Author: Mark Dowdall

Zopa to acquire DivideBuy in embedded finance push

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 20, 2023 | Company News, Europe

The transaction will be completed in the next few months with Zopa aiming to help consumers simply their finances for larger purchases

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DNA Payments, Mastercard to deliver Click to Pay across the UK and Europe

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 20, 2023 | cashless, Europe, Fintech and Payments

By adding Click to Pay to DNA Payments’ Ecommerce gateway services customers will no longer have to manually enter card details or remember passwords at checkout

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Susan Wojcicki steps down as YouTube CEO

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 17, 2023 | Company News, Digital Marketing, North America

In a note sent to employees, on Thursday morning, it was revealed that Chief Product Officer, Neal Mohan will take the reins as new head of YouTube

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Dutch firm Adyen partners with FREE NOW on corporate travel cards

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 17, 2023 | cashless, Europe, Fintech and Payments

The ride sharing service is expanding beyond its own app, to include a host of diverse transit methods such as public transport buses, metros, train travel and ferries

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Report: Surge in regtech spending, says KPMG’s ‘Pulse of Fintech’

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 16, 2023 | Fintech and Payments

Although deal volume remained high there was a decreasing number of large deals in H2’22 compared to 2021 and H1’22

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Visa teams up with Nigerian agri-fintech to support farmers

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 16, 2023 | Fintech and Payments, inclusion, Middle East & Africa

The collaboration aims to transform commerce and trade opportunities for Africa’s farmers and SME businesses

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Bank of London names Norbert Becker as Chair of European Union Region

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 16, 2023 | Company News, Europe

Becker’s joins with extensive knowledge of the Luxembourg and wider EU environment coupled with over three decades of international experience

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European Commission publishes technical Toolbox for Digital Identity Wallet prototypes

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 15, 2023 | Europe, Identity

Citizens will be able to use the wallet for a range of services, such as checking in at the airport, renting a car, opening a bank account, or when logging in to their account on large online platforms.

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SumUp and Netcetera partner to protect small merchants from fraud

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 15, 2023 | Europe, Identity

The new software will allow the cardholder to securely skip cumbersome multi-step processes and switching between apps to pay.

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Enfuce joins with Finnish start-up on embedded virtual card payments

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 15, 2023 | Europe, Retail and E-commerce

The deal will allow Starcart to issue virtual cards to purchase items from online stores on its platform

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Central Bank of the UAE plans for CBDC to support digital payments

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 15, 2023 | cashless, Fintech and Payments, Middle East & Africa

The CBDC will be part of the Financial Infrastructure Programme, which aims to accelerate digital transformation in the financial services sector

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Al Fardan Exchange expands digital wallet options in Africa and Asia

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 14, 2023 | Asia-Pacific, Fintech and Payments, inclusion, Middle East & Africa

The expansion comes within the framework of UAE Innovation Month, which is aiming to create solutions and initiatives that can help advance society

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Paymob and Khazna reach deal to expand access to digital financial services in Egypt

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 14, 2023 | cashless, Fintech and Payments, Middle East & Africa

Select merchants will now be able to offer Khazna services via Paymob’s integrated point of sale (POS) devices

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HUMBL Launches Mobile Wallet ‘Super App’

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 14, 2023 | cashless, Fintech and Payments, North America

The app will allow users perform a range of Web 3 functions in addition to fintech and mobile payment services

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ONE teams up with Know Your Customer for enhanced onboarding

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 14, 2023 | Europe, Identity

The RegTech specialists will help ONE streamline its onboarding operations

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UK and Swedish firms join up to boost online ID solutions

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 14, 2023 | Europe, Identity

Tech firm SMS Speedway has partnered with Swedish Identity expert Svipe to set up a new approach to online verification

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Egypt’s sovereign fund and Etisalat Egypt launch Erada Microfinance

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 14, 2023 | Fintech and Payments, inclusion, Middle East & Africa

Fintech company, Erada has been granted a licence allowing access to a range of financial products for micro and small enterprises (MSEs)

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Yellow Card enables cross-border transactions across Africa

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 14, 2023 | inclusion, Middle East & Africa

With new upgrade ‘Yellow Pay’ users need only a phone number to transfer money

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Euronet and Solfin collaborate on prepaid card programme in Central America

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 14, 2023 | cashless, Fintech and Payments, Latin America

The companies will combine to focus on new wallet enhancements and maintaining issuing capabilities

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Roku to offer interactive food delivery through TV streaming

Posted by Mark Dowdall | Feb 13, 2023 | Digital Marketing, Home Delivery, North America

The partnership with DoorDash will allow merchants to place unique click-to-order offers within their Roku ads for the first time

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