The Fintech Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Global payments platform, Paysafe will now be able to expand its payment partnerships in Latin America (LatAm) to iGaming operators following approval from the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) for a payment institution licence.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 23, 2024

Fintech-as-a-service provider Soft Space and JCB International Co, the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co Ltd, have jointly introduced Malaysia’s inaugural JCB payment gateway. The post Soft Space and JCB Launch First Payment Gateway in Malaysia appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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The Paypers

JUNE 14, 2024

White-label payment gateway provider Akurateco has announced that TESS Payments , its Qatari partner, received a PSP licence from the Qatar Central Bank.

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Finovate

APRIL 11, 2025

.” Founded in 2017, Wannme facilitates e-commerce by automating and optimizing payment flows to help solve payments and liquidity issues for online merchants. Middle East and Northern Africa The Islamic Development Bank Institute, headquartered in Saudi Arabia, announced its first AI hackathon. billion in Argentina.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 22, 2024

JCB), announced the launch of the first ever JCB payment gateway in Malaysia. Leveraging JCB’s robust global network and Soft Space’s technical expertise, the JCB payment gateway aligns with the global shift towards diversified digital transactions, meeting the market’s demand for secure, innovative payment options.

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CoinRemitter

APRIL 3, 2025

In this article, well learn how to accept payment in crypto while reducing the risks associated with price fluctuations. Transparent Pricing Since crypto value keeps fluctuating, you should accept crypto payments with real-time conversion rates. Here are some of the best practices to optimize : 1.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Ant International , a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider, has opened a new office location in the central business district of Al-Olaya, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), following its successful technical certification as a Payment Technical Service Provider (PTSP) from Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Navro – the pioneering fintech firm formerly known as Paytrix that simplifies global payments for international businesses – today confirms that it has been authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI).

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Joaquim Kiyoshi Kavakama , CEO of Brazil’s Interbank Payment Chamber (known as “CIP”), told PYMNTS' Karen Webster that the two systems will work together as Brazil’s payments-ecosystem continues to evolve. Kavakama points to the fact that the country’s central bank has mandated that first-tier banks connect to PIX.

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Stax

APRIL 10, 2025

Your payment processing company will also charge processing fees on each transaction which can negatively impact your earnings unless the expense is passed onto customers. In a similar vein, you will need to embed or integrate a payment gateway with your website, online app, or SaaS platform to process online credit card payments.

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Finovate

JANUARY 10, 2025

Middle East and Northern Africa MENA-based online payment gateway Telr announced a strategic partnership with Middle Eastern commerce automation platform Apaya. HyperPay received a digital payment services license from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Not all doom and gloom: fintech is on the horizon Despite the outbreak of the pandemic, in 2020 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) launched its regulatory sandbox in an effort to boost its fintech sector and innovation. It was also exploring the idea of public input on the prospect and thoughts on open banking.

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The Paypers

AUGUST 19, 2021

Upperlink , a payment solution service provider licenced of the central bank of Nigeria, has secured the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS) certificate ahead of its payment gateway deployment.

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Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Digital Currency and Payments The emergence of digital currencies and associated payment systems has heralded a paradigm shift in the financial landscape, marked by a diverse array of players, technologies, and applications. Specialized payment gateways have been built to enable digital currency payments.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 13, 2024

The event will feature innovative solutions from leading companies like Yoco, Altron FinTech and Facephi, along with discussions led by key figures such as Sidi-Mohamed Dhaker from the Central Bank of Mauritania and Alfred Musarurwa from Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe.

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Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Supporting Players in the Payment Ecosystem Payment Gateways: Payment gateways serve as the secure link between merchants’ systems and payment processors, they encrypt and transmit sensitive data. The global payment gateway market is projected to reach $49.7

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

As part of the partnership agreement, VocaLink will provide its Immediate Payments System solution and connectivity software to clearing houses and central banks globally; ACI will deliver its UP Immediate Payments solution, with VocaLink’s Immediate Payments Gateway pre-integrated to enable individual organizations, such as financial institutions (..)

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Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Expected to be utilized for over 10% of all eCommerce transactions in 2024, these services empower consumers by allowing them to split purchases into manageable installments, offering financial flexibility and eliminating the burden of large upfront payments.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2020

Enabling smooth payment experiences for all customers can be a tall order for merchants, especially small- to medium-sized businesses ( SMBs ) that lack the resources of their larger counterparts. One study revealed that adding even one payment gateway could boost merchants’ transaction success rates and enhance customers’ experiences.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Thawani made history in 2020 by becoming the first non-banking financial entity to receive a fintech licence from the CBO, marking a significant milestone in Omans fintech journey.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 22, 2024

Seamlessly integrating into PayTabs’ orchestration platform unlocks access to advanced infrastructure – a comprehensive suite featuring a versatile payment gateway, premium merchant management, efficient EFT switch, middleware, and a unified API Gateway for seamless transactions.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 10, 2025

Payment gateway provider in the MENA region HyperPay has announced that it secured a licence from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to advance the development and optimisation of the financial sector in the region.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Non-bank lenders in Singapore will soon be granted access to the country’s digital payments platforms PayNow and FAST, according to a statement from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country’s central bank, on Monday (Nov. PayNow and FAST enable people to move funds between banks and digital wallets.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Organised by We TraiCon Events, Bahrain’s premier fintech event on 14 to 15 February 2024 in Manama will see fintech founders, central bank officials, FSI experts, regulators, policymakers, technologists, entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and media from around the world come together to learn, discuss, debate and network.

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The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

These intermediaries include payment gateways, independent sales organisations (ISOs), software companies, shopping cart platforms, and payment orchestration platforms. These entities now often serve as the first point of contact and integration for merchants, rather than just the banks acting as acquirers.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 13, 2024

In Saudi Arabia, the implementation of the Sarie system by the Saudi Central Bank in collaboration with Mastercard and IBM in 2021, is a trailblazing leap toward modernising the payment infrastructure.

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Finovate

APRIL 4, 2025

Mastercard announced a strategic collaboration with Nigerian payment solutions provider Nomba. Peach Payments acquired West African payments gateway PayDunya. Central and Eastern Europe The Church of Greece announced plans to apply for a banking license en route to opening a digital bank later this year.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 15, 2019

The deal was given the green light by the country’s central bank in July, and will cover the processing of debit card operations. The national payment gateway system was launched in December of 2017 to ensure that every debit card transaction in the country was handled using Indonesian technology.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

SWIFT said its connectivity to TIPS is a step to the future, and a pivotal building block for access to the future Eurosystem Single Market Infrastructure Gateway. SWIFT said the implementation of SWIFTNet will ensure customers will be using a future-proof solution while they migrate to the Eurosystem Single Market Infrastructure Gateway.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Currently, domestic card transactions are routed through international payment gateways. “The establishment of National Payment Switch (NPS) infrastructure and rollout of NEPALPAY card is expected to become a significant stride in Nepal to reform and consolidate the entire payment ecosystem. billion people.

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The Paypers

APRIL 5, 2024

UAE-based online payment gateway Telr has been granted in-principle approval for the Retail Payment Services & Card Schemes License from the Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE).

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Fintech News

JULY 23, 2024

In May 2024, Aspire launched in Hong Kong, offering a suite of financial solutions to SMEs, including the ability to open local business accounts for payables and receivables management, international payments, as well as payment gateway solution. The group reported a gross transaction value (GTV) of IDR 116.5 trillion (US$7.2

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Fintech Finance

MAY 14, 2024

To be eligible, banks will simply need to be regulated in the SEPA zone to become indirect participants. And by accessing Banking Circle’s Agency Banking solution, banks may become SEPA Instant reachable on their existing core banking systems and payment gateways adding to their customer propositions more widely.

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Finovate

JUNE 14, 2024

The fund, which will be managed by EFG Holding, has secured approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) as well as the backing of financial institutions such as the Suez Canal Bank. The focus on fintech is designed to take advantage of the spread of digital banking and payments in the region. million (EGP 1.5

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 22, 2024

Some features include a comprehensive suite featuring a versatile payment gateway, premium merchant management, efficient EFT switch, middleware, and a unified API Gateway for seamless transactions.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The company plans to keep growing in the Philippines, a country where the central bank is pushing cashless payments and wants to see them increase to 20 percent. CEO Plaza plans on making PayMongo the largest payment service provider in the country, before he focuses on expansion into other countries. .

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Finovate

AUGUST 16, 2024

Sub-Saharan Africa Nigerian payment gateway SeerBit forged a strategic partnership with digital bank Kuda. Kenya’s Central Bank announced plans to begin tracking large cash deposits and transfers. Digital identity verification provider ADVANCE.AI Vayana, a trade finance platform based in India, raised $20.5

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