Fintech Finance

MARCH 24, 2025

Championed by the Central Bank of Somalia (CBS), the initiative marks a major step in modernising Somalia’s payment infrastructure, promoting financial inclusion and enhancing economic stability. The demand for secure, fast, and modern payment solutions has been pressing.

Instant Payments 69

Instant Payments Settlement Payments Central Bank 69

Fintech News

JULY 7, 2025

Southeast Asia’s e-wallet landscape is a vibrant yet chaotic arena, shaped by rapid digital adoption, fierce competition, and an unrelenting push for financial inclusion. Platforms like TNG eWallet, GrabPay, GCash, and GoPay have revolutionised the way millions of people store, transact, and manage their daily financial needs.

Automation 103

Automation Payment APIs and Integration Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Payments 103

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 16, 2025

Moshe Winegarten, Chief Revenue Officer at Ecommpay, commented : The demand for greater customisation options within the market has been undeniable, and were proud to be at the forefront with this innovative tool. Simplifying personalisation of the payment process is a vital step in the journey towards total financial inclusivity.

Payments 98

Payments Financial Inclusion On-Demand Compliance 98

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Visa Cloud Connect allows financial institutions to securely connect to the Visa network via participating cloud-based infrastructure, simplifying and accelerating access to Visa’s global payment network. It promotes operations-driven sustainability and scalability to meet demand and adaptability for future payment innovations and growth.

On-Demand 97

On-Demand Debit Card Financial Inclusion Innovation 97

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Access to government-to-citizen (G2C) payments can provide a safety net for those who need it most while supporting the alleviation of poverty and promoting financial inclusion through access to financial services. Our highly configurable platform can be adapted to accommodate any requirement.

Governance 52

Governance Government G2C Technology 52

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

By providing seamless, secure, and real-time payout capabilities, were empowering merchants with the agility to thrive in this fast-evolving landscape, while effectively meeting the growing consumer demand for speed and convenience, noted Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo , general manager for MENA at Checkout.com. ” Why Visa Direct?

Push-to-Card 69

Push-to-Card Cross-Border Near Real-Time On-Demand 69

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

By displaying real-time rates based on what other users are willing to pay, the platform creates a liquid ecosystem, lowers remittance costs, and empowers users to trade confidently, allowing greater financial inclusion. Our growth in a short period of time reflects the underlying demand for better global payments.

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins Payments 98

Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Primary Use Cases : CBDCs are designed to enhance financial inclusion, streamline payments, and provide a government-regulated alternative to cryptocurrencies and private digital payment providers. Wholesale CBDCs focus on interbank settlements, enhancing security and efficiency in large transactions between financial institutions.

Online and Mobile Banking 98

Online and Mobile Banking RTP BNPL Debit Card 98

Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

As Asian markets surge, they face the dual challenge of safeguarding digital infrastructure while ensuring financial inclusion and bridging technological gaps between advanced and developing economies. The transformative impact of UPI underscores the potential of integrated financial systems.

Payments Trends 127

Payments Trends Payment APIs and Integration Embedded Finance Cross-Border 127

Fintech News

JUNE 5, 2025

These old-school platforms were never designed to meet the demands of todays always-on, customer-centric banking environment. This enables institutions to provide better, more agile services, meet evolving customer demands, and stay ahead in a competitive marketplace. Strategic planning and long-term vision are therefore essential.

Payment APIs and Integration 122

Payment APIs and Integration APACS Financial Inclusion Push-to-Card 122

Fintech Finance

MARCH 18, 2025

Checkbooks new integration addresses this demand by providing businesses with a streamlined solution to disburse funds directly to the widely used PayPal and Venmo platforms. Financial Inclusion: Enabling companies to disburse money to those who are historically underbanked or unbanked.

Venmo 59

Venmo PayPal Payment APIs and Integration On-Demand 59

The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the key trends defining the payments sector in 2024, highlighting the opportunities for strategic growth, as well as the challenges posed by regulatory pressures, financial crime, and evolving infrastructure demands.

Payments Trends 88

Payments Trends Financial Crimes Cross-Border Payments 88

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To promote financial inclusion and accessibility, TerraPay , a leading global money movement company, has partnered with Yape , the superapp of Peru. The demand for efficient and user-friendly financial solutions is paramount, especially among the unbanked population, which stands at approximately 40% of the adult population in Peru.

Financial Inclusion 105

Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Economy Underserved 105

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The growing adoption of mobile and internet technology and rising consumer expectations for instant payment experiences will drive financial inclusion forward. Paymentology will play a vital role in this shift, advancing sustainable, inclusive products that bridge the gaps left by traditional banking.

Cross-Border 88

Cross-Border AI Push-to-Card Real Time Payments 88

Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

These models help SMEs that may not meet conventional lending criteria to access credit based on their business potential rather than their financial history. Platforms such as Ant Financial’s MYbank in China provide “310 loans”—three minutes to apply, one second to get a decision, and zero human intervention.

FinTech 105

FinTech Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Online and Mobile Banking 105

The Payments Association

JUNE 3, 2025

While still central to security, modern tokenisation addresses broader demands: interoperability across platforms, reduced operational costs, and improved customer experience. The necessity of tokenisation in digital payments The traditional view of tokenisation as a fraud mitigation tool is outdated.

Security 88

Security Payment Security Payment APIs and Integration Credential 88

Fintech Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

This investment reflects PayU GPO’s broader strategy to drive financial inclusion and modernise the continent’s payment infrastructure, while responding to rapidly shifting consumer preferences. Customers are clearly signalling a demand for faster, simpler ways to pay.

PCI DSS 52

PCI DSS Online and Mobile Banking Financial Inclusion Alternative Payment Methods 52

The Fintech Times

APRIL 12, 2025

Improving financial access Instapay Technologies focuses on financial inclusion for unbanked workers by providing accessible and convenient financial solutions. Through its technology-driven approach, Instapay aims to improve financial access and well-being for underserved communities.

Cross-Border 63

Cross-Border Visa Technology Cross-Border Payments 63

The Fintech Times

MARCH 12, 2025

The Asian payments market is growing at an extremely fast rate due to a variety of factors, including an increase in smartphone penetration, rising financial inclusion, and the booming demand for digital services. Its latest milestone has included the launch of new local payment options across the region.

Alternative Payment Methods 59

Alternative Payment Methods eWallet Payments Financial Inclusion 59

The Fintech Times

APRIL 16, 2025

Through a new strategic partnership with TerraPay, PayPal aimsto drive economic growth in the Middle East and Africa by making cross-border transactions faster and more accessible by connecting banks, mobile wallets, and financial institutions. Together, we are driving a new era of digital payments.”

Funds Transfer 49

Funds Transfer PayPal Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments 49

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This also addresses the increasing demand for faster, more efficient cross-border payments. Fully compliant with regulatory directives, the solution not only ensures secure transactions but also facilitates financial inclusivity by making digital payments accessible to all.

Payment Service Provider (PSP) 59

Payment Service Provider (PSP) Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 59

Fintech Finance

MAY 27, 2025

Andrew McCormack, Chief Operating Officer at Al Etihad Payments, said: “We are delighted to onboard Mashreq as a provider of the innovative Aani Instant Payment solution – bringing intuitive, secure, and inclusive digital payments to small-scale merchants and their customers.

Instant Payments 85

Instant Payments Real Time Payments IBAN Payments 85

The Fintech Times

JULY 16, 2025

While this is a great success, there is still a lot that can be done to further make official financial services more accessible, especially in developing economies. Having explored some of the biggest financial inclusion hurdles in digital banking, we now turn our attention to why it is so important that these challenges are overcome.

Underserved 56

Underserved Facilitators Finance Financial Inclusion 56

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The event underscored EFTCorp’s commitment to driving financial inclusion and delivering payment solutions that empower businesses across the region. Our digital receipt options also meet the country’s growing demand for sustainable, eco-friendly solutions.”

Point-of-Sale (POS) 96

Point-of-Sale (POS) Financial Inclusion Payment Solutions SWIFT 96

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In 2023, Peru received approximately $4.4billion in remittances, supporting the demand for streamlined, efficient money transfer options. The partnership aims to broaden financial inclusion as well as improve access to remittances by enabling funds sent via TerraPay’ s network to be received directly within the Yape app.

Financial Inclusion 59

Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Economy 59

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 13, 2025

We often explore how fintechs are changing the banking and payments landscapes, and sometimes look into how their solutions are supporting financial inclusion and helping people develop healthy financial habits. ” Measuring social impact Not everyone shares the same opinion.

FinTech 59

FinTech Financial Inclusion Underserved Blockchain 59

Fintech Finance

JULY 17, 2025

By continuously investing in infrastructure, local expertise, and product innovation, MDP remains at the forefront of financial inclusion and digital transformation across the continent. Usama El Sayed , MD MEA, BPC, said: “From tier-1 and tier-2 banks to fast-growing fintechs, every customer needs technology that scales on demand.

Process 52

Process Payment APIs and Integration Financial Inclusion Processors 52

The Payments Association

MARCH 19, 2025

We are seeing strong adoption and demands for wallets like PayPal, Alipay, and WeChat Pay as they have evolved from basic payment tools to comprehensive financial ecosystems. Digital wallets are expanding faster than financial oversight can keep up, forcing governments to scramble for new safeguards without choking innovation.

Digital Payments 88

Digital Payments Finance Online and Mobile Banking Payments 88

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Consumers are shopping smarter, demanding convenience, security, and speed like never before. Consumers are embracing the convenience of online shopping, and businesses are rapidly expanding their digital presence to meet this demand. Global online sales are expected to hit $8.3 trillion, growing by more than 55% since 2021.

BNPL 59

BNPL Payments Small Business PayPal 59

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 30, 2025

Network International , the payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, is partnering with GIM-UEMOA , the regional payment scheme in West Africa, to enhance financial inclusion across the eight member countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).

Financial Inclusion 59

Financial Inclusion Payment Solutions Payments Digital Payments 59

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The EU’s shift to open banking and finance presents both opportunities and challenges, demanding a balance between innovation, security, and regulation. The challenges hindering progress The financial institutions, which should theoretically be the primary drivers of this transformation, are facing a profound and multifaceted dilemma.

Finance 88

Finance Financial Literacy On-Demand Financial Inclusion 88

Fintech Finance

JUNE 4, 2025

The acquisition of the licenses by the newly formed Thunes Financial Services LLC entity, is a strategic differentiator in allowing Thunes to deliver its comprehensive Pay and Accept suite of services directly to corporates, merchants and digital platforms across the U.S. Securing U.S. Combined with Thunes’ SmartX Treasury system, U.S.-based

Cross-Border Payments 81

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Security Real Time Payments 81

Fintech News

JULY 1, 2025

The companies aim to help financial institutions modernise legacy systems and adopt models such as embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service. They said the collaboration could improve access to financial services in underbanked communities across the two regions. billion, according to figures cited by the companies.

APACS 85

APACS Financial Inclusion Embedded Finance On-Demand 85

The Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

The impact of these scams extends beyond financial losses, undermining public confidence in digital platforms and payment systems while leaving victims with lasting emotional and psychological scars. Addressing these vulnerabilities demands collaboration across financial institutions, digital platforms, and regulators.

Scams 88

Scams Romance Scams Phishing Volume 88

Fintech Finance

MARCH 11, 2025

” Supporting Asia’s Thriving Digital Economy The digital payments market in Asia is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing smartphone penetration, rising financial inclusion, and the booming demand for digital services.

eWallet 59

eWallet Alternative Payment Methods Payments Financial Inclusion 59

Fintech Finance

JULY 11, 2025

By offering flexible installment plans for everyday purchases, whether for retail, electronics, healthcare, or other sectors, Valu enables consumers to acquire goods and services without immediate financial strain. Naguib added: “At our core, we remain dedicated to innovation and financial inclusion.

Central Bank 69

Central Bank BNPL Financial Inclusion Innovation 69

The Fintech Times

JULY 17, 2025

Our recent collaboration with Swift is a significant milestone, empowering member banks and financial institutions to send funds directly to digital wallets using their existing Swift infrastructure. And yet, what anchors us is unchanged: our mission to accelerate financial inclusion. We decided we wanted to change that.

Cross-Border 45

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Interoperability SWIFT 45