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Klarna reports Q2 losses amid US expansion plans

The plan to go public was delayed while trade tariffs were stirring up the market, but Klarna is back on track to be listed in the fall.

CMS and Mastercard Join FinTech Scotland as Strategic Partners

Mastercard, which is involved in fintech developments globally, is driving innovation in areas including AI and Open Finance

New fintech from Wise and Revolut alumni scores £2m investment

Riva Money aims to blend traditional and blockchain-based cross-border payments

How Thredd Launched Real-Time B2B Travel Payment Controls

Online travel agencies can now modify card parameters in real-time based on supplier requirements, geography and transaction volumes.

Scotiabank integrates with Nova Credit

Scotiabank was the first Canadian bank to partner with Nova Credit in 2023 and is now the first to embed this capability directly into its digital credit card application process.

Google partners Wise to make remittances more accessible

Separately, Google is expanding the number of credit cards that US buyers see reward details to in autofill on Chrome to over 100.

Papaya secures direct Sepa access

This move places Papaya at the forefront of European payments innovation, eliminating reliance on intermediary banks and unlocking full control over euro transactions — both standard and instant — directly from its own infrastructure.

Monzo takes top spot in UK banks and challengers ranking

Hot on Monzo’s heels are RBS and NatWest, both with feature scores of 93, while Revolut and Starling Bank round out the top five with scores of 89 and 84 respectively.

Introducing Azure Stack Hub – Sure’s newest cloud storage solution

Customers will also have access to local on-island 24/7 support from Sure’s team of experts for emergency issues like disaster recovery.

Brex gets EU payment licence to expand across Europe

The EU licence is a strategic enabler for Brex to bring its market-leading corporate cards, expense management, and treasury solutions to a wider customer base, addressing the needs of European finance teams seeking agility, transparency, and cross-border

Lloyds launches in-app barcode cash deposit scanning at PayPoint stores

With 99.5% of people living within a mile of a PayPoint store, the new feature will be a boon to customers as banks and ATMs progressively disappear from the high stret.

Revolut and Wise alumni raise $3 million for blockchain payments startup

Riva was founded by Niklas Hoejman and Mahendra Katoch, who previously worked at Revolut and Wise, as well as Goldman Sachs and Citigroup.

Unlimit adds integrated Click-to-Pay flow to its online payments products

The launch of Click-to-Pay comes amid growing demand for faster, more efficient digital transactions

Mastercard Sponsors Football’s Biggest Name to Market Click to Pay

Mastercard says the sponsorship should strengthen its connection with the local community.

Western Union to acquire Intermex

This acquisition strengthens Western Union’s retail offering in the U.S.

Ant International’s WorldFirst Secures Licence to Offer Payment Services in Malaysia

A joint report by Deloitte and WorldFirst highlights Malaysia as a high-potential digital trade market, with e-commerce GMV projected to hit US$16 billion by 2025.

Marqeta acquires TransactPay to expand payments in Europe

Through this strengthened platform, clients gain streamlined access to issuing, payment services, and banking partnerships

Dosh partners with Visa & Pismo to build NZ digital banking

The collaboration is set to allow Dosh to deliver digital banking services with greater speed, security, and scalability to customers throughout New Zealand.

PingPong Picks ClearBank to Enable Client Access to UK Payment Schemes

The partnership will provide it with the potential for further European expansion using ClearBank’s European banking licence

AccessBank Liberia Launches Country’s First Biometric ATM and Digital Banking Services

The new offerings include the ABL Smart Fees Payment platform and Online Statement Access, part of the bank’s push to modernize customer service and enhance financial inclusion.

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