Alona Shevtsova Announces PAIO-Sends Integration to Expand UnionPay Payment Capabilities
Sends and PAIO have integrated to provide this payment method to a broader customer base. London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - November 26, 2025) - In October 2025, PAIO announced the launch of its UnionPay International card-acquiring service, delivered in partnership with Decta. Following this launch, PAIO and Sends have fully integrated their systems, enabling Sen
2025-11-26 10:51 AM EST
Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova Named "Financial Women Trailblazer of the Year" at Finnovex Middle East 2025
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - November 14, 2025) - Sends company today announced that its CEO, Alona Shevtsova, has been honoured with the prestigious Financial Women Trailblazer of the Year 2025 Award. The award was presented at the 33rd Edition of the Finnovex Middle East Summit and Awards Ceremony, held on November 12, 2025, in Dubai.Sends
2025-11-14 7:00 AM EST
Alona Shevtsova Expands Sends' Global Reach with UnionPay International Integration
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - October 27, 2025) - Sends, a British payment solutions provider operated by Smartflow Payments Limited, has announced the launch of its UnionPay International card acquiring service, expanding its global card acceptance network.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
2025-10-27 1:12 PM EDT
Sends Unveils New Programme to Aid Ukrainian Families in the UK
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - October 8, 2025) - Sends, the digital payments platform, today announced the launch of "United by Sends," a new programme offering Ukrainian citizens free personal account opening in three major currencies: GBP, EUR, and USD.SendsTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
2025-10-08 7:08 AM EDT
Alona Shevtsova Announces Sends' Support for Crime Prevention Excellence at Pay360 Awards
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2025) - One of the most prestigious awards in payments will take place on the 1st of October in London. The fintech community will gather at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House to celebrate the winners across 21 categories. Sends company will present the award for the initiative that has had the greatest impact on crime prevention in 2025.
2025-09-23 11:16 AM EDT
Alona Shevtsova Drives SmartFlow's AI Transformation in AML and KYC Procedures
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - August 19, 2025) - SmartFlow Payments Limited, trading as Sends, is about to launch advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions tailored to strengthen its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. Alona Shevtsova, CEO of SmartFlow, commented:"The integration of AI into our AML and KYC procedures is a milestone in our plan to combine innovation, human expertise and regulatory excellence. Artificial Intelligence enables us...
2025-08-19 2:43 PM EDT
Navigating the Digital Frontier: Alona Shevtsova to Moderate Discussion at MEBIS 2025 in Dubai
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - July 28, 2025) - Alona Shevtsova is a moderator of a panel discussion titled "Navigating the digital frontier: Strategies for banking technology leaders in a rapidly evolving landscape" at the Middle East Banking Innovation Summit (MEBIS) 2025, taking place on 17-18 September 2025 at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai.SendsTo view an enhanced version o
2025-07-28 11:13 AM EDT
Sends and Alona Shevtsova Champion Community at London Fintech Club Meetup
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2025) - The London Fintech Club successfully hosted another networking event on July 2 at the Piazza Italiana restaurant. Organised by Sends, in partnership with Dukascopy Bank, XPATE, and other key fintech players, the event brought together professionals from across the financial technology sector for collaboration and experience exchange.L
2025-07-10 5:31 AM EDT
Alona Shevtsova on Sends' Dual Honours at the International Business Magazine Awards 2025
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - July 2, 2025) - Sends, a UK-based fintech company, announces its recent recognition by the International Business Magazine Awards 2025 in two categories: Best Alternative Banking Platform and Leading Financial Services Provider. Find the whole winners list via the link.s
2025-07-02 5:53 AM EDT
Sends Reaches New Heights: Alona Shevtsova Reflects on London Fintech Awards 2025 Nomination
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2025) - Sends, a UK-based digital payment solutions provider, has been named a finalist at the prestigious London Fintech Awards 2025. The company has been shortlisted in the Fintech Scale-Up of the Year nomination, following a thorough evaluation by a panel of industry experts. This recognition highlights Sends as one of the most innovative and impactful fintech companies in the market today.
2025-06-24 6:39 AM EDT
Alona Shevtsova Unveils Enhanced 3D Secure Integration to Boost Sends' Transaction Security
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2025) - Sends, a fast-growing digital financial services provider, announced the deployment of enhanced 3D Secure (3DS) protection across its payment platform, further safeguarding customer transactions in an increasingly digital economy.sendsTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
2025-06-05 2:13 AM EDT
Alona Shevtsova Showcases Sends' Vision at Crypto Expo Dubai 2025
London, England--(Newsfile Corp. - May 26, 2025) - Sends, a UK-based fintech company, participated in Crypto Expo Dubai 2025, held on May 20-21 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Recognised as one of the premier global gatherings for the crypto and blockchain community, the event attracted thousands of attendees, including leading investors, developers, innovators, and regulatory voices worldwide.sends
2025-05-26 1:17 PM EDT
Alona Shevtsova of Sends Highlights the Future of Responsible AI at Dubai FinTech Summit 2025
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2025) - Sends, a British payment provider, participated in Dubai FinTech Summit 2025, which occurred on May 12-13 at Madinat Jumeirah. Organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the event draws over 9,000 attendees from 120+ countries, including top investors, founders, regulators, and fintech leaders.Sends
2025-05-15 3:50 AM EDT
Sends at Capital Market Summit 2025: CEO Alona Shevtsova Highlights AML Innovation and AI Integration
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - May 7, 2025) - Sends, the British financial service provider, participated in the Capital Market Summit 2025 held at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. The event brought together global leaders and regulatory experts to discuss the evolving landscape of capital markets and financial technologies.sends
2025-05-07 2:58 AM EDT
Sends at TOKEN2049 Dubai: CEO Alona Shevtsova Speaks on the Role of AI in Fighting Financial Crime
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - April 30, 2025) - The Sends team is proud to be attending TOKEN2049 Dubai, taking place from April 30 to May 1, one of the most influential global gatherings in the Web3 and crypto space. During the event, Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova delivered a compelling talk on "AI as a useful tool for AML," exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming Anti-Money Laundering efforts across both traditional finance and the crypto sector.
2025-04-30 7:47 AM EDT
Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova Highlights the Power of AI in Digital Banking and Crypto at FastBull Finance Summit 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - April 22, 2025) - Sends, specialising in cross-border payments and digital finance solutions, participated in the FastBull Finance Summit 2025 held in Dubai last week. The highlight of the company's presence was a keynote speech delivered by Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, focused on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in digital banking and cryptocurrency.
2025-04-22 2:54 AM EDT
Alona Shevtsova will speak on AI's Role for Fraud and Cyber-Crime at Panel Discussion at PAY360
London, England--(Newsfile Corp. - March 25, 2025) - CEO and Director of Sends, Alona Shevtsova, will join industry leaders at a panel discussion titled "Could AI Win the Financial Crime Battle?" at Pay360. The panelists will explore the topics of main trends of AI usage for fraud and cyber-crime, and how machine learning and synthetic data be leveraged for real-time fraud detection.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
2025-03-25 10:44 AM EDT
Sends and CEO Alona Shevtsova to Co-Host the London FinTech Networking Meetup
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - November 30, 2024) - This December, Sends company co-hosts the second edition of the London FinTech Networking Meetup, which will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Nest Bishopsgate in London. This exclusive event brings together a select group of C-level FinTech professionals for an evening dedicated to fostering connections and exploring partnerships.
2024-11-30 3:23 PM EST
CEO Alona Shevtsova Announces Sends' Achievement of PCI-DSS Version 4 Certification
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - October 1, 2024) - This September, Sends Financial Company successfully completed the information security audit and received its Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) certification Version 4.Sends SMARTFLOWTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, ple
2024-10-01 6:52 AM EDT
Sends Launches SEPA Transfers for Users Starting the First of July
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - July 4, 2024) - Sends financial company now provides SEPA transfers in addition to SWIFT and Local GBR Payments. Starting the first of July, Sends account owners can send euro transfers to the SEPA zone with low commissions and fast delivery. The service is available in the application and web version.sendsTo view an e
2024-07-04 12:05 PM EDT