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Hello Clever launches Clever Connect for platforms

Platforms handling multi-party payments could cut delays and reconciliation work as Hello Clever ties funds to real-time domestic rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Equals signs long-term CNN International media deal

The campaign is meant to lift Equals' profile among finance executives as it reports double-digit growth and GBP £58 billion in transaction volume.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Opetek launches AI reasoning platform for trading desks

A Tier One bank is already piloting the system in live FX options workflows as banks seek auditable AI for trading decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Axi becomes DP World Tour's first online trading partner

The deal gives the trading firm exposure to golf fans worldwide as it seeks to lift brand awareness in crowded overseas markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

ProSpend & Archa launch credit-backed virtual cards

Mid-market finance teams in Australia and New Zealand can now cut manual work as ProSpend adds Archa's credit-backed virtual cards to its platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

OwlTing's cross-border stablecoin payments surge fivefold

Growing demand in Asia and other emerging markets has driven OwlPay Harbor's business payments above USD $600 million by June.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Shufti launches Glocal Platform for compliance teams

Compliance teams facing fragmented systems may cut integrations and vendor sprawl as Shufti folds onboarding, screening and monitoring into one platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Crypto

OpenPayd joins Fireblocks payments network in UK & Europe

Institutions using Fireblocks can now tap OpenPayd's sterling and euro rails without extra integration, widening access to stablecoin payment flows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

Ant International adds Hang Seng to Alipay+ network

Hong Kong users of Hang Seng's mobile app can now pay abroad through Alipay+, widening access to merchants in more than 55 markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Visa, Airwallex target freight finance with embedded tools

Freight firms could cut settlement waits and working-capital strain as Visa and Airwallex embed payment tools into shipping platforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

LemFi partners BVNK to speed remittance settlements

Two million customers could see cheaper, faster transfers as the remittance firm shifts settlement onto regulated stablecoin rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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Fintech

Wise links directly to PayNet for DuitNow QR in Malaysia

Customers in Malaysia can now pay with DuitNow QR in the Wise app, as the fintech gains direct access to the national payments network.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

Lloyds completes live tokenised deposit tests in Agorá

Live tests suggest tokenised deposits could trim steps and settlement risk in cross-border wholesale payments across four currencies.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Check Point revenue rises as subscriptions drive growth

Subscriptions and contracted revenue helped offset weak top-line growth, as Check Point's cash pile swelled after a convertible notes issue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

Dext extends payments to UK QuickBooks Online users

The move gives UK accountants and small businesses a single workflow for supplier, expense and payroll payments as late invoices strain cash flow.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

HDBank & TerraPay launch real-time Vietnam payments

Vietnamese customers and small firms will gain faster overseas transfers as HDBank taps TerraPay to reach 156 markets without overhauling systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Ramp opens finance platform to Canadian businesses

Canadian firms can now handle cards, expenses and bill payments in one system, as Ramp targets businesses beyond the US.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Crypto

tastytrade launches prediction markets with Apex support

Active traders can now bet on Fed calls, inflation and crypto around the clock, as tastytrade becomes the first broker live on Apex's FCM infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month