Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The pilot program will begin in Singapore, allowing Visa cardholders from participating banks like DBS, OCBC, and UOB to pay with their palms at select merchants. Once registered, users can make future payments simply by waving their palm at participating merchants, eliminating the need for cards or phones.

Enrollments 119

Enrollments Payments Encryption Participant 119

Fintech Review

MAY 14, 2025

However, strict regulations can sometimes stifle innovation, especially for fintech startups trying to disrupt the status quo. They are one of the most important tools regulators have introduced to support responsible financial innovation. Regulators select projects that show genuine innovation and clear consumer benefits.

Innovation 52

Innovation FinTech Regulations Cross-Border 52

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Customers can make transfers to any of the Gulf banks that are AFAQ participants effectively without having to worry about currency fluctuations or delays in transfers. Weyay is the first digital bank in Kuwait, providing an innovative and convenient banking experience to its customers through an advanced digital platform.

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Facilitators Participant 98

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The Bank for International Settlements ( BIS ) Innovation Hub announced that it has “graduated out” of Project mBridge. Carstens also highlighted Project Agorá as another major BIS Innovation Hub initiative.

Cross-Border 119

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Central Bank Settlement 119

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The JV has the potential to accelerate stablecoins in the region as, individually, SCBHK, Animoca Brands, and HKT are all innovators in the payments and web3 space. Having participated in all of the HKMAs tokenised money projects over the past few years, SCBHK is excited to contribute to the growing digital asset ecosystem in Hong Kong.

Stablecoins 104

Stablecoins Issuers Use Case Cross-Border Payments 104

Fintech News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Coinbase plans to hire country leaders in Thailand and the Philippines to coordinate with developers, regulators, and content creators, fostering innovation and adoption of blockchain-based solutions. This was enabled through Rubie , a baht stablecoin wallet developed by Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) in collaboration with Base.

Stablecoins 134

Stablecoins Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Blockchain 134

Finovate

JANUARY 23, 2025

Face-to-face conversational AI innovator eSelf has raised $4.5 The round was led by Explorer Investments, and featured participation from Ridge Ventures, as well as strategic angel investors. Photo by Angela Garca The post Conversational AI Innovator eSelf Secures $4.5 million in seed funding. million in seed funding.

AI 52

AI Innovation Security Participant 52

Finovate

JANUARY 10, 2025

.” Experian acquires debt consolidation technology from Paylink To help millions of consumers better manage their debts, international data and technology company Experian announced this week that it will acquire ReFi , the debt consolidation innovation from Paylink Solutions. million repeat purchases.

Innovation 64

Innovation Cross-Border Payments Payments Cross-Border 64

Fintech Finance

JULY 30, 2024

By enabling seamless international transactions, we are not only facilitating easier access to financial services but empowering individuals and businesses to participate more fully in the global economy. This ultimately contributes to the economic growth and empowerment of communities across the region.”

Multi-Currency 136

Multi-Currency Visa Innovation Point-of-Sale (POS) 136

Fintech News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The event is expected to bring together leading regulators, fintech executives, banks, and industry disruptors from across the Asia-Pacific region to discuss trends and innovations shaping the financial sector, with a focus on real-world case studies and actionable strategies.

Regulations 103

Regulations FinTech Embedded Finance APACS 103

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This innovative approach uses federated learning techniques, combined with privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), to enable collaborative intelligence without compromising proprietary data. Heres how it works for Swift: A copy of Swifts anomaly detection model is sent to each participating bank.

SWIFT 95

SWIFT AI Cross-Border Payments Privacy 95

The Fintech Times

MAY 12, 2025

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has partnered with e& UAE , the telecoms arm of global tech group e&, to launch the Al Ain Innovation Centre, a new collaborative platform for applied research, talent development, and startup enablement.

Cybersecurity 45

Cybersecurity Innovation Economy Research 45

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This innovative system aims to streamline the disbursement of mobilisation advance payments to contractors, enhancing efficiency and transparency. This initiative builds on OCBC’s participation in Project Orchid , a Monetary Authority of Singapore initiative to develop infrastructure for a digital Singapore dollar.

Authorization 106

Authorization Blockchain Payments Payment Solutions 106

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Hosted by The Payments Association , this premier event brings together over 6000 innovators, thought leaders, and stakeholders to discuss the trends, technologies, and challenges defining the future of payments. Technological Innovations: Exploring blockchain, real-time payments, and artificial intelligence applications. Why Attend?

Embedded Finance 75

Embedded Finance Fraud Prevention Payments Cybersecurity 75

The Payments Association

APRIL 28, 2025

Payments organisations must balance immediate operational priorities with emerging long-term strategies, particularly around sustainability and innovation. It highlights how industry leaders are prioritising AI, cross-border payments, and digital currencies while grappling with regulatory, technological, and customer demands.

Cross-Border Payments 88

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Digital Currency Financial Crimes 88

Fintech News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The goal is to attract investment and innovation, maintain Singapore’s competitive edge in the global arena, and expand financial inclusion. However, this embrace of the new is not without a cautious side, as Singapore carefully balances innovation with robust regulation and consumer protection.

Cryptocurrency 113

Cryptocurrency Cross-Border Consumer Protection Facilitators 113

NACHA

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Nacha’s Payments Innovation Alliance, a membership program bringing together diverse global stakeholders seeking to transform the payments industry, has published Diving into the Fundamentals of Cryptocurrency as a Form of Digital Payment. This resource outlines definitions, process flows and the role of participants in cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrency 97

Cryptocurrency Digital Payments Innovation Payments 97

Fintech News

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Under the agreement, Visa and FPT will collaborate to enhance the national e-marketplace for procurement, encourage greater SME participation, and improve payment systems. The collaboration aims to foster ongoing cooperation and innovation in the public sector.

Financial Inclusion 114

Financial Inclusion Governance Government Credit Cards 114

The Payments Association

APRIL 8, 2025

Merchants need to continue adapting to new payment methods, collaborate with industry peers, and stay agile in balancing innovation and regulatory compliance. As the payments ecosystem continues to evolve with innovations like open banking, instant payments, and tokenisation, merchants are facing a host of challenges and opportunities.

Fraud Prevention 88

Fraud Prevention Instant Payments Alternative Payment Methods Participant 88

The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2025

To develop tokenised investment products and services in Dubai, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), is inviting firms to express their interest in participating in the DFSAs Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox.

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Participant Assessments Legal Regulations 72

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

INXY Payments , an EU-authorized payment platform bridging together traditional finance and the crypto economy, has successfully closed a $3 million investment round led by Flashpoint VC with participation from prominent angel investors. Were excited to expand our global presence and continue driving innovation in the crypto economy.

Finance 105

Finance Stablecoins FinTech Payments 105

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

” “ABN AMRO is committed to supporting the growth of businesses with innovative financial services,” says Marc Baan , Head of Strategy & Innovation a.i. at ABN AMRO.

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B2B FinTech Risk Mitigation Payments 98

Fintech News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

These partnerships aim to deliver innovative AI-supported cloud solutions and foster the growth of the digital ecosystem in these regions. Selina Yuan “At Alibaba Cloud, we believe that collaboration is the key to unlocking innovation and driving growth.

AI 116

AI On-Demand Consulting Participant 116

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

By leveraging innovative stablecoin technology, theyre leapfrogging outdated infrastructure to create a seamless, efficient, and inclusive cross-border payment system that reshapes how Africans connect with the global economy. 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

Fintech Finance

MAY 1, 2025

And this innovation isn’t limited to point-of-sale terminals – it extends to e-commerce, too. Mesh’s latest innovation comes on the heels of its $82 million Series B fundraise, led by Paradigm, with participation from Consensys, QuantumLight Capital, Yolo Investments, and others.

Stablecoins 87

Stablecoins Payments Authentication Payment Networks 87

Fintech News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Vietnam is undergoing a transformation and moving towards becoming a cashless economy, a shift that has been driven by innovative financial solutions and public initiatives, a new report by Chiming, a market research firm focusing on Vietnam and Indonesia, shows. E-wallets followed at 31%, ahead of bank cards at 18%.

Financial Inclusion 110

Financial Inclusion Financial Literacy Point-of-Sale (POS) NOV 110

The Payments Association

MARCH 6, 2025

Mastercards global network and innovative digital solutions, paired with Thought Machines next-generation core banking and payments platform, can enable financial institutions to accelerate the transition from legacy core banking and payment technologies to cloud-native ones and provide their customers with efficient, seamless banking experiences.

Visa 88

Visa Non-Bank Debit Card Payments 88

Open Banking

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The delivery of VRP for sweeping functionality opens significant opportunities for fintechs to collaborate with these banking providers, introducing new and innovative financial services to their customers. By leveraging sweeping functionality, third-party providers (TPPs) can help drive the next wave of financial innovation.

Innovation 121

Innovation Message Standards API Enrollments 121

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 17, 2024

By expanding its services to MeridianBet, Kuady is helping advance financial access and inclusion throughout Latin America, enabling more people to participate actively in the digital economy. By providing real-time deposits and withdrawals, were enhancing the customer experience, giving players more control over their funds.

Processors 98

Processors Payments Economy Security 98

Fintech News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

OJK Strengthens Crypto Oversight with New Regulatory Sandbox Mandate The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) has mandated that all financial institutions launching new products, including those related to crypto assets, must participate in a regulatory sandbox. trillion (US$73.3

FinTech 113

FinTech Law Enforcement Financial Literacy Innovation 113

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

ATMIA selected Atleos for this honor based on these criteria: Long-term Positive Influence on Improving the Industry: Atleos has consistently driven advancements in the financial technology sector, setting new standards for innovation and customer satisfaction. We will continue to innovate and strive for excellence in all that we do.”

ATMIA 93

ATMIA ATM Best Practices Financial Inclusion 93

Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In many regions, they create jobs, drive innovation, and stimulate local economies. From innovative lending platforms to advanced payment processing, fintech is enabling them to access growth opportunities and thrive in today’s competitive markets. Fintech companies see this gap as an opportunity to innovate.

FinTech 105

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

The Fintech Times

APRIL 11, 2025

This new solution will connect Taurus -PROTECT clients to enhance collaboration with industry participants that are looking to rapidly adopt digital assets. Network participants retain control of their assets and never rely on Taurus to enter or unwind transactions. Instant transfer confirmation is also possible.

Participant 59

Participant Settlement Irrevocability Compliance 59

The Payments Association

JANUARY 3, 2025

This session drew participants from diverse industries, including retail, travel, telecommunications and hospitality, each grappling with unique yet interconnected fraud challenges. The topic concluded with participants agreeing that fraud is no longer limited to traditional theft or hacking. This is a loophole that needs to be closed.

Fraud Detection 88

Fraud Detection Fraud Prevention Participant Financial Crimes 88

Finovate

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

What is the level of interest in fintech innovation there? A recent example of this was with Hungary’s OTP, which in June 2023 became the first international player to participate in the privatization of the Uzbek banking sector, acquiring former state-owned Ipoteka Bank. There is a lot of talk about enabling technologies such as AI.

Innovation 122

Innovation FinTech Online and Mobile Banking On-Demand 122

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The ninth edition of the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) wrapped up on 8th November, concluding a dynamic week-long of celebration of fintech that brought together tens of thousands of participants from around the world. The year’s conference featured an impressive lineup of over 900 speakers across more than 400 sessions.

FinTech 106

FinTech Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment APIs and Integration 106

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Participants will also engage in breakout groups to delve deeper into specific issues, providing an overview of how these innovative technologies are shaping the future of finance. Without proactive strategies, entire product lines or firms can fail in surprisingly short time frames.

Blockchain 72

Blockchain AI Finance Participant 72