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How India’s UPI Revamp and WhatsApp Pay’s Expansion Could Transform Banking

Fintech News

These changes, which include lifting restrictions on WhatsApp Pay and postponing the implementation of a market share cap for UPI apps, underscore the NPCIs commitment to create a fairer digital payment landscape in India, and ensuring equal opportunities for all participants, India TV News reported.

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SMBC in Talks to Acquire 51% Stake in India’s Yes Bank, Sources Say

Fintech News

Foreign participation in Indian banking has historically been limited due to regulatory restrictions, stringent capital requirements, and a sector largely dominated by state-owned institutions. For this deal, SMBC’s voting rights would reportedly be capped at 26%, despite a potential majority ownership stake.

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What You Need to Know about Singapore’s Upcoming Shared Responsibility Framework

Fintech News

This inclusion acknowledges the increased risk of significant losses from e-wallets and mandates robust consumer protection controls.

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APP fraud: Mid-year review

The Payments Association

An independent review of the policy’s effectiveness is scheduled for October 2025, which will critically assess its impact, including the liability cap, success in reducing fraud, impact on competition, and operational shortcomings. Reimbursement cap : The current £85,000 per-claim limit was introduced shortly before implementation.

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New Study: 2018 State of Embedded Analytics Report

Why do some embedded analytics projects succeed while others fail? We surveyed 500+ application teams embedding analytics to find out which analytics features actually move the needle. Read the 6th annual State of Embedded Analytics Report to discover new best practices. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Financial Crime 360 state of the industry report 2025

The Payments Association

Geographically, the research spans six continents, with robust representation from the UK’s financial centres (London, Edinburgh, Manchester) and meaningful participation from the United States (4%), Ireland (2.7%), and major European markets including Germany, Netherlands, and France.

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Reflecting on 2024: A transformative year in payments regulation

The Payments Association

The enforcement of MiCA provides clear guidelines for the issuance and management of stablecoins, reducing legal uncertainties and fostering confidence among market participants. In response to MiCA’s requirements, several crypto exchanges and service providers adjusted their offerings.