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Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief
Fintech

Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief

The hire underscores Lorum's push to win clients that need stronger regulatory assurance as it seeks a US trust bank charter.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Global Stories

Employer of record stories

Deel launches field services for African site workers
Software-as-a-Service

Deel launches field services for African site workers

Employers in hazardous sectors will gain tighter pay and compliance control as the platform expands into on-site operations across more than 110 countries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Hightekers buys Remunance to expand Rivermate in India
Artificial Intelligence

Hightekers buys Remunance to expand Rivermate in India

Existing clients will gain access to a wider international network as the acquisition gives Hightekers a stronger local base for cross-border hiring in India.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Remote tops G2's global employment platforms rankings
Fintech

Remote tops G2's global employment platforms rankings

Verified customer reviews have lifted Remote to the top of G2's global employment platform rankings as demand for cross-border hiring tools grows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Pebl hires ex-Remote executive as Chief Revenue Officer
Risk & Compliance

Pebl hires ex-Remote executive as Chief Revenue Officer

The global hiring platform is tightening its leadership as it targets faster growth in a crowded cross-border employment market.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
G-P launches AI platform for global hiring workflows
Digital Transformation

G-P launches AI platform for global hiring workflows

The platform is aimed at HR teams seeking faster cross-border hiring and lower compliance risk across more than 180 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Rivermate unifies EOR brands into single global platform
Hybrid & Remote Work

Rivermate unifies EOR brands into single global platform

Clients will keep existing contracts as the group folds Eos Global Expansion, Serviap Global and Hightekers EOR operations into Rivermate.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Borderless AI launches crypto payroll for global staff
Crypto

Borderless AI launches crypto payroll for global staff

Global employers may now face added demand for flexible pay, as workers can divert part of wages into crypto before payroll is finalised.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
TransferMate & Cadana add payroll compliance layer
Fintech

TransferMate & Cadana add payroll compliance layer

Payroll providers can now handle salary payments and statutory remittances through one interface in more than 70 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Compliance gaps threaten global hiring for AI talent
Data Protection

Compliance gaps threaten global hiring for AI talent

Compliance gaps are forcing firms to forfeit scarce AI talent, as most global hirers admit exposure to cross-border tax and labour risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Deel unifies global hiring, pay and mobility tools
Fintech

Deel unifies global hiring, pay and mobility tools

Deel rolls out a unified platform for global hiring, payroll, planning and mobility after processing USD $22bn in pay and USD $250m in crypto.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Vistra & G-P launch unified path for global hiring
Customer Experience

Vistra & G-P launch unified path for global hiring

Vistra and G-P unveil a single-contract route to shift firms smoothly from EOR hiring to fully fledged entities in overseas markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Payoneer buys Boundless to bolster European hiring push
Fintech

Payoneer buys Boundless to bolster European hiring push

Payoneer snaps up Ireland's Boundless to deepen its European workforce push and expand tools for hiring and paying cross-border teams.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Employer of record stories

Topia partners Certino on expat payroll in 90 countries
Software-as-a-Service

Topia partners Certino on expat payroll in 90 countries

The integration is designed to cut manual handoffs and compliance risks for employers managing mobile staff across more than 90 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Remote expands payroll platform in Australia for AI
Fintech

Remote expands payroll platform in Australia for AI

Australian employers could ease cross-border payroll and compliance burdens as Remote broadens access to its platform for partners and AI agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
Employment Hero launches HeroForce UK employment model
Software-as-a-Service

Employment Hero launches HeroForce UK employment model

Small UK employers could cut compliance headaches as the firm takes on payroll, tax and statutory duties under a new managed employment model.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Employment Hero launches HeroForce to ease compliance burden
Human Capital Management

Employment Hero launches HeroForce to ease compliance burden

Australian employers could cut duplicated HR costs as Employment Hero rolls out a platform to handle payroll and award compliance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026