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LAVA today announced it has become the UK’s first boutique M&A advisory firm to transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), reflecting significant recent growth and creating an immensely exciting opportunity for the team. Founded in September 2020, LAVA was designed to disrupt the M&A industry with its innovative approach to both dealmaking and teambuilding. Partners…
Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announces its connection to Mastercard leveraging Mastercard’s Cloud Edge, further advancing its comprehensive cloud-first strategy to deliver next-generation payment solutions across the globe. The new certification aligns seamlessly with Paymentology’s cloud-first approach. Mastercard’s Cloud Edge allows customers to connect to Mastercard from cloud providers of their choice and supports multiple hybrid connectivity…
GoCardless, the bank payment company, has announced a partnership with Future Ticketing, an API-first ticketing solution for sports, visitor attractions, venues and event organisers, to make the purchase of tickets and memberships easier and more affordable for consumers in the UK and Ireland. By integrating GoCardless directly into its platform, Future Ticketing can now offer customers…
Amazon and Barclays, one of the UK’s largest credit card providers, announce a new partnership to launch a co-branded credit card in the UK. The new card enables customers to earn rewards on everyday spending, which can be redeemed for gift cards on Amazon.co.uk. Amazon Barclaycard customers earn 1% rewards on all Amazon purchases, 0.5%…
ZOOD has announced the launch of the ZOOD Card, Uzbekistan’s first virtual Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) card, powered by Mastercard and Ipak Yo’li Banki. This innovative card allows users to shop both locally and internationally, providing the flexibility to spread payments over up to 12 installments. The ZOOD Card is designed to empower consumers…
FullCircl, a UK-based RegTech which is uniquely placed at the intersection where revenue meets regulation, has announced a new partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence. The partnership provides instant access to a broad global collection of information providers supporting document verification, biometric checks and third-party data validation, helping regulated businesses reduce identity fraud whilst delivering a superior customer…
Interview with Emily Renny, Senior Director at Checkout.com FB: Can you explain the concept of “Save Now, Pay Later” (SNPL) and how it differs from the traditional “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) model? ER: Buy Now, Pay Later is a form of short-term credit enabling consumers to purchase goods or services, while spreading out the…
Wise Payments Ltd. is set to resume onboarding new customers in India for overseas remittances, aiming to capture a larger share of the expanding $32 billion market following recent upgrades to its infrastructure and regulatory approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). After temporarily halting new client registrations to enhance its systems, Wise is…
Ticombo, the global ticket marketplace, has partnered with Mangopay, a flexible payment infrastructure provider, to enhance the ticket selling and buying experience. Mangopay will handle Ticombo’s entire payment flow, from pay-in to payout, ensuring a fair, trusted, and transparent experience for users worldwide. With Mangopay’s wallet-based payment system, Ticombo will introduce a new service allowing…
Nium, the global leader in real-time cross-border payments, is strengthening its presence in Latin America by applying for essential licenses, joining key fintech associations, expanding its employee presence, and signing new customers. This continued expansion is a step towards Nium’s commitment to revolutionizing the global payments landscape in this strategic region. This month Nium applied for a Payment Institution License in Brazil, which will enable the company to provide payment services…
Uzum, a leading ecosystem of digital services in Uzbekistan, today announces its key performance highlights for the six months ended 30 June 2024. Key Operating and Financial Highlights The Uzum ecosystem delivered strong growth during 1H 2024, with consolidated net income increasing by 50% year-on-year on the back of the rapid development of its e-commerce…
Socure, a leader in AI-driven digital identity verification, has unveiled its Selfie Reverification feature, allowing users to validate their identities with a simple selfie in under 2 seconds. This new capability matches the incoming selfie with a previously verified ID photo, achieving an impressive 99.9% true match rate while detecting deepfakes and age discrepancies. Building…
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