Fintech News

APRIL 24, 2025

From digital payments to decentralised finance (DeFi), these companies are solving real-world challenges like financial inclusion and cross-border transactions, while setting new global standards for innovation. Atome Financial specialises in consumer financing, ADVANCE.AI billion insurtech Matrixport 1.05 billion payments Coda 2.5

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Fintech Finance

MAY 1, 2025

Financial inclusion is not just about facilitating transactions; it is about providing the infrastructure, rules, and governance that enable individuals and businessesespecially women and underserved communitiesto participate fully in the digital economy.

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Fintech News

MAY 6, 2024

At the heart of this transformation lies the concept of Open Finance – a paradigm shift that transcends traditional banking boundaries to usher in an era of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity. The Rise of Open Finance in Asia Open Finance represents a fundamental departure from the siloed approach of traditional banking.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 23, 2025

Pay10 , a leading Alternative Payment Method (APM) provider headquartered in the UAE announces that it has become the first fintech company to go live in production on the Central Bank of the UAE’s (CBUAE) Open Finance Framework, authorizing it to provide payment initiation services including variable recurring payment.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 23, 2025

. “For instance, in Mexico, were working with local fintechs and other organisations including The Peoples Clearinghouse and The Mexican Association of Credit Unions of the Social Sector (AMUCSS) on an initiative that will introduce an interoperable, real-time payment pathway between the US and 140 rural community banks.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Asia Pacific point-of-sale payment methods – Select markets, Source: Beyond Payments: Digitalization Trends in the Cross-Border Checkout Revolution, Deloitte, Jul 2024 Payment interoperability The growth of digital payment innovations in APAC has emphasized the need for connectivity and interoperability in both online and offline transactions.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Interledger Foundation , an organization building and advocating for an open, interoperable payment network, today announced its work with the People’s Clearinghouse, a social sector tech platform that services community banks and credit unions in Mexico. and Mexican residents via community banks in rural areas. “We

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Finextra

JUNE 11, 2025

They were crucial for financing trade routes within India and internationally. Early Electronic Initiatives (late 1980s/early 1990s): Limited electronic fund transfers began to emerge, mainly within banks or for specific corporate clients, but were not widely interoperable. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) (2016): The game-changer.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Developments include cross-border quick response (QR) payment linkages, connectivity between real-time national payment schemes, and the ongoing Singapore Response Code Scheme (SGQR+) project focusing on furthering QR code payment interoperability.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Finalists in the corporate categories were evaluated based on impact, sustainability, practicality, interoperability, and creativity, while individual submissions were assessed on contributions to the Singapore fintech sector. Four finalists were shortlisted in each category. The company replaces traditional B2B payment methods (e.g.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 3, 2024

This includes improving accessibility, affordability, connectivity with both domestic and international payment networks, and interoperability. Once live, the platform will facilitate digital transactions in Namibia, driving financial inclusion and reducing cash dependency by catering to underserved populations. Mr. Johannes !Gawaxab,

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

It will provide localised digital banking services to everyone, including the underserved. It offers a comprehensive suite of digital financial services, including consumer financing, enterprise technology solutions, and digital banking – encompassing savings, payments, loans, and wealth management.

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Fintech Review

JULY 16, 2024

Fintech firms can develop services for underserved populations, such as individuals without access to traditional banking services. Yolt provides a comprehensive financial overview by aggregating data from various accounts, enabling users to manage their finances more effectively. It also promotes financial inclusion.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

These experts will gather to shape the future of the global financial ecosystem, and discuss some of the biggest trends in fintech, including digital assets, artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainable finance. These industry leaders will share insights on the future of fintech, global trade and regulatory collaboration.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 3, 2025

It also empowers TerraPay to deepen its collaboration with local financial institutions and fintechs, offering them access to its robust, interoperable, and API-driven payment infrastructure. This will enable partners to scale their cross-border offerings with confidence, while ensuring compliance with Malaysias regulatory standards.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 13, 2024

IDRT, issued by PT Rupiah Token Indonesia, is widely used on centralised and decentralised exchanges, enabling seamless participation in decentralised finance (DeFi) ecosystems. Both projects exemplify how stablecoins can bridge traditional finance and Web3 technologies, enhancing accessibility for users and institutions alike.

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Finovate

MARCH 7, 2025

Its fair to say that traditional financial systems left many people and communities underserved, but LPMsfrom mobile wallets in Africa to RTP schemes like UPI in Indiabridge this gap, and theyre empowering billions of consumers to participate in the digital economy. And thats a really positive development.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 7, 2024

. “Our survey identifies the critical areas where institutions must focus to ensure that faster payment solutions are accessible and beneficial to all, especially the unbanked and underserved populations.” The post U.S.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 28, 2024

In 2022, the country housed over 2,400 startups, as well as 120 incubators and accelerators with 200 financing institutions catering to startups; according to the Asian Development Bank. Around half of the country’s population still do not have a bank account, or are underserved by financial services institutions. per cent.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 9, 2024

Partnerships Zodia Custody, the institution-first digital asset custodian, has partnered with Maple Finance , a digital asset lending and borrowing company. Maple Finance utilises Zodia Custody as a preferred custodian for global lending arrangements.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 27, 2024

Since then, the company has remained steadfast in its commitment towards financial inclusion and has spearheaded multiple initiatives for its WLA network including deployment of Cash Recycling Machines (CRMs), supporting Interoperable Cash Deposits (ICD). Currently, it is the only WLA operator to offer cash deposit facility.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2021

This time around, the SBA is prioritizing underserved groups such as minority-owned businesses and will only accept applications from community financial institutions during the first two days after its loan portal opens, said Lendio CEO Brock Blake in an article for Forbes. TripActions Adds Integrations for Microsoft, SAP and Others.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 5, 2024

One firm looking to democratise access to finance in said communities is Yabx. Yabx has been on this journey to build this credit infrastructure ground up and enable financial access for the underserved. These achievements have impressive real-world implications with individuals in underserved regions.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 25, 2024

Embracing diverse perspectives allows us to uncover unique insights into the needs of various user segments, especially those historically underserved. “Diverse teams bring a wealth of experiences, ideas, and problem-solving approaches, leading to more user-centric products that address overlooked pain points. billion people worldwide.

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Finovate

JULY 12, 2024

The technology will enable Affin Bank to process 20%+ more transactions, and enable interoperability among PayNet, RENTAS, and SWIFT using ISO 20022 standards. Okapi Technologies , a Malaysian startup that facilitates financing for solar energy projects, raised an undisclosed amount of funding late last month. Thomas Warsop is CEO.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

. “Combined, these benefits would substantially improve cross-border payments in particularly underserved corridors, and enable a multitude of sophisticated use cases more generally through native composability or bundling of conditional transactions enabled through tokenisation. BIS Aurum) and interoperability solutions (e.g,

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The Fintech Times

MAY 1, 2025

UAE-based alternative payment method (APM) provider Pay10 has secured an open finance licence from the Central Bank of the UAE , enabling it to provide payment initiation services, including variable recurring payments across the country. The Open Finance licence is the final piece, enabling seamless payment initiation and fund flows.

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Open Banking Excellence

JANUARY 29, 2025

While traditional financial institutions have been struggling to modernise their legacy systems, Starling Bank has shown what a digital and cloud-native approach can deliver and how it is essential to unleash the innovation potential that Open Banking and Open Finance can create.

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Finextra

JUNE 30, 2025

Stablecoins are increasingly becoming a preferred choice in modern finance, building a bridge between the traditional financial world and the crypto sector. Their evolution is shaping the future of global finance. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Another major use case where stablecoins are already thriving is decentralized finance (DeFi).

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Fintech News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Transaction banking, which includes cash management and trade finance, has also been pivotal in driving growth and deepening client relationships across Asia. Open banking could drive significant advancements in financial inclusion across underserved markets. However, their role is undoubtedly evolving.

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Fintech Review

MAY 6, 2025

Consumer Fintech: Apps That Redefine Finance Many people first experience fintech through consumer apps. They make financial products more secure, scalable, and interoperable. They are the digital plumbing behind modern finance. In Asia, super apps like WeChat and Grab integrate finance into messaging, transport, and commerce.

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The Payments Association

MAY 20, 2025

For providers, the strategic imperative is clear: proactively addressing digital inclusion can meet the needs of underserved communities while offering a competitive edge in inclusive payment innovation. Their examination validates market-led transition whilst highlighting underserved customer segments.

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