Posts by Ellie Duncan
Modulr secures $108m in Series C fundraise
The embedded payments platform, which was backed by General Atlantic and PayPal Ventures, will use the funding to expand client and partner coverage in the UK and Europe.
Read MoreTink: UK consumers will not tolerate friction in online transactions
The research by Tink found that consumers recognised payment choices have increased, while 82% believe it is easier than ever to make payments quickly and in one click.
Read MoreBrokers can be ‘facilitators’ to engage consumers in Open Banking
During an Open Banking Expo live panel debate, ‘Is broker integration the next big opportunity in Open Banking?’, speakers discussed how brokers can make better use of the Open Banking data they capture.
Read MoreCiti announces SEPA instant payments launch in Europe
The global bank has expanded its instant payments proposition, providing “uniform connectivity” to all key domestic instant payment systems.
Read MoreJohn Lewis chooses NewDay for rewards card relaunch
Previously, HSBC UK has been the credit provider for the John Lewis ‘Partnership Card’.
Read MoreGoCardless appoints Mastercard’s Paul Stoddart as president
At Mastercard he was president of its new payment platforms and executive chairman of Vocalink.
Read MoreNatWest first UK bank to offer new payment option through VRP
The banking group has signed agreements with TrueLayer, GoCardless and Crezco to become the first bank to go beyond the regulatory mandate.
Read MorePayabl. hires from Klarna for new chief product officer
Igor Skachkov has joined payabl. from Klarna, where he was senior product manager, to help drive its next phase of product growth.
Read MoreWestern Union expands collaboration with UK Post Office
The financial network’s services will become available in 4,000 UK Post Office locations later this year.
Read MoreKlarna introduces Monzo’s gambling block to Open Banking payments
Monzo’s gambling block has been extended to all payments powered by Klarna’s direct bank-to-bank payments service, Sofort.
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