Fintech News
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
StraitsX, a Singapore-licensed stablecoin issuer and digital payment infrastructure provider, has partnered with Standard Chartered to strengthen the reserve management of its U.S. Dollar (XUSD) and Singapore Dollar (XSGD) stablecoins. Standard Chartered will provide cash management and custody services for the reserve assets backing the stablecoins, acting as one of StraitsX s banking partners.
The Fintech Times
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Stablecoins have a huge impact on the financial market as we know it, but more can still be done. Looking to take stablecoin usage to the next level in Hong Kong, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK), Animoca Brands , and HKT have announced a joint venture (JV) to issue a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin. The process won’t be as simple as just launching a stablecoin though.
Fintech News
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Singapore authorities and banks are ramping up efforts to tackle a growing scam where fraudsters steal card details through phishing and trick victims into providing an OTP. This allows scammers to fraudulently provision stolen card credentials onto their mobile wallets for unauthorised contactless transactions. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) , Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) reported at least 656 cases of phished card credentials being added
The Payments Association
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The future of payments is digital, inclusive, and transformativedriving financial access, innovation, and global economic empowerment. The global financial landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. As digital payment technologies evolve, they are revolutionising how transactions occur and breaking down barriers that have long excluded billions from the financial ecosystem.
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.
Fintech Finance
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Aspire , a leading fintech headquartered in Singapore, has announced the launch of its Visa corporate card tailored specifically for small and medium-sized businesses in Hong Kong. By providing access to powerful, user-friendly financial tools, Aspire and Visa are setting the stage for a new era of growth and efficiency in Hong Kong’s business landscape.
The Fintech Times
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Merchants and consumers in the UAE are going to have greater accessibility to make real-time transactions following a new partnership between digital payments firm, Checkout.com and payments juggernaut, Visa. As a result of this collaboration, Checkout.com is going to launch Visa Direct’s Push-to-Card solution in the UAE, facilitating cross-border and domestic transactions in the country.
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Fintech News
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Airwallex, a global financial platform, reported significant growth in 2024. The companys annualised transaction volume rose from US$100 billion in August to US$130 billion just three months later, following its ARR surpassing US$500 million. This marks a 73% year-over-year increase in transaction volume. During the same period, Airwallex ‘s ARR climbed from US$500 million to US$600 million.
The Fintech Times
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The financial institution, Mashreq has announced it is committed to supporting small and medium businesses (SMEs) in the UAE. Putting resources behind this claim, the firm’s business banking arm has announced a new partnership with NEO PAY , the digital payments organisation to make lending more accessible for SMEs in the region with the launch of a new point-of-sale (PoS) lending solution.
Fintech Finance
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
PhonePe , today announced the launch of a device tokenization solution for Credit and Debit cards. With this launch, users will be able to tokenize their cards on the PhonePe App, and use the card tokens seamlessly across all use cases on PhonePe such as Bill Payments, Recharges, booking travel tickets, making insurance purchases, making payments on Pincode, as well as at Online Merchants where the PhonePe Payment Gateway services are integrated.
The Fintech Times
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Welcome to Edition 59 of The Fintech Times , where we explore how AI is reshaping banking, from boosting efficiency to cutting costs. With around 60% of banks fully integrating AI, the industry faces a strategic divideprioritizing productivity or reducing expenses. But as AI takes on more responsibility, it raises big questions around ethics, regulation, and accountability.
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
Fintech Finance
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Fintech compliance is an increasingly important aspect of the financial industry. As the fintech industry continues to grow and evolve, so do the demands for regulatory compliance. PhotonPay , a leading digital financial infrastructure provider, drives innovation through global licenses, strategic partnerships with top financial institutions, and local teams delivering secure and scalable payment solutions worldwide PhotonPay integrates AI-powered AML and Risk engine that enhances the speed and
Finextra
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
2024 was rough; why should 2025 be any different? This question lingers among community banks and cr.
Fintech Finance
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Yonder , the rewards credit card for modern explorers, has partnered with Griffin , the UKs leading bank for fintechs. This partnership allows Yonder to offer its customers Top-ups, a new feature that helps them unlock a higher spending limit while enjoying all the benefits of credit. Dedicated to helping young professionals build a healthy relationship with credit, Yonder is enhancing its offering with Griffins embedded bank accounts to deliver two key improvements: An account for Yonders custo
Payments Next
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
By Scott Draeger, SVP, Product Marketing & Vertical Solutions, Smart Communications The potential of AI in banking is undeniable, with projections showing The post Banks are investing in AI, but are customers ready for change? first appeared on Payments NEXT.
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.
Finextra
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The Bank for International Settlements has opened its seventh innovation hub in Toronto, its first in the Americas.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Germany-based sustainable mobile banking provider Tomorrow , in collaboration with Embedded Finance platform Solaris , has launched a new savings account to improve its existing suite of banking products.
Finextra
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Standard Chartered has formed a joint venture partnership with Animoca Brands and HKT to issue a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Socure , a provider of digital identity verification and fraud prevention technologies, has announced the general availability of its new RiskOS platform.
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Finextra
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Pan-European payments platform Market Pay is to acquire Danish PSP AltaPay, strengthening its presence in the Scandiavian market.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Cynergy Bank has announced the launch of a new sustainable banking debit card for customers and partners, made from Parley Ocean Plastic.
Finextra
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Visa has launched its Tap to Add Card service in Ukraine, Georgia and South Africa, enabling cardholders to add their bank card to their mobile wallet by tapping their card against their mobile phone.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Payoneer has received regulatory approvals in China to finalise its acquisition of a licensed payment service provider, aimed at empowering SMBs.
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
Finextra
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Ziglu, a UK-based cryptocurrency business that once commanded a $170 million price tag, has raised £5 million at a £45 million valuation.
The Nilson Report
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
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Finextra
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The Bank for International Settlements has appointed Beju Shah as the new Head of the Toronto Innovation Centre.
The Nilson Report
FEBRUARY 17, 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.
Finextra
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Lloyds Bank is working with fintech Doshi to deliver a gamified financial education platform with rewards-based engagement for students and young people.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Barclays has revealed an FCA money-laundering probe and tax fight, as well as provisioning GBP 90 million for potential car finance mis-selling costs.
Finextra
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has released its Regulatory Sandbox Guidelines, detailing the eligibility criteria and requirements for participation.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Miura has announced the launch of Miura Ascend, an enterprise payments platform that will make transactions faster, safer, and easier to manage for businesses.
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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