Global Processing Services Continues International Expansion with Launch of MENA Headquarters
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Payments
The award-winning global payments processor sets up regional hub to promote its innovative offering throughout MENA, led by ex-Majid Al Futtaim payments expert, Arnav Rath, as Head of Region
Yeahka Ranks First among Non-bank Independent Institutions in QR Code Payment Acquiring Services
Yeahka Limited ("Yeahka" or the "Company") (Stock Code: 9923), a leading payment-based technology platform in China, has surpassed others to become one of the most-used aggregate payment service providers by merchants in China.
Dynamic Planner’s Louis Williams Named Future Leader in Knowledge Transfer Partnership Awards
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Payments, Consultancy
Dynamic Planner’s Head of Psychology & Behavioural Insights Louis Williams, has been named as one of the eight Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Award’s Future Leader for 2021 Winners.
Arqit appoints Jason Nabi to role of Managing Director, Financial Services
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Payments, People Moves
Appointment signals Arqit’s push into financial services security Arqit Quantum Inc. (“Arqit”), a leader in quantum encryption technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Nabi as Managing Director, Financial Services, with immediate effect. As a 30-year veteran in Capital Markets and the Fintech sectors, Jason has held leadership positions at some of the world’s largest banks, including HSBC and BNP Paribas, and has worked for... more
‘Barclaycard Multicurrency’: New Foreign Exchange Solution Launches for Corporate Customers
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Payments
Barclaycard Multicurrency is a new integrated Foreign Exchange (FX) solution that enables Barclays acquired ecommerce customers to accept payments quickly and efficiently in over 100 currencies The solution uses a pre-determined fixed FX rate which reduces the impact of volatility to clients With streamlined integration processes the product can save customers valuable time
Money Transfer Fintech TransferGo Closes $50m Series C
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Fundraising News, Payments
TransferGo, one of the world’s fastest growing money transfer companies, has today announced that it has secured $50m in a Series C funding round. This latest fundraise, led by Elbrus Capital Fund III and Black River Ventures, follows consistent 80% year-on-year growth for the fintech company since its launch, and brings the total raised to-date for TransferGo to $77m.
American Express launches new digital expense management tool for all UK Business Gold and Platinum Cardmembers
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Payments
Today, American Express (NYSE: AXP) has launched AmexExpense, a new, fully digital expense management tool for businesses. Available for all UK Business Gold and Platinum Cardmembers, the free-to-download app simplifies the expense administration process by eliminating the need to save paper receipts and undertake lengthy manual reconciliation.
Coinjar Secures Financial Conduct Authority Registration
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Payments, Cryptocurrencies
ONE OF THE FIRST UK EXCHANGES TO BE REGISTERED AS A CRYPTOASSET COMPANY WITH THE FCA
Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo Among Stocks that Outperformed Bitcoin in 2021
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Bitcoins
Both Bitcoin and stocks are increasingly emerging as crucial investment tools, having registered a surge in value over the past year. However, despite Bitcoin's increase in value this year, some stocks from the traditional sector have recorded a significant return on investment compared to the digital currency.
Cyber Criminals go After Users of Brazil’s #1 Banking Online Payment Service: PIX
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Payments, Security, Cybersecurity
Check Point Research (CPR) discovers cyber attacks on users of PIX, the instant payment system managed by the Brazilian Central Bank. Cyber criminals tricked users into transferring their entire account balances into another bank account, by distributing two malicious applications on Google’s Play Store.
Fiat-to-crypto Infrastructure Platform, Simplex, Strengthens AML Defences with Napier
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
RegTech company, Napier, provider of advanced anti-financial crime compliance solutions, has announced that Simplex, the largest fiat infrastructure for the crypto industry, has opted for Napier’s Transaction Monitoring tool as part of an upgrade to its anti-money laundering (AML) defences.
Baby Boomers Least likely to be Loyal to any Brand Compared to 93% of Gen Z Consumers, Emerchantpay Report Finds
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Payments
New research of 2,000 UK consumers from emerchantpay found that 13% do not feel loyal to any brands in any retail verticals, with this rising to nearly a quarter (23%) amongst baby boomers and almost one-in-three (31%) in over 75s. However, pre-and-post pandemic, the grocery, food and drink sector saw a surge in customer loyalty, with nearly half (49%) saying they felt more loyal to these brands, including 57% Baby Boomers.
UATP and Uber for Business Partner for Global Acceptance
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Payments
Corporate Travel Community to Benefit with UATP Acceptance in Uber Wallet UATP and Uber for Business (NYSE: UBER) announced today a strategic partnership in which UATP will be integrated into Uber Wallet, enabling travelers to use UATP accounts for rides with Uber as well as orders through Uber Eats. These features will be available in the coming weeks.
Vinter Announces The Launch Of Two Crypto Asset Indexes
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Vinter, the leading Swedish crypto asset index provider, announces the launch of the two crypto asset indexes HODLV and HODLX, providing investors with diversified exposure to a basket of crypto assets. The indexes will be underlying financial products available on regulated stock exchanges starting today. The Vinter 21Shares Crypto Basket Equal Weight Index (“HODLV”) contains the five largest crypto assets weighted equally. HODLV is built on a... more
nexo Standards Adds Mir and PURE to its Globally Adopted Payment Acceptance Specification
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Payments
Terminal manufacturers, merchants and banks using nexo standards can integrate acceptance for Mir and PURE alongside all major international card schemes and a range of domestic networks
