International Finance

Category : Fintech

‘Mobile-first’ strategy imperative for airlines

This will bring in higher conversion rate February 3, 2016: Airlines across the globe stand to gain hundreds of millions in new and incremental revenues through 2016 if they adopt robust payment solutions that make it simple for passengers to purchase tickets and ancillary products directly from their smartphones, digital wallets and wearable devices, according...

Saxo Payments adds new currencies to the banking circle

Members can provide bank transfer capabilities in its own name February 2, 2016: Saxo Payments, the global transactions services provider, is strengthening the reach of the Saxo Payments Banking Circle with the addition of six new currencies. Responding to customer demand, Banking Circle transfers can now be carried out in United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED),...

Criteo launches data centre in Shanghai

The centre will enhance online advertising performance January 22, 2016: Criteo, the performance marketing technology company, has announced the launch of its data centre in Shanghai. The new data centre will enhance online advertising performance for Criteo’s clients in China and is a clear signal of its commitment to the Chinese market. The data centre is...

Saxo Payments and SafeCharge collaborate

This will simplify cross border settlement accounts January 8, 2016: Saxo Payments, the global transactions services provider, and SafeCharge, a leader in advanced payment technologies, announced  their partnership which will see SafeCharge  gain a significant competitive edge, enabling it to offer its clients fast and cost-effective banking services in multiple currencies. The partnership also means...

Sportlobster secures £2m venture funding from Daman Investments

Investment accelerates growth for leading global sports app November 18, 2015: Sportlobster, a leading sports app that brings fans together, has secured £2m from leading UAE-based investment company, Daman Investments. “Sportlobster is in strong growth mode at the moment and this is certainly a reflection of our investment into – and focus on – the...

AFEX launches currency prepaid MasterCard for SMEs and Corporates

Prepaid MasterCard available in 14 major currencies with no exchange rate fees November 10, 2015: AFEX, one of the world’s largest non-bank providers of global payment and risk management solutions, has launched the AFEX CurrencyPass Prepaid MasterCard. AFEX has partnered with Centtrip, an award-winning prepaid card and e-money business. It provide live market rates on 14...