Singapore fintech Aleta Planet (AP) has launched MPLUS Aleta, an innovative digital payment app, to address the unique financial needs of Muslim communities across Southeast Asia, where many small and medium businesses and markets rely mostly on cash or credit card payments.

JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only global payment brand, is excited to announce that JCB Cards are now available as a payment method for the App Store and Apple Services in Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Customers can now use their JCB Cards to pay for purchases on the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV app, iTunes, iCloud storage and more. This expansion reflects JCB’s commitment to providing exceptional service and seamless payment solutions to its growing base of Cardmembers across Asia.

Recognizing the need for expanded payment solutions that meet the demands of today’s account holders and institutions, SWIVEL®, a subsidiary of SWBC specializing in payment solutions, today announced its new stored cards feature, enabling a smoother, more convenient account holder experience across all mobile and web devices.

Bitso Business —the B2B arm of Bitso that provides the infrastructure for efficient and transparent cross-border payments— announces the launch of Euro Ramps: a transfers solution that allows businesses to make and receive payments across 39 countries through SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area). The new European corridor adds to the five markets where Bitso Business already offers regulated connection to local payments systems: US, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Colombia.

Amount, a leader in consumer and small business deposit account opening and loan origination software, has selected ValidiFI, the leading provider of predictive bank account and payment intelligence, to enhance its digital origination capabilities. By integrating ValidiFI’s cutting-edge solutions with Amount’s powerful SaaS platform, the partnership aims to provide financial institutions (FIs) with even more robust, cloud-first technology to improve lending decisions.

At the outset of March Joanna Pydo joined the Autopay Group in the newly-formed position of Chief Value Officer (CVO) and General Manager in the Middle East. This heralds another step in executing the brand’s multidimensional growth strategy and international expansion plans.

BPC, a global leader in payment solutions, and ACLEDA Bank, Cambodia’s largest commercial bank, are celebrating a decade-long proven partnership that has powered ACLEDA’s rise as a cornerstone of the country’s financial sector in delivering reliable, future-oriented banking services to businesses of all sizes and individual customers alike.

Klarna, the AI-powered payments and commerce network, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Aritzia to bring Klarna’s flexible and interest-free payment options to clients online and in select boutiques across US and Canada.

Mondu, a leader in B2B payments and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions, is expanding its distribution across Europe through new partnerships with industry players Payin3 and Lemonway, leveraging its robust regulatory foundation provided by the recent acquisition of an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license.

Today, at the Ellucian Live conference, Flywire Corporation (NASDAQ: FLYW) (Flywire), a global payments enablement and software company, announced newly deployed integrations with Ellucian, a leading provider of software and services built to power higher education. Flywire’s new integration pathway with Ellucian Ethos, Ellucian’s API layer, enables institutions to accelerate their implementations of Flywire’s solutions, and ensures Flywire can be implemented on any Ellucian instance, including Banner and Colleague SaaS. These new achievements build off of Flywire and Ellucian’s award-winning integrations that enhance the student experience, while reducing complexity for institutions.

Ingenico, a global leader in payment acceptance and services, has announced that its Ingenico SoftPOS (SDK) is now certified under the latest PCI Mobile Payments on COTS (MPoC) Standard, version 1.1. Ingenico SoftPOS SDK for Android is the first solution to comply with this updated certification, which introduces greater flexibility in how payments are accepted using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) devices.

The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), a membership organization devoted to advancing safe, easy-to-use faster payments in the United States, today published a new report, How a Directory Service Accelerates Instant Payments, produced by the FPC Directory Models Work Group. The report provides a detailed examination of how directory services can enhance the efficiency, security, and reach of instant payments.

Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global leader in branded payment solutions, has launched new Branded Payment Services designed to help brands more efficiently manage and scale their physical and digital gift card programs. Powered by BHN’s expertise and global connections, these configurable bundles integrate key strategic services into cohesive solutions tailored to individual business needs. These offerings encompass end-to-end services available through a single vendor, including digital gifting platforms, card production, AI-driven customer care, comprehensive processing, demand planning, marketing, advanced fraud protection and distribution through BHN’s expansive network.

Nets, part of the European PayTech, Nexi Group, today announces an agreement with BluOr Bank, one of Latvia’s leading banks for business and entrepreneurs in the Baltic region. BluOr Bank will leverage Nets’ payment card issuing services, offering an enhanced customer banking experience.

Fyorin, a leading provider of innovative financial operations solutions, is excited to announce its strategic relationship with Discover® Global Network, a global payments network serving 345 million cardholders worldwide, with $589 billion in global spend in 2023.