Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Cross-border payment firm XTransfer has received the Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The license, issued on 1 January 2025, allows XTransfer to offer services such as account issuance, domestic and cross-border money transfers, flexible top-up options, and e-money issuance in Singapore. The company, founded in 2017, specialises in cross-border payment solutions tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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Finextra

JANUARY 7, 2025

Tietoevry Banking has registered with the European Payments Council as a provider of Routing and Verification Mechanisms (RVM) for Verification of Payee (VoP) as new instant payment regulations come into force across the Eurozone.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 7, 2025

Global payment solutions provider Checkout.com , has entered a strategic partnership with noqodi , a payment gateway and financial service provider, to elevate the payment experience for businesses and consumers in the UAE. As part of the collaboration, Checkout.com will integrate its cutting-edge payment technology with noqodis robust digital platform, offering seamless and secure payment solutions.

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Finextra

JANUARY 7, 2025

Lloyds Bank and Mastercard are to lead a new coalition formed by the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology CFIT), to help develop the technology, policy and regulatory solutions to help the UKs 5.6 million small businesses raise external finance more easily.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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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. The license allows Paysafe to expand its payment partnerships with iGaming operators into Latin Americas most populated country as well as support Brazilian merchants in a range of other industries with eCommerce payments.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 7, 2025

Wise Platform , Wises global payments infrastructure for banks, financial institutions and larger enterprises, today announced the appointment of Lauren Langbridge as Commercial Director for North America, and Manuel Sandhofer as its new General Manager for Europe, Middle East and Brazil. Bringing over 15 years of experience, respectively, in financial technology and payments, Langbridge and Sandhofer will oversee and scale Wise Platforms strategic partnerships, growth, and commercial strategy a

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Basis Theory

JANUARY 7, 2025

Forward APIs empower merchants to execute a multi-PSP strategy through a single PSP. But are forward APIs good for business? We share details in the blog!

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 7, 2025

Tietoevry Banking , the leading provider of financial software solutions, is today announcing that it has registered with the European Payments Council as a provider of Routing and Verification Mechanisms (RVM) for Verification of Payee (VoP) solutions. Thanks to a partnership with Movitz Payments, this will include confirmation of both payer and payee adding an extra layer of security and confirmation for banks and their customers.

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 7, 2025

Both companies provide services to law firms worldwide, and the acquirer, Elite, says the merger will help expand its product offerings.

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Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 7, 2025

BR-DGE , the breakthrough payment orchestration provider, is celebrating a significant transaction volume uplift and spate of new senior hires in 2024 as the company scales rapidly to meet unprecedented demand in 2025 for its pioneering modular services. After breaking its revenue record in 2023 with an incredible 600% growth, BR-DGEs impressive momentum has continued to gather pace throughout 2024, setting the company up for an even more successful 2025.

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Fintech Weekly

JANUARY 7, 2025

As Bitcoin continues to shake up global finance, nations are faced with a pivotal question: Should they integrate this digital asset into their strategic reserves?

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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. This integration enhances security for BnkPro, the innovative Electronic Money Institution (EMI) under FxPro Group Ltd, and provides their clients with greater protection against app fraud and unauthorised transactions.

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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. In addition to partnering with more operators, the new licence will enable Paysafe to support Brazilian merchants in a range of other industries with e-commerce payments.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 7, 2025

STICPAY , a leading global e-wallet service provider and payment gateway, today announces a major increase in the number of countries and currencies it offers money transfers to as it aims to meet the growing demand for cross-border payments. Its enhanced transfer service offers faster, more transparent and more convenient payments in 150-plus currencies, giving users the option to send and receive funds to bank accounts, via digital and mobile wallets and in cash.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Singapore’s government has clarified that the Shared Responsibility Framework will not apply to credit card fraud cases, citing existing robust protections for consumers. This clarification came in response to a parliamentary question on the prevalence of credit card fraud in the country. Data from the Singapore Police Force revealed an average of 790 reported cases annually from 2021 to 2023, with losses amounting to s$2.1 million each year.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 7, 2025

Travel debit card Currensea saved travellers over 2.5 million during 2024 by cutting foreign exchange (FX) fees and eliminating hidden bank charges. Currenseas money-saving card enables travellers to spend abroad directly from their existing bank account but without the foreign exchange charges normally applied by banks, and without the hassle of opening a new bank account or topping up other cards.

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Finextra

JANUARY 7, 2025

Imagine a company with no human staff, founded and run solely by an AI agent. It sounds like the stuff of sci-fi, but this is a vision of the future that former Monzo co-founder Jonas Templestein is now working to bring into existance.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

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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. Tietoevry Banking has also partnered with Movitz Payments , enabling it to include confirmation of both payer and payee adding an extra layer of security and confirmation for banks and their customers.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 7, 2025

Opus Technologies , a leading payments technology solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Srini Rajamani as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Srini will succeed Praveen TM, who will continue to be part of the leadership team at Opus. Srini has previously held leadership roles at Wipro Limited, where he successfully drove innovation and implemented growth strategies across industry segments.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Global payment solutions provider Checkout.com is joining forces with noqodi , a Dubai-based payment gateway and financial service provider, to bolster the payment experience for businesses and consumers in the UAE. Through the new collaboration, Checkout.com plans to integrate its payment technology with the noqodi digital platform, to streamline the payment process for UAE-based merchants across various sectors.

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Finextra

JANUARY 7, 2025

In an increasingly interconnected world, the synergy between digital public infrastructure (DPI) and.

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Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Consumers in the Philippines are demanding so much from online technologies, that research from Digido , the Filipino online lender, has found the digital lending market could reach $1billion in the second half of 2025. The lending market, which consists of duly registered non-bank digital lenders and digital banks, is set to see much larger growth than previous years.

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Finextra

JANUARY 7, 2025

Visa has teamed up with UAE-based spend management specialist Qashio on a business-to-business travel payments offering.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Utilising open banking technology, fintech Money Squirrel has launched its new app to help firms take control of their finances. Money Squirrel will enable firms to transform their businesses by ensuring they never miss a payment again. This will be achieved by ‘squirreling away’ money, and ensuring they are prepared for rainy days. Furthermore, the fintech will automate savings for future payments, like VAT, into interest accounts, ensuring firms can utilise resources elsewhere in m

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Finextra

JANUARY 7, 2025

Today, Garanti BBVA Kripto has announced its partnership with the worlds longest running crypto exchange Bitstamp to allow the banks customers to trade crypto.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 7, 2025

Curve , the ultimate digital wallet, has announced the appointment of Lord Stanley Fink as Chair of its Group Board. A pre-eminent figure in global finance, underpinned by a successful career in investment banking and asset management, renowned in particular for stewarding a FTSE 100 hedge fund to become the largest listed in the world, Lord Fink has both the credentials and calibre to steer Curve confidently through its next crucial stage of strategic scaling.

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Finextra

JANUARY 7, 2025

UK specialist lender Shawbrook is weighing a sale or a London listing at a valuation of £2 billion.

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Finezza

JANUARY 7, 2025

In the small-ticket lending market, Micro Loan Against Property (Micro LAP) serves as foundational support for lenders and financial institutions. It allows them to cater to the underserved segments with a secure and flexible way to access funds. By using loan applicants residential or commercial property as collateral, Micro LAP provides instant credit access to […] The post Micro LAP: The Future of Small Ticket Lending for Lenders appeared first on Finezza Blog.

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