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Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Pavilion Payments Welcomes Sarah Perry as Vice President of Gaming Operations
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2025-- Pavilion Payments, the leading omnichannel payment solutions provider in the gaming industry, has appointed Sarah Perry as Vice President of Gaming Operations. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Sarah Perry, Vice President of Gaming Operations at Pavilion Payments Perry brings a strategic, results-driven approach to operational leadership, backed by more than 20 years of experience managing delivery, operational strategy, and cross-functional programs for Fortune 100 and 500 clients. In her new role, she will lead Pavilion Payments' Gaming Operations and Project Management Office, focusing on aligning initiatives across the business, scaling delivery capabilities, and driving operational efficiency to support customer and company growth. At Pavilion Payments, Perry will be responsible for developing and evolving the company's project and change management functions, partnering with engineering and finance leaders to align on capital planning and delivery timelines, and ensuring operational metrics are used to optimize performance. She will also oversee the development of support and launch strategies for strategic product initiatives and lead efforts to coach and grow high-performing operations teams. 'Sarah brings the right balance of structure and flexibility to elevate how we deliver,' said Dan Connors, CEO of Pavilion Payments. 'Her experience leading complex initiatives and driving results at scale makes her a tremendous asset to our team and our customers.' Prior to joining Pavilion Payments, Perry led complex delivery and transformation initiatives for major clients in the healthcare and fintech sectors, with a focus on operational strategy, stakeholder alignment, and process optimization. She holds certifications in Project Management (PMP), Six Sigma, Agile, and Change Management. 'I'm excited to join a team that's committed to both operational excellence and customer impact,' said Sarah Perry. 'I look forward to building on Pavilion Payments' momentum and further strengthening how we deliver for the gaming industry.' About Pavilion Payments Pavilion Payments enables the world's gaming entertainment leaders to create amazing consumer experiences and maximize spend across all their physical and digital properties. Pavilion Payments is the gaming industry's leading omnichannel payment solutions provider, offering integrated omnichannel and software solutions that enable flexible funding, play, and cash out. For more information, visit View source version on CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACT: Bridget Murphy [email protected] 248-703-0723 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA NEVADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PAYMENTS ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE FINTECH CASINO/GAMING SOURCE: Pavilion Payments Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/22/2025 08:06 AM/DISC: 05/22/2025 08:05 AM
Finextra
20-05-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Spayz.io to roll out payments in key African markets
a leading provider of innovative payment solutions, is entering three new African markets - South Africa, Egypt and Cameroon. 0 The move is part of fintech's ongoing vision to transform digital commerce in Africa's emerging markets by offering tailored local payment solutions. has been actively assessing countries in the region as part of its strategic efforts to expand its regional footprint and tap into emerging growth opportunities. Its dedicated team of payment experts have been conducting in-depth research, assessing regulatory frameworks, understanding market demand and sourcing local partnerships. Following these extensive evaluations, is excited to announce the addition of several new countries to its geo network by the end of 2025. The expansion will include South Africa, enabling EFT Bank Transfers across key markets, Egypt and Cameroon, launching support for Mobile Money solution. South Africa card payments look to exceed $158 billion in 2025 through digital adoption, while in Egypt the digital payments market is set to be valued at over $104 billion by 2030. Cameron leads in mobile money transactions in the CEMAC region, claiming 71% of all transactions and over half of the region's transaction value. These additions reflect ongoing commitment to provide localised payment experiences in under-served countries with high-growth potential. With the digital payments economy in Africa projected value to be $1.5 trillion by 2030, will be rolling out solutions in more countries over the immediate and long-term, To coincide with this announcement, will be participating in the Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS) on May 29th and 30th, engaging with key industry leaders, partners and merchants. Dmitrii, Head of Strategic Partnerships, commented: 'It is important that we don't rush into new markets just for the sake of expansion. Instead, we take a deliberate and thoughtful approach to growth that is long-term, ensuring our payment solutions are stable and easy to access. Every market we enter is the result of careful research, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of the local ecosystem. It's the reason why Africa is a priority region for us. 'Our planned launches in South Africa, Egypt and Cameroon reflect our approach. We are giving our clients access to markets with a burgeoning consumer base, driven by the rapid adoption of new technologies. I look forward to seeing the new opportunities these launches will open to our partners and look forward to discussing our plans during our participation at FMAS later this month.'
Malay Mail
19-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
SUNRATE Named Among Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies for 2025 by FXC Intelligence
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 May 2025 - SUNRATE, the global payment and treasury management platform, has once again been recognised by FXC Intelligence as one of the Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies worldwide. This marks the second consecutive year SUNRATE has received the accolade, underscoring its growing influence and leadership in the cross-border payments Intelligence's annual list celebrates the most innovative and impactful companies transforming the cross-border payments landscape — spanning fintechs, banks, infrastructure providers, and payment processors. SUNRATE's continued inclusion highlights its rapid growth, strong performance, and commitment to driving forward-thinking solutions for global Webber, CEO and founder of FXC Intelligence said, "SUNRATE's rapid growth in the cross-border B2B Asia payments landscape is the direct result of its strategic vision and commitment to innovation. With a robust platform, recent geographic expansions and strategic partnerships, SUNRATE is not only broadening its global footprint but also showing operational excellence, underscoring its pivotal role in facilitating seamless international payments. Its inclusion in this year's Cross-Border Payments 100 is well deserved and indicative of its growing influence in the sector."Paul Meng, co-founder and CEO at SUNRATE said, "Being recognised by FXC Intelligence for the second year in a row is a testament to our team's unwavering vision to become the leading global cross-border B2B payment platform in emerging markets. As global commerce becomes increasingly interconnected, we remain focused on delivering cutting-edge, scalable solutions that power our clients' international ambitions."Over the past year, SUNRATE has significantly expanded its global footprint across APAC, EMEA, and other key regions, while also broadening its offerings into new business verticals. Today, SUNRATE enables businesses to send payments to over 190 countries and regions, transact in more than 130 currencies, and settle commercial card spending in over 15 currencies. Its global collection services support 30+ currencies, allowing businesses to collect funds in over 10 major global currencies—as if they were local transactions. Earlier this year, SUNRATE introduced its "Trading and Hedging" solutions, designed to equip businesses with advanced FX trading tools, tailored hedging strategies, and a suite of financial instruments, such as OTC SUNRATE marks this important milestone, it remains focused on the road ahead. The global payments landscape is evolving rapidly, fuelled by technological innovation and the growing need for streamlined, secure cross-border transactions. The company is proud to be at the forefront of this transformation—harnessing its global network, cutting-edge technology and customer-centric approach to redefine the future of international #SUNRATE #FXCIntelligence The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About SUNRATE SUNRATE is a global payment and treasury management platform for businesses worldwide. Since its inception in 2016, SUNRATE has been recognised as a leading solution provider and has enabled companies to operate and scale both locally and globally in 190+ countries and regions with its cutting-edge proprietary platform, extensive global network, and robust APIs. With its global business headquarters in Singapore and offices in Hong Kong, Jakarta, London, and Shanghai, SUNRATE partners with the top global financial institutions, such as Citibank, Standard Chartered, Barclays, J.P. Morgan and is the principal member of both Mastercard and Visa. To learn more about SUNRATE, visit About FXC Intelligence
Zawya
15-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Cross Switch Bolsters African Footprint with Strategic Partnership with Pesawise, Kenya
Cross Switch ( a provider of class-leading payment solutions, has strengthened its African presence by officially launching services in Kenya and partnering with licensed local payment provider Pesawise. This collaboration makes the most of Pesawise's solid regulatory standing and trusted reputation, allowing Cross Switch to establish it's footprint and, together with Pesawise, immediately deliver robust payment solutions to businesses, merchants, and charitable organizations throughout Kenya. Cross Switch brings to the partnership a highly scalable global payments infrastructure, allowing merchants simple and frictionless acceptance across multiple payment channels, including Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, mobile money and bank platforms. Through Cross Switch's unified platform, businesses can now take advantage of simplified payment processing, significantly reduced costs, and faster transaction settlements. The Cross Switch solution is tailored to support businesses of every shape and size, driving financial inclusion while at the same time empowering social impact organisations. Numerous merchants across multiple sectors, including hospitality, e-commerce and delivery services and crypto (in approved markets) are already using Cross Switch's innovative solutions on the African Continent and across Latin America. The confidence the Kenyan market has already shown in Cross Switch has already shown immediate effect in Kenya with the with Pesawise partnership. Cross Switch has a powerful track record of success, and it relies on Pesawise, a nimble locally licensed payment provider with a young and dynamic management team, to contribute meaningfully to Cross Switch's growth ambitions and customer-focused philosophy. Cross Switch's CEO, Tim Davis, remarked 'During the establishment phase of this partnership it is refreshing to see a shared common set of values with Pesawise, to provide our customers with best-in-class service levels and straightforward solutions. And a common mission to democratize technology and drive social impact across Africa. With their exceptional team and proven ability to provide relevant value-added services, we believe Pesawise will excel in the fast-moving fintech space.' Pesawise, a fully regulated and authorised Payment Service Provider, is in good standing with the Central Bank of Kenya, ensuring rigorous compliance and secure handling of merchant funds in trusted Tier-1 banks. Jamal Khan, Pesawise's CEO said, 'We're thrilled to take this next step in our journey with Cross Switch as our technology partner. Their deep knowledge and robust technology solutions will enable us to provide innovative solutions tailored to the needs of emerging markets. Together, we aim to strengthen the digital payments ecosystem in Kenya. We've already secured key wins together—including supporting merchants like Glovo Kenya—through a combination of Cross Switch's expertise and our dedicated local team.' As it has done in all markets, Cross Switch is committed to delivering advanced payment solutions backed by exceptional fraud prevention, risk management, and efficient reconciliation capabilities, further strengthening its value proposition in an evolving financial landscape. Businesses interested in simplifying their payment processes are invited to connect directly at to discover how Cross Switch's tailored solutions can drive their growth and operational efficiency. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Cross Switch. Contact: South Africa: (+27) 21 205 5818 Luxembourg: (+352) 2088 1454 About Cross Switch: Cross Switch is a payments technology company founded in 2022, operating across emerging markets, with active operations in South Africa, Morocco, Ivory Coast and across Latin America. It provides flexible, secure and scalable solutions that support both local and cross-border transactions, helping merchants, fintechs and non-profits expand their reach and streamline their operations. Cross Switch is committed to driving financial inclusion and growth through collaboration, robust infrastructure, high service levels and a strong focus on emerging market needs. About Pesawise: Pesawise is a licensed payment service provider headquartered in Kenya. Pesawise offers robust, API and Platform-driven solutions for local collections, payouts, and virtual accounts. Trusted by leading enterprises and SMEs (such as Kuehne + Nagel and SeamlessHR), Pesawise is dedicated to reducing transaction costs, easing reconciliation challenges, and enhancing transparency for merchants, individuals, and digital ecosystems. Through deep market expertise, reliable infrastructure, Pesawise is shaping the future of digital commerce across Kenya.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Eastnets Double Award Win at 2025 MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastnets, a global leader in compliance, payments, and cloud solutions, has been crowned winner of two awards at the 2025 MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards. Eastnets has been awarded 'Most Innovative Payment Solutions Provider' and 'Best AML/KYC Solution', acknowledging the company's commitment to driving innovation in secure financial messaging, payment protection, and anti-money laundering solutions across the region. A leader in protecting the financial sector from financial crime, Eastnets continues to help financial institutions stay ahead of rapidly evolving threats with compliance, payment, and cloud solutions. These award wins reflect the organisation's continued focus on innovation, customer trust, and delivering exceptional value to the global financial community. About Eastnets Eastnets is a global provider of compliance and payment solutions for the financial services sector. Through our experience, expertise and technology we enable safe and secure participation in the global financial economy for over 800 financial institutions globally, including 15 of the top 50 banks, and 22 of the world's central banks. For more than 40 years, we've worked to keep the world safe and secure from financial crime. We do this by helping our partners manage risk through Sanction Screening, Transaction Monitoring, analysis, and reporting, plus industry leading consultancy and customer support. For more information, visit: View source version on Contacts Email: Info@
