EMVCo Announces New Director of Technology
- 4 years 2 weeks ago
- People Moves
Global technical body EMVCo has today announced the appointment of Arman Aygen to the role of Director of Technology. Arman brings proven expertise from across the payments industry, having held senior technology leadership positions in the U.S., Europe and Asia. This includes roles at FIME and UL, where he was responsible for leading payments innovation and strategic relationship management with global payment brands.
CBA Delivers Competitive Head Start to User Banks with SWIFT ISO 20022 Readiness
- 4 years 2 weeks ago
- SWIFT
As banks around the globe grapple with major upheaval in the way they will need to operate, Norwegian software vendor Commercial Banking Applications AS (CBA), today confirmed that it has completed the roll-out of the latest version of its IBAS GBF – Global Banking Factory solution – readying all its customers for full compliance with the new SWIFT ISO 20022 message standards (MX messages). These are due to come into effect from 21st November...
Open Financial System X Metaverse Pro Offers One-Stop Digital Asset Management Service
- 4 years 2 weeks ago
- Asset Management
X Metaverse Pro, with an aim to re-architect the core part of the financial system, has developed a viable financial management ecosystem, thereby promoting the experiment of decentralized governance. The mission of its native token, XMETA, is to become a DEFI 2.0 reserve currency.
2022 Payments Innovation Jury Split on BaaS and Unconvinced by CBDCs
- 4 years 2 weeks ago
- Payments
The Payments Innovation Jury today releases its 2022 global report titled: “Payment Innovation: Myths and Realities”, which reveals some surprising insights from senior decision makers across the industry. The 2022 report explores several key areas where payment innovation is currently focused, including A2A payments and BNPL, what actually drives innovation, and which areas of innovation are most overhyped.
Ecospend Partners with QR-code-Based Payment Service App Peng
- 4 years 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Ecospend, the UK’s leading Open Banking payment provider, today announces its partnership with the QR-code-based payment services app, PENG.
InsurTech Lemonade Launches in UK
- 4 years 2 weeks ago
- Insurtech
Lemonade, the insurance company powered by AI and social impact, today launched in the United Kingdom. Residents across the UK can now get Lemonade Contents insurance instantly, from anywhere, on any device, as well as file claims and get paid in seconds.
Web3 Security Platform Blowfish Closes $11.8 Million Round
- 4 years 2 weeks ago
- Fundraising News
It’s 2022, and as more value becomes stored digitally, scammers are evolving too – now stealing millions of dollars from tens of thousands of Web3 users every month. Twitter, Discord, and Telegram are overwhelmed with spam and malicious direct messages, luring users to follow links to giveaways, NFT airdrops, and early access whitelists. Applications are constantly under attack from software supply chain vulnerabilities. Scammers know that they...
Circle Announces Acquisition of Elements to Accelerate Crypto Payments
- 4 years 3 weeks ago
- Payments
On stage at Converge22 today, Circle announced an accelerated crypto payments roadmap enhanced by the recent acquisition of Elements, a merchant and developer-first payments orchestration platform. The announcement includes plans to quickly scale payment offerings to unlock utility value for crypto and lower the barrier of entry for merchants to access next-gen payments and financial services.
RegTech Africa Wins Leading RegTech Ecosystem Builder Award 2022
- 4 years 3 weeks ago
- RegTech
RegTech Africa has emerged as the Leading RegTech Ecosystem Builder in Africa at this year’s World Business Outlook Awards. The world Business Outlook Awards is a global award with an eye for industry mastery, leadership talents, industry value or net worth, impeccable strategies for success and potential in an international forum.
CellPay and Klarna Have Partnered to Offer Consumers More Flexible Payment Options
- 4 years 3 weeks ago
- Payments
CellPay and Klarna have partnered to offer consumers more flexible payment options.
Risk Live North America 2022 to Reunite the Whole Risk Ecosystem
- 4 years 3 weeks ago
- Risk Management
America’s most recognised conference for risk management professionals returns to New York on the 20 October in a live format, collating five Risk.net events under one roof - Risk USA, ESG & Climate Risk USA, Buy-Side Risk USA, Quant Summit USA and FX Markets USA.
NdcTech and Red Hat Collaborate to Leverage Cloud Native & Open Source Solutions
- 4 years 3 weeks ago
- Cloud
NdcTech, a global IT and consulting company providing transformational services for Banks and financial institutions has announced a collaboration with Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions, to deliver solutions based on cloud-native, open-source technologies in support of financial institutions.
Currensea Secures Major Investment from Two VCs Bringing Total Raised This Year to £4.55M
- 4 years 3 weeks ago
- Fundraising News
Open banking-powered fintech Currensea has secured £2.4m from leading Venture Capitalists Blackfinch Ventures and 1818 Venture Capital which will be used to accelerate the fintech’s ambitious growth plans.
Societe Generale Announces the Proposed Acquisition of Payxpert
- 4 years 3 weeks ago
- Payments
As a recognised and long-standing player in all aspects of merchant services and card payments’ processing in France, Societe Generale provides both online and in-store payment solutions.
HPS Partners with Visa to Fast-track Access to the Scheme’s Payments Network
- 4 years 3 weeks ago
- Payments
HPS, the leading global provider of payment solutions and services, today announces it has obtained a principal membership license from Visa, the world leader in digital payments, which will enable HPS’ clients to join the global Visa payments network.
