Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 3, 2024

PayRetailers , a leading payment processor in Latin America and Africa, has launched an enhanced Pix payment solution to assist betting operators in Brazil as they prepare for the new sports betting regulations set to take effect on 1 January 2025.

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Regulations Account Validation Compliance Automation 98

Bank Automation

APRIL 8, 2025

Hackers intercepted about 100 bank regulators emails for more than a year, gaining access to messages containing agency deliberations and sensitive details about banks it oversees, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Regulations Automation Posting 71

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Transfeera , a company from PayRetailers group specialising in financial solutions, has enhanced its Pix payment capabilities to support betting operators in Brazil as they adapt to new sports betting regulations that took effect on 1 January 2025.

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Regulations Central Bank Account Validation Fraud Prevention 72

NFCW

MARCH 18, 2025

. “The FCA is looking at whether removing or increasing the contactless limit could benefit consumers, merchants and economic growth in the UK,” the regulator explains. “Making regulation less prescriptive would also give firms greater control and could promote innovative payment methods or fraud prevention solutions.”

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Transaction Limits Regulations Transactions Fraud Prevention 71

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 135

Stablecoins Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Blockchain 135

Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Overview of International Payment Processing At its core, international payment processing involves handling transactions across borders , where factors like currency conversion, payment method preferences, and local regulations come into play. As global online shopping grows rapidly, consumers expect seamless payment experiences.

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International Payments Process Multi-Currency Cross-Border 105

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

With regulatory scrutiny at an all-time high, payments firms must keep pace with evolving regulations to avoid financial penalties and reputational risks. In 2025, three priorities stand out: safeguarding customer funds, expanding open banking, and preparing for stablecoin regulation.

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Stablecoins Payment APIs and Integration Regulatory Compliance Compliance 88

Fintech News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) implemented this action due to the platforms’ lack of necessary licensing from the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC).

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Blocks Money Laundering Scams Regulations 112

Fintech Review

JANUARY 30, 2025

However, DORA actively encourages the exchange of information on threats to digital resilience between market participants and the regulator. DORA is primarily a system of safeguards the European regulator establishes for the payment business. Theres no clear requirement on this point.

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Open Banking Excellence

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Instead, we have shifted to a new approach where the private sector is responsible for providing the trust services and the government will regulate and supervise. regulations and have the system up and running in the next 12 to 18 months. Our goal is to comply with eIDAS 2.0

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Bank Automation

MARCH 17, 2025

The uncertain status of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could result in more state-based regulations. ORLANDO, Fla.

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CFPB Laws Regulations Automation 110

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 7, 2025

Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE), a global payments platform, today announced that it has received approval from the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) for a payment institution (PI) license for the countrys launch of its regulated online sports-betting and gambling market.

Alternative Payment Methods 98

Alternative Payment Methods Payments Payments Institute Central Bank 98

Fintech News

APRIL 21, 2025

Circle Internet Group announced the launch of its Circle Payments Network (CPN), a new system designed to connect financial institutions for cross-border payments using regulated stablecoins.

Cross-Border Settlement 99

Cross-Border Settlement Cross-Border Settlement Stablecoins 99

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

APAC financial regulators and cloud providers recently conducted a first-of-its-kind crisis management exercise simulating a large-scale public cloud outage impacting the region’s financial sectors. This exercise comes at a time of heightened awareness surrounding the potential for widespread disruption from technology failures.

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Risk Best Practices APACS Authorization 115

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 8, 2025

This milestone positions dLocal to offer regulated payment services in the UK, bolstering its commitment to global compliance and expanding its service offerings for UK-based merchants.

Payments Institute 123

Payments Institute Regulatory Compliance Alternative Payment Methods Compliance 123

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Today, the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR ), marks another significant milestone in its fight to tackle fraud, as hundreds of additional financial firms adopt the name-checking service, Confirmation of Payee (CoP). Tackling fraud is a collective effort that extends beyond just payments.

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Payee Fraud Prevention Rules Checks 98

The Payments Association

JANUARY 16, 2025

Clear Junction , a global leader in cross-border payments for regulated financial institutions, has revealed a significant gap in the preparedness of payment industry leaders to navigate the complexities of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) regulation, which is now in effect across the EU.

Compliance 88

Compliance Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins 88

The Payments Association

MARCH 19, 2025

With the rise of digital assets, real-time payment methods, and evolving regulations, the pace of change has never been faster. Some governments embrace them, others restrict them, and many are still figuring out how to regulate them. The payments industry is undergoing a profound transformation.

Cross-Border 88

Cross-Border Reconciliation Compliance Payments 88

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The UK public is largely unaware of new regulations forcing UK banks to reimburse victims of payment scams, weeks after coming into effect, anti-fraud fintech Tunic Pay has revealed. On 7 October, the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) mandated that all UK banks must repay customers who are victims of payment scams up to £85,000 per case.

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Scams Rules Payments Regulations 105

Fintech News

MARCH 4, 2025

The expansion comes as regulators tighten rules on fraud prevention and reimbursements. The EUs Instant Payments regulations, taking effect in January 2025, will require all payment service providers in the bloc to offer 24/7 instant payments.

Verification 110

Verification Risk Accounts Cross-Border Payments 110

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has today set out commitments for the next two years following the mid-term review of its five-year Strategy. We look forward to working with other regulators and stakeholders across the payments ecosystem to deliver this updated Strategy.

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Innovation Regulations Governance Government 96

Fintech Finance

APRIL 25, 2025

The acquisition, if completed, will allow IFX to expand its regulated capabilities, enhance their institutional client reach and strengthen their offering to include various structured FX products and fund related services.

Acquirers 94

Acquirers Risk Management Payments Agreements 94

Fintech News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The company is expanding its team in Singapore to support its growth and ensure adherence to local regulations. .” Gemini has recently made strategic leadership hires in Singapore, including appointing Saad Ahmed as Head of APAC earlier this year to drive regional strategy and regulatory compliance.

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APACS Cross-Border Regulatory Compliance Payments 120

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

However, increasingly strict regulations and high technical costs raise barriers to change. However, high transaction costs and complex compliance regulations can discourage them from entering global markets. Additionally, the lack of affordable financial services can inhibit entrepreneurship in emerging markets.

Cross-Border Payments 136

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Transactions Financial Inclusion 136

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Payment Service Providers must strengthen due diligence, monitoring, and collaboration with regulators to address these risks. Voices from the industry Virtual IBAN regulations are evolving as regulators tighten AML compliance, data protection, and cross-border payment rules. What’s next?

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IBAN AML Master Account Due Diligence 88

The Payments Association

MAY 3, 2025

It highlights how innovation, regulation, AI, and risk management are shaping the future of payments and impacting business models. Firms must build resilience, align with evolving regulations, and invest in practical innovation to stay competitive in a volatile landscape. Why is it important? I hope PSD3 will correct this.

Payment APIs and Integration 88

Payment APIs and Integration Cross-Border Embedded Finance Payments 88

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Explore Fintech & Payments Financial Regulation (Payments) Outlook Our UK/EU Financial Regulation Outlook 2025 explores the key regulatory developments we expect to see in the Banking, Asset Management and Payments sectors over the coming year. Explore Financial Regulation

Legal 88

Legal Payments Instant Payments On-Demand 88

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Cohn believes regulation will impose stricter requirements for organisations to assess and mitigate the potential for algorithmic bias in AI-powered payment systems. If AI systems are not transparent or auditable, it becomes difficult for regulators to assess whether the systems are operating in a manner that protects consumers privacy.

Privacy 88

Privacy Payment Security AI Security 88

Bank Automation

APRIL 3, 2025

and Discover Financial Services cleared a major regulatory hurdle as the US Justice Department told financial regulators in a confidential memo that it didnt have sufficient evidence to block the transaction. The proposed $35 billion merger between Capital One Financial Corp.

Federal Reserve 97

Federal Reserve Blocks Automation Regulations 97

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

It necessitates robust safeguards and adherence to data protection regulations. AI regulations are nascent, with a growing, fragmented patchwork of federal, state, and industry-specific rules. “Thoughtful governance and proactive risk management allow AI to be confidently leveraged in a highly regulated environment.”

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AI Regulations Best Practices Risk 97

The Payments Association

MAY 16, 2025

On top of that, businesses need to make sure their AI tools meet local regulations and privacy laws. We should also add that emerging risks include the growing wave of AI regulation pushing businesses to adapt quickly. While there are still challenges around integration and regulation, the potential is clear.

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AI Security Fraud Prevention Fraud Detection 88

Fintech News

APRIL 28, 2025

The move comes as stablecoins gain wider acceptance beyond crypto trading, with regulators providing greater clarity on their use. The companys latest partnerships with OKX and Nuvei are part of a broader effort to create a seamless system where consumers can spend stablecoins and merchants can receive them.

Stablecoins 118

Stablecoins Settlement Visa Consumer 118

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

It aims to serve institutions looking for regulated digital asset services, drawing on its U.S. As we continue to build the best global stack for institutions in crypto, we look forward to working with regulators and institutions in the region.” Anchorage Digital Singapore also offers 24/7 client support.

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On-Demand Settlement Regulations Payments Institute 115

Fintech News

APRIL 2, 2025

The license enables the company to offer regulated investment solutions to businesses in Singapore. ASG2 Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Singapore-based business finance platform Aspire , has received a Capital Markets Services (CMS) License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

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Product Small Business Authorization Regulations 100

Fintech News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In addition to being the only Asia-based company selected for the Mastercard Start Path programme and the first regulated POS in Singapore to accept cryptocurrencies, dtcpay has garnered numerous accolades. This surge highlights the increasing demand for stability and reliability in digital payments.

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Stablecoins Money Laundering Cryptocurrency Payments 131

Stax

MAY 7, 2025

But with complex regulations and shifting legal landscapes, it can be nearly impossible to stay up to date on your own. The session covers topics including current regulations, changes to state laws, proper signage requirements, practical implementation strategies, and clarification on areas of industry confusion.

ISVS 88

ISVS Best Practices Alternative Payment Methods Legal 88

The Payments Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

This is driven in part by regulations like the Instant Payment Regulation (IPR), which enforces real-time bank transfers. Sweeping VRPs are already mandated by the UKs regulator, but non-sweeping is still in its experimental phase. Open banking, or pay-by-bank, is another trend to watch.

Non-Bank 88

Non-Bank Real Time Payments Instant Payments Payments 88