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15,000 Blacklisted and 34,000 Accounts Suspended in Thai Banking Fraud Crackdown

Fintech News

The Thai Bankers Association (TBA) has blacklisted 15,000 individuals and suspended 34,000 bank accounts connected to call-center scam operations, according to The Nation. The move follows the implementation of an AI-driven Cross-Reference File (CRF) system designed to identify mule accounts used in money laundering activities. Payong Srivanich TBA Chairman Payong Srivanich announced on Monday that the CRF system, developed by the association, flagged more than 15,000 individuals who had opened

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Ziina banks $22M as growth explodes for the UAE-based fintech for small businesses

TechCrunch Fintech

The Dubai-based startup, which now counts 50,000 retail and business customers in the UAE, has netted $22 million led by Altos Ventures. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Revolut rolls out virtual crypto payment cards

Finextra

Revolut is rolling out dedicated crypto payment cards for spending on everyday items.

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Sumsub’s New Solution Helps APAC Firms Navigate Data Privacy Regulations

Fintech News

Global verification provider Sumsub has introduced Local Data Processing (LDP) capabilities in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The new infrastructure now operational in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and the Philippines. This expansion follows the company’s earlier launch in the Middle East and Africa in June. As data privacy regulations tighten across APAC, driven by growing digital transformation and increased awareness of privacy concerns, Sumsub’s LDP solution aims to help businesses

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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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Sasai Money Transfer Expands Free Remittances Offer to Additional African Markets in Partnership With Airtel Money

Fintech Finance

Sasai Money Transfer, a business of Cassava Technologies and one of the fastest growing international money transfer operators, has partnered with Airtel Money to expand its revolutionary offer of free remittances to more African markets. The Zero Fees initiative, which was first launched in May 2024 by Sasai Money Transfer in partnership with Econet in Zimbabwe, is now being expanded with Airtel Money starting with Uganda, before being extended to other high-traffic remittance Airtel markets su

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Singapore Police May Gain Power to Block Scam Transfers Without Victim Consent

Fintech News

Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced plans to introduce the Protection from Scams Bill in the coming months and is seeking public feedback on the proposed legislation. The bill aims to empower the police to issue Restriction Orders (ROs) to banks, enabling them to temporarily restrict banking transactions of individuals targeted by ongoing scams who continue to transfer money despite warnings.

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Quidax receives Nigeria’s first Digital Assets Exchange licence

Finextra

African-founded cryptocurrency exchange, Quidax announced that it has become the first crypto exchange to receive a provisional operating license by Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a Digital Assets Exchange.

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Modulr Expands Xero Integration With Payroll Services to Tackle Industry Challenges

Fintech Finance

Modulr , the embedded payments platform, today announces the addition of payroll services to its integration with Xero , the online accounting software provider. The integration will help businesses reduce payroll payment errors and admin overhead, ensuring employees get paid accurately and on time, every time. Despite advances in technology and the negative impact of payroll going wrong , teams are still left using outdated and inadequate solutions.

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10 reasons to embrace selling online

The Payments Association

Breaking down ten compelling reasons why retailers should embrace selling online and how it can transform a business into a whole new enterprise.

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Zoho Announces Launch of Zoho Payments

Fintech Finance

Recently, one of the most reputable software-as-a-service companies on a global scale, Zoho , has announced its entry into the payments market by introducing Zoho Payments. Thereby, businesses can provision their Zoho Payments to customers and receive online payments through various means, including cards and UPI. Making the announcement at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, Zoho also introduced B2B payment capabilities, powered by the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) of NPCI Bharat BillPay Lim

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

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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Atlantic Money provides low-cost alternative to Swift with app-less money transfers

Finextra

Money movement firm firm Atlantic Money is to make it possible for users to forsake its app and instead send and receive currencies direct from within their own bank accounts.

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Akurateco Announces Partnership with CryptoProcessing to Revolutionize Digital Payment Solutions

Fintech Finance

Akurateco , a cutting-edge white-label payment software vendor, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid , one of the recognized leaders in providing crypto payment solutions. With CryptoProcessing’s assistance, companies that purchase Acurateco’s products can pay for them seamlessly, easily, quickly, and securely using cryptocurrency.

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Ant International and Dock Are Improving Financial Inclusion in Brazil With AI-Driven Credit Tech

The Fintech Times

Ant International , the digital payment and fintech company, has joined forces with Dock , a payments and banking technology provider in Latin America, to offer new AI-driven credit technology solutions in Brazil. In a move to empower local partners and advance financial inclusions, Ant International will enhance the credit management capability and infrastructure efficiency for Dock clients, comprising of financial institutions, retailers, and fintech start-ups.

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MANSA Partners with Bitmama to Enhance Cross-Border Payments in Emerging Markets Through Virtual Crypto Cards

Fintech Finance

MANSA , a leading decentralised finance (DeFi) platform specialising in cross-border payments and trade financing, has partnered with blockchain payment platform Bitmama to improve cross-border payment accessibility across Africa. Payment companies across Africa face significant challenges in establishing cross-border payment services, where maintaining pre-funded accounts in multiple countries often poses an obstacle due to limited capital, stifling innovation and creating a liquidity gap.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

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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CFIT’s Ezechi Britton: Why Combating Fraud is a Top Priority

The Fintech Times

As economic crime continues to rise, the UK fintech industry is taking significant steps to address this growing challenge. Following the launch of the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT)’s second industry coalition , which now includes major partners like AWS, Barclays, EY, HSBC and Mastercard, CEO Ezechi Britton MBE shares insights into how the sector is uniting to combat fraud through innovative digital verification solutions.

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Banks and technology firms unite to test corporate digital IDs

Finextra

The UK Government-backed Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has teamed up with leading banks and technology firms to test digital verification as a means to combat spiralling levels of economic crime.

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Intellect and Wipro partner on financial tech solutions

The Paypers

Intellect Design Arena has announced a global strategic partnership with Wipro Limited.

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The Bank of London selected by Waafi Bank for Shariah-compliant UK banking entry

Finextra

The Bank of London has been selected by Malysian start-up Waafi Bank to support its plans to enter the UK's Shariah-compliant banking market.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Aussies are Turning Away From Real Estate and Towards Crypto For More Accessible Investments

The Fintech Times

In their latest research, global consumer insights company, Protocol Theory and cryptocurrency exchange, Easy Crypto , found that Australians are viewing crypto as a key to financial freedom, with many turning to digital asset investments instead of real estate. The real estate industry has historically been a great sector to invest in – in fact, according to the research, 75 per cent of investors believe the sector has high returns.

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Canadian budgeting app Hardbacon goes under

Finextra

Hardbacon, a Canadian budgeting app that generated revenue through lead generation and affiliate marketing, has shut down after tweaks to Google's search algorithm saw users plummet.

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Digital, Challenger and Neobanks in the Middle East and Africa 2024

The Fintech Times

The digital banking scene in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is undergoing a significant transformation, with neobanks and challenger banks emerging as key players in reshaping financial services. These digital-first institutions are bridging gaps in traditional banking, offering innovative solutions to meet the needs of a diverse and underserved market.

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Singapore to empower police to stop voluntary bank transfers to scammers

Finextra

Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs is opening consultations on new rules that would empower the police to order banks to restrict the banking transactions of people who refuse to believe that they are being scammed.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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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Modulr Adds Payroll Services to Xero Integration, Ensuring Employees Get Paid on Time

The Fintech Times

Modulr , an embedded payments platform, has added payroll services to its integration with Xero , the online accounting software provider, to help businesses reduce payroll payment errors and admin overhead, ensuring employees get paid accurately and on time, every time. Despite advances in technology and the negative impact of payroll going wrong, many teams persist in using outdated solutions.

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Banks and technology firms unite to tests corporate digital IDs

Finextra

The UK Government-backed Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has teamed up with leading banks and technology firms to test digital verification as a means to combat spiralling levels of economic crime.

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MANSA Provides Bitmama With Liquidity, Expanding Payment Capabilities for Consumers Across Africa

The Fintech Times

MANSA , a decentralised finance (DeFi) platform specialising in cross-border payments and trade financing, is joining forces with blockchain payment platform Bitmama , in a move to improve cross-border payment accessibility across Africa. Through the new partnership, MANSA will provide Bitmama with the necessary liquidity to pre-fund accounts across 18 countries in Africa.

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Payments and the summer of sports

Finextra

From blockchain in sports broadcasts to NFT football cards, fintech has been instrumental in changi

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7 Essential Criteria for Choosing the Right Payments Partner

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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24 Fintech Opens its Doors to Inaugural Event, Aiming to Help Boost Saudi Economic Growth

The Fintech Times

The inaugural three-day 24 Fintech summit and exhibition is gearing up to open its doors at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre for the first time this week, hoping to bolster Saudi Arabia’s position as a major fintech hub. Designed to be one of Asia, Europe, and North Africa’s premier annual fintech events, 24 Fintech is hosted by Saudi Arabia’s Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), the Saudi Central Bank , the Capital Market Authority (CMA), and the Insuranc

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GoCardless closes deal to acquire Nuapay

Finextra

Bank payment company GoCardless has completed the acquisition of Sentenial Ltd, operating under the Nuapay brand, from EML Payments Limited (ASX: EML).

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MHR Reveals Growing Discontent From Payroll Workers as Sector Lacks Investment

The Fintech Times

The first full week of September will begin on Monday the 2nd and marks the start of National Payroll Week. In the lead-up to this, MHR , the HR, payroll and finance software provider has revealed insights on the sentiment of UK payroll workers. The 2024 MHR payroll report highlights that over half (56 per cent) of all payroll workers believe greater investment is required in the sector.

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Digital challenger barq signs up 1 million users within 21 days of launch

Finextra

barq, the latest wallet and challenger bank to launch in Saudi Arabia, has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 1 million wallet users and account holders within just 21 days of operation.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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