Fintech News

APRIL 21, 2025

The network aims to enable faster, lower-cost international money transfers by utilizing stablecoins such as USDC, EURC, and other regulated digital currencies for real-time settlement between participants like banks, payment providers, virtual asset service providers, and digital wallets.

Cross-Border Settlement

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Ensuring regulatory compliance Regulatory compliance also emerged as a significant challenge, with 60 per cent of participants highlighting the complexities of navigating evolving regulations. Lesser-discussed trends include embedded finance (13 per cent) and sustainable payments (eight per cent).

Fraud Prevention

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The round includes the addition of Joshua Wasserman , a compliance and regulatory expert with experience at the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and a key leader in building compliance for Cash App. Our growth in a short period of time reflects the underlying demand for better global payments.

Cross-Border Payments

Open Banking Excellence

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This will help to reduce the costs of integrating with global platforms and make Armenia an attractive destination for international businesses who may have previously ignored the market because of the compliance costs of expanding into a smaller country.

Government

The Payments Association

JANUARY 3, 2025

This session drew participants from diverse industries, including retail, travel, telecommunications and hospitality, each grappling with unique yet interconnected fraud challenges. The topic concluded with participants agreeing that fraud is no longer limited to traditional theft or hacking. This is a loophole that needs to be closed.

Fraud Detection

Fintech News

JULY 31, 2025

The adoption of ISO 20022 messaging standards enhances data quality, compliance, and interoperability, which are crucial for establishing a universal and scalable payments infrastructure. Payment networks such as Visa Direct serve as critical connectors by enabling seamless international transfer capabilities and global scalability.

Cross-Border Payments

Fintech News

JUNE 16, 2025

The system uses global standards like ISO 20022, which ensures that all participants can communicate efficiently, regardless of local system differences. How can APAC banks differentiate themselves by participating in Nexus? Eli Shoshani : Early participation allows banks to set themselves apart as leaders in innovation and efficiency.

Cross-Border Payments

The Fintech Times

APRIL 11, 2025

This new solution will connect Taurus -PROTECT clients to enhance collaboration with industry participants that are looking to rapidly adopt digital assets. Network participants retain control of their assets and never rely on Taurus to enter or unwind transactions.

Participant

The Payments Association

APRIL 7, 2025

The survey results offer a detailed analysis of critical areas such as the adoption of emerging technologies, regulatory compliance, financial crime, and customers’ evolving needs. Regulatory frameworks are struggling to keep pace with innovation, creating both opportunities and risks for market participants.

Financial Crimes

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 21, 2025

In the architecture of the VOP scheme, the EDS enables reachability and interoperability between VOP scheme participants. The EDS will be accessible to scheme participants adhering to the VOP scheme and to the Routing and Verification Mechanisms (RVMs) operating on their behalf.

SWIFT

The Payments Association

JULY 15, 2025

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. and VP/Director/Head roles representing 43.7%

Financial Crimes

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Since the new sports betting regulation took effect on 1 January 2025, some operators have struggled to ensure compliance – leading Transfeera to step in and adapt its Pix payment offering. The new rules mandate that payments be processed exclusively through bank accounts registered to individual bettors.

Compliance

Finextra

JULY 30, 2025

Has short-term compliance come at the cost of more complexity and fragmentation? trillion daily with over 4,700 participants including banks, government entities, and financial institutions. As the journey towards ISO 20022 comes to an end, it is time for a moment of reflection for banks. This is undoubtedly a significant development.

ISO 20022

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Transfeeras solution ensures compliance with new regulations that mandate payments be processed exclusively through bank accounts registered to individual bettors. Our expertise in payments allows us to offer operators the tools they need to thrive in a regulated environment.

Regulations

The Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

It addresses how evolving regulations shape the digital asset landscape, influencing innovation, compliance, and global competitiveness. PSPs must adapt by enhancing compliance, leveraging new frameworks for innovation, and collaborating to shape practical regulatory solutions. Why is it important? What’s next?

Legal

Fi911

MAY 22, 2025

Improved Fraud Prevention & Compliance PSD3 will tighten controls on remote onboarding, with stricter anti-money laundering (AML) protocols to combat rising cyber threats. Whether its adapting to new fraud prevention measures or meeting open finance requirements, banks and payment providers should prepare for increased compliance demands.

Payment APIs and Integration

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The collaboration will see Mastercard join Buna’s cross-border payment systems as a direct participant. Buna’s Real-Time Gross Settlement service, with its extended operating hours, and Instant Payments System’s 24/7 availability offer a unique advantage for direct participants.

Cross-Border Payments

The Payments Association

APRIL 28, 2025

This comprehensive industry perspective draws strength from its diverse participant profile, with 32% at VP/director/head level, 26% at manager level, and a significant 25% holding C-level or founder positions. These figures suggest that while innovation is critical, securing and adapting systems remains a major operational priority.

Cross-Border Payments

Fintech News

MARCH 11, 2025

The company intends to be an active participant in this dialogue as it deepens its presence in India. said John O’Loghlen, Regional Managing Director for APAC at Coinbase.

APACS

The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

Payments providers will need to prioritise interoperability and compliance to unlock growth while addressing security and volatility concerns. AI is revolutionising fraud detection, compliance, and personalisation, while tokenisation enhances e-commerce security.

Payments Trends

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

NORBr , a no-code, omnichannel-ready Payment Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provider, has raised €3 million in funding, led by Alstin Capital as the lead investor, with participation from previous round’s lead investor, Portfolion. It will also support targeted hires in key areas to expand platform capabilities and enhance client support.

Payment APIs and Integration

Fintech Finance

MARCH 18, 2025

The report shows that projects using ProjectPay demonstrated the platform’s effectiveness in providing validated data and guaranteeing payments are made within the 30-day timeframe, providing easy compliance for tier-one contractors. Selected tier-one contractors are being invited this week to participate in the next phase.

Governance

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

To speed up progress, MAS is now pushing for participants to commercialise their findings, fostering a connected network for trading tokenised assets. GL1 will define control principles, develop specifications, and ensure “compliance by design” to align governance and risk management practices.

CBDC

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Fraud prevention and regulatory compliance are the major challenges facing the industry When asked about the top challenges expected for the year ahead, fraud prevention topped the list, with 63% of respondents identifying it as a primary concern.

Payment APIs and Integration

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Attendees can participate in sessions that explore: Regulatory Frameworks: Understanding international and local regulations to ensure compliance. Interactive workshops and merchant-specific roundtables will enable participants to gain hands-on experience and address unique challenges relevant to their sectors.

Embedded Finance

Fintech Finance

MARCH 4, 2025

Security and compliance are critical in the rail industry. NMI’s Payment Card Industry Point-to-Point Encryption (PCI P2PE) solution significantly reduces the complexity of PCI DSS compliance for train operating companies and the ticketing provider.

Payment Solutions

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 23, 2025

. “Sustainable finance is one of the first topics of conversation in most financing deals today making digital solutions that automate processes and provide real-time ESG data essential, not only in supporting risk and return decisions and compliance, but in enhancing long-term financial performance and sustainability.

FinTech

The Fintech Times

APRIL 10, 2025

Whether its B2B software buyers, VCs looking for the next big exit, or compliance leads searching for partners, LinkedIn is where business conversations are happening. Great fintech brands dont just participate in conversations, they shape them. The real advantage comes down to strategy: timing, frequency and intent.

Industry Trends

Fintech Finance

JULY 29, 2025

Thunes’ Fortress Compliance Platform provides peace of mind over the security of transactions, and the Thunes’ SmartX Treasury System supports transparent and flexible FX management. Together, we’re making international money movement faster, more transparent and more inclusive.”

Cross-Border Payments

Fintech News

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Compliance will be assessed based on telcos’ ability to block SMS messages containing URLs flagged by the police as malicious. They are required to connect only with authorized SMS aggregators, block unauthorized SMS sources, and implement anti-scam filters that use machine learning to detect and block malicious URLs in SMS messages.

Phishing

Clearly Payments

MARCH 14, 2025

Key Participants in a Credit Card Transaction In the world of credit card payments, a set of participants ensures each transaction flows smoothly, from the moment you swipe, tap, or click “purchase” to when the merchant receives their payment. Participant Role in Transaction Cardholder Uses a credit card to make a purchase.

Credit Cards

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Using the FPAD functionality for VOP also enables PSPs to address risk considerations and limit friction for end users, in addition to fulfilling compliance requirements. Participants starting to use VOP will already receive a VOP response for any IBAN in SEPA ahead of the IPR deadline.

Payee

Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With digital banking, mobile payments, and microloans, fintechs allow underserved businesses to participate in the formal economy. Fintech companies must prioritise data protection through encryption, authentication, and compliance with local regulations to build trust with SME users.

FinTech

Fintech Finance

JULY 29, 2025

Thunes’ Fortress Compliance Platform provides peace of mind over the security of transactions, and the Thunes’ SmartX Treasury System supports transparent and flexible FX management. Together, we’re making international money movement faster, more transparent and more inclusive.”

Cross-Border Payments

The Fintech Times

MARCH 19, 2025

The report shows that projects using ProjectPay demonstrated the platforms effectiveness in providing validated data and guaranteeing payments are made within the 30-day timeframe, providing easy compliance for tier-one contractors. Selected tier-one contractors are being invited this week to participate in the next phase.

Government

Fintech Review

JANUARY 30, 2025

Moreover to the previous point: market participants must develop a clear system of operational reporting of incidents regarding digital resilience violations to the authorities; Testing and resilience. According to DORA, market participants must conduct systematic stress tests with the various breach scenarios; Third-party risk management.

Regulations

The Payments Association

JUNE 3, 2025

Many CBDC designs demand certified hardware, regulated wallet providers, or integration with legacy financial systemsrequirements that can deter participation, especially within informal economies. Yet, merchants, especially small businesses, face real hurdles. On the consumer side, privacy concerns loom large.

CBDC