Mastercard taps Japan’s NEC to roll out biometric checkouts across APAC
NEC Leads Mastercard Biometric Checkout ExpansionNEC Corporation is driving the expansion of Mastercard's Biometric Checkout Programme in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
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FCA places embattled Metro Bank on financial crime watchlist as rescue deal continues
Metro Bank's Situation: The bank is on the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) financial crime watchlist, confirmed on June 6.
Reasons for Listing: The FCA's action...
Nuvei reportedly snaps up Aussie paytech Till Payments for $30.5m
Aussie paytech Till Payments is set to be acquired by Canadian firm Nuvei for AUD 47 million ($30.5 million).
A significant drop from...
Q2 Holdings announces leadership shake-up with new senior hires
Leadership Changes at Q2 Holdings:Himagiri Mukkamala, CDO:Over 25 years of experience in enterprise technology.
Previously GM of Penguin Edge and CEO...
Moneythor launches Customer Activation Management platform
Moneythor's New Offering: Customer Activation ManagementMoneythor, a Singapore-based company, launched Customer Activation Management.
Aim: Help banks achieve long-term customer profitability.Platform Features...
Customers Bank taps Funding Circle for Lending-as-a-Service platform
Adoption of Funding Circle's LaaS PlatformPennsylvania-based Customers Bank is adopting Funding Circle’s Lending-as-a-Service (LaaS) platform.
The move aims to expand lending capabilities...
UK fintech Fnality raises £77.7m in Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas-led Series B
Fnality, a UK-based blockchain payments firm, secures £77.7 million in a Series B funding round led by Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas.
Series...
Saudi Awwal Bank taps Mastercard to fight financial crime with AI
Partnership Expansion: Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) expands partnership with Mastercard to enhance its financial risk assessment using AI.
Technology Adoption: SAB is adopting...
FinTech Wales seeks new CEO as Sarah Williams-Gardener transitions to chair
Leadership Transition:Sarah Williams-Gardener, FinTech Wales’ CEO for three years, is resigning to become the chair of the member association.
Effective January 2024,...
