The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The Hong Kong government has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering fintech innovation following the issuance of approximately HK$6billion worth of digital green bonds. This move signifies Hong Kong’s proactive approach to integrating financial technology with sustainable finance practices.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 17, 2024

The UK’s Regulated Liability Network has chosen R3 , a company specialising in enterprise distributed ledger technology and services, as well as Quant , a blockchain provider for finance, to develop the technology prototype for its experimental stage.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2019

In the latest Smarter Payments Tracker , PYMNTS takes a deep dive into the challenge of interoperability in achieving better cross-border payments services and experiences. In the public sector, corporates and government entities are also collaborating in pursuit of interoperability. Across the pond, meanwhile, the U.S.’s

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Their growing popularity has spurred continuous financial innovation, such as the rise of buy now, pay later (BNPL). In the region, several countries have introduced cross-border QR code payment linkage, creating a unique interoperable ecosystem within ASEAN.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 17, 2024

The Eurosystem and London Centres of the BIS Innovation Hub, together with the Bank of England , have launched Project Meridian FX, to build on the findings of Project Meridian by focusing on foreign exchange (FX) transactions. Meridian FX will test the usability of the SO for different types of assets and technologies.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 3, 2024

VGS has announced a strategic partnership with Onafriq , Africa’s largest payments network, that is aimed at bolstering security and innovation for Fintechs across Africa and the Middle East. “We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Onafriq and embark on this journey of innovation and collaboration,” said VGS CEO Chuck Yu.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 26, 2024

Ray Merceron, general manager of sales, LAC region at i2c i2c’s mission is to responsibly help our clients remove barriers to innovation. Latin America’s payment technology landscape is evolving rapidly. The paytech scene in Latin America is indeed burgeoning with innovation and growth.

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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. This needs to be sorted out for multilateral payment platforms to fully harness the benefits of interoperability through multilateral payment platforms.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2019

Such experiences require payments interoperability, which can be a significant challenge due to changing technologies and regulations. Many initiatives are currently underway around the globe to push such efforts along, meaning interoperability may not be as far off as once thought. What is payments interoperability?

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Volante Technologies, the global leader in payments as a service, today announced the appointment of Deepak Gupta, EVP Product, Engineering & Services at Volante, to the U.S. With over three decades as a senior technology executive, Gupta will work alongside other industry leaders and fellow board advisors to help shape the future of U.S.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 12, 2024

XDC Network has selected eight startups to join its first-ever accelerator programme, powered by Tenity , an innovation ecosystem specialising in early-stage fintech startups. The XDC Network, compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), is equipped to support these startups in applying blockchain technology to real-world applications.

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Fintech News

MARCH 25, 2024

Swift emphasised the project’s role in demonstrating how current financial infrastructures could adapt to and incorporate these new technologies. Specifically, in digital trade, the experiments proved the capability for interoperability among diverse digital networks, facilitating atomic trade payments.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Practicalities of Cross-Border Payments in a Faster Payments World also highlights the challenges faced by fintech companies, providing insights into regulatory compliance, security, foreign exchange rate risks, lack of transparency, high costs, interoperability, data privacy, competition with financial institutions, and liquidity management.

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Fintech Review

AUGUST 27, 2024

Blockchain technology has revolutionised numerous industries by providing decentralised, secure, and transparent systems. However, one of the significant challenges it faces is interoperability between different blockchain networks. However, these networks often operate in isolation, limiting the potential of blockchain technology.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 26, 2024

Interoperability is critical to Swift’s strategy for instant and frictionless transactions. In securities, the lack of interoperability between tokenisation platforms is a barrier to the growth of tokenisation. More than 750 transactions were carried out over the course of the experiments. The full results report is available here.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 21, 2024

How Tech and Consumer Preferences are Driving Digital Payment Adoption in Asia One of the primary catalysts driving this transformation is the pervasive influence of technological innovation. The rise of digital-native demographics is another key driver amplifying the adoption of digital payments.

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PYMNTS

MAY 2, 2018

New technology and solutions powered by APIs are hitting the financial services market every day, brought on by new innovations or industry regulations. But embracing new solutions to remain compliant with regulations can be easier said than done – especially when it comes to integrating those new innovations with legacy tech. .

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Fintech Review

JULY 2, 2024

Regulatory Technology, or RegTech, has emerged as a crucial ally for financial institutions navigating the intricate landscape of compliance. Financial institutions must navigate complexities related to data privacy, interoperability of systems, and regulatory alignment across jurisdictions.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) based banking group’s lab already consists of PwC , a professional services firm, and Fireblocks , a digital asset transfer and direct custody technology platform, as the founding council members.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 30, 2024

Shift4 , an integrated payments and commerce technology provider, has partnered with European open finance platform Fabrick , with an aim to optimise payment acceptance services across Europe. This partnership aims to alleviate this by enhancing interoperability for end-to-end processing.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Our partnership with ACI aligns with our mission to facilitate the development of secure and trusted new payment methods and technologies in Nepal,” said Neelesh Man Singh Pradhan, Chief Executive Officer of NCHL. Currently, domestic card transactions are routed through international payment gateways.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 8, 2024

Major Changes in Financial Messaging The financial messaging landscape has seen significant changes over the past few years, driven by the accelerated adoption of new technologies, the increasing importance of data analytics, and the growing use of cloud solutions.

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Fintech Review

JUNE 12, 2024

The insurance industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements. Insurtech, a term blending ‘insurance’ and ‘technology,’ is revolutionising traditional insurance models. This level of personalisation improves customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Today our selection of leaders discuss the evolving payment landscape in 2024, touching on trends like convergence of personal and corporate payments, real-time cross-border payments, interoperability’s influence, and the significance of orchestration in streamlining payments in the travel sector.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Following the launch of the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT)’s second industry coalition , which now includes major partners like AWS, Barclays, EY, HSBC and Mastercard, CEO Ezechi Britton MBE shares insights into how the sector is uniting to combat fraud through innovative digital verification solutions.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 18, 2024

Eurosystem , the monetary authority of the eurozone, has been exploring the possible use cases of distributed ledger technology (DLT) to conduct wholesale settlement in central bank money. As a result, it is demonstrating a commitment to exploring innovative solutions for enhanced efficiency and security in financial markets.

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Fintech Review

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Agora , the stablecoin company led by early-stage finance and technology industry veterans Nick van Eck, Drake Evans, and Joe McGrady, has launched its industry-disrupting AUSD stablecoin on Sui , the Layer 1 blockchain offering industry-leading performance and infinite horizontal scaling. “As

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Fintech News

AUGUST 23, 2024

These events are serving as platforms for networking, knowledge exchange, and the showcase of innovative solutions. The conference will also host an expansive expo showcasing fintech innovations, investment pitches, workshops, hackathons, and the launch of 20 thought leadership reports.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 23, 2024

Advancements in the use of open banking technology appear to have plateaued in the UK and, now, a new approach is required, says James Robson , CEO of business finance platform FundOnion. This means adopting standardised APIs and protocols, allowing for seamless integration and interoperability between different institutions.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 7, 2024

million for technology and US$1.35 Valenbreder expressed confidence in the company’s progress, stating, “We are building strong connections with leading financial institutions and partners, enhancing our network’s depth and interoperability.” Employee benefits alone amounted to US$11.2 million of that total.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In a concerted effort to crack down on economic crime, some of the biggest names in finance and technology have joined forces under a new coalition led by the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT).

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Fintech Review

JULY 10, 2024

These platforms leverage blockchain technology to create open, accessible, and secure financial systems that operate without the need for intermediaries like banks. Interoperability with traditional financial systems presents another significant hurdle.

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Fintech News

MAY 14, 2024

Within the asset and wealth management workstream, Deutsche Bank will test an open architecture and interoperable blockchain platform for servicing tokenised and digital funds. The bank aims to propose protocol standards and identify best practices to advance industry development.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 28, 2024

” With a focus on global interoperability, regulatory assurance, and market credibility, the partnership is a giant step towards ensuring streamlined and interconnected cryptocurrency transactions. Ensuring interoperability in the crypto space Founded in 2017, Binance has been among Sumsub’s clients since 2021.

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Fintech Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

billion and bridge transactions exceeding $16 billion, Merlin Chain has redefined how users interact with Bitcoin, empowering native assets, fostering liquidity, and driving innovative ecosystem developments. Technical Advancements and Security Merlin Chain’s commitment to innovation is supported by its advanced technical architecture.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

There are two forces at odds, said Leavenworth: The growth of new ideas, entrants and true innovation in payments versus existing legacy systems — which often still function as designed, he noted, and weren’t cheap to implement. Innovators like inventing new systems, widgets and gadgets.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 3, 2024

By enabling customers to pay in their preferred method, we are one step closer to realising our vision to empower businesses and merchants with the latest payment technologies and strengthening the vision of a digital UAE.

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