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?? Ready to dive into the world of payments? We're hiring! ?? Join us in building the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Explore our exciting roles and be part of a dynamic team driving real change. Current vacancies: ?? Head of Network Development - Americas, San Francisco - https://lnkd.in/gPepa87Y ?? Chief Product Officer, Singapore or London - https://lnkd.in/gX4PbBQu ?? Technical Project Manager, Riyadh - https://lnkd.in/gC__eFCM Apply now and be part of a leading fintech! ?? #Fintech #Hiring #JoinUs #Thunes #PaymentsInnovation

?? Thunes Fortifies Global Compliance and Welcomes Peter Cohen as Chief Compliance Officer ?? We are pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Cohen as our new Chief Compliance Officer. With over 20 years of experience in regulatory and financial crime compliance within the payments industry, Peter joins us at a pivotal time to enhance our Fortress Compliance Platform and support our next phase of growth. Floris de Kort, CEO of Thunes, shared: "This strategic hire demonstrates our unwavering commitment to compliance, one of the cornerstones of the value we provide to the Members of the Thunes Direct Global Network. Peter's extensive expertise will reinforce our efforts to offer secure and seamless payment solutions globally, empowering our Members to conduct cross-border transactions with increased confidence and efficiency." Ruwan De Soyza General Counsel at Thunes, added: "We are delighted to welcome Peter to the team. His leadership will enhance the group's compliance capabilities during our next stage of growth. Peter's experience and commitment to building strong, collaborative teams aligns perfectly with our fast-paced and diverse culture." Peter Cohen commented: I look forward to supporting Thunes' mission of building the most dependable Direct Global Network. Continual enhancement of the Thunes Fortress Compliance Platform is essential to providing our Network Members with secure and efficient cross-border transactions." Join us in welcoming Peter to the team as we continue to build the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. ?? Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gX75tc49 Chloé Mayenobe, Sigrid Hulsebosch, Michael Raath, Ron Buchanan, Andrew Stewart, Simon Nelson, Daphne Huang #Thunes #Leadership #Compliance #GlobalPayments #CrossBorderPayments #Fintech

?? Thunes Barcelona Gives Back: Supporting Our Local Community ?? Our Barcelona-based Thunesters recently partnered with Arrels Fundació to help fight homelessness in the city, where over 4,800 people are without a home, with 1,384 sleeping on the streets each night. Through this inspiring initiative, our team spent time learning about the incredible work they do and contributing to a meaningful cause that touches so many lives. A huge thank you to everyone from Thunes and DT One, our sister company, who participated. At Thunes, we believe in the importance of giving back and supporting the communities we are part of, and we’re grateful to offer our team the time and resources to make a difference. Here’s to building a world where everyone has a safe place to call home! ???? ?? Join Thunes and make a difference in your local community: https://lnkd.in/eVKTB2B8 Geanina Ciascai, Valentina Amador Ronan Le Gall, Diony Castillo Rodríguez, Lucy Hafid, Virginia Jimeno, Federico Schechtel, Lucia Mackinlay, Cristóbal Alejandro Lagos Abalos, Alejandro Fernández Talavera, Laura Landaluce, María del Pilar Sainz Gomez, Branko Jovanovic van Leeuwen #Thunes #CommunityEngagement #Barcelona #GivingBack #FightHomelessness

?? Simplifying Cross-Border Payments for Businesses ?? Managing international payments can be complex, with challenges like legal requirements, fluctuating exchange rates, and data protection regulations. In our latest article, we break down the essentials of global payouts and share best practices to streamline your payment processes. Learn how leveraging technology can help you save time and costs, improve compliance, and offer a seamless payment experience for remote teams, suppliers, and customers worldwide. ?? Ready to simplify global payouts? Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gpndEtzD #Thunes #GlobalPayments #CrossBorderPayments #Fintech #Innovation #GlobalPayouts

?? Global Payouts Made Easy ?? PayQuicker is revolutionising payouts with Thunes' Direct Global Network, supporting 120+ digital wallets and local methods like GCash and Alipay+. Discover the power of seamless global payouts in our latest case study ?? https://lnkd.in/e5Qb7Sju Rida Waqas | Frido Tober | Gabriel Grisham, MBA | Ron Buchanan | Luis Mendoza #Thunes #PayQuicker #DigitalWallets #FinancialInclusion #Fintech #GlobalPayments #Innovation

?? Remittances from overseas Filipino workers grew by 2.9% in 2023, reaching approximately $33.5 billion and accounting for around 8.5% of the Philippines' GDP. With 11% of Filipinos working abroad, remittances are vital for millions of families, offering fast, secure, and cost-effective digital solutions that make it easier for those working abroad to support their loved ones. Explore how remittance services are shaping the future of the Philippines' economy in our article on their latest payment trends. Read more ? https://lnkd.in/grZ8nxxU #Remittances #DigitalPayments #Fintech #Thunes #Philippines

?? Thunes Welcomes Papara to its Direct Global Network ???? Thunes is teaming up with Papara, enabling cross-border payments to and from Türkiye’s Leading Digital Wallet. Emre Kenci, CEO at Papara, Simon Nelson, Chief Revenue Officer at Thunes and Aik Boon Tan, Chief Network Officer at Thunes, met at the Singapore FinTech Festival to sign a collaboration agreement. This collaboration empowers Papara users in Türkiye, enabling them to send money into 3 billion mobile wallet accounts, 4 billion bank accounts, and 15 billion cards in over 80 currencies to more than 130 countries. The cooperation also enables fast, simple and affordable international money transfers directly to Papara accounts, marking the first time such a service is available in Türkiye. ???? Simon Nelson, Chief Revenue Officer at Thunes said: "It is an honor to welcome Papara to our proprietary Direct Global Network. Papara users in the Republic of Türkiye can send money to Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America, supporting Papara in its quest to offer compelling international money transfer services to its users." Aik Boon Tan Chief Network Officer at Thunes added: "We are thrilled to partner with Papara to expand our Network's reach into Türkiye. By enabling direct transfers to Papara accounts, we are removing traditional barriers and offering a more efficient service for cross-border payments into Türkiye to Members of our Direct Global Network." Emre Kenci, CEO at Papara, commented: "Our partnership with Thunes significantly enhances Papara's cross-border payment capabilities, providing our users with a trusted and secure platform for international transfers. Now, millions of Papara users can receive money from around the world directly into their accounts—a major step forward as they continue to send money using our expanding global money transfer service. This alliance enriches our offerings and reaffirms our commitment to delivering innovative financial solutions for our users." ?? Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/g5uYApZw Wesley Gibson, Simon Nelson, Aik Boon Tan, Emre Kenci, Floris de Kort, Chloé Mayenobe, Ron Buchanan, Daphne Huang, Andrew Stewart, Mathieu Limousi #Thunes #Papara #CrossBorderPayments #Fintech #DigitalWallet #GlobalPayments #Türkiye

Advancing Global Payments: A Week of Connections & Insights at Singapore FinTech Festival ???? As we close out a week full of meaningful conversations at the Singapore Fintech Festival, our focus is on creating more value for Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network. Here’s a recap of our announcements and sessions: ?? Alliance with GCash Our new alliance enables GCash users in Europe to top up their wallet balances directly from U.K. and European bank accounts within their app, giving them more convenience and financial control. ?? Thunes & Circle on Cross-Border Payments with USDC In an on-stage conversation with Circle, Kyle Rosen discussed how Thunes is leveraging the USDC stablecoin to enable faster, 24/7 cross-border payments. This initiative enhances speed and reliability in global transactions, offering significant benefits for our Members. ?? Thunes & Swift at Our Booth: Mobile Money Payments for Banks In a joint session at the Thunes booth, we and Swift explored how banks can unlock mobile money payments through Thunes’ Direct Global Network. This collaboration bridges traditional banking with mobile payments, providing more options for our Members and expanding their reach. ???? On-Stage Session: Enabling Payments for Global Travellers in China Daphne Huang and Nanz Lim took to the stage to discuss the unique challenges of payments in China, where foreign cards aren’t widely accepted. By connecting mobile wallets and bank apps to local QR code systems like e-CNY, Alipay and WeChat Pay, Thunes empowers global travellers to make seamless local payments. ?? Strengthening Ties with MAS A visit from MAS’s Deputy Managing Director, Leong Sing Chiong, reinforced our commitment to building the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world and deepening our collaboration with MAS. ?? Exclusive Networking Event for Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network To foster collaboration and emulate the exchanges shaping our industry, we hosted an exclusive networking event for Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network. This gathering provided an invaluable space for Members to connect, share insights, and forge new connections, supporting their growth and enhancing our shared mission of transforming global payments. Thank you to everyone who connected with us at SFF! Together with our Members and team, we’re advancing global payments to be faster, more affordable, transparent and dependable across borders. Aik Boon Tan, Alan Chen, Yalun (Allen) Zhou, Astrid Huijssoon, Ben Paul, Daphne Huang, Earl Melivo, Joanna han, Jonathan Doyou, Jonathan Siew, Julien Grajs, Kelvin G., Kimberly J., Kyle Rosen, Lillian Lu, Maggie LIU, Mandar A., Mathieu Limousi, Matt M., Mavis Tay, Nanz Lim Nanli, Pamela Ho, Sherman Lin, Simon Nelson, Floris de Kort, Chloé Mayenobe #Thunes #SingaporeFintechFestival #GlobalPayments #CrossBorderPayments #Fintech #USDC #MAS #FinTech

?? Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Visits Thunes at SFF: Strengthening the Future of Global Payments Together??? We had the distinct honour of welcoming MAS Deputy Managing Director Sing Chiong Leong and MAS Chief FinTech Officer (Designate)?Kenneth Gay to our booth at Singapore FinTech Festival. Thunes leaders, including Peter De Caluwe, Daphne Huang, and Simon Nelson, showcased our latest innovation: Thunes QR code payment solution that enables foreign travellers in China to pay like locals from their home mobile wallet apps by scanning e-CNY, Alipay and WeChat Pay QR codes — a truly seamless experience no one else in the market can match. As we strengthen our relationship with MAS, we're taking our commitment to building the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world to a new level. Thunes is here to set the global standard. Floris de Kort | Chloé Mayenobe | Ruwan De Soyza | Low Yaoyang | Mathieu Limousi #Thunes #MAS #SingaporeFintechFestival #CrossBorderPayments #GlobalPayments #Fintech

??Thunes and Ecobank Partner to Expand Financial Access and cross border payments Across Africa??? On November 7, Thunes and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, the leading pan-African financial institution, signed a partnership to drive financial access and cross-border payment solutions across Africa. This partnership bridges markets, offering secure digital pathways to empower millions of people and businesses. Through Thunes’ Direct Global Network, Ecobank will enable fast, reliable cross-border payments, connecting African economies with the world. Together with Ecobank, we’re fostering real change and enhancing economic possibilities across Africa. Peter De Caluwe, Jeremy Awori, Floris de Kort, Chloé Mayenobe, Ruwan De Soyza, Andrew Stewart, Low Yaoyang, Simon Nelson, Aik Boon Tan, Mathieu Limousi Hua YAO, Singapore FinTech Festival, Soh Lengwan #Thunes #Ecobank #FinancialInclusion #CrossBorderPayments #Africa #Fintech #SFF