Author: Your TechCFO

HSBC has joined forces with TreviPay to revolutionize digital trade, making it easier for businesses to offer flexible payments and financing solutions at checkout. This partnership is set to enhance the B2B purchasing experience by implanting trade credit and invoice management directly into online sales platforms. Why This Matters for Businesses E-commerce is reshaping B2B trade, and businesses need seamless, risk-free payment solutions. HSBC’s expertise in global trade finance, combined with TreviPay’s order-to-cash technology, enables businesses to expand sales channels, offer more payment options, and improve cash flow. “The way businesses trade is changing, and they need innovative solutions to…

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Fiserv, a global leader in financial technology solutions, has successfully completed its acquisition of Payfare, a move aimed at expanding its embedded finance capabilities. This acquisition strengthens Fiserv’s position in the digital banking and payments space by integrating Payfare’s expertise in on-demand and gig economy financial solutions. With this acquisition, Fiserv gains access to Payfare’s instant payment solutions, widely used by gig workers and independent contractors. The integration is expected to enhance Fiserv’s embedded finance ecosystem, offering seamless digital payment experiences across various industries. CEO’s Perspective on the Acquisition “Our acquisition of Payfare accelerates our mission to deliver real-time, embedded…

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Paycorp, a global leader in payment solutions, has announced the appointment of John Chaplin as a non-executive director to its board. With over 30 years of expertise in fintech and retail payments, Chaplin brings a wealth of knowledge to further strengthen Paycorp’s governance and innovation. Chaplin has held senior leadership roles at Visa, First Data, and Global Processing Services, playing a key role in expanding payment networks, driving fintech innovation, and scaling businesses globally. His expertise spans card payments, mobile transactions, and B2B financial solutions. “John’s deep industry insights and strategic leadership make him an invaluable addition to our board,”…

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Vayu, a no-code pricing and billing platform, has raised $7 million in seed funding to transform how B2B tech companies manage revenue. The funding round was co-led by Flint Capital and The Garage, supporting Vayu’s mission to simplify hyper-dynamic pricing without engineering bottlenecks. Why This Matters for B2B Finance Teams As pricing models become more complex, traditional billing systems struggle to keep up. Vayu’s platform enables businesses to adopt flexible pricing strategies, including usage-based, subscription and outcome-based models. With this solution, finance teams gain control over revenue processes without needing extensive IT involvement. “In a world where each contract is…

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DebtBook has launched ‘Sizing,’ a powerful new feature designed to help government and nonprofit treasury team’s structure, compare, and analyze financing options, all within a single platform. For years, treasury teams have relied on external advisors to model debt issuances. Now, with DebtBook’s Sizing feature, they can take full control. This tool enables users to structure new money issues, assess different financing scenarios, and integrate proposed debts into their existing portfolios. Powerful Structuring at Your Fingertips Historically, treasury departments have relied on external advisors to model new debt issuances. But now, with DebtBook’s Sizing feature, teams can take control of…

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Nvidia is set to release its Q4 earnings after the bell on Wednesday, and investors are watching closely. The company has been riding high on the AI revolution, supplying its powerful chips to tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. But looming trade tensions and export restrictions could shake its dominance. Analysts predict Nvidia will report earnings per share (EPS) of $0.84 on revenue of $38.2 billion, massive year-over-year growth. Yet, for a company that saw EPS jump 486% and revenue skyrocket 265% last year, anything less than stellar could disappoint investors. Tariffs and Trade Wars: A Threat to Growth? …

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B2B companies are unlocking new revenue streams by embedding payment solutions directly into their platforms. However building these solutions in-house is costly, time-consuming, and full of compliance hurdles. That’s why white-label partnerships are becoming the go-to strategy for payment monetization. According to industry experts, these partnerships enable businesses to offer payment services under their brand, enhancing customer experience while increasing retention and revenue. Why White-Labeling Works Justin Downey, VP of Product at Maverick Payments, explains that white-labeling payments within platforms strengthens customer loyalty and provides valuable data insights. “Embedding payments into SaaS platforms and CRMs makes transactions seamless while giving…

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Mastercard is stepping up to support middle-market companies, businesses that generate between $10 million and $100 million in annual revenue but often fall into a financial gray area. On Tuesday (Feb. 18), the company announced the launch of its Middle Market Accelerator, a program designed to help financial providers deliver customized solutions to these underserved firms. Unlike small businesses, which benefit from extensive support programs, and large enterprises with access to strong financial infrastructure, middle-market firms often struggle to find financial products that fit their needs. Many are forced to adapt small-business solutions that don’t scale or enterprise-level tools that…

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KKR, the global investment powerhouse, has made a significant move by acquiring a stake in Employment Hero, the leading HRM platform revolutionizing human resource management for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The acquisition, announced today, involves KKR funds purchasing the stake from SEEK Investments, while SEEK continues to back Employment Hero’s mission. Founded in 2014, Employment Hero has rapidly expanded, providing an end-to-end employment operating system (eOS) that offers a seamless HR, payroll, recruitment, and employee engagement platform. Serving over 300,000 businesses globally, the company has proven its ability to simplify the employee lifecycle while enabling businesses to focus on…

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SAP and Databricks have joined forces to revolutionize how businesses harness their data for artificial intelligence (AI). The collaboration integrates Databrick’s Data Intelligence Cloud into the newly launched SAP Business Data Cloud, enabling organizations to unify and utilize their data more effectively. Seamless Data Integration for Smarter AI This partnership eliminates data silos, allowing businesses to consolidate SAP and third-party data into a single source of truth. The result? Faster analytics, improved AI capabilities, and streamlined decision-making across departments like finance, supply chain, and talent management. “Every organization is searching for a faster, more reliable way to translate their data…

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