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Modern payments, outdated systems: Why growth and uncertainty demand agility

The Payments Association

Notably, the rise of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are transforming the digital payments landscape. The Problem with manual reconciliation Despite the need for real-time processing, many firms still rely heavily on manual reconciliation methods.

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RT2: A strategic transformation for UK payment providers

The Payments Association

According to the Bank of England, RTGS settles approximately £500 billion between banks each day—around a quarter of the UK’s annual GDP—in sterling central bank money. Democratised access will foster fintech-bank collaboration, driving innovation. RT2 is substantially expanding direct participation.

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One Month to Go: PayRetailers Launches Enhanced Solution to Help Betting Operators Comply With Brazil’s New Sports Betting Regulations

Fintech Finance

Pix, Brazil’s instant payment system developed and managed by the Central Bank, has changed how transactions are made in the country. The new regulations introduce stricter compliance requirements, requiring all payment transactions for sports betting operations to be verified against player-registered bank account details.

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How Merchants Can Calculate Their Credit Card Processing Rates

Clearly Payments

Interchange Fees These go directly to the customers bank (the card-issuing bank ). and non-negotiable. Also non-negotiable. Gross Billing (Monthly Discounting) You receive the full amount of each sale in your bank account. Makes accounting and reconciliation easier since deposits match your sales.

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Finovate Global Ireland: Investing in Payments and Partnerships

Finovate

The company aggregates local payment methods into a single, consistent API; and offers treasury and reconciliation tools that provide real-time visibility, automated fund flows, and multi-currency management. million in both equity and non-equity financing. Digital debt collection company Pair Finance opened new offices in Warsaw.

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PayRetailers Enhances Pix Solution to Aid Brazilian Betting Operators Amidst Incoming Regulations

The Fintech Times

Through the updated PayRetailers Pix solution, the firm is aiming to help Brazil’s betting operators comply with new regulations that require payments to be processed through bank accounts registered to individual players.

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ESG-Linked Payments in Transaction Banking

Finextra

What began as CSR reporting has grown into real-time green incentives, making ESG a key strategy for both companies and banks. Banks and Fintechs now add sustainability scores to every payment. Some banks even offer higher deposit rates when companies hit diversity or emissions goals. ESG reporting started as a voluntary effort.