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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 Bolttech, launched in 2020, combines innovative technology with insurance expertise to partner with top insurers and businesses worldwide. billion Bolttech, launched in 2020, combines innovative technology with insurance expertise to partner with top insurers and businesses worldwide. bolttech Valuation: $2.1

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Legacy Tech Still Plagues 95% of Asia Pacific Banks, Slowing Down Modernisation

Fintech News

Banking institutions across Asia Pacific are under increasing pressure to modernise. Whether in current or emerging markets, banks are riding the tide of a rapidly shifting landscape defined by digital technologies, adapting to regulatory requirements, rising customer expectations, and stiff competition from nimble fintech startups.

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The Journey of Payments and Clearing Systems in India

Finextra

Indigenous Banking (Shroffs and Mahajans): Long before modern banks, India had a thriving indigenous banking system. Moneylenders, traders, and Shroffs (money changers and bankers) facilitated credit and remittances. They were crucial for financing trade routes within India and internationally.

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Evolving money laundering risks for EMIs: Insights from the upcoming NRA

The Payments Association

This marks a significant shift from the 2020 assessment, in which EMIs were rated as “medium” risk. Evolving money laundering risks for EMIs: Insights from the upcoming NRA 18 July 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? Why is it important?

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Paymentology’s predictions for 2025

The Payments Association

Payment technology and innovation are accelerating across the fintech industry, with more companies recognising the importance of adapting to changing customer needs, with non-cash transactions projected to hit 2.3 trillion transactions by 2027. billion users by 2025, nearly 60% of the global population.

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5 Payment Trends in Asia Shaping its Financial Landscape in 2025

Fintech News

This article explores five key trends changing how we pay today while pushing the narrative for a more efficient, powerful financial ecosystem in Asia. In 2023, credit card payments comprised 52.2% In Southeast Asia, digital payment transactions are projected to exceed US$1 trillion by 2025. of all cashless transactions in Japan.