Corgi Raises $160 Million Series B at $1.3 Billion Valuation Led by TCV
- 3 months 1 week ago
- Fundraising News
Corgi today announced a $160 million Series B financing round at a $1.3 billion valuation, led by TCV. The new financing comes just 16 weeks after the company announced its $108 million Series A, bringing total funding to more than $268 million.
ISI Launches New Platform to Redefine Corporate Debt Intelligence in Emerging Markets
- 3 months 1 week ago
- Management
ISI, the global market intelligence provider, today announced the launch of its new platform for investors, bankers and advisers, powered by REDD’s actionable intelligence on emerging market corporates across public bonds, private credit, and primary debt issuance.
MXNB Becomes the First Latin American Currency-Pegged Stablecoin Issued Under El Salvador's CNAD Regulation
- 3 months 1 week ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Bitso, Latin America’s leading digital financial services company, today announced it has obtained a license from El Salvador's National Commission of Digital Assets (CNAD) for Nvio Pagos El Salvador, S.A. de C.V. to act as issuer of the Mexican peso pegged stablecoin MXNB.
Money Movement Ecosystem Launches in Chicago, Uniting Leaders Across Banking, Fintech, and Retail & Corporates
- 3 months 1 week ago
- FinTech StartUps
Building on over a decade of its flagship Instant Payments Summit, Kinfos Events is proud to announce the launch of the Money Movement Ecosystem, a premier two-day summit bringing together over 350+ leaders across banking, payments, fintech, and retail to explore the future of how money moves in the United States. Event Details
Backed by VNBA, WFIS 2026 Returns to Hanoi as Vietnam’s Financial Sector Faces Its Most Consequential Transformation Yet
- 3 months 1 week ago
- FinTech StartUps
The regulatory wave that has hit Vietnam’s banking sector all at once in 2026 — the new Personal Data Protection Law, mandatory biometrics, SBV Directive 02, and the removal of the credit quota that had governed lending since 2011 — has placed the nation’s financial institutions at a structural and operational crossroads; and summoned the World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) to Meliá Hanoi on 19 – 20 May for another landmark edition.
Open Banking Limited Appoints Former FCA GC to Board
- 3 months 1 week ago
- People Moves
Open Banking Limited (OBL), the standards setter for Open Banking, today announces the appointment of Sean Martin to its board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Sean Martin is an experienced lawyer and non-executive director, with broad experience across both the public and private sectors. While in the government legal service, he acted as a government litigator and advised HM Treasury, the Department of Trade and Industry and Ministry...
American Express Launches New AI Training and Scholarship Programs for Small Businesses
- 3 months 1 week ago
- Artificial Intelligence
American Express today announced two new AI training and education initiatives, in collaboration with nonprofits Generation and Scholarship America, to help small businesses build practical AI skills in their day-to-day operations.
From Checkout to Check-In: Klarna and Minor Hotels Bring Flexible Payments to Europe
- 3 months 1 week ago
- Payments
Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, and Minor Hotels, one of the world's leading hospitality groups, today announced a new partnership bringing Klarna's payments to travellers booking across Europe, just in time for the summer holiday season.
Thredd and Currensea Expand Strategic Partnership to Power Next Phase of Growth
- 3 months 1 week ago
- Infrastructure
Thredd, the AI-first issuer processing platform, today announced the renewal and extension of its longstanding partnership with Currensea, the market-leading payments technology platform. The new agreement extends the relationship for an additional four years, reinforcing a collaboration that has been in place since 2019.
Visa Announces Global Expansion of Agentic Ready Program
- 3 months 1 week ago
- Artificial Intelligence
Visa Inc. today announced the expansion of its global Agentic Ready program to clients in Asia Pacific and Latin America. First launched with banks and issuing partners across Europe, including the UK, Agentic Ready is designed to support the payments ecosystem as it prepares for the emergence of agent-led commerce.
World Passkey Day 2026: Passwords Out, Passkeys In – Yubico Comments
- 3 months 1 week ago
- Security
The first Thursday of May has traditionally marked World Password Day, raising awareness of the need for strong, secure and unique passwords. This year, however, Yubico is promoting stronger protections by celebrating World Passkey Day, encouraging the global adoption of passkeys as a more secure modern authentication method.
Adapting to Changing Customer Behaviour Is Now a Top Priority for Nine in Ten Retailers
- 3 months 1 week ago
- Infrastructure
New research from Lloyds reveals that 91% of UK retail business owners and decision-makers say adapting to changing customer behaviour is now a top business priority, as retailers face growing pressure to deliver faster, easier and more flexible experiences, both in-store and behind the scenes.
Bolt Reaches R3 Billion Investment Milestone in South Africa After 10 Years
- 3 months 1 week ago
- Infrastructure
Bolt, the leading on-demand mobility platform, has invested R3 billion (€150 million) into South Africa over the past decade, underscoring the country’s importance as one of its largest and fastest-growing shared mobility markets globally and signalling further expansion through new funding and safety investments.
Unlimit and Decentro Partner to Power Cross-Border Growth Infrastructure for Indian Businesses
- 3 months 1 week ago
- Payments
Unlimit, the global financial infrastructure platform, today announced that Decentro, India’s leading fintech enabler, has integrated the platform’s universal operating layer to extend its cross-border payment capabilities into new markets and payment methods. Through this integration, Decentro’s partners can now access Unlimit’s proprietary payment network, effectively collapsing the fragmented global payment landscape into a single, high-...
ClearBank Enables Faster Euro Payments as Fiat Republic Becomes the First Live Client on SEPA Indirect
- 3 months 1 week ago
- Payments
ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking, has today announced a new partnership with Fiat Republic that will significantly improve how businesses and financial institutions access euro payments across Europe.
