The Payments Association

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Custody is a key entry point into the digital asset economy, which is steadily growing. Banks, crypto businesses, fintech, and others can leverage institutional-grade crypto custody technology to access the entire digital asset ecosystem, engage in the token economy, and scale new revenue streams.

Economy 88

Economy Security Compliance Stablecoins 88

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We’re not just solving a market need by empowering women; we’re unlocking the full potential of an economy that has been overlooked for far too long. Trillion Female Economy Market appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance. We’re proud to stand with those who are building solutions that are not only innovative, but profoundly human.”

AI 97

AI Economy Financial Inclusion Innovation 97

Payments Dive

JUNE 20, 2023

The bills introduced last week aim to protect Americans’ right to use cash, and to address privacy concerns regarding a cashless economy.

Privacy 167

Privacy Economy Addressing 167

Finextra

JUNE 12, 2024

The UK is home to nearly three million "Frankenstein" identities stitched together by fraudsters out of real and made up personal details, according to researchers who warn of a potential multi-billion pound hit to the economy.

Economy 131

Economy Research 131

Fintech News

MAY 16, 2024

Michael Lints Lints said, ”Qatar is at an important point in its development as a global economy and MENA Fund I will supercharge the startup ecosystem, building on the extensive social and financial capital of our investors.”

Economy 123

Economy Advisors B2B AI 123

Fintech News

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Bhargav Dasgupta “MSMEs are the backbone of economies across Asia and the Pacific, yet many struggle to obtain adequate finance. Jon Huntsman “This partnership deepens the work we’re doing in the Asia and Pacific region to support entrepreneurs and small businesses, which are the lifeblood of communities and economies.

Visa 128

Visa Finance Financial Inclusion Underserved 128

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The current cross-border payment system imposes high costs on businesses and economies worldwide, stifling economic potential and limiting financial inclusivity. Global corporations move $23.5 trillion across countries annually—around a quarter of global GDP—at an estimated cost of $120 billion in transaction fees annually.

Cross-Border Payments 136

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Transactions Financial Inclusion 136

Fintech News

JULY 7, 2024

As Southeast Asia’s digital economy continues to surge, businesses are seeking robust technological solutions to support their growth. Projections suggest that the burgeoning ASEAN digital economy will contribute an additional US$1 trillion to the regional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the coming decade.

Database 123

Database Economy On-Demand Innovation 123

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In today’s subscription economy, the payment process is no longer just a backend function – it is vital to driving revenues. “While subscriptions are a convenient model, even the slightest payment issues can quickly erode customers’ trust and loyalty.

Research 98

Research FTC Payment Issues Payments 98

Fintech News

APRIL 17, 2024

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has officially launched a new digital wallet scheme in Thailand aimed at benefiting approximately 50 million citizens to energise the country’s economy. Initial reports indicated that the launch would be in May.

Economy 127

Economy Legal Facilitators Participant 127

The Fintech Times

AUGUST 6, 2024

The second-largest economy in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region after Indonesia, has a gross domestic product (GDP) per capita of just shy of $7,000 per person, making Thailand a high-middle-income economy. Supporting startups Thailand is also investing significant resources into its wider startup ecosystem.

FinTech 116

FinTech Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments 116

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting the growth of Cambodia’s vibrant economy. Furthermore, it aligns with the Royal Government of Cambodia’s policies aimed at fostering a digital economy and society.”

Visa 115

Visa Payments Economy Government 115

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Acknowledging the impact of creators on the digital economy, Visa officially recognized creators as small businesses. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the world finally recognizing creators as the driving force behind the digital economy,” said Jonathan Kolozsvary, Global Head of Small Business at Visa. “We

Small Business 98

Small Business Debit Card Financial Literacy Economy 98

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Ruslena Ramli, Director of Fintech & Islamic Digital Economy at MDEC , also welcomed Vilja’s choice of Kuala Lumpur for its regional headquarters, emphasizing Malaysia’s role as a growing technology hub for ASEAN and the broader APAC region.

FinTech 107

FinTech APACS Economy Financial Inclusion 107

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

We are delighted to collaborate with Google Cloud, as we aim to drive Indonesia’s digital economy by ensuring that the latest technologies are widely available to people throughout the country.” This is particularly beneficial for users who prefer a hands-free experience or enjoy speaking to the app to get things done.

AI 116

AI Economy Innovation Technology 116

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The giant Egypt will accelerate growth by 167%, while the smaller economies, like Ethiopia, will grow by an impressive 429% in the next decade. The digital economies of India, Latin America, and Africa together will surpass US$ 1.3 Kenya (115%), Morocco (107%), Ghana (106%), and South Africa (42%) are also mentioned in the analysis.

Consumer 98

Consumer Credit Cards Online and Mobile Banking Economy 98

Fintech News

APRIL 28, 2024

Unlike the crowded markets of Indonesia and the Philippines, where dominant players are already established, Bitkub seeks to leverage the lack of legacy financial systems in these developing nations to introduce advanced technological solutions, potentially transforming how they engage with digital economies.

Underserved 128

Underserved Cryptocurrency Economy Use Case 128

Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Mastercard’s continued efforts to support female entrepreneurs and SMEs underscore its commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable digital economy in Egypt and beyond. These workshops provided invaluable skills and knowledge that are essential for navigating today’s digital economy.

Visa 96

Visa Economy Innovation Participant 96

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As a company that is powering economies and empowering people, we understand the importance of a world-class payment infrastructure. Mastercard Gateway is a single touchpoint that powers payment and digital acceptance solutions across new and existing markets and channels, locally and globally.

Visa 97

Visa Digital Payments Gateways Technology 97

Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Beginning in Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria, Mastercard and KaiOS will deliver affordable payment acceptance devices and stimulate the growth of a more inclusive, connected global economy. This, in turn, makes it harder for these businesses to meaningfully participate in the digital economy and limits inclusive growth.

Visa 97

Visa Economy Digital Payments Enrollments 97

Open Banking Excellence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Through insightful sessions, roundtables, workshops, exhibitions and much more, SFF is an immersive discovery and dialogue of the future trajectories of financial services and the overarching digital transformation reshaping global economies. Last year, we welcomed more than 66,000 participants from 150 countries.

FinTech 130

FinTech Facilitators Participant Economy 130

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Real-time payments act as a powerful catalyst for economic growth and societal transformation in modern, digital economies. They reduce transaction costs and formalize segments of the cash-based “shadow economy,” thereby increasing revenue opportunities. billion of additional GDP to the economy by 2028, 0.21% of total GDP.

Real Time Payments 98

Real Time Payments Financial Inclusion Instant Payments Accounts 98

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

“India is the third largest digitalised economy in the world, which offers fertile ground for Web3 innovation and also enables India to become a global delivery centre for Web3 first products and services.”

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) 107

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Blockchain Cross-Border Best Practices 107

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Asia, and Vietnam in particular, is well-positioned to lead the charge towards a customer-centric digital banking economy, aligning perfectly with our focus on the next wave of innovation in engagement orchestration, superapps, AI, and enhancing customer lifetime value. appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

AI 116

AI Economy Returns Innovation 116

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At Mastercard, we seek to empower businesses of all sizes to enable them to benefit from the digital economy. Fundbot is on a mission to revolutionize B2B payments, which forms a key part of any economy.

Visa 98

Visa B2B Payments Industry Trends 98

The Fintech Times

MAY 1, 2024

Overseeing Australian growth Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launched Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 in September 2023 which identified the digital economy as a key sector to boost two-way trade and investment with Thailand.

FinTech 122

FinTech Cross-Border Economy Innovation 122

Fintech News

JULY 15, 2024

This initiative is expected to support cross-border transactions, promote the digital economy, and benefit the tourism sector, given the high volume of tourists between the two nations. It provides a foundation for implementing cross-border payments with industry players from both countries.

Cross-Border Payments 119

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Central Bank Interoperability 119

The Fintech Times

AUGUST 14, 2024

Al Fardan Exchange, a financial services provider in the UAE, has partnered with the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival 2024 reflecting its commitment to advancing AI integration within the financial sector as well as supporting the UAE’s vision for a digitally advanced economy.

AI 106

AI Financial Inclusion Finance Underserved 106

Open Banking Excellence

JULY 9, 2024

In my conversations with Open Banking Excellence, it is clear to me that by sharing the Kazakh experience and journey with regulators and the like, we can learn from each other to promote the digital economies of all of our countries. Regulator-led Pilot Focused on Open API Infrastructure Our pilot launched on Nov.

API 147

API Payment APIs and Integration Participant Regulations 147

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Agriculture, however, remains the largest contributor to the economy, accounting for nearly half of the GDP and employing two-thirds of the labour force. Developing region As with many developing economies, Myanmar’s informal sector plays a crucial role. The Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on Myanmar’s economy.

Financial Inclusion 102

Financial Inclusion FinTech Underserved Central Bank 102

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Security enhancements across digital financial systems are also a key priority as Thailand continues to support its growing digital economy. The project also focuses on developing infrastructure to support these efforts, ensuring more efficient financial access.

Cross-Border Payments 117

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment Initiation Cross-Border Settlement 117

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Tap Pay is not just a feature; it’s a key part of our efforts to cultivate a more inclusive, cashless society and a documented economy. This way, we are enabling micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to reap the full benefits of the digital economy.” ” J.K. Despite the presence of approximately 50.37

Visa 98

Visa Point-of-Sale (POS) Economy Digital Payments 98

Fintech News

JULY 1, 2024

Together, we aim to create a lasting impact on the Indonesian economy.” Together, we are committed to creating a lasting positive impact on the Indonesian economy.” ” In a separate development, FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, has provided a US$15 million facility to Validus.

Finance 114

Finance Security Underserved Financial Inclusion 114

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Amnah Ajmal , executive vice president of EEMEA at Mastercard, also added: “We are proud to partner with Safaricom to build an inclusive digital economy that works for everyone, everywhere. We will enable the merchants to grow and contribute to the Kenyan economy.”

Visa 110

Visa Cross-Border Payment Solutions Economy 110

Open Banking Excellence

JULY 1, 2024

Helping reduce costs and enabling them to positively impact their citizens and economy drives a fairer and more inclusive society. This proven programme makes it simpler and faster for regulators to shape and implement their domestic open banking and open finance frameworks and policies. It’s your North Star.

Use Case 130

Use Case Cross-Border Regulations Best Practices 130

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Mastercard are excited about the opportunities in the subscription economy. When we come together to collaborate and innovate we can help simplify a complex digital ecosystem, deliver better experiences and help grow the economy. The future is about building on what works today and finding ways to do more.

Visa 97

Visa Acquirers Technology Economy 97

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 17, 2024

By expanding its services to MeridianBet, Kuady is helping advance financial access and inclusion throughout Latin America, enabling more people to participate actively in the digital economy.

Processors 92

Processors Payments Economy Security 92