Posts by Ellie Duncan
Klarna gives customers ‘simplified route’ to debt advice through new partnership
The BNPL provider has partnered with the Money Adviser Network, which connects consumers directly to StepChange, Citizens Advice and the National Debtline.
Read MoreVMware, Microsoft: Banks are deploying AI for ‘deepening relationships and smart servicing’
Speaking at Open Banking Expo Canada, Steve Fusco of VMware and Microsoft’s Wayne Cheng discussed the convergence of Open Banking and Generative AI.
Read MoreEx-Visa exec Mark Pettit joins Weavr as CPO
Weavr has hired Pettit to drive product growth and help it expand into international markets.
Read MorePlaid extends partnership with Nuvei
The expansion of the existing partnership between Plaid and Nuvei will see them serve new regions and additional verticals in ecommerce.
Read MorePayment ‘experience gap’ hitting merchants’ conversion rates, brand loyalty
New research by TrueLayer among European consumers found that strong customer authentication has also created more friction.
Read MorePayments platform Thredd hires Ava Kelly as CPO
Kelly, who has worked at Visa and American Express, called the issuer processing space “ripe for disruption”.
Read MoreEmbedded insurtech Hepster closes €10m Series B round
The new capital, which comprises equity and debt, will be used to fund Hepster’s expansion into new markets.
Read MoreVisa joins Thunes’ Series C investment round
Thunes has extended its Series C with support from Visa, EDBI and Endeavor Catalyst, to take its total raised to $72 million.
Read MoreCRIF: Europeans ’embracing’ digital banking amid rising levels of personal debt
New research by CRIF, conducted among major European markets, found that the rising cost-of-living crisis has made it more challenging for individuals to manage their income and spending.
Read MoreVyne unveils no-code payment link solution for merchants
The new product does not require integration, while merchants can also benefit from reduced fraud and chargebacks.
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