Sat.Apr 26, 2025

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eBay Expands Klarna Payment Offerings to US

The Fintech Times

US shoppers using the global commerce platform, eBay , will now be able to use flexible payments at checkout following the company’s latest partnership expansion with Klarna , the AI-powered payments and commerce network. In December 2024, eBay announced that shoppers in the UK, Austria, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain would be able to use the flexible payment methods provided by Klarna , enabling them to access higher-ticket items – like a pre-loved luxury watch – in

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How Digital Banks Are Leapfrogging Traditional Banking in Africa

Fintech Weekly

Digital banks are transforming finance in Africa by enabling mobile-first payments, bypassing USD dependency, and unlocking intra-African trade. Discover how theyre leapfrogging traditional banks and reshaping the continents financial future.

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Australia’s Fintech Sector Calls for End to Policy “Inertia” Ahead of Election Day

The Fintech Times

At the start of 2025, the Australian fintech sector was valued at around AUD45billion ($35billion), but according to industry experts from the region, this is not achieving its full potential. With the upcoming Australian federal election taking place in a week’s time (3 May), the political parties are doing all they can to swing final voters who are waiting to cast their votes on polling day.

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Visa AI Marketing for Businesses with Analytics Partners

Cardfellow

Before we dive into the Visa and Analytics Partners strategic partnership , lets take a look at AI for marketing in general. What does AI do for marketing and business? Youve probably already come across AI, either as a consumer or with tools you use at your business. Chatbots are one popular example. But when it comes to marketing, the primary benefits of AI come in the form of better data analysis, recommendations, and content generation.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Customised Payment Plans in the UK: WooCommerce and Affirm Take Next Step in 10 Year Partnership

The Fintech Times

To offer its UK consumers customisable payment options at checkout and in turn empower consumers and drive merchants’ growth, WooCommerce , the flexible, open-source e-commerce solution built on WordPress, has expanded its partnership with payment network Affirm. Approved customers can select the customised payment plan that best suits their needs without the fear of any hidden or late fees.