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FIS Named Top Chargeback Management Provider by Juniper Research

June 18, 20255 min

Key Facts: FIS has received the No. 1 spot on the new Chargeback Management Competitor Leaderboard from Juniper Research. The report highlighted FIS as standout all-rounder in the industry for its extensive coverage across chargeback lifecycles and robust merchant relationships. The accolade stands as testament to the impact delivered by FIS’ integrated payments ecosystem, helping issuers unlock meaningful efficiencies when the world’s money is in motion. FIS® (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial technology, has been...

by BusinessWire

Banking

U.S. Bank Expands Embedded Payments for Secure Transactions

June 18, 20255 min

With the bank’s risk, security and compliance expertise, U.S. Bank Embedded Payment Solutions allow companies to embed payment capabilities into existing platforms

by BusinessWire

Crypto Currencies

Core Leads Bitcoin Track at Permissionless IV

June 18, 20256 min

Core will anchor the Bitcoin Track at Permissionless IV (June 24–26, Brooklyn), spotlighting Bitcoin’s growing role in mainstream finance. Dedicated sessions on Bitcoin staking, DeFi, and scaling infrastructure will feature leading speakers from Maple, BitGo, Threshold, Blockworks, and more.

by BusinessWire

Platforms

VGS Marks 10 Years and 5B Tokens in Payment Innovation

June 18, 20254 min

VGS, The World’s Leader in Payment Tokenization and a trusted credential management platform for global businesses, celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its founding. In addition to celebrating 10 years of payment innovation, VGS has proudly reached another significant milestone: surpassing 5 billion tokens stored. “We can’t be more proud of the milestones achieved,” states VGS CEO Chuck Yu. “But we’re even more excited about continuing the growth we’ve seen in the last few years, including...

by Salmon Group Ltd

Banking

Salmon Raises $88M, Sets $150M Bond to Scale in Philippines

June 18, 20255 min

Salmon Group Ltd (“Salmon”), a leading emerging markets financial technology firm operating a financing company and BSP-regulated bank in the Philippines, announces the completion of an $88MM fundraise to double down on its commitment to bring cutting-edge fintech and simplify access to credit across Southeast Asia. The funding transaction consists of a $60MM drawdown under a 3-year $150MM Nordic bond framework agreement and $28MM of new equity raised from blue-chip U.S. institutional investors, Antler Elevate,...

by Rapid Finance

Direct Lending

Rapid Finance Unveils AI Tool to Speed Up Loan Processing

June 18, 20254 min

New Lynx module, SPADE, accelerates loan application reviews from 20 minutes to 20 seconds, simplifying small business lending.

by PRNewswire

Insurance

VisitorsCoverage Honored with Stevie® for Outstanding Customer Support

May 20, 20253 min

VisitorsCoverage, a global travel insurance marketplace and a pioneer in insurtech, is proud to announce that it has earned a Bronze Stevie® Award for Customer Service Team of the Year at the 2025 American Business Awards®. Such prestigious recognition reflects VisitorsCoverage’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional customer support in the often complex and high-stakes world of travel insurance. The company’s award-winning customer service team is composed of licensed insurance experts who go above and beyond...

by BusinessWire