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Federal Reserve to launch real-time payments service in summer 2023

The Federal Reserve has accelerated the timing of the launch of FedNow, its real-time payments service, to the summer of 2023. ?

Modular, Ripple team to support seamless payments across the UK and Europe

Payments platform Modulr has teamed with enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions firm Ripple to enable quicker payments into the UK and Europe.

BharatPe bags debt funding just weeks after its Series E close

Merchant payments and financial services provider BharatPe has reportedly received $27m in debt funding, less than a month after closing a $370m investment.

The UK increases the contactless payments cap to £100

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has again upped the limit of contactless payments, with the cap on single transactions rising from £45 to £100.

Macy’s invests in European FinTech decacorn Klarna

Just a few weeks after Klarna was named Europe's most valuable FinTech company on the back of a $650m round, the Swedish decacorn has now received new investment from Macy's.

Payments API Modulr closes ?18.9m growth funding

Payment as a service API platform Modulr has closed a ?18.9m in growth capital, just months after closing its former round.

Fundbox secures more than $300m in debt and equity round

Fundbox, a B2B payments and credit network, has raised $176m in its Series C growth equity round and a $150m credit facility.
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Fiserv acquires a selection of tools from Elan Financial, in $690m deal

Financial technology developer Fiserv has agreed to acquire the debit card processing services of Elan Financial Services, a division of US Bancorp.

MFS Global nets $4.5m in Series B round led by LUN Partners

MFS Africa, a digital payments processor, has netted $4.5m in its Series B funding round led by China-based LUN Partners Group.

Rewards platform Drop picks up $21m Series A led by NEA

Millennial-focused rewards platform Drop has closed a $21m Series A funding round led by New Enterprise Associates.

News Stories

AkkenCloud and Immediate team up to revolutionise pay cycles in staffing industry

AkkenCloud and Immediate team up to revolutionise pay cycles in staffing industry

AkkenCloud, a leading innovator in the Staffing Industry known for its advanced automation and AI-driven solutions, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Immediate, a forward-thinking provider of pay access solutions.
Marqeta powers Rain's new debit card for seamless wage access

Marqeta powers Rain’s new debit card for seamless wage access

Marqeta, a global modern card issuing platform, has partnered with Rain, a financial wellness benefits provider that assists companies in giving employees greater control over their finances.
Tiller Technologies and HSBC Expat join forces to launch digital ID verification

Tiller Technologies and HSBC Expat join forces to launch digital ID verification

Tiller Technologies, a leading RegTech company, has teamed up with HSBC Expat, a branch of HSBC Bank specialised in services for expatriates, excels in offering tailored banking solutions across the globe.
FinTech funding activity flourished this week as deals were completed on all corners of the globe, with a total of $694.5m raised over 19 tranches.

FinTech funding flourishes amid diverse week for deal activity

FinTech funding activity flourished this week as deals were completed on all corners of the globe, with a total of $694.5m raised over 19 tranches.
Klarna and Milkywire team up to expand Nature Transformation Fund for global biodiversity

Klarna and Milkywire team up to expand Nature Transformation Fund for global biodiversity

Klarna, an AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, and Milkywire, an environmental impact platform, have launched the Nature Transformation Fund.

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