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JUNE 19, 2025

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Multi-Currency 52

Multi-Currency On-Demand Settlement Economy 52

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The current cross-border payment system imposes high costs on businesses and economies worldwide, stifling economic potential and limiting financial inclusivity. Global corporations move $23.5 trillion across countries annually—around a quarter of global GDP—at an estimated cost of $120 billion in transaction fees annually.

Cross-Border Payments 136

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Transactions Financial Inclusion 136

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In today’s subscription economy, the payment process is no longer just a backend function – it is vital to driving revenues. “While subscriptions are a convenient model, even the slightest payment issues can quickly erode customers’ trust and loyalty.

Research 98

Research FTC Payment Issues Payments 98

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 23, 2024

TSX:PAY), a provider of program management solutions with a particular focus on new economy workforces. Payfare has built a reputation as an innovator in workforce payments for gig-economy companies, said Frank Bisignano, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fiserv.

Embedded Finance 98

Embedded Finance Finance Value Added Service Economy 98

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 22, 2025

Islam Shawky, Paymobs Co-founder and CEO, stated : This license reflects the trust CBUAE has placed in Paymob to support the UAEs vision for a cashless, digitally connected economy. We are proud to align with the Central Banks vision of a cashless digital economy and are honored by the trust placed in us.

Central Bank 102

Central Bank Security FinTech Online and Mobile Banking 102

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting the growth of Cambodia’s vibrant economy. Furthermore, it aligns with the Royal Government of Cambodia’s policies aimed at fostering a digital economy and society.”

Visa 115

Visa Payments Economy Governance 115

Fintech News

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Bhargav Dasgupta “MSMEs are the backbone of economies across Asia and the Pacific, yet many struggle to obtain adequate finance. Jon Huntsman “This partnership deepens the work we’re doing in the Asia and Pacific region to support entrepreneurs and small businesses, which are the lifeblood of communities and economies.

Visa 126

Visa Finance Financial Inclusion Underserved 126

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

INXY Payments , an EU-authorized payment platform bridging together traditional finance and the crypto economy, has successfully closed a $3 million investment round led by Flashpoint VC with participation from prominent angel investors. Were excited to expand our global presence and continue driving innovation in the crypto economy.

Finance 105

Finance Stablecoins FinTech Payments 105

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 17, 2025

The collaboration will advance financial inclusion and contribute to an even more accessible digital economy by facilitating the movement of funds from Jordan to 37 countries. Mastercard focuses on building robust payment ecosystems and advancing the digital economy across the Middle East.

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Visa Security 98

Fintech Finance

APRIL 6, 2025

Schwarzwald Capital , a leading venture capital firm focused on fintech and the creator economy, has announced a strategic investment in Vesta , a global leader in transaction guarantee solutions for online and other card-not-present transactions.

Fraud Prevention 97

Fraud Prevention Digital Payments Economy Payments 97

Fintech Finance

APRIL 8, 2025

Checkout.com processes billions of transactions for thousands of companies that shape the digital economy worldwide. Checkout.com CMO Rory O’Neill said: “It is a testament to the maturity of the digital economy that peaks in online transactions are now intrinsically linked to our daily habits in the real world.

Volume 93

Volume Economy Transactions Finance 93

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

It serves as FinTech Australias first major report into the tangible impact the industry is having both on the countrys economy and business across Australia. Rehan DAlmeida, CEO, FinTech Australia said: This report finally quantifies the power of fintech to transform our economy. Over 30% of businesses reported growth of over 2.5%

Small Business 97

Small Business FinTech Innovation Payments 97

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Simon Baptist, Principal Economist, Visa Asia Pacific, added: Vietnam’s economy will yet again be one of Asia’s fastest-growing in 2025. Visa is committed to innovative solutions that support this evolving landscape, helping businesses and consumers thrive in the digital economy.

Payments Trends 97

Payments Trends Cross-Border AI Payments 97

Fintech Finance

JUNE 5, 2025

This expansion includes a revamped market strategy and new key appointment: Managing Director for Nigeria at BPC, a seasoned expert who will bolster BPC’s local team, reflecting a commitment to delivering secure, innovative digital payment while driving innovation and growth in Africa’s largest markets and most dynamic economies.

Financial Inclusion 83

Financial Inclusion Non-Bank Economy Digital Payments 83

Fintech News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The integration of VISA with the Bakong Tourists App enhances interoperability, fosters a cashless society, and aligns with Cambodias digital economy goals.” Chea Serey, aded, “We aim to modernise payment systems to meet the needs of local citizens, businesses, and international tourists.

Financial Inclusion 137

Financial Inclusion Interoperability Payments International Payments 137

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Security enhancements across digital financial systems are also a key priority as Thailand continues to support its growing digital economy. The project also focuses on developing infrastructure to support these efforts, ensuring more efficient financial access.

Cross-Border Payments 118

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment Initiation Cross-Border Settlement 118

Fintech News

JANUARY 12, 2025

The regions strong fundamentals, coupled with a growing digital economy, promise continued growth and innovation in the coming years, a new report by Royal Park Partners (RPP), a fintech-focused corporate finance advisory firm, says. These platforms are bridging credit gaps, playing a crucial role in the supporting local economies.

FinTech 119

FinTech Financial Inclusion BNPL Cross-Border 119

Fintech News

APRIL 28, 2025

This agreement builds on a memorandum of cooperation signed in December 2023 between NBC and Japans Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), which was witnessed by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Cross-Border 118

Cross-Border Payments Settlement Agreements 118

Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Chloé Mayenobe “The company continues to expand its global footprint, supporting diverse payment needs across key markets, including super apps, gig economy giants and money transmitters worldwide. said Floris de Kort, CEO of Thunes. said Chloe Mayenobe, President and COO of Thunes.

Global Payments 126

Global Payments Visa Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 126

Fintech Finance

JUNE 12, 2025

“While the digital payments revolution is undeniable, cash continues to play a critical role in the global economy,” said Angus Burrell. “It’s not about cash versus digital, but about integrating both to create a secure, inclusive, and efficient payment ecosystem.

ATMIA 78

ATMIA Cash Management Payments ATM 78

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 14, 2025

UPI has made formal financial services accessible to millions and has had a clear impact on Indias digital economy. The Platform has transformed the digital economy of India by making more seamless transactions and increasing financial inclusion. This positions it to compete effectively with global players like MasterCard and Visa.

AI 98

AI Economy Financial Inclusion Digital Payments 98

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For The Fintech Times , she discusses how CBIs recent initiatives are integral in refining financial services to meet the challenges of todays digital economy, focusing on operational flexibility and enhanced security. Fratini Passi, with 30 years of expertise in financial technology, strategically steers CBI’s developments.

Finance 115

Finance IBAN Fraud Prevention Interoperability 115

The Fintech Times

MARCH 7, 2025

This is crucial given that fraud is currently costing the UK economy 6.8billion. This would be especially helpful for SMEs, the backbone of the UK economy. Overall, an important step towards a more digitised economy.” In fact, according to ONS data, over 1.2

Compliance 96

Compliance Financial Crimes Crime Governance 96

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These services aim to bolster the platform’s capabilities and cater to the growing demands of Singapore’s digital economy and gaming sector. This approval positions Razer Gold to offer regulated payment services, including account issuance, domestic and cross-border money transfers, merchant acquisition, and e-money issuance.

Cross-Border 112

Cross-Border Payments Payments Institute On-Demand 112

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At Mastercard, we seek to empower businesses of all sizes to enable them to benefit from the digital economy. Fundbot is on a mission to revolutionize B2B payments, which forms a key part of any economy.

Visa 98

Visa B2B Payments Industry Trends 98

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Jonathan Kolozsvary “It’s incredibly rewarding to see the world finally recognizing creators as the driving force behind the digital economy. Hosted with industry leaders like Amplify, the summit will offer guidance to aspiring and growing influencers navigating their businesses.

Small Business 121

Small Business Financial Literacy Debit Card Real Time Payments 121

Fintech Finance

MARCH 5, 2025

Combining Mashreq’s regional success with Mastercard’s global and Pakistan expertise, this collaboration will introduce innovative digital propositions to individuals and businesses in Pakistan with the aim of bolstering the digital economy, accelerating digital payment adoption and driving financial inclusion in Pakistan.

Visa 88

Visa Underserved Financial Inclusion Economy 88

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

According to 2023 data from INEGI , Mexican SMEs are the engine of the Mexican economy, generating 52% of revenue and employing 27 million people. This will provide Mexican SMBs with instant cash flow support which will allow them to focus on their growth. This represents 68.4% of those working in the business sector.

Credit Cards 97

Credit Cards Debit Card Payroll Economy 97

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Hong Kongs SMBs, the backbone of its economy, often struggle with limited access to financial tools like corporate cards. Aspires Visa card empowers Hong Kong SMBs to thrive in the modern global economy by offering access to multi-currency and seamless cross-border payments.

Small Business 92

Small Business Cross-Border Multi-Currency Cross-Border Payments 92

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 17, 2024

By expanding its services to MeridianBet, Kuady is helping advance financial access and inclusion throughout Latin America, enabling more people to participate actively in the digital economy.

Processors 98

Processors Payments Economy Security 98

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Their substantial investment will not only help create tech-savvy jobs but underscores their confidence in the UK economy. 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.”

Consumer 98

Consumer Economy Regulatory Compliance Payment Networks 98

Fintech News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Regional integration is playing a key role, with governments accelerating their efforts to enhance cross-border commerce and digital economy participation. Finally, the fourth and last driver outlined in the report is the rise of the API economy. These countries dont require banks to share data with third-party providers.

Payment APIs and Integration 108

Payment APIs and Integration Finance Cross-Border API 108

The Fintech Times

MARCH 19, 2025

Together, we are paving the way for stronger local economies and enduring customer relationships. “This is where we share likeminded values with ICBA Payments, working to bring more people and businesses into the digital economy.

Community Banks 87

Community Banks Visa Card Issuer Debit Card 87

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Diverse Functionality: Users can immediately utilize the received funds across various app features, promoting a cashless economy and fostering greater financial inclusivity. We share a mutual commitment to financial inclusion and innovation, and together we will enhance the user experience for millions of Peruvians.”

Financial Inclusion 105

Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Underserved Economy 105

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

“By tapping into Mastercard’s trusted open banking infrastructure, we can drive innovation and empower merchants with faster, more convenient payment experiences that meet the needs of today’s digital economy.” “We’re

Visa 96

Visa Payment Gateways Payments Gateways 96

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The discussions focused on fostering youth empowerment, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) development, and the expansion of Nigeria’s digital economy. He reiterated his administration’s dedication to equipping the next generation with the necessary tools to succeed in a competitive and rapidly evolving global economy.

Economy 96

Economy Small Business Digital Payments Innovation 96

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 5, 2024

According to the Office of the Small Business Commissioner, if SMBs were paid on time, this could boost the economy by an estimated £2.5 Together, we’re equipping SMBs with tools to thrive in an increasingly digital economy.” billion annually. Intuit QuickBooks financial software is delivered as part of Intuit’s business platform.

Small Business 98

Small Business Embedded Payments Reconciliation Real Time Payments 98