The Paypers

JANUARY 13, 2025

Social media company X has outlined its ambition to evolve into an all-encompassing platform with the launch of the X Money payment feature scheduled for 2025.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 14, 2025

Vietnam and Laos have officially launched a new framework for settling payments in their local currencies and a cross-border QR code payment system. The initiative, announced at the 47th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee, aims to boost bilateral trade, investment, and tourism. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone were present at the launch.

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Clearly Payments

JANUARY 15, 2025

If you run a business, youre aware of the basic fees for accepting credit card payments. You might even know that theres something called an interchange fee , usually around 1.5%3.5% depending on the credit card. However, what many merchants dont realize is that there can be a whole range of extra, often hidden costs buried in their processing agreements.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 14, 2025

Paymentology , the leading global issuer processor, in partnership with audax, a comprehensive digital banking technology solutions provider backed by Standard Chartered, and Mastercard , a global leader in payment technology and network solutions, announces the launch of a new report titled “Understanding Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS) and the Power of Strategic Partnerships.” The report highlights the transformative potential of CaaS in enabling banks and fintechs to become distributors

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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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NFCW

JANUARY 13, 2025

BEIJING PASS: The devices make it simple to access local mobile payments services on visits to China Travellers arriving at Beijing Capital Airport are now able to rent a dedicated mobile payments and local communications device from a service desk in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall, making it quick and easy to access local mobile payments services during their visit to China. “The Beijing Pass device, co-developed by UnionPay, Bank of Beijing and Beijing Unicom, is a compact terminal that fu

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Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis has acquired Alterya , an AI-based fraud detection platform focused on identifying scams before they impact victims. Alterya, which launched in stealth mode, has collaborated with cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, and Block, along with financial institutions, to monitor over US$8 billion in monthly transactions across crypto and fiat systems.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 13, 2025

Air Europa continues extending the options for its customers to customize the shopping experience to suit their needs. To achieve this, the airline now offers Hands Ins split payment technology on its website, enabling customers to divide ticket costs between multiple travellers or credit cards at checkout. Since launching this feature in June 2024, Air Europa has generated 3.8M + in incremental revenue and 15,000+ unique profiles using split payments, underscoring the features popularity and cu

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

Decoding the FCA's safeguarding reforms: Practical steps for payments and E-money firms January 3 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The FCA’s proposed safeguarding reforms for payments and e-money firms, aiming to enhance consumer protection and operational compliance. Why is it important? The reforms ensure robust safeguarding practices, bolster consumer trust, and address risks like fund shortfalls during insolvency.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 12, 2025

Southeast Asias fintech industry is flourishing, driven by soaring adoption of digital payments, alternative lending, and wealthtech. The regions strong fundamentals, coupled with a growing digital economy, promise continued growth and innovation in the coming years, a new report by Royal Park Partners (RPP), a fintech-focused corporate finance advisory firm, says.

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Finovate

JANUARY 15, 2025

Union Credit has announced a new partnership with MeridianLink. The partnership will simplify and streamline the lending process for credit unions with real-time financing solutions at the point of purchase. Union Credit most recently demoed its technology at FinovateFall 2024. Union Credit , a marketplace for credit unions that offers pre-approved, one-click credit offers at the point of purchase, has teamed up with software platform MeridianLink.

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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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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 13, 2025

As the artificial intelligence revolution reshapes industries at an unprecedented pace, AIsa announces the launch of its revolutionary payment infrastructure tailored to the unique needs of the AI economy. Traditional payment systems, designed for human transactions, are no longer sufficient to support the lightning-fast, microscopic transactions required by AI agents.

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NFCW

JANUARY 15, 2025

Public transportation users in Athens can now use the Greek capital city’s new tap2ride service to pay for their fares with their contactless bank card, smartphone or smart watch. The new contactless payment system works across the entire Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) transportation network, including on buses, trolleys, the metro and trams.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

A Tracxn Technologies report highlights that the Southeast Asia fintech ecosystem experienced its zenith in 2021, marking the highest annual equity funding in the last decade. However, 2024 saw a significant decline, with a total funding of USD $1.6 billion, representing a 23% drop compared to USD $2.1 billion in 2023 and a steep 75% fall from 2022s USD $6.3 billion.

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Finovate

JANUARY 13, 2025

The week begins on the Fintech Rundown with news of product launches and new investments, as well as an acquisition in the digital banking space and a handful of partnerships in payments. Be sure to check back all week long for the latest updates. Financial wellness Current account provider nsave launches its new investment product and announces EUR 17.5 million in funding.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 15, 2025

Mamo , a UAE-based fintech company, has been selected as the preferred payment provider for Lyvely , a social e-commerce platform enabling content creators to monetize their products and services. This collaboration reflects Mamos ongoing commitment to providing efficient payment solutions for businesses and supporting the growth of the UAE creator economy.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

Unveiling digital fraud: Insights into scam trends and prevention in the UK payment sector January 3 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? An examination of authorised push payments (APP) scams in 2023, their impact on victims, and the platforms most exploited. Why is it important? Over 340 million was lost to APP scams, affecting trust in payments and digital platforms.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 12, 2025

Banking Circle, a Luxembourg-licensed bank specialising in next-generation banking services, is set to acquire Australian Settlements Limited (ASL), an authorised deposit-taking institution. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, marking a key step in Banking Circle s growth in the Australian market. ASL, a provider of settlement and processing services for banks and payment companies in Australia, will complement Banking Circles existing operations in t

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 11, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has approved the Financial Data Exchange (FDX) as the first standard-setting body in an important step towards implementing open banking in the US. Released in October 2024, the Personal Financial Data Rights rule requires financial institutions, credit card issuers, and other financial providers to unlock a consumer’s personal financial data and transfer it to another provider at their request for free.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 14, 2025

ClearBank , the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking, today announced its partnership with Airwallex , a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses. Through this collaboration, Airwallex will leverage ClearBank’s agency banking solution to enhance its UK offering with virtual business accounts, GBP collections, and Confirmation of Payee (CoP) functionality.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

Navigating legal uncertainty: How the Digital Assets Bill could impact PSPs January 13 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The impact of the UK Digital Assets Bill on PSPs, highlighting legal uncertainties, operational challenges, and strategic opportunities. Why is it important? It addresses how evolving regulations shape the digital asset landscape, influencing innovation, compliance, and global competitiveness.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

Finance heads and managers in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) often find themselves overwhelmed by manual, routine tasks such as data entry, invoice management, and report creation. These menial tasks can eclipse their more strategic responsibilities like process improvement, strategic planning, and cost reduction. The solution to this problem lies in freeing finance managers from these routine tasks.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 12, 2025

Nium , the global infrastructure provider for real-time cross-border payments, has launched a new card for travel customers in partnership with banking and payment services company, Diners Club International. In a move that provides Nium travel customers with greater payment flexibility, acceptance, and choice, the cross-border payments company has officially launched the Diners Club International Card.

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

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 14, 2025

With its Pay to Drive mobility suite, payment service provider (PSP) Computop is bundling payment methods and services for the mobility sector. In future, the new European payment method Wero will also be available for payment at the charging station or petrol pump. Wero launch expected for mid-2025 Wero was integrated into the Computop Paygate payment platform in November 2024.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 16, 2025

Clear Junction , a global leader in cross-border payments for regulated financial institutions, has revealed a significant gap in the preparedness of payment industry leaders to navigate the complexities of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) regulation, which is now in effect across the EU. MiCA, which entered into force in June 2023, introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework for European crypto-assets.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 12, 2025

Reap, a Hong Kong-based payment technology provider, has received in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The approval is a step forward for Reap Singapore , the company’s local entity, as it works toward meeting the conditions required to obtain the full license. Reap intends to allocate necessary resources to support its Singapore operations and strengthen compliance standards.

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 16, 2025

The digital payments provider agreed to pay penalties to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and a group of states under settlements that alleged the company violated banking laws.

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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

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 17, 2025

In collaboration with Mastercard , Cairo Amman Bank will leverage Mastercard Moves money movement capabilities to transform international money transfers for its customers in Jordan. The collaboration will advance financial inclusion and contribute to an even more accessible digital economy by facilitating the movement of funds from Jordan to 37 countries.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 14, 2025

Paytently , an innovative payment orchestration platform designed to tackle the unique challenges of businesses in regulated sectors like iGaming, has appointed Isabelle Delisle as its new chief payment officer (CPO). A highly respected figure in the industry, Isabelle brings over 20 years of experience, including an extraordinary 18-year tenure at Pinnacle, a company widely recognised as a trailblazer in sports betting and the first to introduce esports betting to the market.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

The National University of Singapore (NUS) has partnered with Northern Trust and UOB to launch a first-of-its-kind initiative that uses blockchain technology to track green bond credentials. This move aims to increase transparency and trust in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting within the financial sector. NUS, the first university in Singapore to adopt blockchain for ESG reporting, issued its third green bond in 2023.

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 16, 2025

The payments were made over a three-year period beginning in 2020, and were not listed in some filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result, the company agreed to pay a fine under a settlement last week.

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