Merchants across Europe will be able to process payments using their Android mobile or tablet devices using new technology unveiled today by Trust Payments, the disruptive leader in frictionless payments and value-added services for merchants.

Research from Brightwell finds that 93% of UK businesses surveyed with closed defined benefit (DB) pensions schemes larger than £500 million plan to request access to surplus in their pension schemes once rules are amended[2].

New research by YouGov commissioned by Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments platform, reveals growing trends amongst British consumers related to the perceived threats AI poses to their security and wellbeing when shopping online.

Token.io, the leading account-to-account (A2A) payments infrastructure provider, today announced it has become the first third-party provider (TPP) to be admitted to the giroAPI scheme. This milestone positions Token.io at the forefront of premium API payment innovation in Europe and will enable its partners — which include tier 1 banks and payment services providers — to access advanced payment capabilities and new business models through the German Banking Industry’s (DK) pioneering giroAPI scheme.

AMLYZE, a leading provider of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) solutions, is proud to announce that it has successfully onboarded Advanzia Bank, one of the most innovative digital banks in Europe, as its newest client.

tpay, the leading payment connector, has appointed Marouane Bakhtar as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this pivotal role, Marouane will oversee and manage day-to-day operations, including engineering and commercial functions, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.

Altery Ltd, a UK fintech startup, has officially announced its new status as a principal member of VISA, one of the world’s leading payment networks. With its new principal partnership, Altery gains direct access to VISA’s global card network, giving it greater control over the processes and the flexibility to move faster when launching new features or responding to customer needs.

Flutterwave CEO and founder, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola declared that the continent's "unstoppable momentum" of success is surging through a surprising channel: digital payments. In a recently published op-ed on Guardian Nigeria celebrating Africa Day, he painted a picture of his vision where digital payments aren’t seen as mere transactions, but as the very fuel empowering Africa’s hopes and dreams.

JCB and PayXpert, a pioneering omnichannel payment services provider based in Europe and in the UK, today announced a strategic partnership to enhance JCB’s card acceptance across European1 and UK markets. The collaboration promises a smoother payment experience for both merchants in the regions and international JCB Cardmembers.

Carvoeiro Branco, one of Portugal’s leading property developers, has entered into a strategic partnership with Damisa, a fintech innovator specializing in cryptocurrency payments and escrow infrastructure. This partnership marks a groundbreaking step in the real estate market, unlocking close to €45 million worth of premium real estate by enabling global crypto-native buyers to purchase their project, The Court (www.thecourt.pt), by accepting regulated stablecoins as a means of payment.

Axyon AI, an Italian fintech specialising in advanced Predictive AI-driven solutions for asset managers, hedge funds and institutional investors, has appointed Ivan Dexeus as Head of Business Development EMEA.

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, today announces that J. Christopher (“Chris”) Giancarlo, former Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has joined Sygnum as Senior Policy Advisor.

SkySparc, a leading provider of digital solutions for corporates and financial institutions, has launched a major upgrade to its OmniFi automation platform. The new OmniFi Workflows functionality empowers clients to streamline even the most complex operational processes using a fully no-code, visual interface—enhancing transparency, control and time efficiency.

Viva.com, the first Tech Bank in Europe for businesses, expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Greece, Luxembourg, and Malta - empowering merchants to accept contactless payments using only an iPhone and the Viva.com Terminal app.

Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I (“Kholo Capital”) (www.KholoCapital.com) and Maia Capital Partners (“Maia Capital”) announced today that they have provided R250 million mezzanine debt funding to Catapult Group (“Catapult”) to fund growth capital expenditure and to refinance a portion of existing senior debt to create cashflow headroom for the business as it embarks on its next growth phase.