HSBC and B2B FinTech Tradeshift have formed a new joint venture focused on developing integrated financial solutions and financial services applications. As part of the deal, HSBC will invest $35 million in Tradeshift in two phases and join its board of directors. The deal is part of a funding round that is expected to raise
MODIFI, a global cross-border trade payments company, has secured a $100 million line of credit with HSBC Innovation Banking UK to continue its growth. MODIFI helps exporters and importers to facilitate their international business. Through its digital platform, the company allows vendors to receive payments instantly while giving buyers the option to defer payment for
FNZ, the global wealth management platform, has launched FNZ Yield Plus Notes to offer professional investors such as corporates, pension funds, banks, insurers, asset managers and other institutional investors a low-risk cash alternative and strengthens its global proposition. The FNZ Yield Plus bond offers investors a higher yield than an equivalent rated government bond of
American Express has announced that Kuwait-based low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways now accepts American Express card payments. The partnership will provide American Express cardholders with access to Airways’ growing travel destinations, with best-value flights and services. It will also provide extra convenience for travelers, allowing cardholders to easily book their flights. “We are thrilled to be working
Citi has announced the launch of a new platform, CitiDirect® Commercial Banking, specifically to address the needs of Citi Commercial Bank (CCB) clients. This is part of Citi’s significant strategic investment plan to meet the growing global needs of these clients by delivering a single-entry point digital platform. CitiDirect® Commercial Banking brings together Citi’s global
Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm specializing in partnerships with technology companies, today announced the acquisition of Macrobond, a leading financial data and technology innovation company, from Nordic Capital, one of Europe’s leading private equity investors. Macrobond founder Tomas Liljeborg will continue as chief executive officer and remain an important shareholder of the company.
Westpac is launching a new set of card designs to make payments more accessible to customers who are blind or visually impaired. Credit, debit and prepaid cards will incorporate new accessibility features, including different notches along the short edge to allow customers to distinguish their payment cards from each other with a single touch. .
MoneyGram International, Inc., a leading global financial technology company connecting communities around the world, and Madison Dearborn Partners (“MDP”), a leading private equity investment firm headquartered in Chicago, announced today that MDP-linked funds have completed their all-cash transaction. acquired MoneyGram for $11.00 per share. MoneyGram’s common stock has ceased trading and will be delisted from
Fintech Froda has partnered with Visa to develop an entirely new business lending solution. Initially, Froda and Visa are partnering with Nordic digital bank Lunar. Under the partnership, Lunar customers have access to business loans through Froda’s proprietary integrated lending platform, which offers payments and repayments directly via Visa cards. Visa’s presence in more than
Lloyds Banking Group has invested £4m in Caura, a car app that consolidates all driving-related payments in one place. Caura’s iOS and Android apps promise to simplify driving-related payments for the 30 million UK motorists, who often have to use up to 10 apps and websites to manage their vehicles. their. Drivers receive relevant information
KuCoin, one of the largest exchanges worldwide, announced that it has engaged Mazars, a leading international audit, tax and advisory firm, to provide a third-party factual findings report. Mazars will provide greater transparency and reporting on whether their in-scope assets are collateralized to KuCoin’s current and potential consumers. It will also give specifics to demonstrate
PwC brought in $50.3 billion in global revenue for the year ending June 30, up 13.4% in local currency terms and 11.4% in U.S. dollars, the firm said on Oct. 4. Last year PwC achieved revenue of $45.3 billion globally. “In a year of rapid change and numerous challenges globally, our talented people used their
