Managers of Wealth Fintech

Mastercard bets big on stablecoins with BVNK buy

Mastercard Bets Big on Stablecoins with BVNK Deal as Stripe-Backed Tempo Pushes Machine Payments Frontier

Digital Banking Platform Zindigi Launches Pakistan’s Fintech Credit Card

This app-based process promises instant access, allowing customers to begin using credit facilities within minutes of approval.

Visa launches Visa Intelligent Authorisation for European acquirers

In real-time, acquirers route authorisation requests through card networks to issuing banks, a process that must be completed within seconds.

Mollie launches Tap payments solution for UK SMEs

The launch expands Mollie’s in-person payments offering in the UK, giving SMBs a more comprehensive way to accept payments in-store.

Google expands Universal Commerce Protocol with new agentic shopping tools

The move is intended to lower the barrier to entry for retailers of varying sizes seeking to participate in agentic commerce experiences across Google Search's AI Mode and the Gemini app.

PPRO integrates Cash App Pay for US merchants targeting younger consumers

Cash App Pay allows customers to pay directly from their Cash App balance, a linked bank account, or a debit card, without requiring a physical card.

J.P. Morgan Payments rolls out virtual B2B card in Europe

European corporates can now access J.P. Morgan Payments’ expertise through its virtual card offerings to optimize their working capital by automating payment creation and reconciliation.

Vinted Pay obtains FCA EMI licence in the UK

Vinted Pay currently provides wallet services to members across multiple European countries.

35,000+ Businesses Have Selected GoCardless for Open Banking Payments

Bank payment company GoCardless has today announced that more than one in three customers have taken open banking payments through its platform

MML’s MoMo transactions hit GH¢4.1trn in digital finance surge

The sharp growth in float reflects increasing consumer trust in mobile wallets as a store of value and a key transactional platform in Ghana’s fast-evolving digital payments landscape.

Singapore's MetaComp raises $35 million

This latest round was backed by Alibaba, Spark Venture, and other institutional investors, with existing shareholders co-investing.

Commerzbank partners with Hawk to bolster AI AML capabilities

Through the partnership, Commerzbank, which oversees around €400 billion in assets, is deploying Hawk's AML AI Extended Risk Model.

EBANX to Open New APAC Headquarters in Singapore

Chief Product Officer Eduardo de Abreu will head the new centre as regional CEO, supported by a team of 25 specialists.

Africa's first Islamic neobank Nyla taps Mambu for core tech

Nyla is adopting Mambu's cloud banking platform to power its scheduled launch in Ghana this June.

Mastercard Rolls Out Cross-Border Payments Suite for APAC SMEs

The new suite will first be offered through banks in Hong Kong SAR before expanding to selected markets across the region.

Revolut reportedly set to receive full UK banking licence

The UK-based fintech entered the mobilisation stage, a transitional phase during which new banks operate under restrictions while the PRA assesses their readiness, in July 2024.

Santander tests agentic payments across Latin America

AI agents successfully completed the purchase of books across Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Uruguay, while in Brazil the transaction involved the purchase of chocolates.

Mastercard Launches Virtual C-Suite AI Tool for Small Businesses

The offering is aimed at helping SMEs access business analysis and support that has typically been more available to larger companies.

Thailand Leads ASEAN in Digital Payment Transformation

While digital payments advance in Thailand, cross-border payment fragmentation and financial crime risks continue to intensify.

AAZZUR taps Wallester to strengthen card issuing capabilities

The approach is designed to reduce the complexity typically associated with establishing separate contractual and technical relationships with multiple financial service providers.

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