Fintech Finance

JANUARY 10, 2025

Bank Alfalah , a leading commercial bank in Pakistan with a network of over 1,000 branches, has announced its acquisition of a 9.9% equity stake in Jingle Pay , one of the fastest growing fintechs in the MENAP region. The Bank’s fintech investment underscores its commitment to driving digital transformation and fostering financial inclusion across key markets.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 10, 2025

Global network tokenised transactions could double by 2029, rising from 283 billion in 2025 to 574 billion in 2029; according to new research by fintech and payments markets expert Juniper Research. As the popularity of digital payments continues to grow, the importance of the role of network tokenisation is also on the rise. Network tokens are virtual representations that replace sensitive card details with tokens issued by card networks.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 10, 2025

Reap , a leading payment technology provider, is thrilled to announce today that it has received an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for its application of the Major Payment Institution (MPI) License for its Singapore entity, Reap Singapore. Obtaining the IPA marks a significant milestone for Reap. Reap is committed to regulatory excellence while continuously enhancing its capabilities and presence in the country and the broader Asia Pacific region.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 10, 2025

A new private venture capitalist firm headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), FIA Ventures , has officially launched. Founded by Mohammed Saleem , who also founded global business events and consulting firm Trescon , FIA Ventures says it is committed to reshaping the venture capital landscape by empowering early-stage tech startups.

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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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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 10, 2025

JCB International Co, Ltd, the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co, Ltd, Japans only international payment brand, has today released a new e-book “The Evolution of Payments: Key Growth Drivers across the European Region,” providing expert insights into the key trends shaping the future of payments in Europe. The e-book explores: The 5 biggest growth drivers in the European market How to thrive in the new payments landscape Insights from leading merchant acquirers,

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Finovate

JANUARY 10, 2025

This week’s edition of Finovate Global looks at recent fintech headlines from Ireland. NomuPay secures $37 million at a valuation of $200 million Dublin, Ireland-based fintech NomuPay announced an investment of $37 million this week. The funding round, which began in September, gives the company a valuation of $200 million. The company will leverage the new capital to help accelerate the expansion of unified payment access in Asia. “Over the past two years, we’ve grown our reve

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 10, 2025

dLocal , a payment platform connecting merchants to emerging markets born out of Uruguay, has secured the UK Authorised Payment Institution (API) licence from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). With the licence, dLocal can now offer a comprehensive suite of regulated payment solutions to UK-based merchants. Now that the cross-border payment fintech can offer regulated payment services in the UK, it plans to help firms in the region easily scale globally, and to specifically target emerging e

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 10, 2025

The digital bank also said this month that it’s exploring strategic alternatives for its credit card business.

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Bank Automation

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Clearing House and Federal Reserve publicize the adoption of their payments rails, Real Time Payments and FedNow, by posting on their websites which financial institutions are live on their networks offering something of a roadmap for fraudsters to take advantage of newly onboarded FIs. The reason why [fraudsters] target new financial institutions is […] The post Fraudsters target RTP, FedNow newcomers appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Finovate

JANUARY 10, 2025

Tennessee-based Transcard is expanding to Canada. Transcard has partnered with Xodus Travel Services to enhance digital payment experiences with its SMART Suite platform. The expansion into Canada comes a month after Transcard earned authorization from the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to serve as a payment institution in theU.K. Tennessee-based Transcard is bringing its payment orchestration capabilities north of the border this week.

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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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Bank Automation

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published a request for information today asking the public to comment on data privacy protections on digital payments. The CFPB seeks comment regarding how to address intrusive data collection from digital payments platforms, including how consumer data is being collected, used and shared, according to todays release.

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Paystand

JANUARY 10, 2025

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Finextra

JANUARY 10, 2025

BNP Paribas has announced that it will adopt Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer solution into its cloud strategy to strengthen security and customer personalisation in their systems.

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Fintech Review

JANUARY 10, 2025

VILNIUS, Lithuania, January 10th, 2025, FinanceWire WhiteBIT TR cryptocurrency exchange has announced a strategic partnership with Turkey’s first neobank, Misyon Bank, ushering in 2025 with a significant milestone for the Turkish cryptocurrency sector. This collaboration enables Misyon Bank to connect with individual investors across Europe through WhiteBIT TR, marking its third major initiative in the digital assets space, following two global partnerships.

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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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Payments Dive

JANUARY 10, 2025

The high-speed payments system operated by The Clearing House also saw the value of transactions nearly double last year over 2023.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 10, 2025

FV Bank , a licensed US digital bank offering traditional and digital asset banking services, has announced that it integrated PayPal USD (PYUSD) for direct deposits and outbound payments.

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Basis Theory

JANUARY 10, 2025

December rounded out a productive and successful 2024 for the Basis Theory Platform. Heres what we released in the last month of the year.

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 10, 2025

The nonprofit will craft standards for consumer data sharing between financial institutions for the next five years.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 10, 2025

Standard Chartered has announced the launch of its crypto services for customers and partners in Europe, after securing a digital asset licence under the MiCA framework.

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Finextra

JANUARY 10, 2025

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has redefined data privacy and security across industr.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 10, 2025

Thailand has decided to trial cryptocurrency payments in Phuket as part of a pilot programme aimed at offering foreign visitors an alternative payment method.

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Finextra

JANUARY 10, 2025

This investment highlights Bank Alfalahs dedication to driving digital transformation and promoting financial inclusion across key markets, reinforcing its position as a leading digital bank.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

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The Paypers

JANUARY 10, 2025

Standard Chartered has announced the launch of its crypto services for customers and partners in Europe, after securing a digital asset licence under the MiCA framework.

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Finextra

JANUARY 10, 2025

With 2025 approaching, the landscape for SMBs is undergoing transformative changes driven by advance.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 10, 2025

American multinational payment card services corporation Mastercard has extended its Crypto Credential solution to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kazakhstan.

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Finextra

JANUARY 10, 2025

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its specific requirements regarding management of ESG-related risks.

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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.

Payments

Segpay

JANUARY 10, 2025

Running a business comes with enough challengeslosing your payment processor shouldnt be one of them. If your payment processor cancels your merchant account, it can feel like your entire business is at risk. This is especially true for high-risk industries like adult content, online gaming, or CBD products, where finding reliable payment processing can be a significant challenge.

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Finextra

JANUARY 10, 2025

In todays fast-evolving digital payments landscape, having a robust and scalable payment infrastruc.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 10, 2025

Restaurant management software company, MarginEdge , has recently announced a new partnership with global payment orchestration platform for B2B and B2C businesses, BlueSnap.

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Finextra

JANUARY 10, 2025

AffiniPay, a leader in legal practice management software, integrated payments, and embedded fintech solutions for professionals, has announced Nathan Waite as its new Chief Revenue Officer.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

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