Shakepay launches everyday payments for all customers – direct deposit, pay bills, e-Transfer to friends and rewards for regular account activity – reflecting customer demand for an easy to use, affordable way to manage their money. “At Shakepay, our foundational purpose is to give hard-working Canadians better, more affordable options because we believe fees for basic financial services shouldn’t exist – period,” said Jean Amiouny, CEO. “Competition drives innovation. For our customers and the growing number of Canadians struggling to make ends meet, there is a place for secure, technolo ..read more

Banxa, the leading payments infrastructure provider for the crypto-compatible economy, has announced its partnership with Trust Wallet, a premier name in secure crypto wallet solutions that boasts over 70M downloads. This partnership enhances user convenience for crypto holders who choose to self-custody. The agreement was signed on 19th September and the integration went live to users on Tuesday 28th November 2023. The core focus of this partnership is to offer Trust Wallet users an unparalleled payment experience, with seamless transactions, a variety of payment options from standard methods ..read more

Novidea, creator of the cloud-based, data-driven enterprise insurance management platform for brokers, carriers, and MGAs, today announces the appointment of two highly seasoned Sales Managers, James Doe and Mike Scott. “As we continue to expand across territories, with more and more businesses driving efficiency and growth with our insurance management platform, we need to scale up our team with the best talent in the market,” said Ben Potts, MD UK of Novidea. “Both James and Mike come with an exceptional track record for delivering results across the broker and carrier space, and we are exci ..read more

N26, Germany’s leading digital bank, has partnered with the infrastructure fintech Upvest to deliver its planned investment offer. N26’s end-customers will have the ability to trade stocks and ETFs directly within the N26 app, to grow their wealth and achieve their financial goals with ease and convenience, with Upvest as the technological backbone. ‍Upvest will provide licences for securities, brokerage, and custody, while delivering a secure and compliant investment infrastructure tailored to N26’s needs and delivered seamlessly within its digital banking app. Valentin Stalf, CEO and co-foun ..read more

Digital bank Kroo’s first crowdfunding round closed today, having raised over £2M, exceeding its initial target by 200%. The final figures saw investment come from over 45 countries and 2,702 investors who contributed, on average over £740. The success of this round shows the public’s desire for better banking and an alternative to the profit-extraction model still championed by many high street providers. Andrea De Gottardo, CEO of Kroo, says: “Kroo launched its first crowdfunding round to build a movement to change banking for good and take on the high street giants. Kroo is building a bank ..read more

PayGround, a healthcare fintech payments platform, today announced closing a $19.7M oversubscribed Series A financing led by SixThirty with participation from Rally Ventures, IA Capital Group, FCA Venture Partners and Plug and Play Ventures. The funding will bolster the company’s rapid expansion into hospitals and health systems, building on its success in the ambulatory market, as well as grow its senior leadership team. The company has grown annual revenue by over 560% over the past three years, demonstrating its ability to deliver on its mission to simplify how individuals and families pay ..read more

Provenir, a global leader in AI-powered risk decisioning software, along with customer tbi bank, a mobile-first challenger bank in Southeast Europe, have together been named winners of a IBSi NeoChallenger Bank Award for “Best in Digital Lending Implementation.” The IBSi NeoChallenger Bank Awards recognize successful technology project implementations at neobanks, challenger banks, and digital arms of traditional banks and the impact these programs have had on improving customer experience. tbi bank built a credit decisioning center of excellence using Provenir’s AI-Powered Risk Decisioning Pl ..read more

The E-commerce Germany Awards are back, bringing excitement and recognition to the world of online business. This prestigious event, held in the lively city of Berlin, is where the most creative and progressive e-commerce businesses gather to celebrate their achievements. About E-commerce Germany Awards The E-commerce Germany Awards stand out as the most important competition in the country for e-commerce service providers. It’s a big event that attracts over 350 contestants and sparks the interest of more than 80,000 people working in the industry. Year after year, it’s a highlight for everyo ..read more

Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), the Canadian fintech company, announces today that it has launched its card issuing solution in 30 markets globally. Nuvei clients can now offer their customers, employees, or contractors physical and virtual white-labelled cards. The company’s global acquiring footprint, combined with the newly launched issuing capability, creates a differentiated value proposition for both Nuvei and its clients. The combination of issuing and acquiring capabilities offers revenue accelerating benefits to customers through same day fundi ..read more

Square today launched Tap to Pay on iPhone across the UK, making it the third market globally where Square will offer the technology to its sellers. Available within the Square Point of Sale, Square for Retail, and Square Appointments iOS apps, Tap to Pay on iPhone lets sellers of all sizes accept contactless payments directly from their iPhone, with no additional hardware required and at no additional cost. Through Tap to Pay on iPhone, Square is making it easier for both new sellers and established businesses to conduct in-person commerce. Any Square merchant with a compatible iPhone can acc ..read more