The Fintech Times

MARCH 11, 2025

Partnerships Klarna , the AI powered global payments network and shopping assistant, has partnered with Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global branded payments provider, to expand Klarnas Gift Card Store in Germany, Italy and The Netherlands.

FinTech

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Partnerships Tribe Payments, the digital payments and infrastructure orchestrator specialising in issuer and acquirer processing, is chosen by global payment and digital financial infrastructure platform PhotonPay to provide its issuer processing services.

FinTech

Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Brex Embedded leverages proprietary APIs and issuing integrations—including Mastercard’s innovative virtual card platform—to enable any software vendor to seamlessly integrate Brex’s global corporate card and payments capabilities directly into their platform, without the overhead of underwriting, onboarding, and credit risk.

Global Payments

Wharton Fintech

MAY 2, 2024

Adyen, Davi Strazza (President North America)Growing a Global Payments Powerhouse In todays episode, Kailee Costello hosts Davi Strazza , the President North America at Adyen , a global technology company enabling end-to-end payments, data and financial management. Were very excited about that space.

Global Payments

Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

BlueSnap , a global payment orchestration platform for leading B2B and B2C businesses, has appointed Bill Christensen as SVP, of Acquiring & Risk. He brings 20 years of experience in financial risk, electronic payments and credit cards to the role.

Risk

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Klarna , the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, is now available to users checking out on Apple Pay online and in apps with iPhone and iPad on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 or later. Before approving the purchase, Klarna will make a new lending decision, using its industry-leading underwriting checks.

Underwriting

Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

UATP , the global payment network that enables organizations to simplify payment processes and expand their payment capabilities, has announced a new partnership with Klarna , the AI-powered global payments network. Globally, about 30% of the payments Klarna processes are immediate payment.

BNPL

Fintech Finance

JUNE 26, 2024

Barrett Smith Named Chief Payments and Customer Operations Officer Barrett Smith assumes the role of Chief Payments and Customer Operations Officer after three and a half years leading payments and data analytics at Versapay.

Product

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Global payments tech firm BlueSnap announced the expansion of its international coverage to include local processing capabilities throughout the U.S., The updated Powered Buy Platform will support integration through a single API, one merchant account and one underwriting process. Canada, the EU and LATAM.

Gateways

PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2020

In some cases, said Mielke, “some software companies just want to sell their software — and they need a very easy, global payment system that allows them to sell that software and to collect payments that is offered through one application.”.

ISVS

The Finance Weekly

JUNE 21, 2022

Ellis led , Flywire , a global payments software company, through its IPO in March 2021. Solid debt-to-equity ratios, sufficient market capitalization, and predictable revenue and earnings streams will all appeal to investors and underwriters. There were a lot of tax exposures that I had no idea existed,” he said.

Finance

The Payments Association

MAY 9, 2025

While lending remains a barrier, financial enablement, such as instant onboarding, merchant services, and access to global payments, is equally important for business continuity and growth. Why payments infrastructure matters A modern payments ecosystem is central to SME success.

Finance

FICO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Automate as much of the underwriting process as possible. The typical merchant onboarding process has a number of different steps that need to be followed before an underwriting decision can be made, as highlighted in the table below, this is typically a 3-5 day process. 2020 McKinsey Global Payments Report).

Risk

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Companies in this subcategory (1) provide technology to enable insurers across the value chain (underwriting, distribution, claims, etc.), Companies in this subcategory (1) provide technology to enable lenders across the value chain (underwriting, monitoring, distribution, administration, etc.), Regulatory tech.

FinTech

PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2017

A partnership between logistics giant FedEx and online global payment gateway BlueSnap will make it easier than ever for merchants to ship their products worldwide. Plus, an estimated estimated 30 percent of sales could be forfeited simply due to difficulties with payments processing.

Cross-Border

PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2020

Many financial institutions still struggle to underwrite loans for these sorts of borrowers as they may not fully understand the business model. That said, freelancers and contractors typically don’t have the same opportunities as traditional businesses in terms of accessing working capital.

Economy

Fintech Finance

AUGUST 20, 2024

To streamline the global expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging networks in preparation for a projected 1.5 billion charging sessions by 2026 , EV Connect , a leading EV charging business platform, today announced a strategic partnership with BlueSnap , a global payment orchestrator.

Payment Solutions

PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2020

Currencycloud is connecting regional banks to advanced FX and global payments technologies, while the firm’s founder, Nigel Verdon, is also targeting Banking-as-a-Service with his new startup, Railsbank. But many of these businesses are also looking ahead to drive financial services efficiencies beyond coronavirus disruption.

Finance

Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Moneris Wells Fargo Merchant Services ISOs Clearly Payments Inc First Data (now part of Fiserv) Priority Payments TSYS (now part of Global Payments Inc.) The level of detail required can vary, but accuracy is crucial to expedite the underwriting process.

Processors

The Fintech Times

JUNE 3, 2025

Creating a digital platform that simplifies and accelerates the commercial card enrolment process, Perfios , a global B2B SaaS techfin, and payments giant Mastercard have joined forces to transform commercial card issuance for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Middle East and African regions.

Addressing

The Fintech Times

AUGUST 8, 2024

Ellis previously served as CFO at Flywire , a global payment solutions provider, as well as CFO and advisor to BillGO , a bill pay platform and network. Montonio, the European payment and ecommerce solutions provider, appoints Johan Nord as its new CEO. Lea most recently served as chief underwriting officer at Vantage Risk.

FinTech

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Airwallex Australian global payments company Airwallex , with roots in Hong Kong and Singapore, is gearing up for an IPO in the next two years , as stated by its billionaire founder and CEO, Jack Zhang. Launched in 2020 with a B2B2C model, bolttech has licenses to operate throughout Asia, Europe and all 50 U.S.

FinTech

PYMNTS

MAY 23, 2018

JPMorgan, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey are acting as the book-running managers for the IPO, and JPMorgan is acting as representative of the underwriters for the proposed offering. EVO is a principal member of Visa and Mastercard.

Payments

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The obtained credit report is used as an extra data point in American Express’ underwriting model to help in deciding a person’s credit health. underwriters like American Express, we are helping people who move to the U.S. By translating international credit records from top bureaus around the world into a U.S.-equivalent

Underwriting

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

billion, including the underwriters’ option,” according to Reuters. The company’s press release noted a range of enhancements — including purchase order-to-payment workflow, improved customer support, expanded global payment capabilities and the launch of a VIP program for customers using its international payment services.

B2B

Electronic Transactions Association

APRIL 4, 2022

The 2022 cohort, representing entrepreneurs, senior executives, risk experts, marketing, product, technology professionals, analysts, lawyers, bankers, and investors, includes Jeymi Aguero, Operations Manager, PayArc Brittany Allen, Trust and Safety Architect, Sift Tom Aronica, CEO, Biller Genie Amanda Beam, Director, Partner Relations, Signature Payments (..)

Technology

PYMNTS

MAY 2, 2018

According to IBM research’s Isaac Markus, the solution aims to provide borrowers with a credit score using machine learning algorithms to underwrite loans. Together, the companies are testing a blockchain micro-lending solution that would broaden food vendors’ and farmers’ access to capital. percent to 7.57

Blockchain

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

In this report, we dive into Stripe’s unique strategy, growth trajectory, product set, and where the $35B payments giant sees the global online commerce market heading next. A decade of online payments innovation. PayPal and Square emerge as leaders in the payments space. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Focus on developers.

Online and Mobile Banking

Fintech Labs Insights

JULY 17, 2015

Digital payments solutions. Tags: Payments, prepaid cards, digital banking, mobile, global payments. Source: Finovate. Online alt-lender. HQ: Palo Alto, California. Latest round: $35 million. Total raised: $42.7 Source: Crunchbase. AcadiaSoft. Margin-call automation software. HQ:Pembroke, Massachusetts. Credit Benchmark.

FinTech

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 2, 2024

She suggests that while open finance provides a fuller picture of consumers’ financial situations, it can also reveal vulnerabilities, such as irregular income or unexpected commitments, which may lead to more cautious underwriting decisions. Fogerty believes that lenders need to strike a balance in how they use open finance data.

Finance

Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Consumer credit underwriting. Global payments network. Tags: Consumer, payments, bitcoin, cryptocurrency, blockchain, currency exchange, remittances, P2P, Santander (investor), Finovate alum. Source: Crunchbase. ZestFinance. HQ: Los Angeles, California. Latest round: $150 million Debt. Source: Crunchbase. InvestCloud.

FinTech

PYMNTS

JULY 6, 2018

“PaySend [has] created the first integrated B2B and B2C global payments business, which is already disrupting the market,” said MARCorp Financial Chairman Michael Fazio in a statement. The company offers Global Transfers, Global Account and Global Processing services.

B2B

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2019

The latest in bank-FinTech collaborations targeting business financial services showcased the wide array of use cases for the model, from global payments to banking to small business lending. Bank of America is teaming up with Flywire to enhance its cross-border payments capabilities for education and corporate customers.

Payment APIs and Integration

The Fintech Times

APRIL 23, 2024

.” Getting to the end solution in a faster, more efficient manner Elliot Colquhoun, VP of Information Security and IT at Airwallex For Elliot Colquhoun , VP, information security and IT at Airwallex , the global payments firm, speed and accessibility are where embedded solutions platforms can shine in an e-commerce marketplace.

Embedded Finance

PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2020

As the company takes additional steps to expand across borders, reaching not only new business buyers but also global vendors, the ability to provide a tailored, familiar experience is key to success.

B2B

Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Moneris Wells Fargo Merchant Services List of ISOs / MSPs Clearent Clearly Payments Inc EVO Payments First Data (now part of Fiserv) Global Payments Inc. Heartland Payments North American Bancard Priority Payments TSYS (now part of Global Payments Inc.)

ISOs

Segpay

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Dynamic merchant underwriting provides quotes matching your business needs. Customizable Technology Integrate robust payment APIs or use configurable hosted forms and pages tailored to your workflows. Tokenize transactions for recurring ease while simplifying global payment acceptance.

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