PayU names Shiri Schneider as new chief technology officer
Schneider replaces Ronen Morecki, who has left the company to join Monday.com as VP of payments.
Remittances
Finalists announced for PayTech Awards 2023
We are delighted to share with you the shortlist for FinTech Futures’ PayTech Awards 2023.
MoneyGram names Seth Ross as new chief digital officer
Ross joins from HR and payroll software firm Ceridian and has previously worked at Green Dot and American Express.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying fintech in Africa with Benjamin Fernandes, Nala
The story of Benjamin Fernandes, founder of Nala, and his passion for solving problems speak to the incredible story that is fintech in Africa!
UAE central bank partners R3 and G42 Cloud for CBDC implementation initiative
The CBDC initiative will look at a range of use cases across domestic and cross-border use.
CBDCs – miracle money or new world order?
CBDCs promise much, but their cost when it comes to privacy could be dear.
Lebanese start-up Purpl launches digital wallet offering powered by Mambu
The fintech selected banking tech vendor Mambu to power its products last summer.
Last chance to shine: PayTech Awards 2023 nominations deadline extended
The nominations deadline has been extended to 24 March 2023. Submit today!
Amidst legal troubles in Kenya, Flutterwave lands two licences in Rwanda
The unicorn’s latest push in Rwanda follows its bid to expand across East Africa.
Introducing the PayTech Awards USA 2023
Nominations for the awards are open until 2 June 2023.
PayTech Awards nominations close in two weeks!
The deadline for nominations is Friday 17 March, so don’t leave it too late!
MFS Africa partners Western Union to broaden financial inclusion
The service will see funds from across the globe move through payment rails operated by MFS Africa.
Power to the people: How Zenus Bank aims to democratise access to banking
FinTech Futures sits down for a chat with Mushegh Tovmasyan, founder of Zenus Bank.
Remitly to wind down digital banking app Passbook
All Passbook accounts will be closed on 1 May 2023.
RTGS.global CEO Dave Sissens steps down, Jarrad Hubble appointed interim CEO
Hubble joined RTGS in April last year as its chief commercial officer.
Payoneer lands UK e-money licence from FCA
Payoneer secured the EMI via its subsidiary Payoneer Payment Services UK.
New “cross-border neobank” in India: moneyHOP
FinTech Futures sits down for a chat with Mayank Goyal, founder and CEO of moneyHOP.
The future of financial services depends on global connectivity
To establish interoperability in global payments, a balance must be struck between collaboration and competition.
PayTech Awards call for nominations
The PayTech Awards 2023 will take place on 30 June at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London.
PayTech Awards 2023 now open for nominations
PayTech Awards are open to banks, financial institutions, paytech software & services providers worldwide.
CFPB orders Servicio UniTeller to refund fees and pay penalty
The CFPB says between 2013 and 2021, the firm “failed to comply” with many electronic money transfer requirements.
Ten fintech predictions for the year ahead
2023 will be another year of fintech innovation and growth.
The What the FinTech? podcast | Season three’s jailed buzzwords
We run down all the buzzwords our podcast guests wanted gone from the industry this year.
GCC fintech Now Money taps ThetaRay for AML Sonar solution
Now Money provides mobile banking services to the financially underserved, including low-fee cross-border remittances.
Collaboration and partnership will improve money movement for the unbanked
Digital platforms can be the glue to help facilitate collaboration, reduce friction and minimise distribution costs.
Three tips for navigating global payments as you expand internationally
Branching into new markets brings serious challenges when it comes to managing payments on a global scale.
Evolution and revolution in global remittances
Flexible solutions for remittances are needed now more than ever to service evolving customer needs.
UnionDigital Bank taps Thought Machine and Callsign to power its mobile app
UnionDigital Bank will deploy Thought Machine’s Vault Core solution and Callsign’s digital ID platform.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 15 | Unleashing the potential of half the planet
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Women’s World Banking CEO and president Mary Ellen Iskenderian.
Video: Bank of America at Sibos 2022 – Cross-border payments trends
We chat with Derrick Walton of Bank of America about how cross-border payments have evolved.
Video: JP Morgan at Sibos 2022 – Digital payments trends in EMEA
We chat with Sara Castellano of JP Morgan Payments about digital payments trends in the EMEA region.
Singaporean fintech start-up JiPay shutters
According to Crunchbase, the company raised $1.3 million in seed funding in March.
Daily News at Sibos 2022
Download your free copy of the Daily News at Sibos publication today!
Zepz appoints Robert Mitchell as new group CFO
Headquartered in London, Zepz powers remittances for WorldRemit and SendWave.
FinovateFall 2022: Q&A with Ripple’s James Wallis on CBDCs, crypto and blockchain
We chat with Ripple’s James Wallis about the rise of CBDCs and the future of blockchain.
Banking app for “global citizens” Bankkit launches in UK
The app offers overseas bill payment functionality and an integrated current account.
Western Union buys Brazilian digital wallet Te Enviei, eyes LatAm expansion
The company expects its products to go live in Brazil in the first half of 2023.
FinovateFall 2022: Q&A with MoneyGram chairman and CEO Alex Holmes
FinTech Futures chats with Alex Holmes about the evolution of cross-border money movement.
Zepz appoints former Bill.com exec Mark Lenhard as group CEO
Lenhard has 20 years’ experience in the payments space.
Singapore’s Lightnet secures $50m funding to fuel growth
Lightnet aims to “improve the lives of the unbanked and underbanked populations throughout Asia Pacific”.
