August 11, 2025 @ 9:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving financial services sector, payment modernization is often framed as a technological objective and/or target—new platforms, faster transactions, and enhanced security. However, a recent discussion at The 2025 Payments Canada SUMMIT, hosted by Kristina Logue, Chief Financial Officer at Payments Canada, and featuring… Read More

 Tagged canada, digital transactions, insights, payments canada

August 11, 2025 @ 9:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital identity protection app, Truyu, has launched a pilot of a free Gen AI-powered tool to “help Australians figure out if a text message might be a scam.” Anyone using the Truyu app – built by CommBank’s venture scaling arm x15ventures – can now “take a… Read More

 Tagged australia, commbank, digital technology, fraiud, scams

August 11, 2025 @ 9:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Thunes, the so-called “Smart Superhighway” to move money around the world, announced a collaboration with Ontop, the global payroll and financial platform helping companies hire, pay, and empower remote talent across over 150 countries, headquartered in the US. Through this collaboration, Ontop is enhancing its… Read More

 Tagged global payments, money movement, thunes

August 11, 2025 @ 9:26 am By JD Alois  |  

Finsus is acquiring Mexico-based Fintech Anticipa, according to a company statement. Terms of the deal were not made available. Finsus aims to become Mexico’s first neobank, providing access to credit which currently holds limited availability in the jurisdiction. Anticipa is a merchant cash advance platform… Read More

 Tagged anticipa, finsus, mca, merchant cash advance, mexico, online lending

August 11, 2025 @ 2:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The global investment landscape in 2025 is navigating a complex terrain shaped by geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainties, and a surge in innovative sectors. According to recent reports from KPMG, private equity investment has seen a sharp decline, venture capital investment remains resilient with a focus… Read More

 Tagged ai, infrastructure, investments, private equity

August 11, 2025 @ 1:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Germany has solidified its position as a hub for entrepreneurship in Europe, with its startup ecosystem thriving on technology, infrastructure, and a dynamic pool of investors. According to a recent report by CB Insights, a select group of venture capital firms and investors are driving… Read More

 Tagged europe, fundraising, germany, insights, startups, venture capital

August 10, 2025 @ 10:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The retail fintech sector has shown resilience in Q2 2025, as detailed in PitchBook’s Q2 2025 Retail Fintech VC Trends update. Despite ongoing economic uncertainties, venture capital investment in retail fintech is experiencing a notable rebound, driven by a focus on innovative technologies, strategic market… Read More

 Tagged financial technology, fintech adoption, insights, retail fintech

August 10, 2025 @ 9:57 pm By Michael Wong  |  

UAE-based business-to-business Fintech startup Alaan has secured $48 million in Series A funding led by Peak XV Partners, formerly Sequoia Capital India, to expand its AI-powered spend management platform across the Middle East and North Africa. The funding round included participation from Pioneer Fund, 885… Read More

 Tagged alaan, Peak XV, uae

August 10, 2025 @ 8:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the first half of 2025, Tuum, a core banking platform, has unveiled a suite of updates that aim to improve how financial institutions operate in an increasingly digital environment. With a mission to liberate banks from legacy systems, Tuum’s H1 2025 product highlights focus… Read More

 Tagged core banking, lending, payments, sme's, tuum

August 10, 2025 @ 8:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent study by Payments Canada has revealed a surprising twist in the ecosystem of payment security: Canadians are nearly three times more likely to encounter fraud when using cash compared to credit cards. This finding challenges the widespread perception that cash is the safest… Read More

 Tagged canada, fraud, insights, payments, payments canada, scams