PhotonPay Launches Google Pay Support For Mastercard Users In Hong Kong
- 4 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Starting today, PhotonPay, a digital financial infrastructure, will support Google Pay, enabling cardholders to take advantage of simple and secure contactless payments and digital card storage on both Android devices and WearOS.
OnlineMastercard Move And Cairo Amman Bank Join Forces To Enable Convenient And Secure Cross-Border Payments In Jordan Payment Launched Under Joint Cooperation Between UnionPay International And KCB
- 4 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
In collaboration with Mastercard, Cairo Amman Bank will leverage Mastercard Move’s money movement capabilities to transform international money transfers for its customers in Jordan. The collaboration will advance financial inclusion and contribute to an even more accessible digital economy by facilitating the movement of funds from Jordan to 37 countries.
Columbia Insurance Group Modernizes Payments With One Inc
- 4 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
One Inc, the leading digital payments platform provider for the insurance industry, is pleased to announce Columbia Insurance Group (CIG), a mutual insurance company specializing in comprehensive property and casualty insurance for small and mid-size businesses, has selected One Inc’s best-in-class digital payments solutions PremiumPay® and ClaimsPay®, for both inbound and outbound payments. The integration will be deployed using Guidewire...
TransUnion Announces Agreement To Acquire Majority Ownership Of The Consumer Credit Business Of Buró De Crédito
- 4 months 2 weeks ago
- Lending
TransUnion has signed a definitive agreement to acquire majority ownership of Trans Union de Mexico, S.A., S.I.C., the consumer credit business of the largest credit bureau in Mexico, Buró de Crédito. TransUnion currently owns approximately 26% of Trans Union de Mexico, has held seats on its board of directors for over two decades, and serves as one of its technology providers. TransUnion has agreed to acquire an additional 68% from selling...
PayPal Ventures Invests In Olé Life
- 4 months 2 weeks ago
- Investment
Olé Life, a leading Latin American insurtech company, today announced that it has raised $13 million in Series B funding, led by PayPal Ventures with participation from Mundi Ventures, AV8 and Advent Morro. Olé Life is redefining how families access and experience financial protection with products that are easy to acquire and offer long-term stability. Olé plans to use the funding to accelerate its growth across Latin America by setting up...
UK Government Launches AI Opportunities Action Plan
- 4 months 2 weeks ago
- Artificial Intelligence
Today, Britain is the third largest AI market in the world. We are home to an extraordinary array of global talent and pioneering AI firms like Google DeepMind, ARM, and Wayve. But despite our record of scientific discovery - from Alan Turing on algorithms and general-purpose computing to Tim Berners-Lee’s World Wide Web - the UK risks falling behind the advances in Artificial Intelligence made in the USA and China.
InterPayments Appoints Former Discover Financial Services CEO And President, Roger Hochschild, To Its Board Of Directors
- 4 months 2 weeks ago
- People Moves
InterPayments, the leader in compliant managed surcharge solutions, today announced the appointment of former CEO and president of Discover Financial Services, Roger Hochschild, to its board of directors. This strategic appointment underscores InterPayments’ mission to empower merchants to manage their cost of acceptance directly and through partnerships with US banks, payment processors, and software platforms.
Reown Raises $13 Million To Build The Onchain UX Platform
- 4 months 2 weeks ago
- Fundraising News
Reown (formerly known as WalletConnect) today announced it has closed a $13 million Series B funding round. Best known as the builders of the WalletConnect Network, Reown is leading the charge in improving onchain UX.
JCB And Taiwan Rakuten Card Launch New JCB Panda Card
- 4 months 2 weeks ago
- Credit Cards
JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, has announced the launch of the new JCB Panda Card in collaboration with Taiwan Rakuten Card. The new JCB Panda Card will be available starting January 15, 2025.
Mastercard And FreedomPay Unlock Global Commerce With New Payment Gateway Partnership
- 4 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
FreedomPay, a leader in Next Level Commerce™ technologies, today announced a strategic alliance with Mastercard. This collaboration will provide businesses worldwide with a simplified and extended global payment gateway solution, streamlining their ability to connect with acquirers and accept a wider range of payment methods.
AMINA Bank Supercharges Stablecoin Offering With Free USDC Custody
- 4 months 2 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Amid the surge in stablecoin market capitalisation, leading crypto bank AMINA has removed custody fees for Stablecoin Rewards Account clients holding USDC in both hot and cold storage, with EURC set to be added soon. AMINA’s Stablecoin Rewards account offers both individuals and businesses fee-free custody alongside compelling benefits, including:
Moonfare Appoints Heike Hövekamp As Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
- 4 months 2 weeks ago
- People Moves
Moonfare, the digital private equity manager, is pleased to announce the appointment of Heike Hövekamp as Chief Legal & Compliance Ocer and member of the Executive Committee. Heike joins Moonfare from Société Générale (SG), where she worked for the last two years as Head of Compliance, and was previously SG’s Head of Markets Compliance Advisory in the rm’s Frankfurt oce.
Nuvei Partners With Outpayce From Amadeus
- 4 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Nuvei Corporation, the Canadian fintech company, today announces that it has partnered with Outpayce from Amadeus, as its latest payments service provider to be integrated into Outpayce's Xchange Payment Platform (XPP).
Salv Opens Applications For Bridge Cohort To Protect Customers From APP Fraud And Disrupt Criminal Networks
- 4 months 2 weeks ago
- Fraud Detection
European Regtech scale-up Salv is inviting applications for the next cohort of its acclaimed Salv Bridge network. This exclusive cohort of 30 banks, fintechs and crypto companies will share intelligence to tackle the growing issue of Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud.
Knowit Collaborates With Backbase To Enhance Digital Banking Services In The Nordics
- 4 months 2 weeks ago
- Digital banking
The strategic partnership combines Knowit's Nordic market expertise with Backbase's Engagement Banking Platform. This enables the rapid implementation of digital banking solutions that meet local market requirements and regulations. Financial institutions in the Nordics also gain access to Backbase's fintech ecosystem and banking apps.
