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Monoova partners with Optty to facilitate real-time payments in Australia
Network Infrastructure

Monoova partners with Optty to facilitate real-time payments in Australia

Monoova teams up with global payments platform Optty to enable real-time payments in Australia via Monoova's API.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023

Global Stories

Klarna stories

Banks tap 'financial media networks' for ad revenues
Fintech

Banks tap 'financial media networks' for ad revenues

Banks are turning apps and accounts into ad space, with SAS tipping media networks to lift non-interest income by up to 30% within two years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Deel hits USD $1 billion run rate milestone amid rapid growth
Software-as-a-Service

Deel hits USD $1 billion run rate milestone amid rapid growth

Deel surpasses USD $1 billion run rate in Q1 2025, highlighting rapid growth and global expansion less than six years after launching in New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Google Cloud unveils advanced AI models for creative industries
Generative AI

Google Cloud unveils advanced AI models for creative industries

Google Cloud launches Imagen 4, Veo 3, and Lyria 2 on Vertex AI, boosting image, video, and music generation with advanced AI media models.

By Moritz Florian • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Stripe unveils AI payments model & stablecoin accounts amid growth
Crypto

Stripe unveils AI payments model & stablecoin accounts amid growth

Stripe unveils AI-powered payments model and stablecoin accounts, enhancing fraud detection and global money management in 101 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Nearly 75% of Brits embrace buy now, pay later services
Buy Now Pay Later

Nearly 75% of Brits embrace buy now, pay later services

A new study reveals that nearly 75% of Britons have adopted buy now, pay later services, with clothing and tech gadgets topping the purchase list.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Tioex invests USD $2 million in OpenAI & Databricks
Space Technologies

Tioex invests USD $2 million in OpenAI & Databricks

Tioex has made strategic investments in OpenAI and Databricks, acquiring shares worth USD $2 million as it focuses on accessible AI opportunities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Freshworks appoints Sandie Overtveld as Senior VP for APJ & MEA
Digital Transformation

Freshworks appoints Sandie Overtveld as Senior VP for APJ & MEA

Freshworks appoints Sandie Overtveld as SVP for Asia-Pacific, Japan, Middle East, and Africa markets to oversee growth efforts in these regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2023
Basis Theory hires former Block Product Head to oversee roadmap
Apple

Basis Theory hires former Block Product Head to oversee roadmap

Basis Theory hires former Block executive Jin Han as general counsel, overseeing product roadmap for regulatory compliance using tokenisation.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Dec 2022
Retailers must invest in new tech to keep up with online shopping demand
Digital Transformation

Retailers must invest in new tech to keep up with online shopping demand

New Zealand shoppers are expecting digital transformation, with 8 in 10 saying retailers need to invest in new technology, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2022
Wenlong Huang named MODIFI China GM
Supply Chain

Wenlong Huang named MODIFI China GM

Wenlong Huang appointed as Mainland China general manager at MODIFI, as the company aims to strengthen its position in business payments.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022

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Microsoft & Checkout.com join forces to boost digital payments
Fintech

Microsoft & Checkout.com join forces to boost digital payments

Microsoft partners with Checkout.com, adopting Azure cloud to enhance digital payments with AI, boosting speed and security for global merchants.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Klarna & Marqeta launch flexible debit card trial in the US
Unified Communications

Klarna & Marqeta launch flexible debit card trial in the US

Klarna and Marqeta have launched a US trial of the Klarna Card, a debit card offering flexible pay-now or pay-later options on a single card this year.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Nearly 10 million Brits to use BNPL schemes this Christmas
Crypto

Nearly 10 million Brits to use BNPL schemes this Christmas

Nearly 10 million UK consumers are projected to embrace Buy Now, Pay Later schemes this Christmas, reflecting a significant shift in shopping behaviours.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Marqeta partners with Klarna & Affirm for BNPL marketplace
Crypto

Marqeta partners with Klarna & Affirm for BNPL marketplace

Marqeta, in partnership with Klarna and Affirm, has launched Marqeta Flex, a new BNPL marketplace enhancing consumer access to tailored credit options.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
BigCommerce partners with Ecommpay to enhance payment solutions
Fintech

BigCommerce partners with Ecommpay to enhance payment solutions

Ecommpay partners with BigCommerce to deliver advanced payment solutions across the UK and EMEA, minimising costs and boosting efficiency for merchants.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Permira becomes majority shareholder in CSI Group amid leadership shakeup
Data Protection

Permira becomes majority shareholder in CSI Group amid leadership shakeup

Permira becomes main stakeholder in tech firm CSI Group in major ownership shakeup, anticipating significant growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023