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Modern Treasury joins Mastercard crypto partner push
Crypto

Modern Treasury joins Mastercard crypto partner push

Modern Treasury joins Mastercard's Crypto Partner Program to power fiat-crypto on/off-ramps and cross-border blockchain payment flows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Omnissa adds Board Directors & new HR Chief for growth
Software-as-a-Service

Omnissa adds Board Directors & new HR Chief for growth

Omnissa appoints two Board Directors and a new HR Chief as it targets its next phase of growth in the AI-driven digital workspace market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Marqeta names Patti Kangwankij as new finance chief
Fintech

Marqeta names Patti Kangwankij as new finance chief

Marqeta has hired veteran payments executive Patti Kangwankij as CFO, completing a leadership reshuffle under chief executive Mike Milotich.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
UK credit card loyalty wanes amid high interest rates
Buy Now Pay Later

UK credit card loyalty wanes amid high interest rates

UK consumers are losing credit card loyalty as high interest rates exacerbate debt struggles, with many facing payment difficulties for the first time.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Paymentology appoints Anna Porra as Chief Revenue Officer
Fintech

Paymentology appoints Anna Porra as Chief Revenue Officer

Anna Porra, a veteran with vast cards programme management expertise, joins leading issuer processor, Paymentology, as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and operational efficiency.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
Paymentology appoints former Marqeta executive Jeff Parker as new CEO
Accenture

Paymentology appoints former Marqeta executive Jeff Parker as new CEO

Former Marqeta executive, Jeff Parker, has been appointed as the new CEO of global issuer-processor, Paymentology.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023
Marqeta and Afterpay innovate payments experience for ANZ
Fintech

Marqeta and Afterpay innovate payments experience for ANZ

Marqeta has partnered with Afterpay to issue virtual cards as part of its in-store solution in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th May 2021

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UK consumers & SMBs seek smarter, flexible payment solutions
Crypto

UK consumers & SMBs seek smarter, flexible payment solutions

UK consumers and SMBs increasingly seek flexible, AI-powered payment solutions that offer personalised convenience and support cash flow amid funding challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Marqeta acquires TransactPay to boost UK & EU payment services
Fintech

Marqeta acquires TransactPay to boost UK & EU payment services

Marqeta has acquired UK-based TransactPay to enhance card programme services, expanding its reach across the UK and European Union markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Klarna & Marqeta launch flexible debit card trial in the US
Unified Communications

Klarna & Marqeta launch flexible debit card trial in the US

Klarna and Marqeta have launched a US trial of the Klarna Card, a debit card offering flexible pay-now or pay-later options on a single card this year.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Marqeta partners with Trading 212 to expand across Europe
Customer Experience

Marqeta partners with Trading 212 to expand across Europe

Marqeta has partnered with Trading 212 to launch a debit card, enabling the app's expansion into 20 new European markets and enhancing customer accessibility.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Marqeta predicts hyper-personalisation in fintech by 2025
Fintech

Marqeta predicts hyper-personalisation in fintech by 2025

Marqeta's leaders predict fintech in 2025 will focus on hyper-personalisation, digitalisation, and proactive compliance to meet evolving consumer demands.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
Nearly 10 million Brits to use BNPL schemes this Christmas
Crypto

Nearly 10 million Brits to use BNPL schemes this Christmas

Nearly 10 million UK consumers are projected to embrace Buy Now, Pay Later schemes this Christmas, reflecting a significant shift in shopping behaviours.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Marqeta partners with Klarna & Affirm for BNPL marketplace
Crypto

Marqeta partners with Klarna & Affirm for BNPL marketplace

Marqeta, in partnership with Klarna and Affirm, has launched Marqeta Flex, a new BNPL marketplace enhancing consumer access to tailored credit options.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Marqeta launches UX Toolkit & Portfolio Migrations tools
Data Analytics

Marqeta launches UX Toolkit & Portfolio Migrations tools

Marqeta has launched the UX Toolkit and Portfolio Migrations to streamline cardholder integration and enhance user experience for clients.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Marqeta partners with Zero for eco-friendly UK finance app
Payment Technologies

Marqeta partners with Zero for eco-friendly UK finance app

Marqeta partners with Zero to launch an eco-friendly UK finance app targeting Gen-Z and Millennials, promoting sustainable spending and climate-positive actions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
UK leads the way in cashless payments, outpacing the US
Fintech

UK leads the way in cashless payments, outpacing the US

The UK leads the charge in adopting contactless payments, as Marqeta's report reveals 80% of UK consumers used them last week, nearly double that of the US.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024