Payoneer names former Webster Bank exec Bea Ordonez as next CFO
Ordonez will assume the role of CFO once current CFO Michael Levine steps down in March.
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Alipay partners Splitit for ‘pay after delivery’ offering
The service will initially launch in Germany, France and Spain, with plans to expand into other global markets.
Banking on youth: How can banks and fintechs maximise the opportunity around junior accounts?
Looking for competitive analysis and comprehensive on the junior accounts and child-oriented money apps? We have it!
American Express buys Israeli B2B payments automation start-up Nipendo
Amex plans to “integrate Nipendo’s team, technology and capabilities” to boost its B2B payments offerings.
Video: Highlights from the latest Banking Tech Awards
An incredible evening with nearly 500 guests celebrating the best and brightest in banking technology and fintech.
PayQuicker appoints Nazuk Jain to lead product development
Jain will build out the firm’s product team and manage its expanding product roadmap.
Healthcare paytech Paytient lands $40.5m Series B
The round consists of $33m in equity and $7.5m in debt from Silicon Valley Bank.
Allied Payment Network appoints Kathi Klawitter as COO
Kathi Klawitter joins Allied Payment Network from banking and payments tech heavyweight Fiserv.
Nuvei to acquire Paya for $1.3bn
With Paya’s acquisition, Nuvei expects to capitalise on domestic and global payments opportunities.
Allianz, Santander CIB and Two partner for corporate BNPL solution
The solution means corporates can now offer business buyers deferred payments at checkout through a single API.
PayTech Awards 2023 now open for nominations
PayTech Awards are open to banks, financial institutions, paytech software & services providers worldwide.
Decentralised paytech Clowd9 taps Netcetera as payment security provider
Netcetera’s 3D secure server solution reduces the risk of non-authenticated transactions.
ACI Worldwide mulls potential sale
The payments software firm is working with financial advisors as it gauges interest levels, sources tell Bloomberg.
How the cloud helps companies reach their ESG goals while embracing a global outlook
Cloud-based core banking can help banks get leaner and greener.
eBook: Back to the future – 8 features of fast and future-proof BNPL technology
Discover what tools you need to get ahead and stay ahead as BNPL grows its market share.
Bankers like us: there’s no stopping us now
Yes yes yes: I wrote a book! It is written, ready, and will be in your hands in the next few weeks.
DLT in 2023: out of the blocks
What does 2023 have in store for distributed ledger technology (DLT)?
The Clearing House appoints David Watson as CEO
Watson joins The Clearing House from Swift, and will take up the new role from 1 February 2023.
Swift names Stephen Grainger as chief executive for Americas and UK
Grainger brings 20 years of banking and payments experience to his new role.
Welcome.Place, Enfuce, Epassi, Visa partner for refugee prepaid card pilot
The goal is to provide a service that assists 50,000 Ukrainian and other refugees by the end of 2023.
Reasons to be hopeful for 2023
Perhaps, the universe has a plan hiding in plain sight. The glimmers of hope that are just around the corner…
Ten fintech predictions for the year ahead
2023 will be another year of fintech innovation and growth.
2022: Top five fundraising rounds of the year
FinTech Futures recaps the top five fundraising rounds this year.
Splitit and Worldline ink North American BNPL deal
Initially, Worldline plans on integrating Splitit into its North American processing platform before expanding into other geographies.
Mechanics Cooperative Bank selects Finastra’s Payments To Go solution
The bank is expanding its partnership with Finastra to introduce new business payments services.
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.
VRPs will have their Netflix moment – it’s only a matter of time
Enabled by open banking, VRP is the Netflix to direct debit’s dusty VHS player.
Webinar: From intuition to intelligence – fraud trends every risk leader must know for 2023
Learn how data can reveal prevalent fraud trends and inform fraud prevention and risk management strategies.
Canada’s Plooto secures $20m Series B funding to fuel growth
The start-up offers accounts payable and accounts receivable automation software for SMBs.
ConnexPay hires payments “titan” Blair Jeffery as COO
Jeffery will lead the company’s core strategic and operational teams.
Visa to invest $1bn in Africa to boost digital transformation
Visa says the move will enable “greater access” to digital payments in the region.
Paytechs NMI and Shift4 make acquisitions to boost offerings
NMI has acquired Agreement Express’ payments solutions while Shift4 has bought Online Payments Group.
Banking Technology Magazine Dec 2022 / Jan 2023 issue out now
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Not how, but where: the next payments revolution
The future will bring many metaverse ‘realms’ operating across borders, each with their own digital tokens.
US paytech Cantaloupe buys Three Square Market for $41m
The acquisition was funded with 90% cash and 10% stock.
TreviPay to acquire fellow US paytech Apruve for undisclosed sum
With the acquisition, TreviPay plans to expand its B2B payments network.
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.
How recurring payments can reduce subscription churn
Open banking-powered A2A recurring payments can help subscription businesses fortify their operations.
Sunbit lands $250m debt facility to expand access to credit
The revolving debt facility is being provided by Credit Suisse and Waterfall Asset Management.
