CUBE Global (“CUBE”), a global leader in Automated Regulatory Intelligence (“ARI”), today announced a strategic growth investment from Bregal Milestone (“Milestone”), a leading technology growth capital firm with c. €1.2 billion of capital raised dedicated to investments in high-growth, market-defining technology companies. This investment marks the first institutional equity investment for CUBE. Serving some of
Environmental concerns, economic uncertainty, the cost of living crisis and global trade issues are just a few of the macro issues facing businesses today. In this uncertain environment, the challenges faced by CFOs are constantly changing and so is the need for the best methods and tools to help finance teams be more agile. Old-fashioned
The amount of time Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co, provides the US and global economies before they enter a recession is six to nine months. How can we disbelieve what the CEO of one of the largest banking organizations in the world says? Additionally, recessionary warnings have been issued by the
Australian fintech company Airwallex said on Tuesday (Oct 11) it raised US$100 million in an extension of funding round, sustaining its US$5.5 billion valuation. The Melbourne-based business claimed to have raised more capital from its current backers, including Tencent Holdings, Sequoia Capital China, and Lone Pine Capital. HostPlus, an Australian industry superannuation fund, as well
Mamo, a homegrown UAE-based FinTech and financial services platform for SMEs, has been granted regulatory approval to operate from Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial center in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. The license has been granted by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of
Nasdaq’s automated quotes in the mid-1970s and online shopping in the mid-1980s were disruptive technologies for the financial industry. The latest disruptive fintech innovation, cryptocurrency, is gaining popularity with consumers, businesses, and government agencies. Large corporations and governments are particularly interested in the underlying technology of cryptocurrencies known as the blockchain. In fact, many organizations
Uber announced a new partnership with Marqeta, Mastercard and Branch to power the Uber Pro Card, an enhanced loyalty and payments experience that will help drivers and couriers save on gas, fees, and other expenses. Built for drivers and couriers, the Uber Pro Card offers customized perks, including up to 10% cash back on gas and
Today at Sibos 2022 in Amsterdam, Finastra announced a strategic collaboration to integrate its Fusion Trade Innovation software with Contour, the global digital trade finance network, providing banks and corporates with a streamlined end-to-end back-office workflow. Users may access their data through either platform, providing banks with increased efficiency and faster turnaround times when processing Letter of Credit
People increasingly look forward to paying various suppliers thanks to the use of mobile phones and numerous applications. Integrating a payment gateway is crucial if you want to create financial eCommerce software that will increase sales and enhance user experience. According to statistics, 73% of all mobile phone users have made a transaction and paid
HSBC has launched HSBC Trade Solutions (HTS) to customers in its two largest markets – the UK and Hong Kong. Whilst making trade simpler, faster, and safer for customers through integrated digital journeys, HTS will power commerce that is rapidly evolving across different platforms and ecosystems. Developed in partnership with CGI, the new platform allows customers
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Afterpay is launching a new monthly payment option that aims to give consumers greater payment flexibility and responsible spending options ahead of the holiday shopping season. Shoppers who choose Afterpay’s monthly payment option can budget their purchases over a 6- or 12-month return period on purchases ranging from $400 to
BNY Mellon, in collaboration with Aite-Novarica Group, today released a study examining commercial payment trends, finding that businesses are embracing a range of emerging digital tools such as real-time payments (RTP) and digital wallets. Significant geographical disparities in channel usage were also discovered by the survey. With the upcoming implementation of the FedNow service and
