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Understanding PCI DSS, PSD2, and AML in Payment Processing: A Practical Guide

Finextra

Core AML requirements you must follow Here’s what you need to put in place: Know Your Customer (KYC) checks Real-time transaction monitoring Risk-based assessments Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) These steps help you identify and stop illegal transactions before they harm your business. It expresses the views and opinions of the author.

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Alipay+ Is Now Enabled in Sri Lanka

Fintech Finance

The launch of Alipay+ would represent the biggest acceptance of cross-border payments in Sri Lanka, including their partners from top inbound operators and potential markets such as Italy, Singapore, Malaysia and China, as identified by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), and other top growth markets like South Korea and Thailand.

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The Full List of Fintech Unicorns in Asia (2025)

Fintech News

Its subsidiary, WeLab Bank, was the first local fintech company to receive a virtual banking license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). It operates in markets including Hong Kong SAR, the UK, the Netherlands, the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and more. Micro Connect Valuation: $1.7 XTransfer Valuation: $1.4

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Alipay+ Now Accepted at 400,000 Merchants in Sri Lanka

Fintech News

Authorities are targeting 3 million tourist arrivals and US$5 billion in revenue in 2025. With the rollout now live, travellers from 10 countries and regions can use 14 Alipay+ partner e-wallets to make payments at over 400,000 merchants across Sri Lanka by scanning the LANKAQR code.

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Riyadh to Rival Some of the Biggest Fintech Shows With Inaugural 24 Fintech Event

The Fintech Times

The new annual event is hosted by the Financial Sector Development Programme (FSDP), Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority (CMA), Insurance Authority (IA), and co-organised by Fintech Saudi and Tahaluf. This will culminate in a grand finale with more than SAR 900,000 ($250,000+) in equity free awards.

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China UnionPay Launches Project Excellence in Line with PBOC Payment’s Market Roadmap

The Fintech Times

At the same time, led by government authorities in specific sectors, UnionPay will encourage other industry players to pool their resources. Ten major wallets, including AEON in Hong Kong SAR, OCBC in Singapore , and the LPB e-wallet in Vietnam , now support UnionPay QR payments. in key cities and use cases.