Fintech News

JANUARY 6, 2025

SC Ventures, Standard Chartereds fintech investment arm, has launched Labamu , an invoicing and billing platform for APAC small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Labamu aims to improve operations, increase sales, and provide access to financial services. The platform is initially rolling out in Indonesia. SMEs account for 90% of businesses and 80% of employment across six Southeast Asian countries, representing a market worth US$2.5 trillion.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 6, 2025

PayMint , a leading financial technology company, has announced that it has obtained final approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to launch its first Meeza prepaid cards in partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB-Egypt). This milestone aligns with the banks continuous efforts to collaborate with FinTech companies to provide flexible solutions that contribute to advancing financial inclusion in line with the vision of the Egyptian government and the Central Bank of Egypt.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Aspire, a global finance platform for businesses, has partnered with digital asset custodian Rakkar to help founders navigate the evolving digital finance landscape. The collaboration focuses on equipping founders with the knowledge and tools to ensure secure and compliant operations in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Through a series of seminars, the partnership will provide practical insights into high-impact topics within digital finance.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 6, 2025

Onbe , a leading corporate payouts platform, today announces the appointment of Sayid Shabeer as its new Chief Product Officer. Sayid Shabeer joins the company’s executive team reporting directly to CEO Bala Janakiraman, as Onbe deepens its focus on financial services and software partnerships to modernize the $3 trillion business-to-person payments market.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 6, 2025

Looking to improve payments in the Middle East travel sector, Qashio , the spend management solutions provider has partnered with Visa , the digital payments organisation, to launch the Visa Commercial Choice Travel Programme. Travel companies in the region will now be able to obtain Qashio cards and transact in different currencies including AED, SAR, USD, EUR and GBP issued from UAE enabling payments and settlements in multiple currencies.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 6, 2025

New research commissioned by inclusive global payments platform Ecommpay found that 61% of e-commerce merchants would definitely choose a payment provider based on their commitment to ESG. A further 38% said they might do so. The sustainability values of a potential partner have at least some influence over all respondents; 41% said they are strongly influenced, and 53% somewhat.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 6, 2025

Tikkie continues to gain popularity: ABN AMROs payment app handled 157 million payment requests in 2024 for a total of 7.4 billion euros. It set records for both the number of requests and the total amount handled, up by 8 percent and breaking last years record of 6.6 billion euros. Since Tikkie was first launched in 2016, the app has been used to pay more than 32.6 billion euros.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 6, 2025

SC Ventures , the innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm of Standard Chartered , has launched a new invoicing and billing platform dubbed ‘Labamu’, in a move to increase the prosperity of small businesses across the Asia Pacific (APAC) markets, starting with Indonesia. Through the new platform, Labamu, SC Ventures hopes to empower SMEs across APAC to accelerate their growth.SMEs across Southeast Asia represent 90 per cent of all companies and 80 per cent of all employment &#

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Finextra

JANUARY 6, 2025

While the use of digital payments continues to rise in the euro area, cash is still responsible for more than half of all point-of-sale transactions, according to a European Central Bank study.

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Bank Automation

JANUARY 6, 2025

ClearBank is seeing its payment processing time decrease 80% after integrating AI. The Bristol, U.K.-based clearing agency and banking platform operates entirely in the cloud and has been exploring AI use cases for the past year, a spokesperson told Bank Automation News. ClearBank in December announced that its cloud-native banking solution is now available to […] The post ClearBank sees payment processing time drop by 80% appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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EBizCharge

JANUARY 6, 2025

Have you noticed businesses offering lower prices for paying with cash? Thats a cash discounting program in action. For business owners, this practice isnt just a thoughtful nod to customersits a smart move to reduce payment processing costs and encourage more cash transactions. This article will explore what cash discount programs are, how they work, and the pros and cons involved.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 6, 2025

Egyptian fintech PayMint has received final approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to launch its first ‘Meeza’ prepaid cards in partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB). PayMint plans for the new Meeza prepaid cards to enable its customers to carry out purchases, cash withdrawals, and online shopping in Egypt. Meeza cardholders will be able to monitor their usage, check their available balance, and manage their cards through the mobile application.

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Finextra

JANUARY 6, 2025

New research from Barclays Bank reveals that one in five consumers fell victim to a scam in the last year.

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 6, 2025

In its latest supervisory overview, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau included a review of buy now, pay later and earned wage access examinations.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Finextra

JANUARY 6, 2025

Mashreq Pakistan, part of leading financial institution in the MENA region, Mashreq, becomes the first to receive restricted license from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to commence pilot operations as a digital retail bank in Pakistan.

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The Nilson Report

JANUARY 6, 2025

The post QIB Partners with PayLater to Introduce Sharia Compliant BNPL Solutions in Qatar appeared first on Nilson Report.

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Finextra

JANUARY 6, 2025

OCBC has launched the sale of bespoke tokenised bonds issued in S$1,000 denominations to corporate clients that have net assets exceeding S$10 million.

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The Nilson Report

JANUARY 6, 2025

The post Slope Taps Marqeta to Power BNPL Card appeared first on Nilson Report.

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Finextra

JANUARY 6, 2025

Japanese financial conglomerate SBI has agreed to pay 100 million for a stake of more than 70% in struggling German Banking-as-a-Service platform Solaris, according to Bloomberg.

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The Nilson Report

JANUARY 6, 2025

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Finextra

JANUARY 6, 2025

Shaping the Future of Payments and Finance The fintech ecosystem is evolving at an unprecedented pac.

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The Nilson Report

JANUARY 6, 2025

The post Visa Completes Acquisition of Featurespace appeared first on Nilson Report.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Finextra

JANUARY 6, 2025

The European Payments Initiative (EPI), a bank-backed venture that was initially set up to build a rival to Mastercard and Visa in Europe, has completed its first e-commerce transactions, paving the way for a full-scale roll out later this year.

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The Nilson Report

JANUARY 6, 2025

The post Capital One Receives Approval of Delaware State Bank Commissioner for Acquisition of Discover Financial Services appeared first on Nilson Report.

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Finextra

JANUARY 6, 2025

Unicorn Latin American cross-border payments platform dLocal is exploring a potential sale, according to Reuters.

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The Nilson Report

JANUARY 6, 2025

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Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.

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Finextra

JANUARY 6, 2025

SC Ventures, the fintech investment and incubation arm of Standard Chartered, has launched Labamu, an invoicing and billing platform for SMEs in Apac.

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The Nilson Report

JANUARY 6, 2025

The post Atlantic Merchant and First Bank Partner for Payment Processing appeared first on Nilson Report.

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Finextra

JANUARY 6, 2025

Startup Money Squirrel has launched an open banking-powered app to help UK businesses master their cashflow management.

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The Nilson Report

JANUARY 6, 2025

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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