The Payments Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Payment technology and innovation are accelerating across the fintech industry, with more companies recognising the importance of adapting to changing customer needs, with non-cash transactions projected to hit 2.3 Jeff Parker, CEO, says, “Digital payments will continue to grow rapidly, with mobile wallets expected to reach 4.8

Cross-Border 88

Cross-Border AI Push-to-Card Real Time Payments 88

Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

What’s more, financial barriers continue to impact quality of life for people globally. What innovations make Almond FinTech’s platform unique from other cross-border payment solutions in the market? Almond is also a four-time recipient of Harvard Innovation Lab’s and Qubic Lab’s “Impact Innovation Grant.”

Cross-Border Payments 115

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Multi-Currency FinTech 115

The Payments Association

APRIL 28, 2025

It highlights how industry leaders are prioritising AI, cross-border payments, and digital currencies while grappling with regulatory, technological, and customer demands. Payments organisations must balance immediate operational priorities with emerging long-term strategies, particularly around sustainability and innovation.

Cross-Border Payments 88

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Digital Currency Financial Crimes 88

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s been an eventful year for the payments industry, marked by rapid innovation, unexpected challenges, and evolving consumer expectations. Where do you see it driving innovation? ” EV payment anxiety continues to be a concern. ” AIs impact on fintech this year is undeniable.

Payment APIs and Integration 102

Payment APIs and Integration Online and Mobile Banking AI Financial Inclusion 102

The Payments Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

The payments industry is evolving faster than ever, with trends like real-time payments, subscription innovations, and AI-powered tools redefining how businesses and consumers interact. Key payment trends in fintech for 2025 The payments landscape will continue becoming more diverse and consumer-focused.

Non-Bank 88

Non-Bank Real Time Payments Instant Payments Payments 88

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Through a recent survey, payabl found that 81 per cent of merchants expect to see growth in digital wallet usage, while 69 per cent expect open banking and instant bank transfers to gain popularity as consumer demand for convenient, secure payment options continues to grow.

Fraud Prevention 59

Fraud Prevention Compliance Regulatory Compliance AI 59

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 9, 2024

It underscores the need for payment firms to balance AI innovation with robust privacy and regulatory compliance to protect sensitive consumer data. Firms must adopt transparent AI practices, enhance regulatory frameworks, and continuously train models to navigate the evolving landscape of AI-driven threats.

Privacy 88

Privacy Payment Security AI Security 88

The Fintech Times

MARCH 30, 2025

Founded in 2010, the FinTech Innovation Lab New York, a 12-week programme founded and run by Accenture , the digital service provider, and the Partnership Fund for New York City , helps early- and growth-stage fintechs accelerate product and business development. Thirty-one of them have also been acquired.

Innovation 80

Innovation FinTech AI Underwriting 80

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The UK market offers a range of exciting opportunities, helping companies diversify their offerings and revenue streams, and making the UK one of the most innovative economies in the world.” We look forward to continuing to expand in the coming months.” This government is laser-focused on supporting business growth and expansion.

Consumer 98

Consumer Economy Regulatory Compliance Payment Networks 98

The Payments Association

APRIL 7, 2025

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.

Financial Crimes 88

Financial Crimes Crime AML Fraud Prevention 88

The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The reality is that building an effective transaction monitoring system requires a profound understanding of regulatory compliance, technological integration, and operational functionality. Ongoing Maintenance: Continuous updates and support require dedicated resources.

Financial Crimes 88

Financial Crimes Crime Fraud Prevention Compliance 88

Fintech News

APRIL 24, 2025

From digital payments to decentralised finance (DeFi), these companies are solving real-world challenges like financial inclusion and cross-border transactions, while setting new global standards for innovation. HashKey focuses on regulatory compliance, security, and innovation. bolttech Valuation: $2.1

FinTech 136

FinTech Online and Mobile Banking Payment APIs and Integration Push-to-Card 136

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

It demonstrates the companys commitment to regulatory compliance, innovation, and excellence in financial services across its markets. “We are thrilled to contribute to Tanzanias economic growth and strengthen connections between families and businesses across borders with our innovative services.”

Security 59

Security Cross-Border Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Payments 59

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 28, 2025

Traditionally, fintechs are known for their agility, innovation and ability to disrupt traditional financial systems. “Fintechs are defined by our innovation, our ability to move more quickly and take bolder, braver actions in ways that traditional financial institutions cant. Regulation can kill innovation.

Service Provider 59

Service Provider FinTech Underserved Innovation 59

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Global technology and innovation partner Zühlke took part in the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2024, demonstrating its commitment to driving impactful change in the financial technology landscape. Zühlke offered forward-thinking perspectives on the adoption of AI, digital money, and the future of work for talents.

AI 113

AI Finance APACS Regulatory Compliance 113

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Fintech compliance is an increasingly important aspect of the financial industry. As the fintech industry continues to grow and evolve, so do the demands for regulatory compliance. “Compliance is the foundation of trust in global payments.

Compliance 59

Compliance Payment Solutions Global Payments Risk 59

Fintech Finance

JUNE 4, 2025

It’s a reflection of the momentum we’ve created and the trust we continue to earn. It allows us to extend our global footprint while upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance and transparency. Securing our U.S. licenses marks a significant milestone in our global growth.

Cross-Border Payments 81

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Security Real Time Payments 81

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Fraudsters are continuously finding new sophisticated ways of leveraging AI to carry out cyber threats, with traditional fraud prevention methods, which rely on fixed rules and human intervention, being no longer sufficient to detect and mitigate the complex and evolving tactics used by fraudsters.

AI 88

AI Fraud Detection Fraud Prevention Deepfake 88

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 10, 2025

John OBrien , chief revenue officer at dLocal “Our new API licence 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,” explained John OBrien , chief revenue officer and managing director UK at dLocal.

Payments Institute 59

Payments Institute Security Alternative Payment Methods Cross-Border Payments 59

The Payments Association

JULY 15, 2025

Questions address both immediate challenges (fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, technology readiness) and forward-looking opportunities (AI implementation, collaborative defence strategies, regulatory evolution). Coupled with a culture of innovation and trust, this drives effective, customer-centred fraud prevention."

Financial Crimes 88

Financial Crimes Crime Fraud Prevention Deepfake 88

Fintech Review

MAY 10, 2025

This mission continues to expand, as embedded finance reshapes expectations around how companies integrate financial services into daily operations. Just-in-Time (JIT) Funding One of Marqetas standout innovations is Just-in-Time Funding, which authorises and funds each card transaction in real time.

Payment APIs and Integration 52

Payment APIs and Integration Embedded Finance API Regulatory Compliance 52

Fintech News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Since Singapore launched its first digital bank in 2022, five digital banksGXS Bank, MariBank, ANEXT Bank, Green Link Digital Bank, and Trust Bankhave entered the market, challenging traditional banking models and reintroducing fintech innovation to Singapore’s financial landscape. removing minimum deposit requirements.

Underserved 113

Underserved Regulatory Compliance Innovation Financial Inclusion 113

Finextra

JUNE 30, 2025

banks are positioning themselves to lead the next wave of AI-enabled innovation in global finance. banks face challenges in AI adoption, such as regulatory compliance and risk management. The expected benefits align with productivity and innovation. With such figures, U.S. Source: McKinsey & Company 4. Challenges U.S.

AI 69

AI Finance Fraud Detection Use Case 69

Finextra

JULY 7, 2025

Traditional areas like fraud prevention (65%), credit underwriting (62%) and regulatory compliance (58%) are still heavily prioritized, reflecting that these were some of the first uses of AI in banking and continue to be critical for reducing losses. Analysts project exponential growth in AI spending by banks (e.g.,

AI 114

AI Fraud Detection Online and Mobile Banking Payment APIs and Integration 114

The Fintech Times

JULY 17, 2025

Even today, we continue to be driven by this commitment. As digital wallets continue to grow at a CAGR of 20 per cent through 2030 and account for more than 60 per cent of global e-commerce payments, interoperability isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a necessity. At TerraPay, compliance has always been at the centre stage.

Cross-Border 45

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Interoperability SWIFT 45

Fintech News

MARCH 17, 2025

With rapid digital adoption, evolving regulations, and AI-driven innovations, the region is at the forefront of global fintech growth. From advancements in digital banking and blockchain to AI-driven finance and cybersecurity solutions, these events cover the full spectrum of fintech innovation. billion in 2025 and surge to USD $359.83

FinTech 82

FinTech Cybersecurity AI Financial Inclusion 82

M2P Fintech

APRIL 17, 2025

Initially, APIs were point-to-point connectors to enable simple integrations; with rapid innovations, they have now matured into a foundational layer supporting a wide range of use casesfrom customer onboarding and loan origination to card issuance and fraud detection. APIs have played a central role in the digital evolution of banking.

API 52

API Payment APIs and Integration Non-Bank Fraud Detection 52

Finextra

JULY 7, 2025

However, rapid growth brings challenges including scaling operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining robust IT infrastructure. These facilities offer flexible, scalable solutions with high availability, security and built-in regulatory compliance, eliminating the burden of managing an entire data centre.

FinTech 52

FinTech Payment APIs and Integration PCI DSS AI 52

M2P Fintech

MARCH 24, 2025

But like all great transformations, challenges paved the way for innovation. For instance, the increase in use of digital and automated processes is likely to continue. From automating the underwriting process to predicting collection outcomes, the opportunities for innovation are vast.

Payment APIs and Integration 52

Payment APIs and Integration Blockchain Regulatory Compliance Underwriting 52

Fintech Finance

JUNE 3, 2025

Trust Payments will use Trulioo Workflow Studio, Business Verification, Person Match, Identity Document Verification and Watchlist Screening to unify its onboarding processes, support regulatory compliance and elevate the customer experience across regions.

Verification 91

Verification Payment APIs and Integration Regulatory Compliance Payments 91

The Payments Association

APRIL 8, 2025

Merchants need to continue adapting to new payment methods, collaborate with industry peers, and stay agile in balancing innovation and regulatory compliance. Paul Fletcher from The Co-operative Group added that customer preferences for quick and easy payments are driving innovation in the e-commerce and grocery space.

Fraud Prevention 88

Fraud Prevention Instant Payments Alternative Payment Methods Participant 88

The Fintech Times

MARCH 12, 2025

Some industry figures hail the move as a necessary step to cut red tape and simplify oversight, while others warn that it could weaken fraud prevention, slow fintech innovation and put payments competition in a precarious position. The PSR very much sealed its own fate by continuing to ignore the industrys advice on APP fraud.

FinTech 59

FinTech Payment APIs and Integration Fraud Prevention Push-to-Card 59

Finovate

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

“The Napier AI team impressed us with their strategic and innovative product offering, and dedicated customer focus. Were delighted to have found the right partner at such a pivotal moment in our journey to help us continue our momentum and grow the Napier AI brand globally. ” The U.K. .

AI 52

AI Financial Crimes Money Laundering AML 52

Evolve Payment

JULY 15, 2025

Cash: Navigating Safety in the Cannabis Industry The burgeoning cannabis industry presents a unique challenge when it comes to payment processing: striking a balance between safety, security, and regulatory compliance. The cost of installing and maintaining these systems is significant.

Cash Management 52

Cash Management Reconciliation Payments Audit 52

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The UK government outlines six guiding principles for compliance: proportional procedures, leadership commitment, fraud risk assessment, due diligence, effective communication and training, and continuous monitoring and review. Where vulnerabilities exist Naturally, every organisation has areas of vulnerability. Read More

Crime 88

Crime Fraud Prevention Risk Assessment Due Diligence 88

Finovate

JUNE 12, 2025

Identity verification innovator ID-Pal has unveiled its reusable KYC solution, ID-Pal Once. The solution scales as organizations grow, allowing companies to continue to rely on consistent, policy-aligned identity verifications across regions, products, and channels.

Verification 52

Verification AML Returns Deepfake 52

The Fintech Times

APRIL 26, 2025

“In a recent survey of our members, we found that: Sixty-two per cent of fintechs see regulatory compliance as the greatest challenge for running their businessoutpacing funding issues in what is a difficult funding market. “Australia’s fintech industry employs thousands and continues to grow.

FinTech 45

FinTech Real Time Payments Addressing Governance 45