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dLocal Announces Expansion of Offering to UK Merchants With New Authorised Payment Institution License and Partnership With ICC

Fintech Finance

Our new Authorised Payment Institution license goes beyond regulatory complianceit enables us to empower UK-based merchants with access to the vast opportunities in high-growth markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, said John OBrien, Chief Revenue Officer and Managing Director UK at dLocal.

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Zühlke Champions Generative AI, Digital Money for Future of Finance at SFF 2024

Fintech News

Featuring a live discussion featuring leaders from Amazon Web Services (AWS), EFG and Nomura, the session provided a roadmap for financial institutions to capitalise on AI’s benefits while ensuring regulatory compliance.

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5 Payment Trends in Asia Shaping its Financial Landscape in 2025

Fintech News

The shift toward digitised payments brings heightened concerns about cybersecurity, fraud, and regulatory compliance. As Asia continues to lead global payment trends, embedded finance is unlocking new possibilities for innovation, inclusivity, and growth, positioning the region as a pioneer in shaping the future of financial services.

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SNEAK PEAK: Unveiled: 2024 Key Financial Crime 360 findings

The Payments Association

It underscores the critical need for advanced technologies, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive strategies to effectively combat financial crime and safeguard the financial ecosystem What’s next? Meanwhile, businesses are subject to an increasingly strict AML regulatory focus and a turbulent sanctions landscape.

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PAY360 2025 unpacked: Key survey findings shaping the future of payments

The Payments Association

Notably, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives remain a lower priority, suggesting that immediate operational and technological concerns are taking precedence over longer-term sustainability goals. Cross-border payments remain the second most significant opportunity, cited by 11% of industry professionals.

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Affirm’s Flexible and Transparent Pay-Over-Time Options Now Available in the UK

Fintech Finance

This government is laser-focused on supporting business growth and expansion. Affirm’s investment in the UK and commitment to hiring a tech-savvy workforce underscores their confidence in our economy, and we look forward to partnering with them as they continue to invest, grow and expand in the UK.”

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37% of payments leaders cite regulatory clarity as top challenge in MiCA crypto-asset compliance

The Payments Association

The regulation introduces strict requirements for stablecoin issuers, including robust reserve backing, transparency, and governance. Starting 30 December 2024, crypto-asset service providers outside the EU must secure MiCA authorisation to continue operating in the EU market.