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We report on global payments news and innovation in an increasingly digital economy. We’re on top of all payments and fintech news: payments infrastructure, payments systems, payments behaviours, ecommerce payments, Open Banking and Open Finance, Banking-as-a-Service, B2B payments, cryptocurrencies, fraud and financial crime prevention, along with breaking news on the digital economy. Follow us for the latest regulation updates, along with relevant company news on payments investments, product launches, partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions.

We report on global payments news and innovation in an increasingly digital economy. We’re on top of all payments and fintech

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Understanding compliant payment collection in India for foreign merchants

Interviews | Payments General | Published Monday 20 May 2024 10:22 CET

We discussed with Rahul Shinghal, co-founder and CEO of Tazapay, about understanding and integrating into India’s regulatory framework for foreign merchants who want to do business in the country. 


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Understanding compliant payment collection in India for foreign merchants

Interviews | Payments General | Published Monday 20 May 2024 10:22 CET

We discussed with Rahul Shinghal, co-founder and CEO of Tazapay, about understanding and integrating into India’s regulatory framework for foreign merchants who want to do business in the country. 


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Top Stories

BaFin imposes EUR 9.2 million fine on N26

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 21 May 2024 14:55 CET
The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has demanded that digital bank N26 pay nearly EUR 9.2 million due to the latter’s money laundering misconduct. 
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Vitesse obtains USD 93 million in Series C funding

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 21 May 2024 14:35 CET
UK-based treasury and payment solutions provider for the insurance industry Vitesse has secured USD 93 million in a Series C funding round.
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Nexi and orderbird launch payment platform for ISVs in Germany

News | Payments General | 21 May 2024 14:12 CET
Italy-based paytech Nexi and its subsidiary orderbird, a POS systems provider, have launched the Nexi Partner Portal (NPP), a next-gen payment platform for ISVs in Germany.
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Companies open to implement digital ID technology

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 21 May 2024 14:09 CET
Research conducted by Forrester, commissioned by Regula, has revealed that 42% of organisations globally are actively integrating digital identity solutions into their systems. 
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NCR Voyix reveals Aloha Pay-At-Table solution

News | Mobile Payments | 21 May 2024 14:04 CET
Global provider of digital commerce solutions NCR Voyix has introduced the Aloha Pay-At-Table solution to improve the dining experience of guests.
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Navro introduces local accounts for international business payments

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 21 May 2024 13:52 CET
Navro, a fintech company previously known as Paytrix, has introduced local accounts in major European and several international currencies.
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TRAY and Olo digitalise experiences for restaurant guests

News | Payments General | 21 May 2024 13:13 CET
US-based POS platform TRAY has strengthened its partnership with Olo to integrate Olo Pay card-present processing with its point-of-sale (POS) system.
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Russian court seizes UniCredit assets amid gas project dispute

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 21 May 2024 13:10 CET
A recent ruling by a St. Petersburg arbitration court in Russia has mandated the seizure of assets, accounts, property, and shares owned by UniCredit, a major Italian bank, and its subsidiaries.
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Western Union partners with GraceKennedy and Lynk Mobile Wallets

News | Mobile Payments | 21 May 2024 12:37 CET
US-based money transfer service Western Union has announced the integration of GraceKennedy’s GKOne mobile application and Lynk mobile wallet. 
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CyberArk to acquire Venafi in USD 1.54 billion deal

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 21 May 2024 12:27 CET
CyberArk has announced its plan to acquire cybersecurity firm Venafi from private equity firm Thoma Bravo in a transaction valued at approximately USD 1.54 billion.
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SUNRATE joins Mastercard's Priceless Planet coalition

News | Payments General | 21 May 2024 12:11 CET
Asia-based B2B digital payments platform SUNRATE has joined Mastercard Priceless Planet Coalition to fight climate change through funding the restoration of 100 million trees.
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Harmonising instant payments for a global payments ecosystem

Expert Opinion | Online Payments | 21 May 2024 11:26 CET
Mike Truter from SWIFT discusses how harmonised standards are essential for integrating domestic instant payment systems into a global payments ecosystem, ensuring faster, cheaper, and transparent cross-border transactions. 
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TRIVER partners with Experian to support SME lending

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 21 May 2024 11:23 CET
Financial information services company Experian has partnered with alternative lender TRIVER to support SME lending.
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Payment cards: the preferred payment method in Japan

News | Online Payments | 21 May 2024 10:38 CET
Research conducted by data and analytics company GlobalData has revealed that payment cards remain the preferred payment method for online purchases in Japan. 
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Teal announces USD 8 million in seed funding

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 21 May 2024 10:23 CET

Teal, an accounting infrastructure provider for vertical SaaS businesses, has announced an USD 8 million seed funding round.


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Parkopedia, Irdeto to improve EV charging

News | Payments General | 21 May 2024 09:35 CET
UK-based connected car services provider Parkopedia has entered into a partnership with Irdeto to launch a multi-contract solution to simplify the EV charging process. 
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Bank Muamalat partners with Backbase

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 21 May 2024 08:55 CET
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad has announced a long-term partnership with Netherlands-based Engagement Banking Platforms provider Backbase.
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Erste Bank Hungary introduces Flight Delay Insurance service

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 20 May 2024 15:58 CET
Austrian financial service provider Erste Bank Hungary has announced the launch of Flight Delay Insurance, a service available for customers in the George app. 
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Venture capital funding in crypto reaches USD 2.4 billion

News | Cryptocurrencies | 20 May 2024 15:35 CET
Crypto startup funding has risen to USD 2.4 billion in Q1 2024, driven by expectations of lower interest rates and the first US bitcoin spot ETF, PitchBook data shows.
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