Ant International Deploys AI to Enhance Cross-Border Transactions for SMEs

Ant International, a digital payment and financial technology provider headquartered in Singapore, has been enhancing its integration of AI technologies to support and secure millions of daily cross-border transactions for merchants across 200+ markets. Yang Peng, Chief Executive Officer of Ant International said that integration… Read More

Biggest Scams in the UK Reportedly Include Fraudulent Activities via AI Voice Cloning, Social Media Marketplace

NatWest has shared an update on the fastest growing scams of 2024. The update from UK’s NatWest noted that an increase in fake parcel delivery texts, social media marketplace scams and AI voice cloning “during the last 12 months.” This, according to the analysis from… Read More

American Express Announces Data Access Agreement with MX Technologies

American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced an API-powered data access agreement with MX Technologies, Inc. that will provide new digital banking options for customers without compromising their account security. American Express customers will now be able to better manage their personal finances and business expenses via… Read More

Fintech GoCardless Partners with Big Red Cloud to Streamline Payments for SMEs

GoCardless, a bank payment company, has expanded its relationship with Big Red Cloud. The cloud accounting software firm, which is a GoCardless customer, will now become one of its 350+ partners by “integrating GoCardless’ payment capabilities into its platform.’ This means Big Red Cloud customers… Read More

US Open Banking Set for Significant Acceleration But Political Uncertainty Might Impact Momentum – Report

According to some insiders, U.S. open banking is poised for significant acceleration, but political uncertainty could hamper momentum. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized its Personal Financial Data Rights Rule under Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act two weeks ago. The rule mandates that banks and other… Read More

ConnexPay and Shift4 to Enhance Payment Solutions across European Markets

The collaboration combines Shift4‘s acquiring services with ConnexPay‘s all-in-one payments platform to deliver PayIn and PayOut functions to businesses in a wide range of industry segments. Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), a global enabler of integrated payments and commerce technology, officially entered a partnership with ConnexPay, the… Read More

Global Fintech additiv Strengthens UK Presence with New London Office

additiv, a global firm focused on fintech and digital transformation,  announced the appointment of Pierre Dufauret as the UK Market Head and the opening of a new office in London’s Heron Tower. These moves underscore additiv’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the UK market… Read More

Global Fintech Klarna Teams Up with UATP to Tap $1 Trillion Air Travel Sector

UATP, the global payment network that enables organizations to simplify payment processes and expand their payment capabilities, has announced a new partnership with Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network. The partnership allows airlines to offer Klarna’s flexible payment services, “including interest-free Buy Now Pay Later,… Read More

LendAPI Raises $3.2 Million Seed Round

LendAPI, part of Techstars 2024 cohort, has raised $3.2 million in seed funding. Cohen Circle led the funding round, which included the participation of Great North Ventures, AlleyCorp, Techstars, Plug and Play, and Interlock Capital. According to a release, LendAPI’s tech stack aims to provide… Read More

Embedded Lending Solution Groov Raises £1.5 Million Seed Round

Embedded lending platform Groov has raised £1.5 million in seed funding, according to a note from the firm. The Fintech says the money will drive the next generation of embedded lending, offering more options, better terms, and higher approval rates via a simple API. Fuel… Read More

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