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. Together, we are equipping Africa with the tools to embrace blockchain-powered tokenisation and drive sustainable development.”

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Payment Networks Digital Payments Digital Currency Innovation 98

Fintech Finance

JUNE 5, 2025

Trustly , the global leader in Pay by Bank, and Point & Pay , a leading payment processing provider for government agencies, today announced an integrated product partnership. “This collaboration helps government agencies simplify their payment systems, reduce processing costs, and improve the overall customer experience. .

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Fintech News

APRIL 16, 2025

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) has partnered with the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam ( NAPAS ) to help expand the country’s digital payments infrastructure. Through the partnership, NAPAS will integrate ISTs tokenisation technology into its domestic payment network, which connects over 40 banks.

Digital Payments 64

Digital Payments Payment APIs and Integration Contactless Payments Non-Bank 64

Fintech News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) today marked the official integration of the Bakong Tourists app with Visa , expanding digital payment options for international visitors. Chea Serey, brought together about 300 participants, including representatives from government ministries, international payment firms, and private companies.

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Financial Inclusion Interoperability Payments International Payments 137

Fintech Finance

MARCH 17, 2025

Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in digital payments, and MISA , a provider of digital transformation solutions for finance, accounting, and enterprise management, announced a strategic collaboration to empower Vietnamese businesses through comprehensive digital payment solutions.

Digital Payments 66

Digital Payments Payment Solutions Financial Inclusion Payments 66

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The app simplifies digital payments for international tourists visiting Cambodia. million merchants across Cambodia , a major advantage in a country where only 60,000 POS machines accept card payments. The Bakong Tourists app also benefits local businesses by improving efficiency and security in digital transactions.

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Visa Payments Economy Governance 116

Payments Source

MARCH 8, 2021

Government incentives and pandemic-fueled changes to habits create opportunities in the region.

Digital Payments 182

Digital Payments FinTech Governance Government 182

Fintech News

JANUARY 14, 2025

According to The State of Digital Retail Payments in Asia Pacific 2024 by Forrester , high-growth economies like Indonesia and Malaysia are leading the shift, with consumers increasingly favouring digital payments. Singapores Fluid Digital Payment Landscape Singapores digital wallet scene presents an interesting mix.

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APACS eWallet Online and Mobile Banking Credit Cards 113

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Visa , a global leader in digital payments, today announced that with Visa Direct, funds transferred to U.S. Consumers, businesses, and governments can use Visa Direct to deposit funds to bank accounts linked to eligible debit cards in real-time1. Faster Payments Council (FPC).

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Vietnam Consumer Trends 2024 report, released in October, explores key drivers set to fuel Vietnam’s growth and opportunities, highlighting that digital payment methods are gaining dominance, and helping improve financial inclusion and accessibility. rate in 2023. The implementation of the sandbox will last a maximum of two years.

Financial Inclusion 113

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

Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

By integrating Alterya’s tools with the Chainalysis blockchain data platform, the partnership seeks to improve fraud detection across digital payment systems. Alteryas technology has reportedly helped reduce fraud by 60% for some crypto exchanges while improving operational efficiency.

Fraud Detection 125

Fraud Detection Acquirers AI Web 3.0 125

The Fintech Times

MARCH 3, 2025

The Payments Association , the trade group representing the payments sector, has launched its Payments Manifesto for 2025, urging the UK government to modernise the payment infrastructure to ensure consumer protection. ” Is the UK risking falling behind?

Governance 59

Governance Government Financial Inclusion Consumer Protection 59

Fintech News

JANUARY 21, 2025

These changes, which include lifting restrictions on WhatsApp Pay and postponing the implementation of a market share cap for UPI apps, underscore the NPCIs commitment to create a fairer digital payment landscape in India, and ensuring equal opportunities for all participants, India TV News reported.

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Caps Digital Payments Debit Card Facilitators 122

Fintech Finance

MARCH 12, 2025

Absorbing the PSR’s responsibilities into the FCA risks adding further complexity to an already demanding agenda, potentially disrupting the ongoing development and supervision of the UK payments ecosystem with a view to kickstart growth.

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Governance Government Regulations Payments 59

Finextra

JUNE 30, 2025

From riverside camps in the Northeast to homestays nestled in the Himalayas, the rise of UPI and other digital payment systems has opened new doors for travelers and small tourism operators alike. The Digital Leap into India’s Travel Heartland For decades, rural tourism in India remained a cash-first, often cash-only ecosystem.

Digital Payments 52

Digital Payments Payment APIs and Integration Embedded Finance Payments 52

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Governmental initiatives across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are successfully encouraging consumers to adopt digital payments, while the region is also quickly aligning with global standards, payment solutions provider Checkout.com has revealed.

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Facilitators Governance Government Digital Payments 72

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Digital payments company Visa has teamed up with TECH5, a biometrics and digital identity management company, to focus on the development and enhancement of digital government ecosystems on a global scale.

Governance 105

Governance Government Financial Literacy Financial Inclusion 105

Fintech Finance

MARCH 7, 2025

PayTabs Group , MENA’s award-winning payment orchestration powerhouse today announced the successful acquisition of majority stake in PayTabs Egypt , solidifying its commitment to driving digital transformation and financial inclusion across Egypt.

Digital Payments 52

Digital Payments Financial Inclusion Payments Economy 52

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 The post Digital Payments Economy in Africa Expected to Reach $1.5 trillion by 2030.

Economy 52

Economy Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Digital Payments 52

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Modulr , a leading digital payment services provider, is today announcing a significant new contract with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for the provision of Confirmation of Payee (CoP) services. In addition to CoP, Modulr has a comprehensive strategy tailored to payments in the public sector.

Payee 98

Payee Payment APIs and Integration Security Agreements 98

Fintech News

JANUARY 12, 2025

Southeast Asias fintech industry is flourishing, driven by soaring adoption of digital payments, alternative lending, and wealthtech. Moreover, ongoing ASEAN integration initiatives to connect real-time payment systems are boosting cross-border digital payments and fueling regional commerce.

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FinTech Financial Inclusion BNPL Cross-Border 120

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 9, 2024

a world leader in digital payments and TECH5 , an innovator in the field of biometrics and digital identity management, have signed a strategic collaboration agreement focusing on the development and enhancement of digital government ecosystems on a global scale. Visa Inc.,

Governance 98

Governance Government Financial Literacy Cross-Border 98

Fintech Finance

JUNE 5, 2025

In a strategic move to accelerate digital payments, financial inclusion, and modernizing the country’s payment ecosystem, BPC , a global leader and payment solutions provider, is announcing the expansion of its operations in Nigeria.

Financial Inclusion 83

Financial Inclusion Non-Bank Economy Digital Payments 83

Fintech Finance

AUGUST 28, 2024

With a suite of public sector solutions that help communities shift to the safety, security, transparency and speed of digital payments, Mastercard helps governments use technology to further drive financial inclusion. The post Rellevate Announces Partnership with Mastercard to Advance Digital Payments Capabilities in the U.S.

Visa 96

Visa Digital Payments Financial Inclusion Underserved 96

Bank Automation

JULY 7, 2025

Visa is using AI tools to ramp up its fight against fraud, as financial institutions face mounting threats in an increasingly digitalized payments environment.

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AI Automation Governance Government 69

Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €220 million in financing to Nexi Group , Europe’s largest PayTech company, to support innovation in the digital payments sector. The post EIB Provides €220 Million to Nexi to Back Digital Payment Innovation in Europe appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Digital Payments 98

Digital Payments Innovation Agreements Payments 98

Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

Back in 2023, digital wallets accounted for 82% of China’s e-commerce spending and 66% of physical purchases, totalling around US$7.6 Alipay and WeChat Pay dominate China’s digital payment landscape, making it the largest and most influential wallet market globally, according to Worldpay’s The Global payments Report 2024.

Payments Trends 126

Payments Trends Payment APIs and Integration Embedded Finance Cross-Border 126

Fintech News

JUNE 5, 2025

Asia-Pacific: The Nucleus Change The Asia-Pacific region is home to some of the most advanced and dynamic digital economies in the world. BPCs SmartVista is a digital payments platform that enables banks, fintechs, and governments to manage a range of services including card issuing, digital banking, and real-time payments.

Payment APIs and Integration 119

Payment APIs and Integration APACS Financial Inclusion Push-to-Card 119

Fintech Finance

APRIL 10, 2025

This year’s survey also highlights an uptick in digital payment methods, with 65% of respondents preferring to pay digitally and paper-based checks declining year-over-year (YoY) to only 15%, largely contributed by Baby Boomers and Gen X. .

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Fintech News

JUNE 25, 2025

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) have announced the incorporation of a new entity, Singapore Payments Network (SPaN), to oversee the administration and governance of the country’s national payment schemes.

Cross-Border Payments 75

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Non-Bank Payments 75

Fintech Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The digital payments landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. As we look towards 2025, several key trends are shaping the future of digital payments, including contactless payments, cryptocurrency transactions, and mobile payment solutions.

Payments Trends 98

Payments Trends Digital Payments Contactless Payments Cryptocurrency 98

Fintech Review

JANUARY 28, 2025

Digital payments are transforming global financial systems, reshaping how individuals and businesses transact. In the fintech space, digital payments represent a major driver of innovation. Despite regulatory uncertainties, blockchains adoption in payments is likely to expand.

Digital Payments 87

Digital Payments Embedded Finance Payment APIs and Integration Fraud Detection 87

Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2025

Today, digital payments, including bank transfers, cards, QR codes, are the norm,” he said. Despite this, the ongoing shift from a cash-based society to widespread use of digital payments reflects a population that’s increasingly open to modern financial tools, including stock trading, he said.

Governance 92

Governance Government Acquirers Cryptocurrency 92

Fintech News

MAY 14, 2024

Direct digital payments are set to overtake cash transactions in the Asia Pacific region by 2028, according to findings from Euromonitor International. Asia Pacific recorded the highest digital payment transaction value in 2023, worth US$ 29,063 billion and accounting for 52% of the global total.

Digital Payments 109

Digital Payments Debit Card APACS Credit Cards 109

Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have signed a multi-year commercial partnership agreement to digitize payment acceptance in Middle East and Africa, across countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, South Africa and UAE.

Visa 110

Visa Payment Service Provider (PSP) Digital Payments Gateways 110

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 7, 2025

The integration will streamline the payment process, reduce friction, and boost overall operational efficiency for merchants across various sectors. End users of noqodis platform can now enjoy greater convenience with faster and smoother transaction processes, leading to quicker payment processing times.

Payment Gateways 98

Payment Gateways Fraud Prevention Gateways Payments 98

Payments Source

MARCH 16, 2020

Governments are directly advancing real-time digital payments — a welcome move for Ripple, which is applying its relationship with MoneyGram and a growing base of eager partners to expand its network.

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Real Time Payments Central Bank Payments Governance 167