Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2024

Payments innovation in Indonesia holds significant promise for contributing to the nation’s economy and helping bring about a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable financial system. Indonesia also has the largest digital economy in Southeast Asia, a sector that reached a gross merchandise value of US$82 billion in 2023.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Visa Cloud Connect allows financial institutions to securely connect to the Visa network via participating cloud-based infrastructure, simplifying and accelerating access to Visa’s global payment network. It promotes operations-driven sustainability and scalability to meet demand and adaptability for future payment innovations and growth.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Fratini Passi, with 30 years of expertise in financial technology, strategically steers CBI’s developments. 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.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 27, 2025

Andrew McCormack, Chief Operating Officer at Al Etihad Payments, said: “We are delighted to onboard Mashreq as a provider of the innovative Aani Instant Payment solution – bringing intuitive, secure, and inclusive digital payments to small-scale merchants and their customers.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

Payment trends in Asia are changing how businesses and people transact from the digital-first economies of China and Singapore to the quickly changing markets of Indonesia and Vietnam. This article explores five key trends changing how we pay today while pushing the narrative for a more efficient, powerful financial ecosystem in Asia.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

By displaying real-time rates based on what other users are willing to pay, the platform creates a liquid ecosystem, lowers remittance costs, and empowers users to trade confidently, allowing greater financial inclusion. Our growth in a short period of time reflects the underlying demand for better global payments.

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The Payments Association

JUNE 3, 2025

By leaning heavily on custodial models and surveillance-driven frameworks, many central banks are limiting the utility and inclusiveness of CBDCs. However, this has sparked criticism that these systems strip users of financial autonomy and introduce unnecessary friction. Tokens, by contrast, represent value independently of identity.

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Fintech News

JUNE 5, 2025

These old-school platforms were never designed to meet the demands of todays always-on, customer-centric banking environment. Asia-Pacific: The Nucleus Change The Asia-Pacific region is home to some of the most advanced and dynamic digital economies in the world. Strategic planning and long-term vision are therefore essential.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 24, 2025

Championed by the Central Bank of Somalia (CBS), the initiative marks a major step in modernising Somalia’s payment infrastructure, promoting financial inclusion and enhancing economic stability. The demand for secure, fast, and modern payment solutions has been pressing.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 23, 2024

Leveraging technologies like advanced data encryption, the company aims to power faster digital payments and help advance the UAE’s cashless economy. “We We are thrilled to receive this approval which allows us to bring our vision for Comera Pay to life,” said Akhtar Saeed Hashmi, MD of Comera Financial Holding. “By

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 4, 2025

The acquisition of the licenses by the newly formed Thunes Financial Services LLC entity, is a strategic differentiator in allowing Thunes to deliver its comprehensive Pay and Accept suite of services directly to corporates, merchants and digital platforms across the U.S. Securing U.S. Combined with Thunes’ SmartX Treasury system, U.S.-based

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In 2023, Peru received approximately $4.4billion in remittances, supporting the demand for streamlined, efficient money transfer options. The partnership aims to broaden financial inclusion as well as improve access to remittances by enabling funds sent via TerraPay’ s network to be received directly within the Yape app.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

With Mastercard’s Pay on Demand platform, people get improved access to financial services and other offerings, which drives financial inclusion and can bring about improved economic possibilities for individuals and businesses.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 18, 2025

In todays fast-paced digital economy, customers expect seamless and instant payment experiences to meet them where they are. Checkbooks new integration addresses this demand by providing businesses with a streamlined solution to disburse funds directly to the widely used PayPal and Venmo platforms.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 27, 2025

Named Africa’s fastest-growing fintech company by the Financial Times for two years running, Moniepoint has secured investment from major players including payment giant Visa and tech behemoth Google. to provide infrastructure and payment solutions for banks and financial institutions. Huge, for both businesses and individuals.

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Fintech News

MAY 29, 2025

It is aimed at financial institutions of all sizes, particularly those seeking to upgrade infrastructure quickly without compromising on scale or security. Scotty Perkins We built ACI Connetic to give banks a future-proof foundation to meet the ever-increasing demand for faster, smarter and secure payments.

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Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of emerging economies. In many regions, they create jobs, drive innovation, and stimulate local economies. Yet, they often face financial challenges, struggling to access credit, manage cash flow, and navigate complex financial systems.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

By providing seamless, secure, and real-time payout capabilities, were empowering merchants with the agility to thrive in this fast-evolving landscape, while effectively meeting the growing consumer demand for speed and convenience, noted Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo , general manager for MENA at Checkout.com. ” Why Visa Direct?

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Key trends will include the acceleration of cross-border, real-time and instant payments and the rise of cashless economies. The growing adoption of mobile and internet technology and rising consumer expectations for instant payment experiences will drive financial inclusion forward.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

In the last five years, Sri Lanka’s economy has struggled greatly. Back in 2012, Sri Lanka had the highest financial inclusion rate in South Asia with two-thirds of its population having access to formal financial accounts. From being one of the strongest markets in South Asia, it has since fallen from grace.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 27, 2025

For the first time in the industry, ACI Connetic brings together account-to-account (A2A), card payments and AI-driven fraud prevention on a unified cloud-native platform – making it simpler, faster and more cost-effective for banks and financial institutions (FI) to modernise their payments infrastructures.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 11, 2025

As part of its continuous commitment to supporting the region’s surging digital economy, MiFinity has launched Rabbit Line Pay in Thailand alongside LinkAja and direct bank transfer in Indonesia, with more payment methods slated for integration throughout 2025.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 24, 2025

Championed by the Central Bank of Somalia (CBS), the initiative marks a major step in modernising Somalia’s payment infrastructure, promoting financial inclusion and enhancing economic stability. The demand for secure, fast, and modern payment solutions has been pressing.

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Fintech News

MARCH 17, 2025

With digital banking, mobile payments, and fintech regulation at the forefront, this event connects 500+ financial leaders, policymakers, and innovators. Topics will range from Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to financial inclusion and AI-driven banking solutions.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 12, 2025

Improving financial access Instapay Technologies focuses on financial inclusion for unbanked workers by providing accessible and convenient financial solutions. Through its technology-driven approach, Instapay aims to improve financial access and well-being for underserved communities.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 18, 2025

This integration of Google Pay into Saudi Arabia’s payment options aims to address market demands and bolster the countrys position in the global fintech landscape. Google Pay will provide a secure method for users to make purchases in stores, through apps, and online, facilitating the management and addition of cards via Google Wallet.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This period of upheaval has catalysed a significant transformation within the sector, with fintech firms adapting to and capitalising on the changing landscape of consumer demands and regulatory environments. Source: The Future of Global Fintech: Towards Resilient and Inclusive Growth.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 16, 2025

With the rising demand for fast, secure, and efficient payment solutions, this partnership bridges key gaps in financial connectivity and infrastructure readiness, enabling millions of individuals and businesses to engage more fully in the global economy. “At PayPal, were committed to changing that.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Initiatives like QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard), a national standard for QR code payments launched in 2019, have allowed for standardization, making it easier for businesses and consumers, while collaboration between the government and fintech firms have helped enhance financial inclusion through clear regulations.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the key trends defining the payments sector in 2024, highlighting the opportunities for strategic growth, as well as the challenges posed by regulatory pressures, financial crime, and evolving infrastructure demands.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 15, 2025

With rising demand for fast, secure, and efficient payment solutions, this partnership bridges key gaps in financial connectivity and infrastructure readiness, enabling millions of individuals and businesses to engage more fully in the global economy. billion USD in 2025 and is expected to reach $422.56 billion USD by 2030.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This centralised API marketplace simplifies data access, supporting Alinma’s role in Saudi Arabias digital economy and aligning with its 2025 Transformation Strategy to create new revenue streams and offer advanced digital solutions.

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The Payments Association

JUNE 3, 2025

This foundational technology is reshaping how identity, consent, and value are managed in the digital economy, from safeguarding transactions to enabling new economic models. However, with its growing role comes increasing complexity, particularly in terms of integration, regulation, and the architecture of future payment flows.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 30, 2024

The Mastercard Ghana Fintech Forum aimed to address these issues, fostering engagement and innovation to drive financial inclusion. “At At Mastercard, we believe in the power of collaboration to overcome unique market challenges, drive innovation, and foster growth in the financial sector.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2020

With a robust community of technological innovators, and a drive toward the digital economy, India currently stands as an exciting market in FinTech. The second piece to this puzzle is on-demand finance, which Mittal said is severely lacking in India. Building Financial Trust. Addressing The Digitization Gap.

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Fintech News

MAY 28, 2024

Embrace Financial Inclusion One of the key drivers behind the success of Nubank has been its unwavering commitment to financial inclusion — a major focal area for APAC digital banks as well. This presents a massive untapped market for digital banks willing to prioritise financial inclusion.

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Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped industries and economies worldwide. Cash Usage Decline : The World Bank reported that cash usage in advanced economies declined by nearly 50% during the pandemic, with consumers opting for digital and contactless payment methods instead. in 2020, reaching $4.28 billion in 2022, up from $7.5

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