Nium Becomes First Global Fintech to Secure Coveted Type 1 Funds Transfer License from Japan's Financial Service Agency
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Nium, the leader in real-time cross-border payments, announced today that it is the first non-Japanese company to have secured a Type 1 Funds Transfer Service Provider (FTSP) license from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA).
TerraPay and Banco G&T Continental Forge Strategic Alliance to Revolutionize Cross-Border Remittances
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
TerraPay, a global leader in cross-border payments, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Banco G&T Continental, a distinguished financial institution in Guatemala. This collaboration marks TerraPay's first direct partnership in Central America and is a significant advancement in the cross-border remittance sector, aimed at providing seamless and innovative solutions for Guatemalans abroad to securely send money to their... more
Mastercard and MTN Group Fintech Partner to Drive Acceleration of Mobile Money Ecosystem in Africa Across 13 Markets
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Mastercard and MTN Group Fintech have signed a multi-market agreement that will set in motion a new era of collaboration to connect millions of people and small businesses across Africa with digital tools to transact through secure mobile payments, expanding access to the benefits of the cashless digital economy.
Stripe Announces Tender Offer to Provide Employee Liquidity
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, has signed agreements with investors to provide liquidity to current and former Stripe employees through a tender offer at a $65B (€60B) valuation. While the majority of funds for the tender offer are being provided by investors, Stripe will also use a portion of its own capital to repurchase shares to offset dilution from the Company’s employee equity compensation programs.
Clear Junction Joins UK Cryptoasset Business Council to Empower Crypto Ecosystem Growth
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Clear Junction, a global leader in cross-border payments for regulated institutions, has joined the UK Cryptoasset Business Council (UKCBC) to support and empower the growth of the crypto ecosystem.
Tangopay Partners with Currencycloud to Offer Its Clients Remittance Without Boundaries
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Currencycloud, the experts simplifying business in a multi-currency world, has partnered with UK-based Fintech, TangoPay to further enhance its existing remittance service for its UK-based expat customers by adding real-time competitive foreign exchange (FX) rates and additional localized payment options.
Payhawk Plans to Grow UK Headcount by 44%, As the Global Spend Management Platform Accelerates Hiring Following Strong Annual Performance and New Partnerships
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments, People Moves
Global spend management platform Payhawk reported 89.4% global annual growth in SaaS revenues in 2023 combined with net revenue retention from new customers in 2023 at 151%. Carrying its strong product momentum into 2024, the company announces several key appointments, key partnerships, product expansions, and hiring across multiple markets.
Volt Granted UK EMI Licence from FCA
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Volt, the global real-time payments platform, has secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Woli Partners with Paynetics to Empower Financial Literacy Among the Young
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- Personal Finance, Payments
Woli, the money management platform that provides children and teenagers with the tools to manage their finances, is partnering with Paynetics, one of Europe’s leading providers of embedded finance, to power their payment accounts and Visa cards.As Woli scales across Europe, Paynetics offers the agility and speed crucial for growth in a competitive market.
Surfboard Payments Expands Into Online Payments with New Omni-Channel Solution
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Surfboard Payments, a leader in innovative payment solutions, proudly announces the launch of its comprehensive omni-solution. This advanced offering is meticulously designed to cater to the intricate needs of partners and merchants demanding a cohesive system for both online and in-store payments.
STICPAY Launches New Payment Partnerships Across Asia
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
STICPAY, a leading global e-wallet service provider and payment gateway, today announces new partnerships with more than 20 leading Asian local payment providers in a move that makes global payments for Asia’s developing market communities more accessible, integrated, and cost-effective.
Kraken Launches New Brand to Offer Dedicated Crypto Solutions for Institutions
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Kraken, one of the longest-standing and most secure cryptocurrency exchanges, is delighted to announce the launch of Kraken Institutional, a new umbrella brand for a number of Kraken’s existing products and services aimed at institutions, asset managers, hedge funds, and high net-worth individuals. Kraken Institutional intends to provide a one-stop shop for innovative and bespoke solutions for the unique needs of Kraken’s institutional client... more
Klarna AI Assistant Handles Two-Thirds of Customer Service Chats in Its First Month
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Klarna today announced its AI assistant powered by OpenAI.
Klarpay Launches Exclusive Entrepreneur Accounts
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- e-Payments
Klarpay, a leading Swiss financial institution, proudly announces the launch of its new Entrepreneur Accounts, a tailored financial solution designed exclusively for Business Founders, UBOs, and Senior Management members who already hold accounts with Klarpay.
Qoo10 Adopts Adyen's Payment Platform
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Adyen, the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies, announces a partnership with Qoo10, an online marketplace operated by eBay Japan.