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The state of fraud in 2024: Key mid-year takeaways

The Payments Association

From shifts in unauthorised card fraud to the evolving nature of authorised push payment scams, there’s a lot to unpack—and a lot at stake. This has led to a noticeable uptick in card-related fraud, especially in remote purchases, where criminals use stolen card details for online transactions. What’s next?

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The Full List of Fintech Unicorns in Asia (2025)

Fintech News

billion Airwallex, founded in 2015, is a global fintech company supported by major investors like Tencent, Sequoia Capital China, Lone Pine Capital, and Salesforce Ventures. The city is home to four fintech unicorns in Asia: HashKey Group, WeLab, Micro Connect, and ZA Group, each pushing the boundaries of digital finance in unique ways.

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Payments regulation roadmap: Q3 2025​

The Payments Association

Viewing these initiatives as a whole presents a clear regulatory trajectory: accelerated timelines, harmonised standards, and enhanced scrutiny across governance, conduct, and technology infrastructure. This roadmap is designed to support leadership, legal, and compliance teams in navigating a fragmented but fast-evolving regulatory terrain.

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Top 10 Most Funded Fintech in India For 2025

Fintech News

Billion Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bengaluru, PhonePe has emerged as the dominant force in Indias UPI ecosystem. The firm raised USD $334 million in 2024 from investors including MUFG and Sumitomo Mitsui, pushing its total funding above USD $1.13 They can either have reached unicorn status or not. billion prior to its IPO.

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Finovate Global: Talking Fintech Regulation in the European Union with EverC’s Maya Shabi

Finovate

Founded in 2015, EverC offers a fully-automated, AI-driven, cross-channel risk management platform that helps drive growth for innovators in the online seller ecosystem. Maya Shabi: The EUs regulatory push has been a double-edged sword for innovation in fintech and financial services.

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E-Wallets Rise as Leading Payment Method in Southeast Asia

Fintech News

According to the 2021 Financial Inclusion Survey by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), formal account ownership stood at 56% in 2021, a remarkable rise from 29% in 2019, 23% in 2017 and 17% in 2015. That goal was surpassed , with the share of digital payment transactions in the Philippines surging to 52.8%

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India’s Digital Banking Revolution Fueled by Innovation, Regulatory Support and Advanced Digital Infrastructure

Fintech News

Banks push for digitalization According to the report, large banks are at the forefront of the sector’s digital transformation. This dynamic ecosystem is supported by regulatory advancements and collaborative partnerships, which are expected to continue fostering innovation and growth in the sector.