Fintech Finance

MARCH 12, 2025

“We urge the Government, the FCA, the Bank of England and the PSR, to ensure that any transition results in a more harmonised and effective approach to regulating payment systems and services that will not erode trust in the UK payments ecosystem, and enhances the regulatory agenda without introducing further challenges to industry. .

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced that a portion of the government’s 450 billion baht (US$13.1 The government has delayed the programme due to funding concerns but insists it will adhere to fiscal discipline when implemented in the final quarter of the year.

Adjustments 119

Adjustments Governance Government Central Bank 119

Fintech News

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Payment giant Visa and FPT Corporation, a Vietnamese technology firm, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance digital transformation within the government sector. The partnership focuses on modernising government services and improving accessibility, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Financial Inclusion 119

Financial Inclusion Government Governance Credit Cards 119

The Fintech Times

MARCH 31, 2025

The sustained growth of venture capital and private equity has also contributed to the continued growth of UK capital pools, with these capital sources accounting for 15 per cent of newly issued capital in 2024, compared with five per cent in 2013. The UKs capital markets operate in an increasingly competitive global environment.

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Continuity Finance Financial Literacy Best Practices 64

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Sibstar, the UK’s leading debit card and app for people living with dementia, is today calling for banks and governments to work closer together to ensure safer spending for financially vulnerable people. Sibstar is the UK’s first debit card and app that helps families living with dementia to safely manage their everyday spending.

Financial Inclusion 128

Financial Inclusion Debit Card Scams Finance 128

Fintech News

JUNE 5, 2025

From Singapores Smart Nation initiative to Australias Consumer Data Right (CDR) and Indonesias open banking ambitions, governments across the region are actively promoting digital transformation within the financial sector. This gets crucial when one thinks of financial institutions managing high-volume, mission-critical transactions.

Payment APIs and Integration 108

Payment APIs and Integration APACS Financial Inclusion Push-to-Card 108

Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2025

These measures provide a clear path for the governance, management, and maintenance of these requirements as the world transitions to the ISO 20022 messaging standard. This panel will begin meeting in early 2025 and will continue to meet twice a year, in line with the ISO 20022 standard maintenance process.

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ISO 20022 Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border ISOs 117

Fintech Finance

MARCH 28, 2025

Following an independent audit at the start of the year, Medius has been recommended for continued registration to ISO 9001:2015 and has successfully transitioned to the latest ISO 27001:2022 standard. “Our commitment to security and quality is embedded in everything we do,” said Mike Knowles, Senior Compliance Manager at Medius.

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ISOs Continuity Best Practices Compliance 59

FloQast

JANUARY 22, 2025

As we continue to push the boundaries in the AI space , our AI-powered tools help accounting teams do more with lessenhancing decision-making, uncovering insights, and reducing repetitive tasks through intelligent automation. Continuous Improvement Obtaining the certification is just the beginning.

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ISOs AI Accounts Audit 105

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 8, 2025

With this license, we are well-positioned to continue our strong relationships with existing customers and welcome new clients seeking pay-in and pay-out solutions in more than 40 markets that dLocal serves.

Payments Institute 123

Payments Institute Regulatory Compliance Alternative Payment Methods Compliance 123

Fintech News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The payment vertical continues to dominate, with 48 companies and a share of 21.8%. This progress has been underpinned by strategic government initiatives, which focus on encouraging the shift away from cash and improving financial accessibility. rate in 2023.

Financial Inclusion 113

Financial Inclusion Financial Literacy Point-of-Sale (POS) NOV 113

Fintech News

MARCH 28, 2025

Mohammed Rahim, Group Chief Data Officer at Standard Chartered, said: Mohammed Rahim The tool has been developed with strong governance and ethical AI principles at its core. This is just the beginning of how we will continue to innovate and create long-term value for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

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Cross-Border AI Mitigation Automation 105

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Growth in revenue collection from the government is notable, with 30 per cent attributed to digital payments and 90 per cent of transactions executed digitally. The post Can Nepal Continue Building Fintech Foundations to Support Economic Development and Growth? billion ($570million) in 2022 to Rs 20.77

Continuity 59

Continuity FinTech Payment Service Provider (PSP) Mobile Banking 59

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Under the agreement, Modulr will continue to protect the security of HMRC’s payments to individuals and businesses through its CoP service, which helps prevent fraud by validating bank account details in real-time with receiving banks and payment institutions.

Payee 98

Payee Payment APIs and Integration Security Agreements 98

Finovate

APRIL 3, 2025

A company spokesperson told TechCrunch that Plaid will not go public this year, but it plans to continue tracking towards a public listing. Unlike regions such as the UK and EU, where open banking is well-established and governed by clear regulatory frameworks such as PSD2, the US market remains in flux.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) 141

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) CFPB Rules Consumer 141

VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 13, 2025

Source – credit card debt statistics 2025 and Australian debit card statistics ) As digital transactions continue to grow, so do the challenges of protecting sensitive customer data. As cybercriminals continue to evolve their tactics, businesses must prioritize strong cybersecurity measures to mitigate these risks.

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PCI DSS Data Breach Breach Compliance 165

The Payments Association

APRIL 7, 2025

Continued investment in innovative fraud detection technologies and adaptive regulatory frameworks is essential to stay ahead of evolving financial crime threats. APP and identity fraud challenges persist, and bad actors are continually deploying more sophisticated methods to dupe and exploit firms.

Financial Crimes 88

Financial Crimes Crime AML Fraud Prevention 88

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 8, 2025

The announcement should provide clarity to industry regarding the medium-term governance and maintenance of the harmonised data requirements during the period of global transition to the ISO 20022 messaging standard.

ISO 20022 98

ISO 20022 Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border ISOs 98

Fintech News

JANUARY 14, 2025

The government expanded the digital payment market reach by implementing initiatives like the Hawkers Go Digital program. The government has also been a big driver behind the adoption of digital payments by consumers through its Smart Nation initiative.

APACS 113

APACS eWallet Online and Mobile Banking Credit Cards 113

Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

This move aims to increase transparency and trust in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting within the financial sector. This is only the beginning, as we continue to push boundaries in sustainable financial practices.

Blockchain 120

Blockchain Credential Finance Agreements 120

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 9, 2025

This move is part of the Saudi Central Bank’s (SAMA) strategy to support the financial technology sector, as the bank continues to work toward enhancing the effectiveness and flexibility of the financial sector in the Kingdom.

Central Bank 98

Central Bank Digital Payments Financial Inclusion Payments 98

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 6, 2025

This milestone aligns with the banks continuous efforts to collaborate with FinTech companies to provide flexible solutions that contribute to advancing financial inclusion in line with the vision of the Egyptian government and the Central Bank of Egypt.

Central Bank 98

Central Bank PCI DSS FinTech Online and Mobile Banking 98

The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In his new role, Martin will play an instrumental part in continuing to grow the firm’s presence in the sector and enhancing its innovative solutions to continue to support clients with every day legal needs, business critical projects and every touchpoint in between.

Cross-Border 88

Cross-Border Disputes Legal Laws 88

Fintech News

MARCH 6, 2025

Andrei Florescu Businesses face unprecedented challenges in extending advanced cybersecurity capabilities to AWS and other cloud environments as attack surfaces continue to grow. The program also provides AWS co-sell resources, including training, webinars, and best practices, to enhance sales and security support.

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ISVS Security Cybersecurity Best Practices 103

VISTA InfoSec

JULY 19, 2024

As fraudsters are continuously finding new ways to strike, we’re continuously finding new ways to prevent them with controls such as encryption, multi-factor authentication, fraud detection software, etc. But not everyone is aware that it all begins with how electronic devices are designed.

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Cybersecurity Encryption Fraud Detection CHIPS 264

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

The tax authority recently awarded Trustlys Ecospend a new contract to continue to provide these solutions. HMRCs use of Pay by Bank is one of the most innovative examples of embedding fintech within a Government, setting a global standard. More than 3.6 million Pay by Bank transactions were made by taxpayers to HMRC during the period.

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Assessments Returns Authorization API 89

Fintech Finance

MAY 20, 2025

“This is especially important for sectors that have challenges integrating with traditional banking, such as wealth, gaming and crypto” he continues. ” Views of the regulator The findings come following a government move to disband the Payments Services Regulator (PSR). . ” says Campbell.

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Risk Embedded Finance Finance Security 96

Fintech News

JUNE 8, 2025

These firms are already subject to regulation under existing laws such as the Payment Services Act, the Securities and Futures Act, or the Financial Advisers Act, and they can continue to provide services to both local and overseas customers.

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Service Provider Rules Money Laundering Authorization 114

Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2025

Anastasia Sakharova “OJK mandates that regulated entities implement strong principles of governance, robust risk management processes, cybersecurity resilience, and maintain market integrity. This continuous risk assessment helps flag suspicious patterns before they become compliance incidents. It’s your credibility.

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Compliance Travel Rule Risk Due Diligence 111

Open Banking

MAY 2, 2025

The industry has risen to the challenge that the government set at the end of 2024 calling for industry partners to play their role in supporting the effective and timely delivery of commercial variable payments (cVRPs). It is testament to the collaborative nature of our ecosystem that it can be industry-led.

Payments 72

Payments Government Governance Faster Payments 72

BioCatch

APRIL 10, 2025

In the digital world where seamless automation is the priority, organisations across banking, insurance and telecom rely on government provided authentication services.

Identity Theft 59

Identity Theft Enrollments Authentication Government 59

Fintech Finance

MAY 2, 2025

This industry-wide collaboration is in direct response to the UK Government’s call for industry partners to play a role in supporting the effective and timely delivery of cVRPs.

Payments 81

Payments Consumer Protection Automation Government 81

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

On 6 November 2024, the government released its guidance to organisations on the offence of failure to prevent fraud , introduced as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). Taking proactive action Conducting a risk assessment must be a continual process for firms looking to avoid repercussions.

Crime 88

Crime Fraud Prevention Risk Assessment Due Diligence 88

Fintech Finance

APRIL 10, 2025

Alternative payment methods such as PayPal, GooglePay and ApplePay continue to be favored by Gen Z compared to all other age demographics. This year’s findings show that taxpayers are continuing to pivot to digital payment channels to pay taxes and receive their refunds quickly.

Tax Refunds 92

Tax Refunds IRS Identity Theft Alternative Payment Methods 92

The Fintech Times

MAY 10, 2025

Emerging tech: High-stakes opportunities The hype surrounding AI, blockchain and quantum computing continues to grow, and for good reason. “As with any emerging technology, governance remains essential. That is why we established an AI governance framework to ensure that innovation happens responsibly and in line with our values.”

AI 91

AI Blockchain Online and Mobile Banking Privacy 91

Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

SEAs young, tech-savvy population, a growing consumer base, reliance on informal financial systems, and supportive government initiatives aimed at financial inclusion serve as robust drivers for long-term growth. Funding has now reverted to pre-pandemic levels, creating a challenging environment for many players in the ecosystem.

FinTech 117

FinTech Cross-Border On-Demand Innovation 117

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 6, 2025

Payment partners are being chosen based on their sustainability and overall commitment to Equality, Sustainability and Governance. As part of our goal of reaching ultimate financial inclusivity, we have made significant commitment to increasing accessibility and equality for Ecommpay clients and their customers, continued Miranda McLean.

Financial Inclusion 98

Financial Inclusion Payments Credential Global Payments 98