Wallester has been named one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies in the prestigious FT1000 ranking for 2025, compiled by the Financial Times and Statista. Securing the 47th position overall, 7th in the Fintech, Financial Services & Insurance category, and 1st place among Estonian companies, Wallester has cemented its status as a leader in the fintech sector.

Airtel Payments Bank is committed to empowering India with accessible and inclusive banking. With women at the heart of this mission, the Bank ensures that women are central to driving financial inclusion across the nation. This International Women's Day, Airtel Payments Bank recognises the pivotal role women play in expanding financial access, particularly through the remarkable work of women business correspondents (BCs) who are bridging the gap between banking and underserved communities. The Bank announced that it now works with over 100,000, women business correspondents, reinforcing its commitment to financial inclusion and economic empowerment.

PayTabs Group, MENA's award-winning payment orchestration powerhouse today announced the successful acquisition of majority stake in PayTabs Egypt, solidifying its commitment to driving digital transformation and financial inclusion across Egypt.

iBanFirst has secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Aquiline, a private investment firm specializing in financial services and technology, announces a strategic merger between two of its portfolio companies: CoAdvantage, a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that provides a comprehensive suite of bundled, fully outsourced human resources services, insurance, and benefits offerings to small- and mid-sized businesses, and PrimePay, a payroll and human resources software business that helps small- and mid-sized businesses and franchises automate payroll, tax filings, workforce management, and compliance.

Kasheesh, the first personalized payment product that lets you split your purchase across multiple credit, debit and gift cards, today announced the roll out of their new loyalty program, Kasheesh Rewards. The new Kasheesh Rewards program provides loyal customers with even more ways to maximize their savings and enhance spending power.

The "LATAM Payment Methods & Digital Payments 2025: Consumer Trends and Market Forecasts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Network International (Network) (https://www.Network.ae/), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), in partnership with Airtel Money, the dedicated mobile money platform for Airtel Africa, has begun the rollout of digital payment solutions across key African markets, starting with Uganda. More activations are scheduled for the rest of Africa and Francophone countries in 2025.

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to provide micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the nation with cutting-edge digital payment solutions, e-commerce tools, financial access, and capacity-building programs.

Thredd, a leading next-generation global payments processor, today released Payments Unstitched: Protecting & Growing Your Payments Business in 2025

The creator economy is rapidly evolving, projected to reach a $525 billion valuation by 2030. Creators are adopting more sophisticated business models – diversifying revenue streams across platforms and expanding their global reach. To stay ahead, creator platforms must offer their users seamless and intuitive tools for managing increasingly complex financial operations across borders.

Lili, the financial platform designed for small business owners, today announced that Lili Connect is now available to eligible entrepreneurs who are not U.S. residents

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), launched by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has recorded a significant milestone in its journey towards enhancing financial integration and economic prosperity across Africa with the official launch of the platform by KCB Group in Kenya and Bank of Kigali in Rwanda.

Wise is entering a new chapter with the relocation of two offices in key cities: London, the global headquarters with over 1,000 employees, and Tallinn,

Cards are critical to the smooth running of the UK economy, enabling people to pay for goods and services and businesses to accept payments. As a well-established and popular payment method for consumers, cards play a big role in everyday transactions. This means that it is particularly important for people and business – and for the UK economy - that this market works well. Supporting this is at the heart of the PSR’s Strategy.