Finovate

JANUARY 10, 2025

The company’s uP Platform offers high-penetration alternative payment methods; real-time payout disbursements; and compliant, end-to-end marketplace funds management. Latin American cross-border payments platform dLocal secured an authorized payment institution license from the U.K.’s

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The Payments Association

JULY 18, 2025

FCA Safeguarding Reforms for PI/EMI (Interim Rules) The FCA is set to publish its finalised interim safeguarding rules for authorised payment institutions (PIs) and electronic money institutions (EMIs) in mid-2025, following Consultation Paper CP24/20. support or challenge interim levels (0.2%/0.3%

Regulations 88

Regulations Payment APIs and Integration Payments Legal 88

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 15, 2025

Airwallex announced several milestones in its global expansion strategy: securing a payment institution license from the Banco Central do Brasil, and finalizing the acquisition of MexPago, a Mexico-based payment service provider and an Institution of Electronic Payment Funds (IFPE) license-holder.

Cross-Border 97

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Payments Institute B2B 97

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The conversation delved into the transformation journey of Currencycloud into Visa Cross-Border Solutions , a foreign exchange and cross-border payments solution within Visa, and how it addresses the challenges of cross-border payments in today’s fintech landscape.

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Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Multi-Currency Payment APIs and Integration 119

Fintech News

APRIL 10, 2024

Canadian payments firm Nuvei Corporation has secured a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. It follows the company’s introduction of direct card acquiring capabilities in Australia and its ongoing expansion in China.

Security 119

Security Cross-Border APACS Alternative Payment Methods 119

Finovate

OCTOBER 18, 2024

“At Ebury, we embrace the complexity and risk of daily cross-border payments that enable business growth, in a way that traditional banks do not, or cannot,” Ebury Managing Director for APAC, Rick Roache said. PXP Financial teamed up with Latin American payments platform Kushki. billion (£2 billion).

Cross-Border Payments 59

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Advisors Payments 59

Finovate

MARCH 7, 2024

Currencycloud was offered In-Principle Approval to serve as a Major Payment Institution license holder in Singapore. “The IPA for a Major Payment Institution License is testament to the strength of the Currencycloud brand,” said Currencycloud Managing Director of APAC Rohit Narang. Mike Laven is CEO.

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The Payments Association

OCTOBER 23, 2024

On 25 September 2024, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its long-awaited Consultation Paper (CP24/20) setting out proposed changes to the safeguarding rules applicable to electronic money institutions (EMIs) and payment institutions (PIs) (together, payments firms).

Rules 88

Rules Payments Institute Authorization Reconciliation 88

Finovate

AUGUST 9, 2024

Latin America and the Caribbean Uruguay-based cross-border payments platform dLocal forged a strategic partnership with cross-border payments company iTransfer. Canadian fintech Nuvei agreed to acquire Brazilian licensed Payment Institution, Pay2All.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) 106

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Cross-Border Payments Financial Inclusion Cross-Border 106

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

HitPay secured in June a major payment institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), enabling it to offer merchant acquisition and domestic and cross-border money transfer services. With a US$6.6 billion (US$36 million) in premiums, up 20% year-over-year (YoY).

FinTech 119

FinTech Cross-Border Payment APIs and Integration Credit Cards 119

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 28, 2025

Looking to facilitate international businesses entry into the region, Airwallex acquired a payment institution licence from the Banco Central do Brasil , and finalised the acquisition of MexPago , a Mexico-based payment service provider and an Institution of electronic payment funds (IFPE) licence-holder.

Cross-Border 59

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments B2B Instant Payments 59

Finovate

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Latin America and the Caribbean Ripple teamed up with Portuguese currency exchange provider Unicmbio to support cross-border payments between Portugal and Brazil. Brazilian payments and banking technology provider Dock introduced new Chief Technology Officer Thiago Teixeira. million (6.3

FinTech 64

FinTech Point-of-Sale (POS) Multi-Currency Cross-Border Payments 64

The Payments Association

APRIL 14, 2025

2 Based on data provided to Discover by merchants, acquiring institutions and other third parties as of December 31, 2023. This agreement aims to deliver robust spend controls, enhanced efficiency, and a brighter financial future for companies operating in the digital realm.

Agreements 88

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 3, 2025

dLocal, the leading cross-border payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, today announced its intention to acquire AZA Finance, a pioneering fintech company specializing in cross-border payments and foreign exchange solutions in Africa, subject to regulatory approval.

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