Newswire Summaries
Sharon Gal Franko joins TrustLinq as CEO
Monday, April 21, 2025 19:14:53 (UTC)
Steinhausen, Switzerland, April 21, 2025—TrustLinq, a Swiss-regulated crypto-to-fiat financial intermediary, is thrilled to announce Sharon Gal Franko’s appointment as its Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2nd, 2025. Sharon joins TrustLinq with 25 years of experience in global payments, fintech innovation, and strategic partnerships. As the crypto-to-fiat payments sector faces current limitations of accessibility and usage worldwide, Sharon is looking to expand global adoption wi...
Capital One receives final regulatory approvals for Discover acquisition
Monday, April 21, 2025 16:49:57 (UTC)
MCLEAN, Va, & RIVERWOODS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) and Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today announced that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have approved Capital One’s proposed acquisition of Discover. This approval follows approval of the transaction by the Delaware State Bank Commissioner in December 2024, and by shareholders of more than 99 percent of each company�...
Europe digital payments market set for transformation in 2025
Monday, April 21, 2025 16:48:13 (UTC)
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Digital Payments in Europe 2025: Regional Trends, Adoption, and Forecasts to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Digital Payments Surge in Europe Driven by Wallet Adoption In 2024, digital payment adoption in Europe exceeded 60% for online transactions and over 25% for in-store payments. The rise was driven by contactless options, smartphone penetration, and the adoption of global digital wallets. Global wallets remained the p...
Fiserv, Kansas team up to launch strategic fintech hub
Monday, April 21, 2025 16:46:29 (UTC)
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, together with the Kansas Office of the Governor today announced their plan to open a new strategic fintech hub in Overland Park, the largest suburb in the Kansas City metropolitan area. This location will bring approximately 2,000 jobs to the state as part of the company's strategy to bring people together to inspire innovation and deliver exceptional products and service...
Asia Pacific gift card market future growth dynamics 2025 report issued
Monday, April 21, 2025 16:44:17 (UTC)
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Asia Pacific Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Q1 2025 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The gift card market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow by 8.7% on annual basis to reach US$263.4 billion in 2025. Asia Pacific's gift card market experienced robust growth during 2020-2024, achieving a CAGR of 9.9%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market ...
How 'Shanghai Summer' Is redefining global consumption
Monday, April 21, 2025 16:28:00 (UTC)
SHANGHAI, April 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer consumer campaigns have long been a key engine for economic growth. Now, Shanghai is stepping into the global spotlight with a bold "urban consumption experiment." On 18 April, the 2025 "Shanghai Summer" International Consumption Season was officially launched at Xujiahui Centre, unveiling innovative concepts such as "240-Hour Products" and City Customised Events, aiming to redefine the summer experience across retail, travel, and lifestyle. A...
Shanghai to launch visa-free business zone near Pudong airport
Monday, April 21, 2025 16:26:07 (UTC)
SHANGHAI, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from english.shanghai.gov.cn Shanghai will open a new international business zone near Pudong airport with visa-free access by the end of this year to boost global connectivity and economic openness. The Shanghai Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone, approved by China's State Council, or the nation's Cabinet, in February 2024, is set to streamline cross-border commerce through relaxed visa rules, integrated trans...
Axxess, Texas Capital partner to enable faster payer remittance for home healthcare
Monday, April 21, 2025 16:23:53 (UTC)
DALLAS, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Axxess, the leading global technology platform for healthcare at home, and Texas Capital, a full-service financial services firm that delivers customized solutions to businesses, entrepreneurs and individual customers, announced a product integration that will enable faster payment reconciliation for home health and hospice providers. The integration between Texas Capital's RevNow product and Axxess RCM optimizes the back-office payer reconciliation workflo...
Survey finds Americans unprepared for current economic uncertainty
Monday, April 21, 2025 16:21:50 (UTC)
CHICAGO, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans are determined to take control of their financial lives, yet most feel profoundly unprepared and only half trust themselves to get it right, according to a new survey from Beyond Finance released today, one of the first of its kind. The study polled 2,000 U.S. adults, revealing that only 13% feel "very good" about their current financial situation, despite overwhelming agreement that long-term financial well-being is more critical than ever. In f...
BrightStar CU fuels future growth, expansion with Jack Henry
Monday, April 21, 2025 16:19:03 (UTC)
MONETT, Mo., April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry™ (Nasdaq: JKHY) announced that BrightStar Credit Union (BSCU) chose Jack Henry's Symitar® platform and complementary products to support its growth and deliver better member experiences. Founded in 1946 by 26 educators from Broward County Public Schools, BSCU has been at the forefront of education, innovation, and financial literacy in Broward communities for decades. With nearly 60,000 members and $948 million in assets, BSCU is one...
