LONDON, UK — June 18, 2024 — Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, today announced a partnership with global padel star Alejandro Galán. The 27-year-old athlete from Madrid was number one in the world in 2020, 2021 and 2022, winning more than 80% of the matches in more than 30 tournaments around the world. He…
PLIM Finance officially launched their Swiss Marketplace, holding an exclusive event on at Fame Gallery, Talstrasse 9, Zurich, that showcased their European expansion within the aesthetic Fintech industry. PLIM is an interest free “Buy Now, Pay Later” credit service specifically for the medical aesthetics industry with the goal of making elective, aesthetic treatments more accessible…
By David Ryckman, freelance finance writer and technology advocate Credit cards have become indispensable tools for facilitating transactions and adapting to the shifting financial market. The rise of virtual cards, buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) options, and other groundbreaking innovations are transforming the way consumers approach personal finance. Credit cards have become a staple in the lives of…
Barracuda report shows providers are embracing marketplaces but continue to worry about competition Highlights: SYDNEY, Australia., June 11, 2024 — Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, today published The Evolving Landscape of the MSP Business 2024 report, which shows how managed service providers (MSPs) around the world are embracing marketplaces and artificial intelligence (AI) to better meet customer…
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY – IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Pasqal, as leaders in superconducting circuit and neutral atom-based quantum computers respectively, today announced their intent to partner to develop a common approach to quantum-centric supercomputing and promoting application research in chemistry and materials science. IBM and Pasqal will work with leading institutions in high-performance computing to establish the…
By John Duggan, EVP of Sales, APAC at Daon Facial recognition, especially when combined with step-up authentication, provides an identity assurance paradigm that is not only resilient, but futureproof. For organizations in banking and financial services, embracing biometric authentication is more than a strategic move: it’s an executive mandate to strengthen trust and increase accessibility…
By Edgar Zayas, BioCatch Director of APAC Global Advisory Digital and mobile banking have revolutionised the way we manage our finances. Gone are the days of waiting in line at a brick-and-mortar branch. With just a few taps on our smartphone, we can check balances, transfer funds, and pay bills. The pandemic and its various…
Swedish passenger train operator enables convenient onboard payments after implementing cutting-edge mobile Point of Sale (POS) solution. Stockholm, Sweden – Extenda Retail and Softpay are delighted to partner with SJ AB – Sweden’s renowned passenger rail service – to deliver an outstanding payment experience across their network. SJ AB were looking to streamline their processes and…
By Jamie Hutton, Chief Technology Officer of Quantexa According to McKinsey, nearly 60% of financial services companies have embedded at least one AI capability. Among the most common are process automation, virtual agents, or text understanding. But to truly benefit from the technology, the sector needs to broaden implementations from siloed one-off products or services…
By Nicky Senyard, the CEO of Fintel Connect Acquiring customers is crucial for success in fintech. According to experts, the cost of acquiring a new customer (CAC) for fintech companies can range from $500 to $1,500 per customer, depending on the product and market. This high cost highlights the need for effective acquisition strategies. In…
