Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Today, the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR ), marks another significant milestone in its fight to tackle fraud, as hundreds of additional financial firms adopt the name-checking service, Confirmation of Payee (CoP). The post Anti-Fraud Tool Confirmation of Payee Expanded to Hundreds of More Firms appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Payee

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

By expanding the service through industry collaboration, CoP is expected to increase daily check volumes by seven per cent, mirroring the growth in faster payments transactions. Expands Confirmation of Payee to Meet Growth of Faster Payments Transactions in the UK appeared first on The Fintech Times. The post Pay.UK

Payee

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Connects with Orum’s Verify solution, giving businesses an innovative solution that instantly validates bank account ownership and verifies the account is open, valid, and ready to send and receive payments. The post Orum Teams Up with Visa Direct to Launch Faster Payments appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Faster Payments

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 23, 2025

The Neonomics Group, has completed the acquisition of Ordo , an open banking payments and data service provider based in the UK. Founded by the former management team of the UK Faster Payments scheme, Ordo is an FCA authorised open banking payments innovator and one of the very first to be licensed as such in the UK.

Acquirers

Fintech Finance

JULY 1, 2025

With the acceleration of digital commerce, both users and companies are demanding faster payments, especially in sectors where payments are a challenge, such as sports betting and online gaming. This launch marks a pivotal move to meet the region’s growing demand for secure, seamless, and inclusive financial services.

Payment Solutions

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform behind TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, has announced a collaboration with Adyen , the fintech of choice for many of the world’s leading businesses, to help small and mid-market businesses (SMBs) more easily manage electronic payments. Intuit Inc.

Small Business

The Fintech Times

MARCH 16, 2025

Bank payment company GoCardless is partnering with iplicit , a cloud accounting software platform purpose-built for the UK mid-market, to enable faster payment methods for its customers. Through the collaboration, GoCardless can offer its open banking-powered Instant Bank Pay (IBP) directly within the iplicit platform.

Faster Payments

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, has announced the extension of its fintech partnership ecosystem through an alliance with Banfico , a leading fintech specializing in regulatory technology, global account verification and Open Banking solutions. Additionally, Banfico is a Pay.UK-certified

Payment Service Provider (PSP)

Fintech Finance

AUGUST 3, 2025

PingPong will also now have near real-time access to UK payment schemes, including Faster Payments, BACS, and CHAPS, strengthening its mission to simplify global commerce by providing efficient, secure, and cost-effective payment solutions.

Cross-Border Payments

Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

In Southeast Asia, digital payment transactions are projected to exceed US$1 trillion by 2025. According to a study by Bain & Company, Google, and Temasek, 53% of industry experts believe that consumer tech platforms, rather than pure-play fintechs, are more likely to drive disruption in financial services.

Payments Trends

Fintech Finance

JULY 11, 2025

The PSR Annual Report shows that the UK has made progress in regulating payments over the past year. The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) says that it has made progress in fighting APP fraud, making faster payments more available, and making card fees more clear.

Payee

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 14, 2025

ClearBank has enabled the global fintech to issue virtual accounts and IBANs under its own brand identity. It also highlights a growing demand for innovative financial solutions that combine the flexibility of fintech with the security of traditional banking.

Payee

The Fintech Times

JULY 11, 2025

UK regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has approved fintech Finmo to operate as an Authorised Electronic Money Institution (EMI), enabling it to offer a wider range of payment services across the UK. The post Finmo Secures UK EMI Licence and Plans to Scale Embedded Finance Solutions appeared first on The Fintech Times.

Embedded Finance

The Fintech Times

MARCH 19, 2025

This is made possible by setting up e-money accounts that are integrated with and utilise payment schemes such as Faster Payments and SEPA. The post Accelerating All Stages of the Insurance Process: Edenred Payment Solutions Launches VCN Product appeared first on The Fintech Times.

Payment Solutions

Finovate

MARCH 19, 2025

Core10 is partnering with PayNearMe to integrate loan repayment options, allowing its bank clients to offer payments via PayPal, Venmo, Cash App Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH, and even cash at 62,000 retail locations. “Core10 is dedicated to helping financial institutions innovate faster,” said Core10 CEO Jeff Hanson.

Facilitators

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 20, 2025

Waza is registered in the US as a Money Service Business (MSB) dealing in foreign exchange and money transmission and has partnered with financial institutions such as Visa, CurrencyCloud and others to provide payment services and account issuance.

Multi-Currency

The Fintech Times

MARCH 10, 2025

FinScan , an anti-money laundering (AML) compliance solution provider, has enhanced its payment screening solution in a move to support faster, frictionless payment operations across the globe.

Money Laundering

The Fintech Times

AUGUST 5, 2025

PingPong says the move will give it near real-time access to UK payment schemes, including Faster Payments , BACS, and CHAPS, strengthening its mission to simplify global commerce by providing efficient, secure, and cost-effective payment solutions.

Cross-Border Payments

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The company’s entry into the market is intended to provide businesses with more competitive foreign exchange rates and faster payment processing, particularly beneficial for the growing SaaS and export sectors. said Matt Sek, VP SME & Growth, ANZ.

Cross-Border Payments

The Fintech Times

MARCH 12, 2025

Some industry figures hail the move as a necessary step to cut red tape and simplify oversight, while others warn that it could weaken fraud prevention, slow fintech innovation and put payments competition in a precarious position. The fintech sector needs assurance that the security and innovation will continue going hand in hand.

FinTech

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 6, 2025

In 2024, Tranch more than tripled its payment volume with many of the largest global law firms, including Elite customers, to help facilitate easier and faster payments through automation and innovation. We are excited to join Elite as we scale our capabilities further and continue our rapid, product-led innovation.

Laws

Fintech Review

MAY 10, 2025

Despite the rise of fintech , banks still play a central role in the economy. They hold deposits, extend loans, process payments, and connect financial markets. They also maintain relationships with governments, corporations, and regulators that fintech firms cannot easily replicate. Most payment systems are layered.

Central Bank

The Fintech Times

JULY 8, 2025

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Tuesday 8 July 2025. The licence supports Finmo’s UK expansion and enables the rollout of GBP accounts, Faster Payments access and embedded treasury tools for finance teams.

FinTech

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 16, 2025

Guavapay provides integrated financial solutions including cross-border and mass payment solutions, enabling customers to send money via SWIFT, SEPA, BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments. The post Guavapays Transforming All Things Payments with Technology Innovation appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Innovation

Finextra

JULY 30, 2025

But heres the key: Modern payment providers, including EMIs (Electronic Money Institutions), often bypass SWIFT by using local payout rails like SEPA, ACH, or Faster Payments, avoiding those intermediary deductions altogether. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. Stable companies in Latvia are only a handful.

Cross-Border Payments

Finextra

JULY 7, 2025

We collected 21 real-world case studies showcasing how leading banks and fintech companies implemented AI in 2024 and 2025. These real implementations in 2024–2025 demonstrate tangible benefits, such as faster customer service, increased financial security, more inclusive products and higher customer satisfaction across the banking industry.

AI

Fintech Finance

JULY 8, 2025

This integration makes Dext’s accounting automation platform better by letting Airwallex’s global infrastructure handle fast, safe, and cost-efficient payments. Businesses can also receive payments using local bank details in 12 countries and over 20 currencies. billion and surpassed $800M ARR.

Multi-Currency

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Global fintech leader Airwallex has officially launched in Aotearoa, marking a significant milestone in its mission to provide businesses with faster, cost-effective, and more innovative financial solutions. The post Airwallex Expands Cross-Border Payment Capabilities for Kiwi Businesses appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Cross-Border Payments

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Global crypto payments company MoonPay has launched a new payment solution to offer the convenience of fiat balances to the decentralised crypto ecosystem. Through the new solution, MoonPay Balance, the crypto payments fintech aims to offer users a new way to transact.

Non-Bank

Fintech Finance

MAY 19, 2025

has partnered with ClearBank , an enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking, to expand its UK payment services and enhance security for businesses. now provides businesses with seamless access to all major UK payment schemes – Faster Payments, BACS, and CHAPS – enabling real-time transactions in GBP.

Payment APIs and Integration

Finextra

JULY 24, 2025

In fact, a 2024 Capgemini report shows that over 70% of customers prefer digital-first payment methods. Most importantly, your fellow fintechs are moving fast. And you need to move faster, too. Business impact of modern payment ecosystems A modern digital payment system brings more than just speed.

Digital Payments

Fintech Finance

JUNE 25, 2025

This visibility from invoice capture to final payment allows finance teams to operate with greater confidence and efficiency. Additionally, suppliers benefit from faster payment processing and enhanced remittance information, which improves their ability to reconcile payments and manage cash flow.

Automation

Finextra

JUNE 25, 2025

This means faster resolutions, reduced operational overhead, and a more positive customer experience—even in difficult moments. Real-Time Compliance & AML Monitoring With faster payments come faster risks—and heightened regulatory expectations. Collaborative intelligence between banks, fintechs, and regulators.

Fraud Detection

Fintech Finance

APRIL 7, 2025

Leading global fintech Airwallex today announced that it now enables businesses to receive and hold funds in Israeli Shekels (ILS) through its Global Accounts and multi-currency wallet. The new offering enables Israeli and global Airwallex customers to open accounts, facilitating seamless transactions in ILS via the Israeli payment network.

Multi-Currency

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Helping Wise Platform partners deliver efficient payment experiences: Providing Wise Platform partners quicker, cheaper, and more reliable payouts to the Philippines with high straight-through processing rates.

Instant Payments

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

Look for a payment processor that allows you to accept crypto payments while instantly converting them to fiat currency. Open banking – Open banking and Account-to-Account (A2A) payments allow direct bank transfers without traditional card networks, leading to lower costs, faster payments, and reduced risk of fraud.

Payment Solutions

Finextra

JUNE 9, 2025

has reached a real-time tipping point 0 09 June 2025 1 comment Anand Vaidya Principal Solutions Consultant Icon Solutions Location Wimbledon Followers 0 Opinions 3 Follow Unfollow The need for speed, convenience and certainty is driving demand for faster payment services in the U.S. year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025 [1].

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