Conferma and WEX Simplify B2B Payments for Concur® Invoice Customers
- 4 months 2 days ago
- Payments
Leading virtual payments provider Conferma has partnered with global commerce platform WEX to enable Concur® Invoice customers to dramatically reduce costs and control their B2B payments spend.
Trustly and Kivra Set a New Standard for Seamless Digital Payments in Sweden
- 4 months 2 days ago
- Payments
Kivra and Trustly have developed a new generation of Autogiro, making automatic payments easier than ever. The service allows users to register direct debit with a simple BankID confirmation, lowering the barriers to sign-up. For businesses, the solution can drive more on-time payments, reduce administrative workload, and enhance the customer experience.
Trust Bank and TerraPay Launch First-of-Its-Kind International Payment Solution for Bangladeshi Students Going Abroad to Study
- 4 months 2 days ago
- Payments
Trust Bank, a leading private commercial bank in Bangladesh and TerraPay, a global money movement company have partnered to offer an innovative payment solution for all students in Bangladesh. This first-of-its-kind initiative, it’s an alternative to the traditional payment system, reshaping how Bangladeshi students pay tuition fees and manage living expenses while studying abroad.
NCR Atleos Honored With ATMIA Outstanding Service Award
- 4 months 2 days ago
- ATMs
NCR Atleos Corporation, a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced that it has received the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) Outstanding Service Award.
Shawbrook Bank Slashes Product Development Time by 88% With AND Digital Partnership
- 4 months 2 days ago
- Banking
Shawbrook Bank, a leading UK specialist bank known for its tailored financial solutions, has transformed its mortgage product development process with AND Digital. Through the partnership, Shawbrook were able to reduce the time required to switch mortgage products from 107 days to 13, through AND Digital leading a comprehensive upskilling initiative to build a high-performing team while delivering critical software enhancements.
ADIB Becomes the First Islamic Bank to Adopt SWIFT’s Alliance Cloud Platform
- 4 months 5 days ago
- Payments
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has become the first Islamic bank globally to have migrated to cloud-native architecture using ZERO footprint topology and the first bank in the UAE/GCC to successfully implement Swift’s Alliance Cloud platform. This collaboration will enable ADIB to further upgrade its financial messaging capabilities and leverage advanced technology to deliver secure, efficient, and...
Froda Expands Partnership With EIF – Unlocking €150 Million in First EU-Wide Microfinancing Guarantee
- 4 months 5 days ago
- Fundraising News
Froda, a leading provider in SME financing, has strengthened its partnership with the European Investment Fund (EIF), by securing an additional lending capacity of €100 million. This builds on an existing €50 million guarantee, bringing the total to €150 million and extending Froda’s financing reach across all 27 EU member states. The agreement marks Froda as the first company to establish an EU-wide microfinance partnership with the EIF,...
LuLu Exchange Partners With Fintech Galaxy to Enable A2A Payments in Bahrain
- 4 months 5 days ago
- Payments
LuLu Exchange, one of GCC’s biggest names in cross-border payments, has announced a partnership with Fintech Galaxy, a leader in Open Banking and financial innovation, in Bahrain. The partnership will see LuLu Exchange leverage Fintech Galaxy’s Open Banking Solutions to make cross-border payments faster and more convenient in Bahrain. Fintech Galaxy, a leader in Open Banking and financial innovation, is licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain to...
FirstRand Group Selects Fiserv to Accelerate Growth and Innovation
- 4 months 5 days ago
- Banking
Fiserv, Inc., a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced that the FirstRand Group, one of the largest banks in Africa with total assets of $130 billion, will become the first financial institution outside of the U.S.
Dr. Heiko Beck Joins Avaloq’s Group Executive Board as Managing Director for Europe
- 4 months 5 days ago
- People Moves
Avaloq, a leader in wealth management technology and services, has appointed Dr. Heiko Beck to its Group Executive Board. As Managing Director for Region Europe, Dr. Heiko Beck will oversee Avaloq’s activities in Germany, the United Kingdom, Luxembourg and the rest of Europe. In this role, Dr. Heiko Beck will drive the acceleration of the digital transformation in the region by enhancing service delivery and expanding the Avaloq community, also...
Backbase and Feedzai Partnership Integrates Financial Crime Prevention Into Backbase Platform
- 4 months 5 days ago
- Cybersecurity
Backbase, a provider of engagement banking solutions, announces a strategic partnership with Feedzai, a company providing AI-native fraud prevention solutions, aiming to support financial institutions in addressing digital fraud while maintaining operational efficiency in customer interactions.
Vantage Bank Chooses Finzly to Modernize Payment Operations Through Unified Payment Hub
- 4 months 5 days ago
- Payments
Finzly, a leader in innovative payment and financial solutions, today announced that Vantage Bank will modernize and consolidate its payment processing infrastructure using Finzly's end-to-end payment hub. The implementation will enable Vantage Bank to meet evolving customer demands while strengthening its core payment capabilities through a fully ISO 20022 native platform.
FCA Steps Up Action Against Misleading Financial Adverts
- 4 months 5 days ago
- Personal Finance
The regulator has highlighted concerns with cryptoasset, debt solutions, and claims management company (CMC) promotions. 9,197 CMC promotions were withdrawn in 2024. Many of these promotions were related to housing disrepair and motor finance claims targeted at vulnerable consumers.
Trustly and Spreedly Partner to Accelerate Pay by Bank via Open Payments Platform
- 4 months 5 days ago
- Payments
Trustly, the global leader in Pay by Bank, today announced a partnership with Spreedly, the world’s leading Open Payments Platform. Together, Trustly and Spreedly will provide merchants with full-service access to Pay by Bank to drive improved conversion rates and optimize payment efficiency across expanded regional and global markets.
Pomelo Launches First-Ever Rewards Program for International Money Transfer
- 4 months 5 days ago
- Money Transfers
Pomelo, the first company to combine consumer credit with international money transfer, has released Pomelo Points, the industry's first points program for sending money overseas.