Fintech Finance

JANUARY 8, 2025

1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform , was granted the Major Payment Institution (MPI) License under the Payment Services Act 2019 by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This significant milestone strengthens XTransfer’s leading position in the B2B cross-border payments industry.

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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.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

It has been a busy few days for the Central Bank of Brazil as it announces another company has acquired a payment institution (PI) licence. With its new PI licence, AstroPay will deliver secure, compliant, and user-friendly cross-border payment solutions.

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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.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Crypto exchange Gemini has received in-principle approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license. This approval allows Gemini to provide cross-border money transfer and digital payment token services in Singapore.

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Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2024

Rapid globalisation and available technological advancements have spurred the demand for more efficient, transparent, and accessible cross-border payment systems. The G20 Roadmap for Enhancing Cross-border Payments of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) also lists them as a key priority for enhancing such payments.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In a recent interview, Rohit Narang, Vice President for the Asia-Pacific region at Visa Cross-Border Solutions, powered by Currencycloud, shared insights into the acquisition of Currencycloud by Visa, shedding light on the evolution of their collaboration and the impact it has had on global money movement.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Razer Gold has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution license. This development marks a major step for the gaming-focused virtual credit platform as it prepares to expand its payment services in Singapore.

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Fintech News

JUNE 11, 2024

Licensed as a Major Payment Institution (MPI) by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), OPAL offers domestic and cross-border payments, payment accounts, and e-money services. OPAL, a neobank startup, has been steadily growing in the financial hub of Singapore since its inception in 2019.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

These changes come after OKX secured a Major Payment Institution license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore in September. The license enables OKX to provide digital payment token and cross-border money transfer services within the country.

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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.

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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.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Cross-border payment firm XTransfer is leveraging its success in China to fuel an ambitious global expansion plan. Bill Deng “In Singapore, we have received in-principle approval for a major payment institution (MPI) license, and we will have the full license soon.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

With a highly skilled international workforce, long-established support for innovation and a well-developed reputation as a global finance hub, cross-border payments in Singapore have the makings of a global hub. These figures emphasize the high focus on cross-border payments in the domestic payment market.

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Fintech News

MARCH 23, 2025

BC Payments, a Singapore-based subsidiary of Luxembourg-licensed bank Banking Circle , has received in-principle approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license. Banking Circle is regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) in Luxembourg.

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Finextra

APRIL 23, 2024

Singapore-based fintech startup Qashier announced today that the company has been awarded in-principle approval by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a major payment institution (MPI) licence to offer merchant acquisition services, and domestic and cross-border money transfer services.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Rising Demand for Correspondent Services Wise Platform’s Correspondent Services, launched at Sibos last year in collaboration with Swift , allows partners to send and receive international payments instantly.

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Fintech News

MARCH 12, 2024

has been accorded in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution License by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This approval will permit OKX to engage in the provision of digital payment token (DPT) and cross-border money transfer services in Singapore, in compliance with the Payment Services Act 2019.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 6, 2024

Currencycloud, a Visa solution, is granted preliminary approval for a major payment licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Rohit Narang , managing director of APAC, Currencycloud said: “The IPA for a Major Payment Institution Licence is testament to the strength of the Currencycloud brand.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

M-DAQ Global, a fintech specialising in cross-border foreign exchange (FX) and payment solutions, has been awarded a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This licence allows its subsidiary, M-DAQ Market Solutions, to deal in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives contracts.

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The Payments Association

MARCH 19, 2024

TerraPay, a company specialising in global cross-border payments, has recently been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) License by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This development is part of […] Read more

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

.” American Express is also the first foreign payments network licensed to clear Chinese yuan transactions in mainland China. “These innovations are paving the way for a seamless cross-border consumption experience, empowering SMEs to connect effortlessly with global travellers.”

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 20, 2025

This strategic partnership introduces international payments capabilities to Spendesk’s platform, allowing customers based in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom to make cross-border transactions quickly, securely and at low-cost in 30 currencies, supporting invoice payments and expense reimbursements.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

With over 65 licenses globally and now six direct connections to domestic payment systems, this infrastructure enables over 63% of all Wise transactions to be completed instantly (under 20 seconds), with an average fee of 0.62%.

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Fintech News

MARCH 18, 2025

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has granted FlexM , a global fintech conglomerate, a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license. This license extends FlexM’s regulated financial services, enabling the company to offer cross-border money transfer services to its customers in Singapore.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 15, 2025

Airwallex announced several milestones in its global expansion strategy: securing a payment institution license from the Banco Central do Brasil, and finalizing the acquisition of MexPago, a Mexico-based payment service provider and an Institution of Electronic Payment Funds (IFPE) license-holder.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Having obtained the PSP licence, Tuma Ventures is able to offer a comprehensive suite of financial services in Tanzania, including real-time payment processing for merchants, mobile wallet solutions, and float management for other fintechs. It says these solutions aim to advance financial inclusion and foster economic development.

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Fintech News

JULY 15, 2024

XTransfer, a Chinese B2B cross-border trade payment platform, has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license. Bill Deng “This approval marks a pivotal moment for us to strengthen our presence in Singapore and the region.

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Fintech News

JUNE 4, 2024

HitPay, a Singapore-based commerce platform for SMEs, has secured a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The license will enable HitPay to provide merchant acquisition and domestic and cross-border money transfer services, opening cross-border opportunities for SMEs.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 23, 2024

XTransfer , China’s top B2B cross-border trade payment platform, and EBANX , the leading payment platform connecting global companies with customers in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, announced a strategic partnership aimed at streamlining B2B trade payments in Latin America.

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Fintech News

MAY 12, 2024

XREX Singapore, a blockchain-enabled financial institution specialising in cross-border payments, has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nium , the global leader in real-time cross-border payments, is strengthening its presence in Latin America by applying for essential licenses, joining key fintech associations, expanding its employee presence, and signing new customers. Nium has been present in the region dating back to 2017.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Another benefit of putting all of its resources into stablecoins is that dtcpay can ensure scaleable payments internationally without the high fees and delays often associated with traditional cross-border payments. The future of payments dtcpay has also announced a collaboration with Singapore’s NETS SGQR+ initiative.

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Payments Source

JANUARY 23, 2019

EU states such as Belgium, Lithuania and Ireland are offering e-money institution, payments institution or banking licenses to fintechs, which can be passported across Europe, in anticipation of the U.K. losing its ability to do so after Brexit.

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Fintech News

APRIL 22, 2024

Singapore-based fintech startup Qashier has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license. This approval positions Qashier to provide merchant acquisition services along with domestic and cross-border money transfer capabilities.

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Fintech News

MARCH 5, 2024

Currencycloud, a provider of B2B embedded cross-border solutions, has received in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The company plans to launch new services in the coming months, further streamlining international money transfer offerings.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 24, 2024

Singapore-based fintech startup Qashier announced today that the company has been awarded in-principle approval by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a major payment institution licence to offer merchant acquisition services, and domestic and cross-border money transfer services.

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