September 18, 2025 @ 12:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where digital transactions dominate, identity fraud has evolved into a sophisticated menace. TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) research shines a spotlight on synthetic identity fraud, a deceptive practice that blends real and fabricated personal information to create phantom personas. These “synthetic identities” evade traditional… Read More

 Tagged data, financial institutions, insights, research, transunion

September 18, 2025 @ 11:14 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Extend, a spend and expense management platform, has secured $20 million in additional capital, including new venture debt and an equity investment led by B Capital. Additional participation came from March Capital, Point72 Ventures, FinTech Collective, and a new investor, Commerce Ventures. Through its partnerships… Read More

 Tagged Allen Duan, andrew jamison, dan rosen, expense management, extend, funding round, virtual cards

September 18, 2025 @ 8:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has released key updates focused on a landscape marked by economic recovery signals and persistent fraud threats. The UK Sector Tracker reveals broadening demand growth across key industries, offering a glimmer of optimism for businesses, while a stark warning on romance scams… Read More

 Tagged economic activity, lloyds bank, scams, uk, united kingdom

September 18, 2025 @ 3:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The SIX Swiss Exchange has welcomed a new ETF issuer while collaborating on a pivotal upgrade to its settlement infrastructure. These updates from SIX, announced recently this month, seemingly highlight the exchange’s commitment to product development / technology adoption, efficiency, and international alignment in post-trade… Read More

 Tagged europe, six, stock exchange, switzerland

September 18, 2025 @ 3:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Google has seemingly entered the web3 and blockchain space with a proposition: the Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), which is described as a Layer 1 blockchain designed as a “credibly neutral” platform for regulated institutions, particularly banks, to settle payments. The tech firm’s aim is… Read More

 Tagged google, insights, perspective, public blockchains, stablecoins

September 18, 2025 @ 2:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a boost to Saudi Arabia’s digital payments ecosystem, global payments intelligence company Thunes has announced key developments: a live partnership with mobile wallet provider barq and an expansion of its real-time cross-border payment capabilities directly into the Kingdom. These moves, aligning seamlessly with Saudi… Read More

 Tagged middle east, payments, saudi arabia, thunes

September 18, 2025 @ 1:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a boost for the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) financing sector, Funding Circle Holdings plc  (LSE: FCH) has announced a partnership renewal that will propel it past the £3 billion total financing milestone. The development, revealed on September 17, 2025, underscores the fintech’s… Read More

 Tagged funding circle, lending, milestone, sme's, uk, united kingdom

September 18, 2025 @ 12:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) continues to support strategic initiatives that aim to bolster financial stability and value creation. Recent developments, including enhanced regional cooperation with entities like the HKMA, calls for transformational leadership in corporate governance, and a push for risk resilience, underscore… Read More

 Tagged hong kong, mas, singapore

September 18, 2025 @ 12:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s Starling Bank is channeling $50 million into expanding its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, Engine, across the Americas. This strategic push includes the appointment of seasoned fintech executive Jody Bhagat as the head of North American operations, signaling a concerted effort to tap into the region’s… Read More

 Tagged banking, engine, starling bank, uk, united kingdom

September 17, 2025 @ 5:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM), the flexible payment solutions provider, has unveiled updates that broaden its “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) offerings across retail, home services, and wellness sectors. Announced this month, these developments seemingly underscore Affirm’s commitment to transparent, consumer-friendly financing amid a… Read More

 Tagged affirm, bnpl, buy now pay later, flexible payments