Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

With over 65 licenses globally and now six direct connections to domestic payment systems, this infrastructure enables over 63% of all Wise transactions to be completed instantly (under 20 seconds), with an average fee of 0.62%.

Instant Payments 98

Instant Payments Settlement Accounts Cross-Border Payments 98

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

It has been a busy few days for the Central Bank of Brazil as it announces another company has acquired a payment institution (PI) licence. With its new PI licence, AstroPay will deliver secure, compliant, and user-friendly cross-border payment solutions.

Payments Institute 64

Payments Institute Acquirers Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments 64

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

AstroPay , a global leader in digital financial solutions, is redefining financial connectivity in Brazil with its strategic expansion and acquiring a coveted Payment Institution (PI) license issued by the Central Bank of Brazil. The companys streamlined approach to cross-border payments delivers substantial savings for users.

Payments Institute 59

Payments Institute Cross-Border Continuity Cross-Border Payments 59

Fintech Finance

MARCH 20, 2025

This also builds upon Spendesk’s recent announcements of the launch of Spendesk Financial Services , Spendesk’s regulated payment institution, and its pioneering Procure-to-Pay solution. Instant payments: Leveraging Wise’s global payment infrastructure for quicker international transfers.

International Payments 59

International Payments Cross-Border Multi-Currency Cross-Border Payments 59

The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2025

Wipay Another International Pix partner is Wipay, a Spanish company specialising in payment technology, which has announced the arrival of the Pix Instant Payment System in Europe. Moreover, Pix offers lower fees compared to traditional payment methods, with no risk of chargebacks, helping merchants reduce operating costs.

Online and Mobile Banking 64

Online and Mobile Banking Central Bank Cross-Border Authentication 64

The Payments Association

JULY 18, 2025

It offers practical, high-level analysis of what’s live, what’s coming into force, and what’s under active consultation, covering fraud liability, stablecoin oversight, instant payments, digital operational resilience, and future developments such as the digital pound and digital euro. Implement real-time fraud and sanctions screening.

Regulations 88

Regulations Payment APIs and Integration Payments Legal 88

Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2024

Rapid globalisation and available technological advancements have spurred the demand for more efficient, transparent, and accessible cross-border payment systems. The G20 Roadmap for Enhancing Cross-border Payments of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) also lists them as a key priority for enhancing such payments.

Cross-Border Payments 124

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Interoperability Participant 124