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Rio Ferdinand-backed Sokin unveils subscription payments platform in UK, Europe

London-based PayTech firm Sokin has introduced the first subscription-based global payments solution in the UK and European markets.

Planet launches integrated digital payments service across Europe

Irish payments company Planet has introduced an integrated digital payments service for multinational companies across Europe.

Klarna-backer QED Investors leads $20m round in Payhawk

Bulgarian expense management startup Payhawk raised a $20m funding round led by QED Investors with Earlybird Digital East also participating.

MoneyGram saw the number of transactions skyrocket in the first quarter of 2020

Global money transfer company MoneyGram saw the number of transactions being made through its platform grow by 60% year-over-year through February.

Bank of Indonesia unveils new retail payments system

The Bank of Indonesia has launched a new retail payments system to help cut the cost of money transfers and support the growth of the digital economy.

PayEm continues strong 2021 with $27m funding raise

Global spend and procurement platform PayEm has pulled in $27m in funding over two rounds following a strong fiscal 2021.

Emerging markets set to lead mobile wallet uptake by 2025

A global study by Boku has found that emerging markets in Latin America and Africa and the Middle East are set to see the largest uptake in mobile wallets by 2025.

PayTech Papaya squeezes $50m from Series B to continue expansion

Mobile bill payment application Papaya has raised $50m from a Series B funding round headed by Bessemer Venture Partners.

Santander initiates cash management app roll-out in the UK

Santander has started the roll-out of its CashFlow Manager app for businesses in the UK market.

Y Combinator-backed Afriex bags $1.2m in a seed round

FinTech firm Afriex secured a $1.2m in a seed funding round with an aim to scale its payments and remittances platform across Africa.

News Stories

How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.
Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.
Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

IANS Research, a leading provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, has just secured a significant investment from Apax Digital Fund II. 

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