Fintech Finance

JANUARY 22, 2025

Mesta , a fintech platform reshaping global payment networks with hybrid fiat and stablecoin payment rails, unveiled its cross-border payment platform. It combines real-time fiat payment rails with blockchain-powered stablecoin rails, addressing inefficiencies in global payments and trade.

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins Payments 98

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

By leveraging innovative stablecoin technology, theyre leapfrogging outdated infrastructure to create a seamless, efficient, and inclusive cross-border payment system that reshapes how Africans connect with the global economy. We couldn’t be more excited to support their journey!

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins Payments 98

Fintech News

JUNE 17, 2025

From Jakarta to Singapore, mobile wallet providers have built one-stop shops for payments, enabled by high smartphone penetration combined with limited innovation from traditional institutions, creating the perfect conditions for digital payment solutions to flourish.

Digital Payments 99

Digital Payments Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payments 99

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

International payments app Zing, and global digital payments provider, Checkout.com , today announced a partnership to support the launch of a new suite of alternative payment methods integrated into Zing’s app.

Alternative Payment Methods 98

Alternative Payment Methods Digital Payments Product Cross-Border Payments 98

The Payments Association

JUNE 5, 2025

This new feature enables PSPs, banks, marketplaces, FX brokers and freelancer/contractor EOR payroll platforms to unlock $400 billion in liquidity trapped in cross-border payment processing. This means that, on average, $400 billion is trapped in 2-3 days’ worth of cross-border payment cycles at any given time.

Settlement 88

Settlement Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Accounts 88

The Payments Association

JUNE 15, 2025

This new feature enables PSPs, Banks, Marketplaces, FX Brokers and Freelancer/Contractor EOR Payroll Platforms to unlock $400 billion in liquidity trapped in cross-border payment processing. This means there is, on average, $400 billion trapped in 2-3 days’ cross-border payment cycles at any given time.

Settlement 100

Settlement Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Accounts 100

Fintech Finance

JUNE 10, 2025

Deutsche Bank and Ant International have announced their strategic partnership to provide more comprehensive payment solutions for businesses of all sizes in Europe and Asia, by combining their expertise and leveraging Ant International’s proprietary tokenisation and AI-based FX technology.

Cross-Border Payments 52

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment Solutions Treasury Management 52

Fintech Finance

APRIL 1, 2025

Centiglobe , a leading fintech company specializing in cross-border payment infrastructure solutions, today announces a new collaboration with Mastercard Move – Mastercard’s portfolio of global money movement solutions. Unlike traditional cross-border payment models, Centiglobe does not charge per transaction.

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Near Real-Time Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Visa 59

Fintech News

MARCH 11, 2025

Subsequently, Thai tourists will be able to use UnionPay QR codes for payments within China. The agreement, formalised through a signing ceremony attended by financial sector officials from both nations, seeks to streamline digital payment for travelers between China and Thailand.

Cross-Border Payments 107

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payments Interoperability 107

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Through its new expansion plans, Runa will enable its business customers to sendinstant, domestic and cross-border payouts to consumer recipients in India, dramatically reducing the traditional barriers of cost and complexity. With the Indian market growing by 15.3

Cross-Border 59

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Regulatory Compliance Compliance 59

Fintech Finance

MARCH 6, 2025

KCB and Bank of Kigali customers will now be able to send and receive cross-border payments using PAPSS. The service is fully operational and accessible via the banks mobile applications and branch networks, enabling seamless transactions across African borders. This service is fast, affordable, and reliable.

Cross-Border Payments 52

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Correspondent Bank Correspondent 52

Fintech Finance

JUNE 10, 2025

dLocal , the leading cross-border payment platform specializing in emerging markets, today announced its partnership with Juspay , a leading payments orchestration and infrastructure provider powering global enterprises and banks.

Cross-Border Payments 52

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Alternative Payment Methods eWallet 52

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 24, 2024

“AFAQ” is set to transform how users engage with digital payments. Weyay Bank, through the new AFAQ service, not only does meet the evolving needs of its customers, but it also shapes the future of cross-border payments within the GCC.

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Facilitators Participant 98

The Fintech Times

APRIL 29, 2025

Banks, digital wallets and remittance businesses will now have an easier time sending money to Uzbekistan as Paysend , the digital payment network extends its cross-border payment facilities. Enterprise clients For enterprise clients, integration is frictionless through Paysends single Payout to Cards API.

Cross-Border Payments 45

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment APIs and Integration API 45

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 19, 2024

How PSD3 and PSR will shape trends in EU financial services Cross-border payment regulations and harmonization in the EU ESG in focus. How blockchain technology is shaping cross-border payments. 10 % discount with promocode: Partner Video highlights from Baltic Payment Forum 2024.

Cross-Border Payments 97

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Innovation FinTech 97

Fintech News

JUNE 10, 2025

Deutsche Bank and Ant International have entered a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing cross-border payment services for businesses of all sizes in Europe and Asia. The agreement combines Deutsche Bank’s global network with Ant International’s digital payment technologies.

Cross-Border Payments 77

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border APACS Treasury Management 77

Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

Emerging trends such as cross-border payment systems and open banking initiatives are breaking down traditional barriers, fostering greater connectivity and efficiency in Asias financial landscape. In Southeast Asia, digital payment transactions are projected to exceed US$1 trillion by 2025. billion in 2022 to 96.2

Payments Trends 128

Payments Trends Payment APIs and Integration Embedded Finance Cross-Border 128

Fintech Finance

MAY 1, 2025

In March 2025, Qatar National Bank (QNB) began leveraging Kinexys Digital Payments (KDP) as its blockchain payment system for USD corporate flows. Through the relationship, QNB can address the complex challenges in the industry for commercial settlements, such as cross-border payments and liquidity funding needs.

Cross-Border Payments 69

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Settlement Blockchain 69

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In 2024, Pakistan’s retail payments saw remarkable growth, with transaction volumes rising from 4.7 The widespread use of digital wallets has helped drive the major shift towards ecommerce, with approximately 87% of digital payments made through wallets, compared to 78% in 2023 – while only 13% were through payment cards.

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Regulatory Compliance Fraud Prevention 98

Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) Overview : Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are digital forms of a country’s national currency, issued and regulated by the central bank. Security Focus : Advanced payment methods like biometrics and digital wallets provide added security layers, enhancing consumer trust.

Online and Mobile Banking 98

Online and Mobile Banking RTP BNPL Debit Card 98

Fintech Finance

APRIL 15, 2025

PayPal , a global digital payments and commerce platform, today announced a strategic partnership with TerraPay , a leading global money movement company, to enable real-time fund transfers for PayPal customers across the Middle East and Africa. According to Mordor Intelligence, the MENA digital payments market is estimated at $251.34

Cross-Border Payments 59

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border PayPal Funds Transfer 59

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2024

With a series of organisational and strategic upgrades in 2024, Ant International , a leading global digital payment and financial technology provider, reported robust growth over the past year among all its four pillar businesses, Alipay+ , Antom , WorldFirst and Embedded Finance.

Embedded Finance 98

Embedded Finance Cross-Border Cross-Border Settlement Finance 98

Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Cross-Border Payment Solutions Fintech companies like Payoneer and Flutterwave enable SMEs to handle cross-border payments efficiently. For businesses in emerging markets, cross-border payment solutions open new growth opportunities by facilitating trade with global customers and suppliers.

FinTech 105

FinTech Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Online and Mobile Banking 105

Fintech News

MAY 29, 2025

In Cambodia, booming adoption of digital payments is driving a surge in e-commerce activity, with QR code payments and more broadly the Bakong real-time payment system gaining significant traction, according to a new report by Profitence, a corporate finance firm-based in Cambodia. million transactions in 2023, up 28.7%

Instant Payments 82

Instant Payments Cross-Border Payments Online and Mobile Banking Cross-Border 82

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

. “For Visa, this is an opportunity to deliver innovations that enhance payment experiences across Asia Pacific with greater flexibility, security, and convenience. Visa is committed to meeting the evolving demands of consumers and merchants, ensuring seamless and secure payments.”

Product 101

Product Cross-Border FinTech Cross-Border Payments 101

Fintech Finance

MARCH 26, 2025

Africas digital payments economy is set to grow from strength to strength according to a Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics stating that the digital payments economy is expected to reach $1.5 Mastercard remains committed to driving Africas digital growth through investment, innovation, and partnerships.

Economy 52

Economy Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Digital Payments 52

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Maya, a Filipino financial services and digital payments company, has partnered with Fexco to introduce Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) across its network of 112,000 in-store terminals. Announced at the Singapore Fintech Festival , this initiative comes at a time when tourism in the Philippines is rebounding, with over 5.4

Cross-Border 116

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Payments On-Demand 116

Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As Canadian businesses look to expand internationally, one crucial component of successful growth is handling cross-border payments smoothly and efficiently. This insight can help refine your payment strategy and improve conversions. Regularly review legal and compliance requirements for each country in which you operate.

International Payments 105

International Payments Process Multi-Currency Cross-Border 105

Fintech Finance

JUNE 5, 2025

Payall Payment Systems , the world’s first provider of end-to-end infrastructure that enables financial institutions to offer institutional-grade, safe, fast, low-cost, transparent and inclusive cross-border payments for B2X, P2X and G2X use-cases, has selected Ventura Capital to lead their Growth Round raise.

Cross-Border Payments 59

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Correspondent Bank Correspondent 59

The Fintech Times

APRIL 12, 2025

Over three million migrant workers living in Malaysia will now be able to remit funds to their home countries in local currencies in near real-time, following a new partnership between Instapay Technologies , the digital payment platform, and payment juggernaut, Mastercard.

Cross-Border 63

Cross-Border Visa Technology Cross-Border Payments 63

Fintech News

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The year saw nearly universal adoption of cashless payments and milestones in cross-border payment linkage initiatives, notably through Project Nexus. Cross border payments and digital advances in Singapore Singapore has made advancements in digital payments and emerging challenges in cross-border interoperability.

FinTech 115

FinTech Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Money Laundering 115

Finextra

JUNE 11, 2025

Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) (2014): Leveraged Aadhaar biometric identity for financial inclusion, allowing basic banking services through biometric authentication at agent points. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) (2016): The game-changer. Its simplicity, interoperability, and low cost made it an instant success.

Financial Inclusion 52

Financial Inclusion Payment APIs and Integration Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Funds Transfer 52

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Digital currency systems could prove to be key in improving financial inclusion and opening up new opportunities to large underbanked communities in many African countries. The programmability of value-added financial services will enable new business models and enhance the efficiency and transparency of cross-border payments.

Payment Networks 98

Payment Networks Digital Payments Digital Currency Innovation 98

The Fintech Times

JUNE 11, 2025

Businesses are always on the hunt for new payment solutions to provide their customers with a better experience. To meet this demand, investment banking company, Deutsche Bank and Ant International , the global digital payment firm, have announced a new partnership.

Cross-Border Payments 45

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Treasury Management Treasury 45

The Payments Association

APRIL 28, 2025

Key insights from the PAY360 2025 survey on current challenges and opportunities in the payments sector. It highlights how industry leaders are prioritising AI, cross-border payments, and digital currencies while grappling with regulatory, technological, and customer demands. Why is it important? What’s next?

Cross-Border Payments 88

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

Fintech Finance

JULY 17, 2025

This update for real-time cross-border payments makes it easier for people, especially migrant workers and students, to send and receive money between the two countries safely and easily. UPI PayNow Linkage is expanding with the addition of 13 more Indian banks, streamlining India-Singapore real-time remittance options.

Cross-Border 52

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Funds Transfer Central Bank 52

The Payments Association

MARCH 19, 2025

Despite these advancements, many firms still rely on outdated payment systems and technologies that cant meet the market’s growing demands. As the world shifts to faster, more efficient digital payment methods, the question remains: Are your payment systems ready? The result?

Cross-Border 88

Cross-Border Reconciliation Compliance Payments 88