Western Union has introduced WhatsApp Business as a new service channel for its customers in Peru, enabling them to send money globally efficiently.

Electronic Payments, the processor behind the Cygma authorisation and clearing platform, has acquired Handpoint, a provider of integrated and mobile payment solutions.

Global issuer-processor Paymentology has announced the launch of PayoCard, a new mobile-first card management platform, aimed at supporting digital banks and fintech companies across South Africa.

Safaricom, M-PESA, and PayPal have joined forces to support account linking and simplified fund transfers across their networks.

The Payments Group has partnered with Bluecode to introduce a region-wide prepaid mobile payment solution for EEA residents, offering an alternative to major card networks.

Global fintech company Unlimit has announced the integration of M-Pesa, Mixx by Yas, and Airtel Money into its Tanzanian offering.

PSQ Holdings has integrated and launched Apple Pay and Google Pay across its PDQ Payments platform, offering a secure mobile solution.

Network International has launched mobile money functionality on its N-Genius point-of-sale terminals in Ghana, following a recent partnership with Blu Penguin.