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Paysend, the global fintech growing the world’s largest digital payment network – unifying over 20 billion endpoints into a single global, open and instant payment system – has partnered with Tink, A Visa Solution, to enhance its Open Banking capabilities. By integrating Tink’s market-leading solutions, Paysend is improving coverage, speed and payment quality for customers…
Tapcheck, a leading on-demand pay provider, announced it has raised $225 million in combined equity and debt financing. This latest funding includes a $25 million Series A extension round led by existing investor, PeakSpan Capital, and a $200 million credit facility provided by Victory Park Capital. “We’re thrilled to have the continued support of PeakSpan Capital and…
Ott Kaukver joins Veriff’s board as the company scales globally from the USA and EMEA regions to LatAm and, most recently, to APAC. The company continues to report more than 80% year-over-year profitable revenue growth, with total volumes increasing by 335% and customer base growing by 71%. Recent wins beyond financial services include Uber and…
SmartStream, the financial Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM®) and solutions provider, today announces the launch of its RegRegistry Service as part of its Reference Data Services (RDS) business. The new offering consolidates multiple regulatory indicators – including counterparty and venue classifications – from authorities such as ESMA, FCA, GLEIF, CFTC, and ISO MIC, ensuring firms stay compliant…
bunq, the second largest neobank in Europe, is moving forward with its US banking license process. The company has filed for a broker-dealer license as part of a two-phase strategy to enter the US market. This step will enable bunq to gather operational insights and user feedback before reapplying for a full banking license later…
AU10TIX, a global leader in identity verification (IDV) and management, today announced the appointment of Yair Tal as its new CEO. With over 20 years of leadership experience in payments, fintech, and localization services, Tal will focus on advancing AU10TIX’s machine learning capabilities and driving global growth through a tailored regional approach. He succeeds former…
Cashflows, the platform that makes it easy for merchants to accept payments, has enabled web development company, Get Found, to significantly boost its turnover, by 475% in just 18 months. Get Found’s clients have been able to scale more effectively by optimising their payment processes, ultimately leading to an increase in the company’s overall sales. Via a…
Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications, today announced that Mediterranean Bank, a provider of retail and corporate banking services in Libya, has selected its core banking solution, Finastra Essence, to deliver advanced digital banking services to its customers. The next-generation solution, which comprehensively covers conventional and Islamic banking requirements, will enable the bank…
Global Pay by Bank platform, Banked, has today announced the acquisition of UK-based consumer payments app VibePay, to accelerate global Pay by Bank adoption through innovative consumer and merchant incentives. VibePay connects people, brands, sellers and banks with real time messaging and instant payments. Like Cash App and Venmo in the US, the company has gained…
Portuguese fuel payment app HiQi, has joined forces with inclusive global payments platform, Ecommpay, to enable its customers to top up their credit account quickly and simply via their preferred payment method. The HiQi app allows private and business drivers to refuel and pay quickly, without the need for physical cash or queues in the petrol…
Ozone API, UK-based fintech with the world’s leading open API platform, today launches a guide to support banks and PSPs through Verification Of Payee (VOP), ahead of the mandatory changes that need to be implemented by October 2025. The changes, announced by the European Payments Council in October 2024, will impact all banks and PSPs…
BKN301 Group, a global fintech leader in Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), is proud to announce the successful closing of a €21.5 million capital increase as part of its Series B funding round. This significant milestone will fuel the company’s international expansion, both through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, while also strengthening the development of the BKN301 BaaS Orchestrator platform. “Closing a Series…
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