Yaspa Appoints Ex-Paysafe VP Justin Fraser as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Global Growth

_{Justin Fraser has been appointed chief revenue officer at Yaspa. (Image: Yaspa)}

Yaspa has appointed former Paysafe executive Justin Fraser as its new chief revenue officer, as the London-based fintech accelerates its expansion across the UK, Europe, and North America.

The move is significant for online casinos and other regulated digital sectors, where demand is growing for instant pay-by-bank solutions that reduce fraud, speed up withdrawals, and streamline compliance checks.

Fraser joins the executive team with more than 20 years of experience in the global payments industry. He has held senior commercial roles at Cybersource, Visa, and Paysafe, three major players in card acquiring, digital wallets, and merchant services.

Expansion Push in Regulated Markets

Yaspa said Fraser will lead its global commercial strategy, with a focus on scaling its Intelligent Payments platform. The product combines open banking infrastructure with artificial intelligence-driven customer insights, offering pay-by-bank functionality alongside identity and account verification services.

Open banking enables third-party providers to access consumer banking data, with permission, through application programming interfaces. In the UK, it operates under a regulatory framework overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority, which also regulates Yaspa.

Yaspa CEO James Neville said the appointment comes during a period of “rapid acceleration” for the company.

“We are thrilled to welcome Justin to the team during this period of rapid acceleration,” Neville said. 

“His deep expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments and his proven track record in scaling payment solutions are invaluable assets as we expand our footprint in the US and beyond. Justin’s appointment further strengthens our leadership as we continue to help businesses lower costs, grow revenues, and enhance financial compliance through open banking.”

Fraser said Yaspa is positioned to benefit from growing demand for instant, account-to-account payments.

“Yaspa is at the forefront of the shift toward real-time payments,” he said. 

“The company’s unique blend of open banking and AI-verified insights solves genuine friction for merchants, particularly in industries like iGaming. I am excited to join such an innovative team and look forward to driving the next phase of our commercial growth globally.”

Growth Backed by Investment and Awards

The appointment follows a year of expansion for the company. Yaspa said it grew its workforce from 15 to 75 employees and closed a $12m investment round led by Discerning Capital. Discerning Capital is a US-based investment firm focused on the gaming and fintech sectors.

The company also launched operations in Atlanta and Leeds, adding to its London headquarters.

In 2025, Yaspa won the Real-Time Payments Innovation award at the Payments Awards. It was also named to the CB Insights Fintech 100, an annual list recognising private fintech companies globally. In 2026, Yaspa said it was named Best Payment Solutions Provider at the European iGaming Awards.

Fraser will work with Yaspa’s US leadership team, including US Sales Lead Peter Kula and US Senior Solutions Manager Jackson Esoda, as the company builds its presence in North America.

Benefits Include Reducing Card Processing Costs 

For operators in regulated industries such as online gambling, payment speed, fraud prevention, and compliance are central concerns. Real-time pay-by-bank solutions can reduce card processing costs and chargebacks, while verified customer insights may help streamline know-your-customer checks.

As competition intensifies in the US iGaming market and regulators scrutinise payment flows more closely, fintech providers that combine instant payments with identity tools could gain a commercial edge.

Yaspa said it operates across the UK, Europe, and the US, and is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.