The financial industry is witnessing a significant transformation with the introduction of a Bitcoin-integrated wealth management service by Strive, an asset management firm led by entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. This innovative move marks a pivotal shift in how traditional asset management firms are adapting to the evolving demands of modern investors. By integrating Bitcoin into their wealth management services, Strive is
Standard Chartered has partnered with Wise Platform to enhance its SC Remit service, aiming to revolutionize cross-border payments for customers in Asia and the Middle East through its strategic collaboration. This partnership integrates Wise’s advanced API technology to offer faster, cheaper, and more transparent international transactions across 21 currencies, including USD, CAD, EUR, GBP, SGD, HKD, and JPY. Standard Chartered
NatWest has partnered with Mastercard to introduce a groundbreaking mobile virtual card payment solution called Approval2Buy with Mobile Virtual Cards, poised to transform the way businesses in the UK manage corporate transactions. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, as it is the first implementation of Mastercard’s mobile virtual card app in Europe, offering enhanced flexibility, control, and security for corporate
Mastercard has launched a new service called Mastercard Pay Local with the aim of improving the convenience of payments through local digital wallets. This initiative allows both resident cardholders and international travelers to link their credit and debit cards directly to digital wallets without requiring a prepaid account setup, thus enabling immediate spending. The Asia Pacific (APAC) region stands to
MeaWallet, a renowned leader in digital payments specializing in card tokenization, has recently introduced innovative features to support Click to Pay, an online payment method designed to offer a seamless, secure, and faster online shopping experience. This development is set to elevate convenience for both consumers and merchants by enhancing the checkout process. Click to Pay functions similarly to contactless
The recent announcement of a strategic partnership between FinMont, a global payment orchestration platform, and iPay, a leading African payment processing and billing provider, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the payment landscape in Africa. This collaboration aims not only to expand FinMont’s payment ecosystem but also to integrate iPay’s seamless, real-time end-to-end payment services. This integration promises
A growing shift in consumer preferences has been identified, with an increasing number of individuals demanding more personalized benefits and rewards from their credit card providers. Notably, over half of the UK’s respondents reported relying on their credit cards to manage their finances. However, a significant proportion of these credit cards do not offer any rewards or loyalty benefits, prompting
Intesa Sanpaolo and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership with the joint objective of accelerating the digital transition and boosting growth in digital payments. This multi-year collaboration is set to enhance various existing projects while introducing innovative products and services for Intesa Sanpaolo’s customers. Enterprise customers will benefit significantly from Visa’s value-added services like Visa Business Solutions, whereas consumers will
Melio, an accounts payable and receivable platform catering to small and medium businesses (SMBs), has secured $150 million in a strategic Series E funding round led by Fiserv, with participation from Shopify Ventures and Capital One Ventures. This significant investment has propelled Melio’s valuation to an impressive $2 billion. Over the past three years, Melio has seen a dramatic ten-fold
TBC Bank Uzbekistan, renowned for being the largest mobile-only bank in the country, has launched its new flagship daily banking product, Salom Card. This initiative marks a significant milestone in TBC Uzbekistan’s strategic plan to expand its digital financial services while driving both customer and revenue growth. The introduction of Salom Card is initially exclusive to subscribers on a waiting
Klarna, an AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, has launched flexible payment options for Zoom Workplace in 16 markets, including the US and multiple European countries, making it easier for businesses and individuals to manage digital collaboration tools. This initiative allows users to handle Zoom Workplace subscriptions with Pay Now available in all supported countries and Pay Later options
Artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly altering the landscape of corporate banking, driving productivity, enhancing customer service, and transforming operational processes across the industry. With the potential to add between $200 billion and $340 billion in value to the global banking sector annually, AI is recognized as a key driver in boosting bank profits through improved efficiency and service quality. This
