On Finovate.com

• Synapse Receives $33m for Backend Fintech.

• Paysend Reaches Crowdfunding Goal of $5.3 Million.

Around the web

• Worldline and Trapeze deliver a hands-free payment solution for public transport.

• Sberbank to Open First Branch in McDonald’s Restaurant.

• James Hale appointed Head of Product at alternative investing firm Artivest.

• Finastra named 2019 Microsoft Alliance Global ISV Partner of the Year.

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