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Are Traditional Banks Keeping Up With Embedded Finance, or are They Falling Behind?

The Fintech Times

Embedded finance is rapidly changing the way consumers and businesses alike interact with financial services. As traditional banking processes are replaced by more integrated financial solutions, companies across industries are embedding payment processing, lending, insurance, and investment services directly into their platforms.

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5 Payment Trends in Asia Shaping its Financial Landscape in 2025

Fintech News

The shift toward digitised payments brings heightened concerns about cybersecurity, fraud, and regulatory compliance. Embedded Finance Hailed as the Future of Fintech The embedded payments market is expected to reach a global transaction value of US$2.5 However, the rapid progress comes with challenges.

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Em Conversa: The Potential of Embedded Finance in Brazil and Beyond With FitBank

The Fintech Times

What are some embedded finance trends were seeing in Brazil, and how do they differ from Mexico and Guatemala? Embedded finance is rapidly expanding in Brazil. However, each country presents unique characteristics, especially when it comes to regulatory maturity, technological infrastructure, and financial inclusion.

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Digital Wallets and Open Banking Set to Dominate Payments in 2025, According to Merchants

Fintech Finance

Fraud prevention and regulatory compliance are the major challenges facing the industry When asked about the top challenges expected for the year ahead, fraud prevention topped the list, with 63% of respondents identifying it as a primary concern. Lesser-discussed trends include embedded finance (13%) and sustainable payments (8%).

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What Innovations Can we Expect in the Future for the World of Embedded Finance?

The Fintech Times

This April, The Fintech Times is focusing on all things embedded finance, the integration of financial services into non-financial products and services. As the space rapidly develops, we look to highlight the latest developments, initiatives and challenges embedded finance has to offer and overcome across the globe.

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Fintech Galaxy and ProgressSoft Join Forces to Advance Open Banking in MENA

Fintech Finance

Fintech Galaxy , a regional leader in Open Banking and financial innovation, and ProgressSoft , a global provider of real-time payment solutions, have partnered to fast-track Open Banking adoption and regulatory compliance across MENA.

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Fintech Galaxy Partners With ProgressSoft to Accelerate Open Banking Adoption and Compliance in MENA

The Fintech Times

Fintech Galaxy , the open banking infrastructure provider founded in the UAE, is partnering with ProgressSoft , a real-time payment solution provider, to accelerate open banking adoption and regulatory compliance across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).