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ACQUISITIONS product and strategy. Known for his strategic vision and
leadership, Mahony aims to drive growth for Deluxe's
merchant services. He succeeds industry veteran Debra
Banking Circle set to acquire ASL Bradford, who will retire in March 2025.

Banking Circle agreed to acquire a 100 percent stake in PayRetailers appoints Natalie McGowan
Australian Settlements Ltd., strengthening its presence in
Australia's financial sector. Pending regulatory approv- PayRetailers, a payment processor in Latin America and
als, the acquisition will enable Banking Circle to expand Africa, selected Natalie McGowan as its vice president
its next-generation banking services and enhance cross- of acquiring and EU payment partners. McGowan will
border payment infrastructure. CEO Laust Bertelsen be responsible for supporting the company's European
highlighted Australia's strategic importance due to its expansion, enhancing merchant acquiring and EU part-
significant trade flows. The deal is expected to enhance nerships. With more than 20 years of experience in pay-
local financial institutions' access to international pay- ment networks and international growth, McGowan
ment solutions while opening Australian dollar settle- has held senior roles at ClickandBuy, Skrill and Paysafe
ment services to global players, making cross-border Group. César Rodríguez, PayRetailers vice president,
transactions more seamless and cost-effective. highlighted this move as part of the company's 2025 EU
growth strategy, following its expansion into 12 African
MoonPay gains Helio countries last year.

MoonPay, a leading crypto payments platform, acquired Thad Sheffield joins PayBright
Helio, a blockchain payment processor based on Solana
technology, for $175 million. Founded in 2022, Helio, PayBright appointed Thad Sheffield as its first director
designed to enable merchants and creators to accept of agent success and experience, who brings 25+ years
cryptocurrencies like SOL, ETH and BTC, said it serves in the payments industry in his new role. A seasoned
more than 6,000 merchants and processes more than leader in sales, marketing and business development,
$1.5 billion in transactions. This acquisition is expected Sheffield has a proven track record in market expansion,
to enhance MoonPay's on-chain payment capabilities to team building and fostering strong partner networks,
provide efficient, secure and scalable solutions for cryp- PayBright pointed out. Previously, he co-founded a
to commerce and trading infrastructure. The combined wholesale ISO and held executive roles at major pay-
expertise of both companies now offer a comprehensive ment processors. Committed to shaping the industry's
product for on-chain payments, MoonPay stated. future, Sheffield is expected to enhance agent and ISO
experiences, helping to drive PayBright's growth and
APPOINTMENTS expansion into 2025 and beyond.

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Deluxe hires Brian Mahony Take steps now to
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Brian Mahony was appointed president of Deluxe's mer- Boost your credibility
chant services business, effective Feb. 3, 2025. With over Gain industry recognition
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previously served as chief revenue officer at Elavon, Stir investor interest
a subsidiary of U.S. Bank, where he led marketing, Don’t delay!
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