Fintech Finance

MARCH 24, 2025

While Somalia’s financial sector has seen remarkable growth in recent years, a significant portion of the population remains underserved or unbanked. The demand for secure, fast, and modern payment solutions has been pressing.

Instant Payments 90

Instant Payments Settlement Payments Central Bank 90

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The expansion will enable Italian businesses to access a single platform designed to simplify payment processing, reporting and fraud prevention. The company’s entry into Italy marks a strategic move into the fourth-largest eCommerce market in Europe, addressing a fast-growing segment that remains underserved by legacy payment providers.

Payment Solutions 98

Payment Solutions Cross-Border Payments Fraud Prevention 98

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Tranglo integrates payout and partner services, unifying the end-to-end process with direct API access. Tranglo’s seamless payout network enables users to send and receive funds through mobile wallets, bank accounts, and cash pickup locations, also offering greater financial access to underserved populations.

Cross-Border Payments 75

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment APIs and Integration Underserved 75

Stax

JUNE 17, 2025

These acquisitions were pivotal, creating the robust in-house “rails” for Stax Processing. Unlocking Opportunities in Underserved Markets Looking ahead, Rowe identified significant growth opportunities in vertical markets still heavily reliant on traditional payment methods.

Payments 88

Payments ISVS Use Case On-Demand 88

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Antom continues to strengthen its payment processing capabilities across all payment channels. Antoms card processing volume grew over 10 times from that of previous year, while delivering top notch authorization rates to its global enterprise merchants.

Embedded Finance 98

Embedded Finance Cross-Border Cross-Border Settlement Finance 98

Fintech Finance

MARCH 24, 2025

While Somalia’s financial sector has seen remarkable growth in recent years, a significant portion of the population remains underserved or unbanked. The demand for secure, fast, and modern payment solutions has been pressing.

Instant Payments 69

Instant Payments Settlement Payments Central Bank 69

The Fintech Times

JUNE 23, 2025

Developed using ReFi, a debt consolidation technology, OakbrookOne aims to make borrowing easier and more accessible, particularly for those traditionally underserved by mainstream credit. It helps eligible customers bring their debts together into one manageable payment, with the process handled seamlessly in the background.

Underserved 40

Underserved Void Financial Inclusion Credit Cards 40

Finextra

JUNE 11, 2025

Cheque System: The cheque emerged as a formal payment instrument, requiring physical movement and manual clearing processes. Introduction of MICR Cheques (1980s): Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) technology was introduced for faster and more accurate processing of cheques, reducing manual intervention.

Financial Inclusion 52

Financial Inclusion Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Payment APIs and Integration Funds Transfer 52

Fintech Finance

APRIL 8, 2025

This collaboration aims to digitise and streamline transactions for software platforms’ SME users in underserved industries, where card usage has historically lagged behind. All regulatory, compliance, and operational elements—including onboarding, AML, KYC/KYB, risk, and support—are fully managed by Unipaas.

Visa 59

Visa Embedded Payments Underserved Regulatory Compliance 59

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 23, 2025

Sending cross-border payments, for example, often comes with heavy processing costs and conversion fees. By automating compliance and documentation, reducing errors and speeding up the transaction process, trade finance will become more efficient and inclusive, opening up new opportunities for people and businesses of all sizes.”

FinTech 64

FinTech Financial Literacy Cross-Border Online and Mobile Banking 64

Fintech Review

MAY 6, 2025

Over time, it expanded into a full-service payment service provider, offering acquiring, processing, gateway, and fraud management services through a single, unified platform. This allows for faster deployment of new features, better data analytics, and lower latency in payment processing.

Payment APIs and Integration 52

Payment APIs and Integration Payments Processors Alternative Payment Methods 52

The Fintech Times

MARCH 25, 2025

Not a moment too soon A significant portion of the population remains underserved or unbanked despite Somalia’s financial sector seeing a lot of growth in recent years. As a result, the demand for secure, fast, and modern payment solutions has been pressing.

Instant Payments 59

Instant Payments Payments Settlement Central Bank 59

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 28, 2025

Unlike traditional banks and financial service providers, which are often constrained by legacy systems and processes, fintechs are often more flexible – enabling them to quickly build solutions that better support underserved communities. Its an industry of collaboration and partnership between fintechs and traditional banks.

Service Provider 59

Service Provider FinTech Underserved Innovation 59

Fintech News

MAY 29, 2025

In H1 2024, the system processed 75.6 TrueMoney, part of Ascend Money, a joint venture of Thailands Charoen Pokphand Group and Ant Group, is a leading regional fintech platform catering to underserved and digital-first consumers across Southeast Asia. The platform has processed payments of more than US$14 billion to date.

Instant Payments 82

Instant Payments Cross-Border Payments Online and Mobile Banking Cross-Border 82

The Payments Association

JUNE 3, 2025

Creating a recognisable symbol of outstanding quality, safety, and trust for organisations supporting underserved consumers would drive trust among the public and generate a better understanding of community finance solutions. For instance, in a city of almost 9 million, the London Mutual Credit Union reports only 36000 members.

Financial Inclusion 88

Financial Inclusion Financial Literacy Treasury Government 88

Fintech News

JUNE 16, 2025

Payments will be routed through Nexus, allowing for real-time processing—often in under 60 seconds. Ultimately, this model optimises cross-border transaction workflows, cutting down processing layers and intermediaries, elements that have traditionally slowed cross-border payments.

Cross-Border Payments 82

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border APACS ISO 20022 82

Lending Front

MAY 27, 2025

If underserved SMBs cant reasonably access bank products because the digital experience is outdated or limited, regulators may start to see that as a modern form of exclusion. Are our products truly reaching LMI and underserved entrepreneurs? Could a CRA examiner interpret our outdated processes as barriers? And that disparity?

Compliance 52

Compliance Technology Underserved Federal Reserve 52

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By collaborating, Tarabut and Geidea plan to explore and develop new solutions that create more efficient and accessible financing opportunities that empower SMEs, including those underserved by traditional financial services, across Saudi Arabia to thrive. SMEs currently represent 1.3

Finance 64

Finance Point-of-Sale (POS) Underserved Financial Inclusion 64

Fintech Review

APRIL 4, 2025

Chandler, United States, April 4th, 2025, FinanceWire Fintech company DecisionFi, LLC is expanding its reach into underserved consumer markets with a suite of financing solutions designed for sectors often overlooked by traditional lenders. For more information on DecisionFi and its financing solutions, users can visit www.decisionfi.com.

Underserved 52

Underserved FinTech Underwriting Finance 52

The Fintech Times

MARCH 28, 2025

Mastercard processes payment volumes exceeding $6.5trillion annually with over three billion cards in circulation. Efficient remittance systems will also ensure that families receive funds promptly, boosting household incomes and fostering economic resilience.

Financial Inclusion 69

Financial Inclusion Visa Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments 69

Fintech Finance

JULY 10, 2025

After a thorough assessment process, Thunes was chosen for its outstanding capability to solve the complex challenges of cross-border payments using scalable, next-generation technology. This award recognises the transformative impact of our proprietary Direct Global Network as a powerful driver of financial inclusion.

Payment Solutions 52

Payment Solutions Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Finance 52

Tearsheet

JANUARY 28, 2025

Their customers, who depend on those local banking relationships, are already underserved by the broader financial system and would be left further behind by the shift towards digital payments. In 2023, we processed 99.95% of transactions without a report of scam or fraud, but we know the work to stay ahead of criminals is never done.

Zelle 52

Zelle Transactions Credit Union P2P 52

Finextra

JULY 3, 2025

If you want to store user funds, own the customer lifecycle, and serve underserved markets, eWallet is your move. Whether youre a bank or a fintech, you must pick the right model based on your needs and goals. It all comes down to your strategy. Start with the right wallet, and the rest of your payment journey gets easier.

eWallet 52

eWallet Payment APIs and Integration PCI DSS Online and Mobile Banking 52

Fintech Finance

MARCH 19, 2025

Tailored Solutions for Enhanced Efficiency Epos Now has developed a custom-built integration specifically for Lloyds Cardnet, ensuring seamless end-to-end connectivity between merchants’ POS systems and Lloyds’ payment processing services.

Point-of-Sale (POS) 83

Point-of-Sale (POS) Online and Mobile Banking Embedded Finance Push-to-Card 83

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

While the processing of refunds and chargebacks has improved, these activities remain confusing and cumbersome and continue to frustrate customers. This transformation will enable low-cost access to financial systems, empowering underserved communities and fostering inclusion.

Cross-Border 88

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

The Fintech Times

JULY 21, 2025

SaaScada , the cloud-native core banking platform, is teaming up with CLOWD9 , a cloud-native decentralised issuer payments processing platform, to provide end-to-end cloud technology solutions across Africa. Empowering African FIs SaaScada’s data-driven core banking platform offers fast data processing and reporting flexibility.

Financial Inclusion 53

Financial Inclusion Issuers Underserved Product 53

Finextra

JULY 7, 2025

Fraud-fighting models double detection rates, block over $350 million in attempted theft for the case and slice scam losses by up to 50 percent, with one bank saving 17 percent more funds for clients and processing 250,000 security queries each month. For WhatsApp users, it removes the need to switch apps at all.

AI 114

AI Fraud Detection Online and Mobile Banking Payment APIs and Integration 114

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Instead of simply providing insights or suggestions, it autonomously acts on behalf of the user, processing data in real-time and adapting to ever-changing financial conditions. Ensuring AIs transparency in decision-making processes is vital to avoid opaque outcomes that might not be easily understood or disputed by consumers.

AI 88

AI FinTech Fraud Detection Fraud Prevention 88

The Fintech Times

JULY 17, 2025

Our network is designed to simplify the complexities of the wallet ecosystem by offering a unified framework for integration, transaction processing, and settlement across global wallets. We’re also building for the future. And yet, what anchors us is unchanged: our mission to accelerate financial inclusion.

Cross-Border 45

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Interoperability SWIFT 45

Fintech Review

MAY 10, 2025

They hold deposits, extend loans, process payments, and connect financial markets. The bank holds the account, processes the funds, and clears the transaction. Fintech apps attract younger users, underserved populations, and digitally native businesses. But the nature of that power is shifting. Most payment systems are layered.

Central Bank 52

Central Bank Push-to-Card FedWire Regulations 52

Clearly Payments

JULY 22, 2025

These businesses face limited access to traditional payment processing, higher fees, and frequent account shutdowns, despite collectively processing billions of dollars annually. Costs of Processing for High-Risk Merchants High-risk merchants pay significantly more to accept payments compared to standard businesses.

Risk 84

Risk Processors Shutdown Legal 84

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Its offerings include digital business accounts, automated invoicing, expense tracking tools, and a seamless digital onboarding process. By focusing on underserved SMEs and freelancers, Yuze aims to become a trusted partner in Indias financial ecosystem, driving the success of small businesses in an increasingly digital world.

Micro-Entry 72

Micro-Entry Financial Inclusion Underserved Small Business 72

The Fintech Times

JULY 15, 2025

The collaboration enables Monavate to scale card issuing and processing infrastructure across new markets using Episode Six’s configurable platform. The alliance targets growing demand for AI-driven governance tools as organisations modernise manual GRC processes.

FinTech 59

FinTech Void Online and Mobile Banking Push-to-Card 59

Fintech News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Embedded finance has simplified this process by consolidating financial interactions directly into the apps we already trust. As embedded finance becomes more sophisticated, it will likely expand its reach to underserved populations across Asia and beyond, enabling greater economic participation.

Embedded Finance 116

Embedded Finance Finance Payment APIs and Integration BNPL 116

Fintech News

APRIL 24, 2025

Matrixport processes over $5 billion in trading volume each month and is supported by major investors like Lightspeed, IDG Capital, and Qiming Venture Partners, according to its website. The platform offers a range of loan and lending solutions, simplifying the borrowing process for institutions. Matrixport Valuation: $1.05

FinTech 138

FinTech Online and Mobile Banking Payment APIs and Integration Push-to-Card 138

Fintech Review

APRIL 19, 2025

These ecosystems focus on the entire customer journey rather than a specific transaction or process. A user who processes more payments, finances invoices, or insures shipments generates more revenue, without needing to upgrade their plan. While powerful, they typically operated in isolation and addressed narrow user needs.

Finance 94

Finance FinTech Embedded Finance Payment APIs and Integration 94

The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2025

Together, we are simplifying card issuance and creating new pathways for financial access for the underserved populations in South Africa.” . “We are equipping fintech companies with market-relevant solutions that enable them to scale effectively.

Financial Inclusion 80

Financial Inclusion Visa Underserved Economy 80