Fintech Finance

JANUARY 16, 2025

Guavapay , the global financial solutions provider has announced that it recorded accelerated revenue growth quarter-on-quarter spanning financial year 2024. Our growing popularity and loyal customer base can vouch for our robust scalable solutions for both business and personal finance management.

Innovation 98

Innovation Technology Multi-Currency Payment APIs and Integration 98

Fintech News

JANUARY 12, 2025

Reap, a Hong Kong-based payment technology provider, has received in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Founded in 2018 in Hong Kong, Reap offers payment technology solutions, including corporate cards, payout systems, and expense management tools.

Cross-Border 107

Cross-Border Payments Compliance Payments Institute 107

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 7, 2025

Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE), a global payments platform, today announced that it has received approval from the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) for a payment institution (PI) license for the countrys launch of its regulated online sports-betting and gambling market.

Alternative Payment Methods 98

Alternative Payment Methods Payments Payments Institute Central Bank 98

Fintech News

JANUARY 9, 2025

(Skyee) is excited to announce that it has been granted In-Principle Approval (IPA) for the Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Skyee is a wholly owned subsidiary of Skyee Group a Chinese leading cross border payment solution provider in China, Europe, North America and North Asia.

Payments Institute 107

Payments Institute Authorization Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments 107

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 10, 2025

Reap , a leading payment technology provider, is thrilled to announce today that it has received an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for its application of the Major Payment Institution (MPI) License for its Singapore entity, Reap Singapore. ” stated Kevin Kang, Co-Founder of Reap.

Payments Institute 98

Payments Institute Authorization APACS Payments 98

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

Faster Payments Council (FPC) , a membership organization devoted to advancing safe, easy-to-use faster payments in the United States, have released the latest report from the FPC Fraud Work Group, sponsored by Nasdaq Verafin: International Practices in Mitigating Faster Payments Fraud. payments landscape.

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Faster Payments Mitigation FPC Payments 98

Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

Payment trends in Asia are changing how businesses and people transact from the digital-first economies of China and Singapore to the quickly changing markets of Indonesia and Vietnam. The shift toward digitised payments brings heightened concerns about cybersecurity, fraud, and regulatory compliance.

Payments Trends 124

Payments Trends Payment APIs and Integration Embedded Finance Cross-Border 124

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 21, 2025

Standard Chartered today announced the launch of SC PrismFX, its cross-currency Transactional foreign exchange (FX) solutions suite. SC PrismFX is available for Financial Institution (FI), Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI), PayTech, and Corporate clients globally.

Multi-Currency 98

Multi-Currency Cross-Border Non-Bank Settlement 98

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 6, 2025

Sayid Shabeer joins the company’s executive team reporting directly to CEO Bala Janakiraman, as Onbe deepens its focus on financial services and software partnerships to modernize the $3 trillion business-to-person payments market. where he led a team that built payment solutions for a broad range of clients.

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Product FinTech Volume Innovation 98

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 10, 2025

This collaboration leverages Bank Alfalah’s extensive infrastructure to amplify Jingle Pay’s impact on cross-border payments and digital banking, advancing its ambitious vision for the MENAP region. Jingle Pay will leverage Bank Alfalah’s infrastructure to bring seamless banking solutions to millions of customers.

Cross-Border 98

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments FinTech Acquirers 98

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Banks and credit unions need to embrace emerging technologies to ensure growth and overcome impending challenges, according to the latest report from Q2 Holdings , a digital transformation solution provider for financial services. Q2 reveals that although liquidity has improved, it has become more costly, squeezing net interest margins.

Credit Union 105

Credit Union Federal Reserve FDIC Underserved 105

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 20, 2025

Waza , a B2B payment provider for emerging market businesses, has announced the launch of Lync, its new multi-currency account platform that combines market-leading foreign exchange (FX) liquidity solutions with a cutting-edge banking experience to power a new age of global trade for emerging market businesses incorporated in the US, UK or EU.

Multi-Currency 97

Multi-Currency Global Payments Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 97

The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 5, 2025

Ideal for financial institutions, this tool offers finance AI chatbots capable of handling everything from account management to personalized financial advice. Key Features Seamless integration with CRMs and payment gateways. Its a plug-and-play solution thats easy to set up, making it ideal for smaller financial institutions.

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AI Finance Automation Non-Bank 130

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Global payments platform, Paysafe will now be able to expand its payment partnerships in Latin America (LatAm) to iGaming operators following approval from the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) for a payment institution licence. Most recently, Peru also joined the list, with its new regulated market going live in early 2024.

Payments Institute 72

Payments Institute Alternative Payment Methods Payment Gateways Payments 72

The Payments Association

JANUARY 16, 2025

Clear Junction , a global leader in cross-border payments for regulated financial institutions, has revealed a significant gap in the preparedness of payment industry leaders to navigate the complexities of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) regulation, which is now in effect across the EU.

Compliance 88

Compliance Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins 88

The Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

Decoding the FCA's safeguarding reforms: Practical steps for payments and E-money firms January 3 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The FCA’s proposed safeguarding reforms for payments and e-money firms, aiming to enhance consumer protection and operational compliance.

Compliance 88

Compliance Audit Legal Reconciliation 88

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 14, 2025

Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global leader in payment services, announces that its existing partnership with KBC/CBC, which is recognized as one of the leading financial institutions in Europe, will be extended for the long term.

Agreements 96

Agreements Continuity Innovation Transactions 96

Finovate

JANUARY 7, 2025

Eltropy will integrate its AI-powered communication solution with Lexop’s compassionate debt resolution technology to help community financial institutions streamline collections, reduce delinquencies, and improve borrower experiences. “The world needs a better way for people to pay their debt obligations.

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Acquirers Technology Credit Union Community Banks 64

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 15, 2025

Both companies will work together to create new tools that enhance the omnichannel processing of all payment methods, including POS systems, e-commerce solutions and multi-currency sales, optimising development times to offer enhanced customer experience. Unicaja , one of the leading banks in Spain, and Fiserv, Inc.

Agreements 86

Agreements Multi-Currency Payments Innovation 86

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Tietoevry Banking , a financial software solution provider based in the Nordics, has registered with the European Payments Council as a provider of routing and verification mechanisms (RVM) for verification of payee (VoP) solutions.

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Payer Payee Verification Instant Payments 59

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 7, 2025

FxPro , a global leader in financial services and electronic money solutions, has announced its partnership with tell.money to implement Confirmation of Payee (CoP) technology. ” The CoP feature validates the recipients account details during payments, reducing the risk of misdirected transactions and fraudulent activities.

Payee 98

Payee Multi-Currency Security Transactions 98

The Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

Navigating legal uncertainty: How the Digital Assets Bill could impact PSPs January 13 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? PSPs must adapt by enhancing compliance, leveraging new frameworks for innovation, and collaborating to shape practical regulatory solutions. Why is it important?

Legal 88

Legal Stablecoins Cross-Border Due Diligence 88

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Central Bank of Brazil has authorised the digital payments organisation, PagBrasil to operate as a payment institution (PI) in the electronic money issuer category. This achievement marks a significant milestone for PagBrasil as the digital payments solutions market continues to grow.

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Central Bank Payments Institute Instant Payments Payments 64

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 15, 2025

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced the appointment of Philip Bruno as chief strategy and growth officer. ACI is executing on the strategy we launched in 2024 to become the global leader in Intelligent Payments Orchestration, said Thomas Warsop, president and CEO of ACI Worldwide.

Global Payments 98

Global Payments Innovation Origination Payments 98

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 10, 2025

dLocal , a payment platform connecting merchants to emerging markets born out of Uruguay, has secured the UK Authorised Payment Institution (API) licence from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). With the licence, dLocal can now offer a comprehensive suite of regulated payment solutions to UK-based merchants.

Payments Institute 59

Payments Institute Security Alternative Payment Methods Cross-Border Payments 59

Finovate

JANUARY 17, 2025

Belvo and JP Morgan Partner to Enhance Recurring Payments in Mexico A strategic collaboration between Latin American open finance platform Belvo and J.P. Morgan Payments aims to automate and streamline the management of recurring payments via direct debit. Morgan Payments said. “This alliance with J.P.

Cross-Border 64

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Payments Acquirers 64

Finovate

JANUARY 14, 2025

Texas-based digital banking solutions provider Alkami Technology is bringing Push Provisioning to NASA Federal Credit Union (NASA FCU). Push provisioning enables payment card data to be securely sent or “pushed” from the card issuer or financial institution directly to a digital wallet. Alex Shootman is CEO.

Credit Union 64

Credit Union Push-to-Card Technology Payment APIs and Integration 64

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has grantedChina-based B2B cross-border trade payment platform, XTransfer , a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence, enabling it to provide a range of money transfer services in the region. This enables uninterrupted fund circulation throughout the trade process.

Cross-Border Payments 59

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment Solutions Security 59

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 17, 2025

Guavapay , the global financial solutions provider, has revealed that it recorded accelerated revenue growth throughout 2024. Our growing popularity and loyal customer base can vouch for our robust scalable solutions for both business and personal finance management.”

Innovation 59

Innovation Technology Payment APIs and Integration Multi-Currency 59

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 28, 2025

Redbridge, an independent advisory firm providing treasury operations and debt advice to corporations around the world, has named Hugh Paterson as managing director – global head of payment. Most recently, Rangachari founded and led the product and technology function at Tandym, a digital payment wallet provider.

Credit Union 59

Credit Union FinTech Treasury Risk Management 59

The Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

Unveiling digital fraud: Insights into scam trends and prevention in the UK payment sector January 3 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? An examination of authorised push payments (APP) scams in 2023, their impact on victims, and the platforms most exploited. Why is it important?

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Scams Romance Scams Phishing Volume 88

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 29, 2025

Eastnets , a global leader in compliance and payments solutions, has launched its Managed SWIFT Service on AWS Cloud. Integrated payment hub for advanced processing and workflow automation with ISO 20022 translation, duplicate detection, transaction monitoring and fraud prevention.

SWIFT 59

SWIFT ISO 20022 Payment APIs and Integration Disaster Recovery 59

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 13, 2025

By setting up an office in Accra, Mastercard aims to accelerate its efforts in providing tailored solutions for Ghanaian stakeholders, facilitating closer collaborations and driving positive impact on the countrys financial landscape.

Visa 98

Visa Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 98

Finovate

JANUARY 10, 2025

Transcard has partnered with Xodus Travel Services to enhance digital payment experiences with its SMART Suite platform. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to serve as a payment institution in theU.K. Tennessee-based Transcard is bringing its payment orchestration capabilities north of the border this week.

Multi-Currency 52

Multi-Currency Real Time Payments Payments Authorization 52

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 17, 2025

Fintech regulations in Trkiye largely align with EU standards, with its Payment Law resembling the First Payment Services Directive (FPSD). However, Turkey has yet to fully adopt the Second Payment Services Directive. Additionally, Dream Games represents Trkiyes prowess in the gametech sector.

FinTech 59

FinTech Digital Payments Laws Credit Cards 59

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 30, 2025

PAY360 , the UK-based event dedicated to the global payments ecosystem, is preparing to return in 2025 at ExCeL London in March. The event anticipates covering the likes of open banking , AI-driven payment solutions, and regulatory changes , while providing actionable insights to help businesses stay ahead in the payments industry.

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Returns Embedded Finance Fraud Prevention Payments 64

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

AstroPay , a global leader in digital financial solutions, is redefining financial connectivity in Brazil with its strategic expansion and acquiring a coveted Payment Institution (PI) license issued by the Central Bank of Brazil. The companys streamlined approach to cross-border payments delivers substantial savings for users.

Payments Institute 59

Payments Institute Cross-Border Continuity Cross-Border Payments 59