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Klarna & Marqeta launch flexible debit card trial in the US
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Klarna and Marqeta have launched a US trial of the Klarna Card, a debit card offering flexible pay-now or pay-later options on a single card this year.
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Paynt acquires E-xact to boost North American payment growth
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Paynt acquires Canadian payments firm E-xact to boost North American growth, targeting a further US acquisition by late 2025.
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Revolut reports record profits in Australia & globally for 2024
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Revolut reported record 2024 results with AUD $4.4m net profit in Australia and USD $1.0bn globally, driven by surging customers and revenues.
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ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.
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Yavrio expands US banking connections to boost efficiency
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Fintech firm Yavrio has expanded its services by integrating corporate banking with five major US banks, enhancing transaction efficiency and security.
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Payhawk debuts revolutionary AI office for finance teams
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Payhawk has unveiled the AI Office of the CFO, a new suite of AI agents aimed at enhancing finance teams' efficiency by automating critical tasks.
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IDnow secures investment to expand global identity market
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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IDnow has secured a strategic majority investment from Corsair Capital, enhancing its position in the European identity verification market and fuelling global expansion.
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Salad Money streamlines payments with Payit integration
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Payit, powered by NatWest, has been integrated into the Salad Money platform, revolutionising how customers make loan repayments online.
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Aerospike launches Database 8 with significant updates
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Aerospike has launched Database 8, enhancing its multi-model distributed system to ensure real-time performance and strict consistency for enterprise applications.
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LG acquires majority of Bear Robotics to boost AI robots
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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LG Electronics has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Bear Robotics, enhancing its AI-driven robotics capabilities as part of a strategic growth initiative.
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Combilift boosts efficiency with AI-powered Infor SyteLine
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Global forklift manufacturer Combilift has boosted efficiency and revenue following the implementation of Infor SyteLine, resulting in a 30% revenue increase.
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Net Essence acquires Workshop IT with Growth Lending aid
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Net Essence has acquired Workshop IT, enhancing its IT services reach, supported by a loan from Growth Lending to fuel future growth.
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Yuno introduces Smart Routing to streamline payments
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Yuno has launched Smart Routing, an automated payment solution to optimise processes for merchants, enhancing approval rates and reducing costs.
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Marqeta partners with Klarna & Affirm for BNPL marketplace
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Marqeta, in partnership with Klarna and Affirm, has launched Marqeta Flex, a new BNPL marketplace enhancing consumer access to tailored credit options.
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New Zealand banks to launch Confirmation of Payee feature
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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New Zealand's banking sector is set to launch a Confirmation of Payee feature to combat payment scams and errors starting November 2024.
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Ripple Custody update enhances security for digital assets
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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Ripple has unveiled an update to its Custody platform, enhancing features for fintechs with improved security and real-time transaction monitoring.
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EY & IBM expand collaboration, anticipate innovative solutions
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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EY and IBM deepen collaboration by integrating Apptio software. This alliance introduces three new solutions aimed at optimising enterprise technology spending.
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Jitterbit unveils AI-infused App Builder 4.0 during Coding Week
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Jitterbit launches AI-powered App Builder 4.0 during National Coding Week, promising faster, more intuitive low-code app development for all skill levels.
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Sydney startup Pyng aims to eliminate surcharge fees
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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A Sydney startup, Pyng, offers Australians a solution to save billions in annual tap-and-go surcharge fees by facilitating surcharge-free payments through its innovative app.
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SOTI Snap upgrade to streamline retail operations for peak season
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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SOTI Snap’s latest update, with AI-driven paper digitisation and multilingual form generation, aims to streamline Australian retail operations for efficient peak season management.