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SYSPRO appoints Mathias Høyer as Chief Financial Officer
Partner Programmes

SYSPRO appoints Mathias Høyer as Chief Financial Officer

SYSPRO appoints Mathias Høyer as CFO to lead global finance during growth, leveraging his extensive experience in tech-focused financial strategy and transformation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Velocity secures USD $10M to build stablecoin platform
Fintech

Velocity secures USD $10M to build stablecoin platform

Velocity raises USD $10 million in pre-seed funding to build a stablecoin platform, aiming to simplify cross-border payments for enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Fintech sector faces mounting third-party security breach risks
Multi-factor authentication

Fintech sector faces mounting third-party security breach risks

Nearly 42% of data breaches in top fintech firms stem from third-party vendors, highlighting critical supply chain vulnerabilities despite strong internal security.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion
Fintech

Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion

Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Building institutional trust in a decentralized world
Crypto

Building institutional trust in a decentralized world

A JP Morgan survey reveals 71% of institutional traders avoid crypto, citing readiness concerns despite growing momentum in blockchain adoption.

By Jeff Mahony • 5 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market
Digital Transformation

Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market

Airwallex has signed agreements to acquire CTIN Pay in Vietnam, expanding its Southeast Asian operations and enhancing support for international commerce.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024
Fintech

Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024

London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Stake launches PayTo with Zepto for seamless deposits
Customer Experience

Stake launches PayTo with Zepto for seamless deposits

Stake has launched PayTo for real-time transfers, partnering with Zepto to enable customers to manage automated deposits directly from bank accounts.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Financial Infrastructure stories

Jio Payments Bank to deploy cashless tolling on key Gurugram-Jaipur route
Payment Technologies

Jio Payments Bank to deploy cashless tolling on key Gurugram-Jaipur route

Jio Payments Bank will introduce contactless Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling on the Gurugram-Jaipur route, enhancing convenience with digital payment tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Australian crypto investors pivot to altcoins & DeFi in 2025
Crypto

Australian crypto investors pivot to altcoins & DeFi in 2025

Australian crypto investors are shifting focus in 2025, favouring altcoins, DeFi lending, and stablecoins as the market matures and diversifies from Bitcoin.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
MetaComp & OSL link Singapore, Hong Kong in digital finance push
Payment Technologies

MetaComp & OSL link Singapore, Hong Kong in digital finance push

MetaComp and OSL Group partner to build compliant cross-border digital finance infrastructure, linking Singapore and Hong Kong for faster, secure transactions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Obita raises $10 million to expand stablecoin payment network
Fintech

Obita raises $10 million to expand stablecoin payment network

Obita raises $10 million to expand its blockchain-based stablecoin payment network, enhancing low-cost, compliant cross-border settlements globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Dext Payments automates bookkeeping payroll with Airwallex
Fintech

Dext Payments automates bookkeeping payroll with Airwallex

Dext partners with Airwallex to launch Dext Payments, automating payments and invoicing across multiple currencies.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Stablecoins, smart contracts and the rise of more intelligent cash
Crypto

Stablecoins, smart contracts and the rise of more intelligent cash

Fintech firms are reshaping finance with programmable money, using stablecoins and smart contracts for faster, borderless, 24/7 value transfer globally.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks
Malware

Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks

Iranian cyber attacks shift towards causing disruption and political damage following Israeli strikes, raising cybersecurity alarms.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Australian SMEs lose time to payment inefficiencies, survey finds
Fintech

Australian SMEs lose time to payment inefficiencies, survey finds

Australian SMEs face major challenges with slow cash flow and payment reconciliation, losing hours weekly and risking $50,000–200,000 in disputes, Adyen finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Airwallex sees 153% revenue increase in Singapore for 2024
Artificial Intelligence

Airwallex sees 153% revenue increase in Singapore for 2024

Airwallex has reported a staggering 153% revenue increase in Singapore for 2024, spurred by booming transaction volumes and significant customer growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Yavrio expands US banking connections to boost efficiency
Fintech

Yavrio expands US banking connections to boost efficiency

Fintech firm Yavrio has expanded its services by integrating corporate banking with five major US banks, enhancing transaction efficiency and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025