Wise has put out its Q1 24 trading update, covering calendar Q2 23, with strong growth across a number of metrics.

Fintechs have faced an increasingly challenging funding environment yet there were still some significant funding stories for payments companies in Q2 2023.

Q2 2023 has still seen some significant acquisitions for the cross-border payment space, with key themes including instant payments and expansion.

One of the latest areas of growth in India is domestic-issued cards. This week, we analyse how these cards are being used internationally.

In B2B payments, increasing numbers are looking to Asia-Pacific through direct expansions into the region.

CAB Payments has announced it is seeking a listing on the London Stock Exchange, and has put out updated numbers and details of its strategy.

Banks continue to partner with fintechs this year, with the aim of expanding their payment offerings in an increasingly competitive space.

Recent projects suggest that the desire to develop CBDCs remain strong in 2023, though progress varies considerably across the board.

This week I was at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, along with our Head of Commercial Ben Disley and many of the rest of you.