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Apple Strengthens Reach with Apple Pay Launch in India
Apple Pay expands its footprint, aiming to capture the Indian digital payments market.Highlights: Apple Pay officially launches in India.This move aims to capitalize on India's growing digital payments sector.Apple...
FinTech
Brink’s Strengthens Position with $6.6B NCR Acquisition
Brink's expands its services through strategic acquisition of NCR's Atleos.Highlights: Brink's acquires NCR Atleos for $6.6 billion.The deal...
FinTech
Barclays Strengthens Blockchain Payments Platform Discussions
Bank explores blockchain vendors for enhanced payment solutions.Highlights: Barclays explores blockchain technology for payments.Bank engages with various vendors...
FinTech
Lloyds Tightens Bank Account Opening Process in Branches
The bank limits account openings amidst ongoing service updates.Highlights: Lloyds will restrict opening some bank accounts in branches.The...
FinTech
Jack Dorsey’s Block to Lay Off 4,000 Employees as AI Era Advances
Significant workforce reduction reflects shifts in technology focus.Highlights: Block announces 4,000 layoffs amid evolving AI landscape.The decision comes...
Arab National Bank in major upgrade of core banking system with Infosys Finacle
Arab National Bank (ANB) Upgrades to Infosys Finacle 11x:Upgrade Details:New Core Banking Solution: Infosys Finacle version 11x
Project Duration: 21 months
Staff...
OUCU Financial Credit Union to migrate to Tyfone’s nFinia digital banking platform
OUCU Financial Credit Union Migrates to Tyfone’s nFinia Platform:Credit Union Overview:Name: OUCU Financial Credit Union
Location: Ohio, USA
Assets: $483 million
Members:...
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Kudos, Teal, WeMoney and more
Kudos Secures $10.2 Million in Series A Funding:Funding Round:Amount: $10.2 million
Led by: QED Investors
Other Participants: Patron, Samsung Next, SV Angel,...
FE fundinfo snaps up wealth management fintech Dericon
Acquisition Details:Acquirer: FE fundinfo, a UK-based financial data firm.
Target: Dericon, a wealth management fintech based in Frankfurt, Germany.
Acquisition Amount: Undisclosed....
CFPB says BNPL firms must comply with credit card consumer protection rules for billing disputes and refunds
Ruling Overview:Agency: US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Decision: Designates buy now, pay later (BNPL) firms as credit card providers.
Reasoning: BNPL...
LGT in Liechtenstein taps Finastra for instant payments
Partnership Announcement:Entities Involved: LGT (private banking and asset management group) and Finastra (provider of financial technology solutions).
Objective: Launch instant payment services....
Spanish paytech PayRetailers acquires Transfeera to drive Brazilian expansion
Overview:Acquirer: Spanish paytech PayRetailers.
Target: Transfeera, a Brazilian platform for payment processing and bank data validation.Details of the Acquisition:Assets Acquired: Transfeera’s technology,...
Santander and Iberpay in Spain join EPC’s OCT Inst scheme as inaugural participants
Overview:Participants: Spanish banking giant Santander and payment services firm Iberpay.
Scheme: One-Leg Out (OLO) Instant Credit Transfer (OCT Inst) by the European Payments...
Real estate investment management start-up Agora lands $34m Series B
Funding Details:Amount Raised: $34 million.
Series: B.
Lead Investor: Qumra Capital (Tel Aviv).
Additional Investors: Insight Partners and Aleph (UK-based).Company Overview:Founded: 2019.
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