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…
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…
Dubai, 10 May 2024: The much-awaited Grand Finale of the FinTech World Cup (FWC) hosted by Trescon in partnership with Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS), VISA, Emirates NBD & Amazon Web Services (AWS), witnessed committed investments totalling worth over USD 9,250,000 (9.25 million) by various investors. In an intense showdown, 15 qualified start-ups from around the…
Accelerated Payments, a leading provider of business funding solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with inflverse, a global financial management platform for creator agencies. This collaboration aims to build a more financially sustainable creator economy. Leveraging Accelerated Payments funding solutions, inflverse has developed a proprietary platform that is revolutionising payments within the creator economy. Creators utilise platforms…
Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, today announces the appointment of Anna Porra as Chief Revenue Officer. In her new role, Anna will accelerate Paymentology’s global growth with responsibility for sales, marketing partnerships and client success. Anna’s career spans two decades in the finance industry, and she brings a wealth of card payments experience to…
Dubai, 17 April 2024: e& life, the business pillar of e& that brings the next-generation digital world to the consumer’s fingertips, has joined the Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS), organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global Financial Centre in the MEASA region. As a Powered By sponsor, e& life is dedicated to supporting…
My Cache Merrill, Founder of Zibtek The fintech industry stands at the precipice of a new era, marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting regulatory landscapes. In this dynamic environment, the role of Transaction Monitoring in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Efforts has emerged as a linchpin in the quest to uphold integrity within the financial system….
By Johannes Kolbeinsson, CEO at PAYSTRAX Gone are the days of traditional office jobs. The combination of a global lockdown and flexible working has motivated younger people to ditch the usual office 9-to-5. Many instead are following passion projects and side hustles. Gen Zs are more entrepreneurial-minded than any other generation, with a Morning Consult…
London, Monday March 18th, 2024: Today marks the official launch of Finkr, a next-generation consultancy dedicated to reshaping the fintech landscape through visionary strategy and cutting-edge technology. Founded by seasoned expert Ion Fratiloiu, Finkr emerges as a bespoke alternative for fintechs, lenders, digital banks, and tech companies seeking not just guidance but a transformative journey. Finkr…
