) Now, Pay Later platform, has selected its platform to enhance their ability to offer seamless access to credit and a more efficient remittance process.

Worldline, a global leader in payment services, has entered a strategic partnership with FreedomPay, a leading global independent payment gateway. Focusing on the significant and rapidly evolving Travel & Hospitality sector, this collaboration will deliver innovative acquiring services and gateway capabilities to businesses across Europe and can be extended to Retail and other industries in the future.

As we enter 2025, financial wellness is becoming central to the employee experience. Nearly 60% of U.S. workers report facing financial stress, which impacts not only their personal lives but also their productivity, engagement, and job satisfaction. Employers have an opportunity—and arguably, a responsibility—to support their team’s financial wellness.

Tabby, the MENA’s leading financial services and shopping app, has raised $160 million in a Series E financing round at a $3.3 billion valuation, cementing Tabby as the most valuable fintech company in the region. The round was led by existing investors Blue Pool Capital and Hassana Investment Company, and drew additional participation from STV and Wellington Management.

Allica Bank, the challenger business bank, is set to nearly triple the size of its network of relationship managers across the UK. The move comes in response to growing demand for expertise from businesses to help them grow, and at a time when high street banks have been increasingly removing personal support for their established business customers.

As digital transactions continue to surge, the demand for seamless, adaptable, and secure payment experiences is reshaping the financial landscape. In 2023 alone, digital wallets facilitated $13.9 trillion in transactions globally.

myPOS, the leading European fintech, announced becoming official payments partner of the National Private Hire and Taxi Association (NPHTA) to further endorse cashless transition in Ireland’s taxi industry.