Tagged: global

September 21, 2023 @ 10:22 am By Michael Wong  |  

A landmark cooperation agreement has been forged between the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Banking Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina (UBBiH). This collaboration is set to strengthen the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) capabilities of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s banking industry. The alliance strives… Read More

February 17, 2023 @ 10:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fluid Finance, a Fintech company headquartered in Geneva, has partnered with Sumsub, a global all-in-one verification platform, “to enhance user onboarding and ensure bulletproof fraud protection.” Fluid’s aim is “to create a new financial model by combining traditional and digital finance.” Strict compliance, Know Your… Read More

June 3, 2021 @ 8:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

B2B fintech-as-a-service provider Rapyd announced on Thursday its new venture arm, which will focus on investing in early and growth-stage businesses that are delivering the next wave of financial services innovation. The company reported that the arm will be led by Joel Yarbrough, MD of Rapyd… Read More

May 28, 2021 @ 5:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Apifiny, a digital asset marketplace that seeks to enable institutional trading across multiple regulated exchanges, announced on Thursday it has launched Apifiny Connect, which is a global digital asset trading execution platform that empowers professional traders to execute global strategies on over 20 connected exchanges with… Read More

May 28, 2021 @ 4:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Global fintech Circle announced on Friday it secured $440 million through its latest investment round.  Fidelity Management and Research Company, Marshall Wace, Willett Advisors, Intersection Fintech Ventures, Atlas Merchant Capital, Digital Currency Group, FTX, Breyer Capital, Valor Capital Group, Pillar VC, as well as Michael J…. Read More

May 18, 2021 @ 7:57 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

    Global fintech infrastructure platform, Nium, announced on Monday the launch of its maritime payments solution. According to Nium, the solution was created to digitize the payments experience for shipping companies, their management, seafarers, and their families.  “The Nium maritime payment solution leverages the company’s… Read More

May 14, 2021 @ 9:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ibanera, a global fintech, announced on Thursday it has teamed up with BitAML, an international compliant advisory firm for bitcoin and cryptocurrency market, for compliance advisory services. Through the collaboration, BitAML will be providing digital asset compliance consulting for Ibanera cryptocurrency-related activities. According to Ibanera, BitAML… Read More

May 4, 2021 @ 10:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Payoneer Inc., the global payment and commerce-enabling platform, announced on Tuesday it is collaborating with eBay to enable sellers in select countries to get paid for their sales on eBay’s core marketplace. Payoneer reported that the partnership is part of eBay’s mission to modernize… Read More

April 29, 2021 @ 10:03 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Trust Payments, a global digital payments company, announced on Thursday it has expanded into Ireland, with the plans to open an office in Dublin city center. Founded in 1997, Trust Payments group power the online payments of some of the world’s most well-established companies,… Read More

April 27, 2021 @ 8:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Global accelerator program Plug and Play announced on Tuesday the launch of its new office in Seoul, Korea. Plug and Play reported its Korea division will primarily focus on corporate innovation in the areas of Financial Services (Fintech, Insurtech, and Health) and Smart Cities (Mobility &… Read More

April 16, 2021 @ 2:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Nuvei, a global payment technology provider based in Canada, announced on Friday it is set to acquire Mazooma Technical Services Inc. a U.S.-based focused gaming and sports wagering payment technology provider for approximately $56 million, plus additional consideration subject to the achievement of specific… Read More

April 13, 2021 @ 3:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Reach, a global payments provider, announced on Tuesday it has appointed Tyler Barry as its new CTO. According to Reach, Barry has 20 years of experience in the tech industry and previously led the overall design and work of the technical teams to conduct the… Read More

April 12, 2021 @ 11:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Mastercard announced on Monday it has joined forces with Swedish fintech Doconomy to develop the Mastercard Carbon Calculator, a feature specifically for banks to adapt and customize for eco-conscious consumers to monitor their spending habits. “The Carbon Calculator enables consumers to receive a snapshot of… Read More

March 30, 2021 @ 9:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

OANDA Global Corporation, a UK-based online multi-asset trading services platform, announced on Tuesday the acquisition of Polish broker, Dom Maklerski TMS Brokers SA (TMS). The purchase was notably approved by the Polish Financial Supervision Authority.  According to OANDA, TMS allows clients to invest in the… Read More

March 29, 2021 @ 3:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global fintech Circle announced on Monday the launch of its new comprehensive payments solution for non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces and storefronts. According to Circle, the solution enables marketplaces and storefronts to accept credit cards and crypto payments. “Circle’s NFT solution simplifies buying and selling by… Read More

March 28, 2021 @ 10:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Dapi, a global payment infrastructure, recently announced the launch of its payment initiation and account data aggregation services in Mexico. Founded in 2019,  Dapi is a real-time banking API that enables companies to accept bank transfer payment within any application instantly with near-zero cost. The… Read More

March 26, 2021 @ 8:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Drip Capital, a global fintech that provides cross-border trade finance, announced on Thursday it has completed a US$40 million committed warehouse credit facility with East-West Bancorp (EWB) for the expansion of Drip’s trade finance solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Karl Boog, Head… Read More

March 26, 2021 @ 8:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Payfare, a global fintech that specializes in digital banking and instant payout solutions, announced on Thursday it has welcomed new directors to its board. The new board members are the following: Kelly Graziadei: Brings 20 years of leadership experience in tech companies including AltaVista, Yahoo and… Read More

March 21, 2021 @ 10:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Cogitate Technology Solution, a U.S.-based insurtech, recently announced its as extended its partnership with global data analytics provider Verisk to enhance its insurance platform. Cogitate reported that through the partnership it will source and integrate commercial lines data from Verisk into Cogitate’s flagship solution… Read More

March 15, 2021 @ 10:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

    MSTS, a global B2B payment company, recently announced it has rebranded to TreviPay. The company reported that the new branding reflects its role as the preferred B2B payment provider for Fortune 500 companies and small- to mid-sized businesses. TreviPay describes itself as a… Read More