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Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN) and FORUS Digital Announce Strategic Cooperation to Advance Financial Innovation in Africa

Fintech Finance

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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FinScan Enhances Real-Time Payment Screening Solution for Faster Payments, Safer Transactions

Fintech Finance

Recent Datos Insights research indicates that 91% of surveyed financial institutions (FIs) are making significant or moderate investments in payment modernization. However, many still rely on legacy AML compliance systems built for fewer payment rails, most of which are not aligned with real-time settlement workflows.

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FinScan Enhances Real-Time Payment Screening Solution for Faster Payments, Safer Transactions

Fintech Finance

Recent Datos Insights research indicates that 91% of surveyed financial institutions (FIs) are making significant or moderate investments in payment modernization. However, many still rely on legacy AML compliance systems built for fewer payment rails, most of which are not aligned with real-time settlement workflows.

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Offline settlements with a digital pound: Lessons from the BoE’s report

The Payments Association

For payments leaders, the findings are not simply a technical footnote. If implemented, offline CBDC capability could introduce new consumer behaviours, shift merchant requirements, and alter the economics of digital payment acceptance.

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SWIFT Ties gpi To eCommerce And DLT

PYMNTS

Payments messaging company SWIFT said it will test gpi Link, “a gateway to interlink eCommerce and trading platforms with the SWIFT gpi payment service.”.

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Collaboration Is Key For Consensus On Cross-Border Payments

PYMNTS

The seven firms and payments networks include Danske Bank A/S’s MobilePay, which operates in Denmark and Finland; Belgium’s Bancontact Payconiq; Bluecode, which operates in Germany and Austria; Norway’s Vipps; Switzerland’s TWINT; Portugal’s SIBS and Sweden’s Swish. How Cross-Border Payments Are Made.

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Addressing the Silent Crisis of Failed Payments

Fintech News

The challenge in international payments primarily revolves around ensuring data accuracy at every step of the payment chain. Edward spoke of the pivotal role of data and technology in creating and validating payment messages. Digital payments are fast becoming the norm, positioning the region as a global payment leader.”