Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Tranglo, a leading cross-border payment hub, has expanded its footprint in Africa, now supporting payouts in Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Senegal, and Zambia. In 2023, remittances accounted for nearly 1.5 With Tranglo Connect, companies can reliably and securely make payments to over 100 countries.

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Underserved Financial Inclusion 98

Fintech News

JANUARY 14, 2025

This service, which has been in development since 2023 through a collaboration between the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam and the Lao National Payment Network Company Limited, is already operational for Vietnamese customers in Laos.

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Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Payments Facilitators 144

The Fintech Times

APRIL 9, 2025

Leveraging scalable infrastructure, technical support, and localisation capabilities from Stripe, Luckin Coffee has established a robust cross-border payment system to power its growth in Singapore and Malaysia. For Luckin Coffees success, the company required a flexible, reliable, and localised payment system.

Cross-Border Payments 59

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Credit Cards Payments 59

Finextra

JULY 16, 2025

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Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins Payments 52

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

StraitsX, a digital asset payments infrastructure provider in Southeast Asia, has partnered with Ant International and superapp Grab to launch a new blockchain-based cross-border payment system. This collaboration follows an initial MOU signed at the 2023 Singapore Fintech Festival.

Stablecoins 111

Stablecoins Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Blockchain 111

Fintech News

JULY 7, 2025

This feature supports growing demand for cross-border payments into China, which remained one of the world’s top five remittance destinations in 2024, receiving an estimated US$48 billion. A 2023 report also found that China was the most common destination for remittances sent from Singapore.

Cross-Border 118

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Caps On-Demand 118

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Cross-border payment hub, Tranglo , has expanded its footprint in Africa, now supporting payouts in Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Senegal, and Zambia as it continues to aim to boost financial inclusion by providing efficient, affordable cross-border payment solutions to the region.

Cross-Border Payments 75

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment APIs and Integration Underserved 75

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In 2023, bilateral trade reached a record US$282 billion. Despite this growth, African SMEs engaged in foreign trade face numerous challenges related to cross-border payments and fund collections. The collaboration will facilitate trade between China and African countries.

Cross-Border 81

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Facilitators Global Payments 81

Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 31, 2024

America Biometric Payments 2 Global, especially mobile-first markets Cash Payments 5 Emerging Markets, some developed regions Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) 1 Asia, Caribbean Credit Cards Overview : Credit cards allow consumers to make purchases on credit, paying later and often with interest. Faster Payments (U.K.),

Online and Mobile Banking 98

Online and Mobile Banking RTP BNPL Debit Card 98

Fintech Finance

MARCH 11, 2025

Clear Junction , a global leader in cross-border payments for regulated financial institutions, has once again been recognised in the 2025 FT 1000 , the Financial Times’ prestigious ranking of Europe’s fastest-growing companies. The launch of the ‘Masterclass’ webinar series.

Cross-Border Payments 85

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Correspondent Multi-Currency 85

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. trillion in 2023. trillion.

Cross-Border Payments 96

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment Gateways Gateways 96

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The widespread use of digital wallets has helped drive the major shift towards ecommerce, with approximately 87% of digital payments made through wallets, compared to 78% in 2023 – while only 13% were through payment cards. This mitigates the risks often associated with frontier markets.

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Regulatory Compliance Fraud Prevention 98

Fintech News

JUNE 17, 2025

billion in 2023 to US$25.2 billion today , while Vietnam has seen an extraordinary 88% increase in e-commerce mobile payments, rising from US $4 billion in 2023 to US$7.54 In Indonesia, mobile wallet transactions have surged from US $18.27 billion in just two years.

Digital Payments 99

Digital Payments Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payments 99

Fintech Finance

APRIL 8, 2025

Leveraging Stripe’s scalable infrastructure, technical support, and localization capabilities, Luckin Coffee has established a robust cross-border payment system to power its growth in Singapore and Malaysia. As of 2023, Southeast Asia’s specialist coffee market was valued at approximately US$4.4

Cross-Border Payments 80

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Credit Cards Compliance 80

Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

Emerging trends such as cross-border payment systems and open banking initiatives are breaking down traditional barriers, fostering greater connectivity and efficiency in Asias financial landscape. In 2023, credit card payments comprised 52.2% However, the rapid progress comes with challenges. billion by 2027.

Payments Trends 128

Payments Trends Payment APIs and Integration Embedded Finance Cross-Border 128

Fintech Finance

MAY 1, 2025

This makes QNB the first bank in Qatar to use KDP’s blockchain deposits accounts for 24/7 settlement of their corporate flows, facilitating and automating on-demand multi-currency cross-border payments. This was the first-of-its-kind commercial payment offering between Kinexys by J.P.

Cross-Border Payments 69

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Settlement Blockchain 69

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 20, 2025

The first step for Waza was providing competitive foreign exchange (FX) and cross-border payments for businesses. Ultimately, Lync aims to give these businesses greater control over their payment operations and easier access to the global financial markets, with reduced need for intervention.

Multi-Currency 97

Multi-Currency Global Payments Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 97

Fintech News

MAY 29, 2025

E-commerce revenue, 2020-2025 (in billion USD), Source: E-Commerce in Cambodia 2024, Profitence, Feb 2025 A central factor behind this growth is the widespread adoption of digital payment systems. KHQR, Cambodias standardized QR code payment system, has gained growing public trust, recording 601.3 million transactions in 2023, up 28.7%

Instant Payments 82

Instant Payments Cross-Border Payments Online and Mobile Banking Cross-Border 82

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

million international visitors in 2023. This collaboration combines Fexco’s expertise in cross-border payment technology with Maya’s local reach, providing merchants with secure financial solutions tailored to their operational needs.

Cross-Border 116

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Payments On-Demand 116

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Antom: a leading merchant payment and digitisation services provider, offering one-stop, vertical-specific digital payment solutions to merchants of all sizes. Total payment volume (TPV) of Antoms direct acquiring services nearly doubled between January and November 2024 over same period of 2023.

Embedded Finance 98

Embedded Finance Cross-Border Cross-Border Settlement Finance 98

Fintech News

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The year saw nearly universal adoption of cashless payments and milestones in cross-border payment linkage initiatives, notably through Project Nexus. Cross border payments and digital advances in Singapore Singapore has made advancements in digital payments and emerging challenges in cross-border interoperability.

FinTech 115

FinTech Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Money Laundering 115

Fintech Finance

MARCH 10, 2025

Clear Junction , a global leader in cross-border payments for regulated financial institutions, has once again been recognised in the 2025 FT 1000 , the Financial Times’ prestigious ranking of Europe’s fastest-growing companies. The launch of the ‘Masterclass’ webinar series.

Cross-Border Payments 59

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Correspondent Multi-Currency 59

Fintech News

JUNE 3, 2025

billion in inbound remittances in 2023. Aik Boon Tan Aik Boon Tan, Chief Network Officer at Thunes, said, “This expansion marks a significant development for Thunes and our members, reinforcing our commitment to delivering seamless and reliable real-time cross-border payments globally.

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Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Treasury Global Payments 106

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Cross-border payment hub, Tranglo has launched its services in three new markets, expanding its network which already extends to over 100 countries. Building on its expansion into the UAE in 2023, Tranglo’s latest expansion will allow it to make its payment solutions accessible to over 31 million migrant workers.

Cross-Border Payments 59

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment APIs and Integration Payment Solutions 59

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

billion in the UK, marking a 27% increase from the £3 billion planned in 2023, according to Finder. Despite A2A payments traditionally being used as a way to transfer money from one bank account to another, we’re seeing them increasingly used in online checkout experiences to boost success rates at checkout.

Consumer 98

Consumer Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments PayPal 98

The Payments Association

JANUARY 16, 2025

Clear Junction , a global leader in cross-border payments for regulated financial institutions, has revealed a significant gap in the preparedness of payment industry leaders to navigate the complexities of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) regulation, which is now in effect across the EU.

Compliance 88

Compliance Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins 88

Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 11, 2024

APMs are particularly valuable in e-commerce and global transactions, where customers have diverse preferences and local payment habits. Key Statistics on Alternative Payment Methods Global Growth : APMs accounted for 58% of global e-commerce transactions in 2023, and theyre expected to exceed 70% by 2027.

Alternative Payment Methods 59

Alternative Payment Methods Online and Mobile Banking BNPL Payments 59

The Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

This inflexibility could hinder their ability to offer competitive, innovative solutions, such as multi-currency wallets or cross-border payment services. Jurisdictional differences in banking and regulatory practices can complicate compliance efforts, making reconciling safeguarding obligations across borders difficult.

Compliance 88

Compliance Audit Legal Reconciliation 88

Fintech Finance

MARCH 6, 2025

Clear Junction , a global leader in cross-border payments for regulated financial institutions, has once again been recognised in the 2025 FT 1000 , the Financial Times prestigious ranking of Europes fastest-growing companies. The launch of the Masterclass webinar series.

Cross-Border Payments 52

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Correspondent Multi-Currency 52

Fintech Finance

JULY 4, 2025

According to data by Statista , the number of digital B2B payments in the Middle East and Africa is forecast to nearly double between 2023 and 2028. The innovative solution will help increase digital transaction volumes by offering efficient alternatives to cash payments.

Visa 66

Visa Credit Cards Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 66

Finextra

JULY 8, 2025

Thanks to improvements in banking technology, regulatory frameworks that encourage innovation, and modernisation of payment infrastructures, the constraints that once made card networks the default option are starting to fall away. Coexistence, not replacement Some might wonder if this spells the end for cards. I don’t believe so.

RTP 52

RTP Payment APIs and Integration Cross-Border Real Time Payments 52

Finovate

APRIL 17, 2025

The partnership will help Argentex optimize payment execution and give the firm advanced reconciliation capabilities. Headquartered in Paris, France, Numeral made its Finovate debut at FinovateEurope 2023 in London. This optimizes payment execution efficiency across multiple banking partners for Swift, SEPA, and UK Faster Payments.

Risk Management 59

Risk Management Risk Multi-Currency Reconciliation 59

The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

Elkhan Nasibov CEO, Guavapay Beyond the broader digitalisation trendssuch as embedded payments, open banking, BNPL, contactless technology, and AItwo areas saw significant acceleration in 2024: cryptocurrencies and sustainability in payments.

Payments Trends 88

Payments Trends Financial Crimes Cross-Border Online and Mobile Banking 88

Fintech News

JULY 7, 2025

Source: The Future of E-Wallets in Southeast Asia, Capco Yet these core payment functions are increasingly commoditised, and no longer enough to capture long-term user loyalty. And their voices are impossible to ignore, with regional e-wallet adoption reaching 79% by Q4 2023. Consumers are demanding more.

Automation 106

Automation Payment APIs and Integration Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Payments 106

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Together, Trust Bank and Terrapay are offering students in Bangladesh an alternative to the traditional payment system through a secure, completely digital and frictionless process for international transactions. This also addresses the increasing demand for faster, more efficient cross-border payments.

Payment Service Provider (PSP) 59

Payment Service Provider (PSP) Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 59

Fintech Finance

MARCH 26, 2025

By combining its identity, biometric, AI and open banking capabilities , Mastercard helps protect consumers across the spectrum of internet and payments scams. Scaling remittances and cross-border payments Seamless cross-border transactions are essential for Africas economic mobility.

Economy 52

Economy Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Digital Payments 52

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Key insights from our enterprise report Global expansion and market reach Nearly 50% of Flutterwave businesses received payments from new geographic locations, a 12% increase from 2023.

Innovation 88

Innovation Cross-Border Payment APIs and Integration Alternative Payment Methods 88