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This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 15/07

The Fintech Times

DBS Bank is expanding its private banking presence in the Middle East and Africa with the addition of Loic Voide as head of private banking for the region. The board oversees Fairer Finance’s transparency, research and independence as a consumer-focused ratings and advocacy group.

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Clearpool’s Evolution: Payment Financing for the Stablecoin Economy

Fintech Finance

But to deliver instant transfers or swipe-to-settle experiences, they must prefund liquidity. Meanwhile, settlement from the sender side takes 1-5 days. These allocators are actively seeking alternatives to 4-5% Treasury and 6-8% credit yields. PayFi delivers this real-world yield, offered in stablecoins and with blockchain capital efficiency.

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Canadian Merchant Accounts: Top-Rated Payment Processing with EBizCharge

EBizCharge

Here’s how the merchant account setup process works: Initial consultation Application submission Underwriting and risk review Configure your merchant account and payment gateway Install payment tools Begin processing payments 1. Businesses in high-risk categories may need to meet additional requirements or implement specific safeguards.

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From Open Banking to Open Finance to DeFi: The Open Evolution of Finance

Finextra

Even financial inclusion got a boost – lenders began using alternative data via open banking to underwrite those with thin credit files, and mobile apps brought services to those who were previously underserved. Governance and Regulation: When open banking emerged, it didn’t do so in a regulatory void – quite the opposite.

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100+ Payment Industry Terms Explained in Plain English

Clearly Payments

Underwriting The process of assessing risk before approving a merchant account. Void Cancelling a transaction before it settles. MATCH List A blacklist of merchants banned by Visa/Mastercard. Volume Cap A limit on how much a merchant can process per month. Reserve Account A fund held to cover future chargebacks or fraud.

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How Does Merchant Underwriting Work?

EBizCharge

Merchant underwriting is an essential component of the payment processing industry, ensuring the safety and security of electronic payments. This article will explore the mechanics of merchant underwriting, from the essential steps involved in the process to the factors influencing it. What is merchant underwriting?

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The Rise and Fall of BNPL: Is the Due Date Near for ‘Pay Later’ Services?

Fintech News

Within a year, Atome ceased its Vietnam operations , and local BNPL Ree-pay did not manage to bridge the void left by Atome as its offerings are inaccessible on numerous Vietnamese e-commerce platforms. In May 2023, Trasy Lou Walsh, Atome’s regional general manager, resigned to become a co-founder and CEO at Fluid , a B2B payment firm.