Fall in Remittances in May due to Localized Lockdowns
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Payments
Anand Kumar Bajaj, Founder, MD & CEO, PayNearby said: “The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the country harder than ever. As people struggle for survival, lockdown and its impact on the economy has slowed down our domestic remittance business. The remittance business was gradually recovering from the impact of last year's lockdown and labour migration when the sudden spread of the virus in April yet again prompted a large section... more
Brands Must Improve Online Experiences and Embrace Personalisation to Capitalise on the Growing Gift Card Market
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Payments
The gift card market is growing, delivering significant opportunities for retailers Intro: The gift card market in the United Kingdom is seeing significant growth. According to recent research from the Gift Card and Voucher Association (GCVA) supported by Blackhawk Network, the market is now worth £6.9 billion, up almost £1 billion from its previous evaluation in 2019.
CleverCards to Acquire ExpendiaSmart®, a Provider of Spend Management Solutions and Smart Corporate Cards
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Platform Technology, Payments
CleverCards, a leading global payments platform, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business of ExpendiaSmart® including the related Italian Licensed Electronic Money Institution, subject to regulatory approval.
Cashflows Adds Further Industry Heavyweights to Leadership Team
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Payments
Cashflows, the platform that makes it easy for merchants to accept payments, today announces two additions to its leadership team to support its ambitious growth strategy. Ron Shteinberg joins as Senior Director of Product Delivery and Gary Allinson as Head of Product go-to-market for Marketplace, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Payment Facilitators (PayFac).
Mastercard Partners with Conservation International to Protect and Restore Wildlife Habitats through New Line of Wildlife Impact Cards
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Payments
Program will support the conservation of 40 million hectares of landscape and seascape by 2030
Customers Bank Partners with Tassat
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Blockchain, Payments
Customers Bank, a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:CUBI) a bank holding company, and Tassat, a global provider of blockchain technologies for digital payments, today announced that Customers Bank will use Tassat’s proprietary platform TassatPay® Network, which features real-time B2B payments and integration of digital and legacy payment rails. The partnership will deliver enhanced payments functionality for the bank’s business clients... more
Curve’s Crowdfunding Round to Go Live After 21,000 Sign-ups Within First 24 Hours
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Payments
Curve, the fast-growing financial super app, announces it’s going live with its crowdfunding campaign on Tuesday May 25th, following a surge in demand from customers. Since Curve announced its crowdfunding on May 11th, more than 35,000 individuals have expressed an interest in investing.
Blackhawk Network Adds Product Management and Payments Executive, Cory Gaines, as Chief Product Officer
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Payments
Blackhawk Network, a global payments provider, today announced product management and payments executive, Cory Gaines, has been named its Chief Product Officer.
Cashflows Adds Further Industry Heavyweights to Leadership Team
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Payments
Cashflows, the platform that makes it easy for merchants to accept payments, today announces two additions to its leadership team to support its ambitious growth strategy. Ron Shteinberg joins as Senior Director of Product Delivery and Gary Allinson as Head of Product go-to-market for Marketplace, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Payment Facilitators (PayFac).
MultiPay Global Solutions and Luxochain Partner to Combat Counterfeiting
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Blockchain, Payments
Today MultiPay Global Solutions is announcing its new partnership with anti-counterfeiting blockchain technology provider Luxochain. By combining forces, Luxochain and MultiPay will help businesses maintain and enhance their reputation by ensuring product authenticity without impacting the customer experience.
Barclaycard Payments Data Reveals Immediate Boost for Hospitality Sector, Thanks to Monday’s Lockdown Relaxation
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Payments
New data from Barclaycard Payments, which processes almost £1 in every £3 spent in the UK, reveals how Monday’s lockdown relaxation has impacted the UK hospitality sector.
PayNearby Ties Up with Centrum Microcredit to Facilitate Unsecured Business Loans to Retailers
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Payments, Banking, Financial, Non-Financials
As part of its Shop Owners Benefit Program, PayNearby, India’s leading branchless banking and digital payments network, has tied up with Centrum Microcredit Limited, the micro finance arm of the Centrum Group, to facilitate unsecured business loans to its retail partners. As part of the tie-up, loan requirements will be sourced through PayNearby’s vast network of retailers and will be disbursed by Centrum Microcredit Limited.
Gala Technology Triumph as ‘Best International Card Not Present Solution’ at American CNP Awards
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Payments, Compliance
Gala Technology, the innovative development team behind the global, cloud-based, secure and PCI DSS compliant payment solution, SOTpay, are celebrating yet more industry accolades, as they scooped a double award win at the prestigious American, CNP 2021 awards.
Wise forms Partnership with Temenos
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Payments
Temenos (SIX: TEMN), the banking software company, today announced that Wise (formerly TransferWise), the global technology company on a mission to make money work without borders, is now live on Temenos MarketPlace.
Seasoned Credit Union Economist & Policy Expert Joins Nymbus Industry Advisory Board
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Payments, Banking, People Moves
NYMBUS®, a leading provider of banking technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Bill Hampel to its Industry Advisory Board, effective immediately.
