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Monetary Authority of Singapore and Mastercard to Enhance Cooperation in Cybersecurity

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in cybersecurity, with the aim to strengthen cyber resilience in the financial services sector in Singapore. The strategic partnership aims to further cement the collaboration between… Read More

Digital Payments: Fintech PhonePe and eSewa & Hotel Association of Nepal Pokhara to Support UPI Transactions

PhonePe announced that it has partnered with e-Sewa and the Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) Pokhara to popularize UPI on the Fonepay Network, as a part of the Fewa New Year Festival which will be held from April 11-14th. The New Year festival is not… Read More

UK Report on Jobs and Hiring Activity: Declining Levels of Recruitment in March Due to Cost Cutting

The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global, continued to signal falling levels of recruitment activity in March. Amid reports of hiring freezes and cost cutting at clients, recruitment consultants signaled another marked “decline in permanent placements as well… Read More

Danish Payments Fintech Inpay Reports Steady Business Growth

Inpay, the Danish cross-border payments provider, has announced strong annual results for 2023. Annual revenues increased by 23 percent to €60.1 million, up from €48.6 million in 2022. The business also saw strong growth in EBITDA, “up 57 percent to €13.0 million in 2023, up… Read More

Majority of US Consumers Still Write Checks and Millions Reportedly Fall Victim to Check Fraud

Abrigo, a provider of financial crime prevention and risk management solutions for U.S. financial institutions, announced new survey results revealing how Americans and small businesses are struggling with check fraud, along with misperceptions about the growing problem. More than one thousand adults in the U.S.,… Read More

UK’s Digital Commerce Firm Collagerie Secures Over £672K via Crowdcube

Collagerie says that it is the modern shopping platform, driving customers through targeted e-commerce and inspirational content. Collagerie says it is “curating the best of fashion, lifestyle and beauty across all price points” Collagerie explains that it creates “an individual shopping journey for everyone.” Based… Read More

dLocal, the Cross-Border Payments Platform, Partners with Payroll Fintech Papaya Global

dLocal, the cross-border payment platform, is announcing its partnership with payroll and payments platform Papaya Global. The new partnership sees the two platforms join forces to “enable companies to easily handle workforce payments globally, including across emerging markets.” The partnership between dLocal and Papaya Global… Read More

Goldman Sachs Beats Estimates, Shares Rise

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) has revealed that Q1 2024 earnings have topped analyst expectations. Goldman reported net revenues of $14.21 billion and net earnings of $4.13 billion for the quarter ended March 31st. Earnings per common share (EPS) was $11.58, and annualized return on average common… Read More

Spain’s DynamEat Acquires Over €169K via Seedrs

DynamEat explains that it helps restaurants boost their profit by applying dynamic pricing and smart menu strategies. DynamEat has so far raised 62% (€169,481 from 38 investors) of its fundraising €270,005 target with 27 days left in the firm’s crowdfunding campaign, carried out via Seedrs…. Read More

UK’s Lloyds Bank Issues Warning About Rise in Fraudulent Activities During Summer Holidays

With summer fast approaching, Lloyds Bank is warning hopeful holidaymakers they could fall victim to a scam when booking a trip. These scams have reportedly “risen 7% over the past year, with people losing £765 on average, with those aged 35 to 44 – often… Read More