Westpac Ups The Ante On Scam Protection
- 1 month 4 days ago
- Security and Compliance
In an effort to boost scam protection for its customers, Westpac is adding 50 new team members to its Fraud and Scam Operations team and a new feature that allows customers to report a scam, fraud or mistaken payment through the app. This comes as the bank continues to invest in new detection and prevention measures, which stopped customers from losing $237 million to scammers in FY24.
Airwallex Launches ‘Airwallex For Startups’ In New Zealand To Support The Next Generation Of Kiwi Startup Successes
- 1 month 4 days ago
- FinTech StartUps
Airwallex, the Australian-founded leading financial platform for modern businesses, today announced that it is launching Airwallex for Startups in New Zealand, to help Kiwi startups to accelerate their growth.
Industrial Thought Ltd. Introduces Raw Knowledge, FSL’s Data-Driven Sister Company
- 1 month 4 days ago
- Data
Financial services group Industrial Thought Ltd. has announced the launch of its subsidiary Raw Knowledge, a specialist data provider and consultant delivering a comprehensive Excess Reportable Income (ERI) solution.
Starknet Goes Live On Travala - Bringing Crypto-Powered Travel Payments To The Masses
- 1 month 4 days ago
- Cryptocurrencies
In an exciting leap for mainstream cryptocurrency adoption, Starknet has integrated with Travala, enabling Starknet users to book over 3,000,000 flights, hotels, and activities worldwide using digital tokens.
Less Than A Third Of UK Adults Are Aware Of APP Scam Reimbursement Rules
- 1 month 4 days ago
- Personal Finance
Public awareness of new regulations that require UK banks to reimburse victims of payment scams remains critically low, weeks after their enforcement.
NatWest Group Modernises Self-Service Banking With NCR Atleos
- 1 month 4 days ago
- Banking
NCR Atleos Corporation, a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers, and consumers, today announced that
Ant International Unveils Its Global Sustainability Initiative ‘AquaViva’, Leveraging Digital Innovations And Ecosystem Partnerships For Marine Conservation
- 1 month 4 days ago
- Infrastructure
At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), Ant International, a digital payment and financial technology leader, announced the launch of AquaViva, its new global programme for marine conservation, which aims to support healthy marine ecosystems through the company’s digital innovations and open collaborative partnerships. Ant International will focus on marine conservation as a key aspect of its environmental sustainability efforts.
Nuvei Announces Completion Of Going Private Transaction
- 1 month 4 days ago
- Transaction Banking
Nuvei Corporation, the Canadian fintech company, announced today the completion of the previously announced plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the "Plan of Arrangement") pursuant to which Neon Maple Purchaser Inc.
Mastercard Collaborates With Qover To Offer Embedded Return Service For Hassle-Free Shopping In Belgium And Luxembourg
- 1 month 1 week ago
- E-Commerce
Qover, a leading insurtech company committed to building a global safety net, and Mastercard are joining forces to improve the online shopping experience for Mastercard credit cardholders in Belgium and Luxembourg. With Qover’s platform, Mastercard now offers a return shipping cost protection service that refunds shipping fees when retailers don’t provide free returns. Available now on mastercard.be and mastercard.lu, this protection is unique...
PayJunction Appoints Scott Herriman As Vice President Of Engineering
- 1 month 1 week ago
- People Moves
PayJunction, a leading tech-focused payments company, announced today that it has appointed Scott Herriman as Vice President of Engineering. This appointment strengthens PayJunction’s executive leadership as the company continues to rapidly grow and innovate its product capabilities.
PayPal Unveils Innovative Money Pooling Feature, Simplifying Group Expenses Between Family And Friends
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Financial
Today, PayPal announced a new experience that gives customers an easy way to pool money with friends and family for group gifts, travel, special events or other shared expenses. Rolling out globally across the US, Germany, Italy and Spain, the new experience gives customers the ability to set up a pool in the PayPal app or online, invite friends and family to contribute, track group contributions and transfer funds to their PayPal balance to...
Waitrose Extends Collaboration With NCR Atleos, Expanding Cash Access
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Cash management
NCR Atleos Corporation, a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced a new five-year agreement to provide Atleos’ Cashzone Network ATMs in the John Lewis Partnership’s Waitrose supermarkets across the UK.
MODIFI Secures Strategic Investment from SMBC Asia Rising Fund
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Fundraising News
MODIFI, a leading global platform in B2B Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions, today announced the successful completion of a $15 million funding round led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund with participation from existing investors Maersk, IntesaSanPaolo, Heliad and other top-tier global investors. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), one of Japan's leading banks and a major financial force in the APAC region, brings both capital and strategic...
Lean Technologies Secures $67.5M in Series B Funding Led by General Catalyst
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Fundraising News
Lean Technologies, a Riyadh-based fintech infrastructure platform, has secured $67.5 million in Series B funding led by General Catalyst, a renowned Silicon Valley-based venture capital group. The round also saw participation from Bain Capital Ventures, Stanley Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office, Arbor Ventures, and JIMCO, among others. This brings Lean’s total funding to over $100 million to date.
Trolley Secures $23 Million USD Series B
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Fundraising News
Trolley, a leading global payouts platform, today announced it has raised $23 million USD in a Series B growth equity funding round led by Wavecrest Growth Partners, with participation from existing investor Pace Capital. This investment will enable Trolley to accelerate product development, broaden its market presence, and enhance its platform to better serve businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
