The Payments Association

MARCH 19, 2025

Legacy systems are increasingly unreliable, expensive to maintain, and resistant to modern payment innovations. Security & compliance risks: Meeting growing AML, fraud prevention, and regulatory demands is difficult with rigid, outdated infrastructure. This can be on-prem, or hosted in any private or public cloud.

Payment APIs and Integration 88

Payment APIs and Integration Innovation Cross-Border ISO 20022 88

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This growth surge is fueled by a wave of new partnerships and a rising number of merchants embracing Trustly’s innovative payment technology to meet the demand for faster, more secure transactions.

Transactions 98

Transactions Innovation On-Demand Instant Payments 98

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 10, 2024

CloudPay , the global leader in payroll solutions, today announces a new partnership with Banco Santander , one of Spains largest banks, redefining the employee pay experience through on-demand pay. By partnering with Banco Santander, CloudPay has helped open the doors of Pay On-Demand to businesses of all sizes across Spain.

On-Demand 97

On-Demand Payroll Finance Addressing 97

Fintech News

MARCH 5, 2025

In her new role, Cooper will oversee OKX Australia’s operations, product development, and sales. Her previous experience also includes Head of Innovation at Westpac and her current position as a board member of the Digital Economy Council of Australia (DECA). I’m excited to join OKX at this pivotal moment.

APACS 108

APACS On-Demand Volume Economy 108

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Cake by VPBank (Cake), Vietnam’s largest digital bank by user base, revenue and product variety, announced the launch of its first fully cloud-based Card Management System (CMS) in collaboration with Visa. It underscores Visa’s commitment to supporting fintech innovation and financial inclusion in the region.”

On-Demand 97

On-Demand Debit Card Financial Inclusion Innovation 97

Fintech Review

MAY 14, 2025

However, strict regulations can sometimes stifle innovation, especially for fintech startups trying to disrupt the status quo. Regulatory sandboxes are structured environments where fintech companies can test new products, services, or business models with live customers but under a controlled and supervised framework.

Innovation 52

Innovation FinTech Regulations Cross-Border 52

The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In an era marked by technological advancements and evolving consumer preferences, high-end banks and financial institutions are constantly seeking for innovative ways to cater for the demands of the discerning mass affluent market. One trend that has been gaining significant traction is the growing demand for metal cards.

Continuity 88

Continuity On-Demand Innovation Payments Tools 88

The Payments Association

OCTOBER 28, 2024

These newcomers introduced more consumer-centric payment solutions, forcing traditional banks and processors to adapt and innovate to stay competitive. “In The surge in transaction volumes and the need for quick product launches have challenged legacy systems, which were not designed to accommodate these new demands.

Process 100

Process Payment APIs and Integration Processors Payments 100

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 17, 2025

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, Guavapay says it enjoyed a significant increase in its overall customer base with annual revenue growth of 71 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year, while nearly tripling the size of its London office team in response to the growing global demand for accessible financial options.

Innovation 59

Innovation Technology Payment APIs and Integration Multi-Currency 59

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 14, 2025

The partnership is founded on the companies shared ambition to utilise innovative technology to bring streamlined financial services to more customers in new markets. It also highlights a growing demand for innovative financial solutions that combine the flexibility of fintech with the security of traditional banking.

Payee 105

Payee IBAN Payments Faster Payments 105

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Through this enhanced partnership, both companies are committed to collaboration, leveraging their synergies to deliver innovative payment solutions for Aryza’s diverse customer base, with additional GoCardless solutions now integrated directly into Aryza’s platform.

Payment Solutions 98

Payment Solutions Payments Agreements On-Demand 98

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The biometric card aims to meet the rising global demand for secure, scalable data management solutions for industries and individuals managing complex digital assets, and will be rolled out globally before the end of the year. It offers something that goes beyond encryption alone, empowering users to take control of their digital assets.”

Security 116

Security Transactions NFTs Blockchain 116

Fintech News

JUNE 5, 2025

Yet, legacy systems remain a primary reason why banks cannot keep up with the market and innovate fast enough. These old-school platforms were never designed to meet the demands of todays always-on, customer-centric banking environment.

Payment APIs and Integration 107

Payment APIs and Integration APACS Financial Inclusion Push-to-Card 107

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Global fintech SumUp is pleased to announce that businesses signed up to the SumUp One multi-product subscription offering will no longer pay transaction fees on payments of £10 or less. However, innovators like SumUp have disrupted this by reforming card payment and acceptance in 36 countries by offering lower transaction fees.

Transactions 96

Transactions Payments Credit Cards On-Demand 96

The Payments Association

JUNE 9, 2025

It enhances resilience, broadens access, improves interoperability, and enables innovation, thereby modernising the UK’s financial infrastructure. The latest updates deliver capabilities far beyond those of the legacy system, creating new opportunities to revolutionise services, reduce risk, expand market reach, and drive innovation.

ISO 20022 88

ISO 20022 Payment APIs and Integration ISOs Interoperability 88

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Fast innovators are 18 times more disruptive, reports BCG, and getting new products to market quickly generates more sales from them at least 30% of revenue. Indeed, rapid product development remains a top priority. Instead of hard coding, they create new products using flexible parameters.

Card Issuer 106

Card Issuer Issuers Multi-Currency Online and Mobile Banking 106

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The acquisition strengthens Mambu’s position as an industry leader, in a move that underscores market confidence and growing demand for modern financial experiences. This acquisition marks a considered move to deliver a more modern, comprehensive payment offering which is now an integrated part of Mambu’s product portfolio.

Payment APIs and Integration 98

Payment APIs and Integration Technology Acquirers Instant Payments 98

The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Be it new products, improving existing processes and flows, or implementing new technologies such as AI, businesses are more aware than ever of the need to keep their payments capabilities current. They continue to change as organisations strive to meet customer and market demand. Payments modernisation programmes are a constant.

Payments 88

Payments APACS On-Demand AI 88

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

PAY360 event and core product offerings At the upcoming PAY360 event, Optimus’s leadership team, including CEO Nick Charteris, Commercial Director Oli Middleton, and Michelle Millsop, will unveil the company’s ambitious commercial strategy.

IBAN 88

IBAN Payments End User On-Demand 88

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In a country where mobile payment growth is projected at 22% annually, adopting solutions like Google Pay is essential to meet market demand. PayU continues to lead innovation in digital payments, making life easier for both merchants and end-users, while driving eCommerce growth in the country. billion by 2025, compared to $59.74

Payment Gateways 97

Payment Gateways Gateways Online and Mobile Banking Payments 97

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Mastercard and Jeel a subsidiary of Riyad Bank are joining forces to enable digital and cutting-edge solutions such as AI to drive innovation in Saudi Arabia. Ultimately, we believe this agreement will help support Jeels technological advancements in delivering cutting-edge solutions that shape the demand of technology in Saudi Arabia.

Visa 98

Visa Non-Bank SWIFT Payments 98

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

At The Fintech Times we frequently encounter companies touting their latest products as ‘innovative’ that promise to ‘revolutionise’ the industry. John Pyall, head of underwriting and product, Great Lakes Assurance SE “Let’s use our culture to evolve properly.”

Innovation 129

Innovation FinTech Underwriting Risk 129

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Breakthrough payment orchestration provider BR-DGE has appointed Chun Ong as its new Chief Operating Officer, as the company scales rapidly to meet unprecedented demand for its pioneering and modular services. BR-DGE is entering an exciting hyper-growth journey, and we are making huge strides.

On-Demand 98

On-Demand Payments Consulting Laws 98

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

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The fintech, which serves as an industry utility with over 30 years of experience, spearheads the creation of innovative digital platforms that support the integration of open banking and finance, crucial for modernising the financial ecosystem. CBI, led by managing director Liliana Fratini Passi, plays a pivotal role in this transformation.

Finance 115

Finance IBAN Fraud Prevention Interoperability 115

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Her passion for building dynamic teams and fostering innovation will ensure Thredds platform capabilities remain robust, scalable, and responsive to evolving market demands. He was previously General Manager of Credit Cards at Paceline and held key roles at Railsr, where he served as Global Head of Servicing & Collections.

APACS 97

APACS Issuers Credit Cards AI 97

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The pressure to stay ahead continues to mount as customers demand more immediate and user-friendly experiences. Enter fintechs, like the Philippines-based Salmon, who leverage agility, talent, and innovation to not only compete and collaborate with banks, but acquire banks and transform into full-fledged financial institutions.

SWIFT 112

SWIFT API Underserved Interoperability 112

Finovate

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In our extended conversation, we discussed TBC’s goals in Uzbekistan, nature of banking in Central Asia, what key financial services are in the most demand, as well as how enabling technologies are helping financial institutions in the region better serve their customers. This supports demand for modern digital financial services.

Innovation 122

Innovation FinTech Online and Mobile Banking On-Demand 122

Fintech News

JUNE 3, 2025

The new hub combines FIS global reach with Episode Sixs issuer processing technology to support the launch of credit, debit, prepaid, and virtual card products tailored to both local and international markets. FIS International Issuing Hub gives our clients the power to scale, innovate, and excel.

Payments 79

Payments Issuers On-Demand API 79

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 14, 2025

Through our partnership with Paymentology and Mastercard, were empowering institutions to deliver seamless, innovative card solutions with agility and scale. By leveraging this model, institutions can focus on customer engagement and innovation, while their CaaS partners handle the operational complexities.

Visa 105

Visa Issuers Payments Processors 105

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global leader in payment services, is proud to announce the launch of FlexPricing, a first-of-its-kind feature designed specifically for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to earn revenue in innovative and simple ways. Simplified Billing: Worldline can take on billing responsibilities for their partners.

ISVS 98

ISVS Facilitators ACH Payroll 98

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

As the retail landscape continues to evolve, Metro is pioneering the integration of cutting-edge payment technology, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation. A Statement from Metros Chief Operating Officer At Metro, weve always been committed to innovation and delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.

Stablecoins 90

Stablecoins Payments On-Demand Payment Solutions 90

Fintech Finance

MARCH 28, 2025

acceptance rate across Interfloras European markets – their highest ever – helping the international flower delivery network meet peak demand with confidence. The partnership is also powering Interfloras digital innovation. The partnership has enabled a 95.4% The post Interflora Achieves Highest Ever Acceptance Rate of 95.4%

PayPal 98

PayPal On-Demand Digital Payments Visa 98

Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This explosive growth is fueled by the rapid adoption of e-commerce, contactless payments , and fintech innovations. This growth is driven by increased consumer demand, lower transaction fees, and enhanced cross-border capabilities. Nearly three-quarters are investing in payment innovations like AI, blockchain, and real-time payments.

BNPL 105

BNPL Contactless Payments Processors Payments 105

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Simon currently advises growth-stage companies and private equity investors on driving innovation, market disruption and long-term growth. Simons impressive track record of scaling payment businesses will be invaluable in supporting ClearCourse grow further in the UK and beyond and we look forward to working closely with him.

FinTech 98

FinTech Payments Embedded Payments On-Demand 98