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DBS Banking Masterstroke Coming to an End Under Piyush Gupta

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This Friday, March 28, 2025, marks the end of an era for DBS Bank as Piyush Gupta steps down after an extraordinary 16-year tenure as Chief Executive Officer. During his tenure, he turned DBS from a traditional lender into a globally recognised powerhouse of digital banking. His leadership has been nothing short of transformative.

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The Ultimate Guide to Ecommerce Payment Solutions

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Like most business owners, your instincts tell you to hop on the bandwagon and launch an online store for your business. From different types of online payment gateways and key features to look for, to tips to help you choose the right payment solution for your business and implement it. This is expected to grow to 22.6%

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Everything You Need to Know About Credit Card Processing

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And yet, accepting non-cash forms of payments is more or less required to operate a modern business, at least in the U.S. They include: the merchant, cardholder, card associations, acquiring bank, issuing bank, and payment processor. Acquiring Bank: The business’ (i.e., merchant’s) bank.

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Embedded Finance Is Making Payments Easier for Everyone Across Asia

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In simple, layman’s terms, embedded finance is when financial services – like payments, loans, or insurance – are integrated directly into non-financial platforms. The region has become a hotbed for embedded finance, thanks to its mobile-first economy and digitally savvy population.

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Latin America Digital Payments Market Report 2025

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However, mobile payments, digital wallets, and real-time transactions are broadening financial access. How does the rise of real-time payments impact traditional banking in Latin America? Growth is driven by financial inclusion, fintech innovation, and regulatory reforms. Key Takeaways – Report Summary 2. Management Summary 3.

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Credit Card Processing for Small Business: Everything You Need to Know

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Whether you are starting a new online store or looking to grow your existing brick-and-mortar small business, you must make provisions for accepting credit card payments. A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco showed that credit cards account for 31% of all payments, significantly more than cash at 18%, and debit cards at 29%.

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Vietnam’s Digital Finance Landscape: Banks Gain Ground Amidst Shifting Competition

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Vietnam’s digital finance landscape is undergoing a notable shift as new players emerge, established ones fade, and traditional banks rise to prominence, a new report by Decision Lab shows. However, by Q4 2023, Moca had slipped out of the top rankings, replaced by mobile apps from traditional banks.

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