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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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Insights from the Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) 2024

Expert Opinion | Mobile Payments | Published Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 08:07 CET

IFGS 2024 brought together industry leaders spanning innovators, fintech executives, institutions, regulators, policymakers, startups, and investors for two days of thought-provoking discussions in one venue.


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Insights from the Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) 2024

Expert Opinion | Mobile Payments | Published Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 08:07 CET

IFGS 2024 brought together industry leaders spanning innovators, fintech executives, institutions, regulators, policymakers, startups, and investors for two days of thought-provoking discussions in one venue.


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Top Stories

Viva.com and SUNMI forge strategic partnership

News | Payments General | 25 Apr 2024 09:58 CET
Viva.com, an European bank facilitating merchant payments has partnered with SUNMI, a player in the global hardware technology ecosystem.
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Funding Societies and SGeBIZ team up for Singapore B2B finance

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 25 Apr 2024 09:43 CET
Funding Societies, a SME digital finance platform in Southeast Asia, has declared a strategic collaboration with Singapore E-Business (SGeBIZ), a provider of digital procurement, payment, and sourcing solutions.
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Tinkoff to issue additional shares to fund Rosbank deal

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 25 Apr 2024 09:30 CET
Russia-based online bank Tinkoff has announced its plans to issue up to 130 million additional shares in order to fund a deal to integrate Rosbank into its structure. 
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Mastercard launches Scam Protect

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 25 Apr 2024 09:29 CET
US-based payment technology corporation Mastercard has announced the launch of Scam Protect, a suite of AI-enabled solutions that aim to prevent scams and fraud.
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Crafting your payment strategy in 2024: five key factors to consider

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 25 Apr 2024 09:26 CET
Alexander Berrai and Svetlio Todorov of emerchantpay discuss the five key factors to consider when crafting a payment strategy in 2024.
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Netbank leverages V5PAY to augment global payments

News | Payments General | 25 Apr 2024 08:59 CET
Philippines-based Netbank (A Rural Bank) has chosen merchant acquirer V5PAY to equip businesses in underserved areas with access to international payment capabilities.
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UK Finance and Addleshaw Goddard unveil VRP model report

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 24 Apr 2024 15:45 CET
UK Finance in collaboration with law firm Addleshaw Goddard has unveiled a report focusing on Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs) within commercial contexts in the UK.
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Zilch extends partnership with AWS

News | Online Payments | 24 Apr 2024 15:31 CET
UK-based payments technology company Zilch has extended its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support the launch of AI capabilities across its proposition. 
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Marqeta partners with OakNorth

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 24 Apr 2024 14:55 CET
Global modern card issuing platform Marqeta has announced its partnership with UK digital bank OakNorth in order to provide improved banking capabilities for SMEs. 
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Pico updates Corvil Analytics with ML and AI capabilities

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 24 Apr 2024 14:47 CET
US-based technology services, data, and analytics provider Pico has added machine learning and AI capabilities to its Corvil Analytics 10.0 software release.
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Klarna expands partnership with Expedia Group

News | Payments General | 24 Apr 2024 14:40 CET
AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant Klarna has expanded its partnership with Expedia Group to the US market.
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One introduces BNPL service to US stores

News | Payments General | 24 Apr 2024 13:59 CET
US-based One, Walmart’s majority-owned fintech startup, has launched Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans for high-value items at 4,6000 of the retailer’s stores. 
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Razorpay partners with Airtel Payments Bank

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 24 Apr 2024 13:39 CET
India-based Razorpay has partnered with Airtel Payments Bank in order to launch UPI Switch, aiming to provide businesses with improved payment experiences. 
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Philippines SEC requests removal of the Binance app from app stores

News | Cryptocurrencies | 24 Apr 2024 13:39 CET
The Philippines SEC has issued directives to both Google and Apple, instructing them to remove the Binance application from their respective app stores.
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ComplyAdvantage acquires Golden, welcomes a16z as new shareholder

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 24 Apr 2024 13:29 CET
Financial crime intelligence company ComplyAdvantage has acquired Golden to accelerate its AI capabilities in providing financial crime insights.
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The UK's plans for Smart Data

News | Payments General | 24 Apr 2024 13:20 CET
The UK government has published its plans which include the actions that are set to take place over the coming period for advancing a Smart Data economy. 
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Startup Pomelo secures USD 35 mln Series A

News | Mobile Payments | 24 Apr 2024 12:27 CET
US-based Pomelo, a fintech startup that combines international money transfer with credit, has raised USD 35 million in Series A funding round.
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Fintech forwards: exploring trends and innovations in the UAE

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 24 Apr 2024 12:24 CET
Business strategy expert, Ather Rizvi, talks about what are the main trends and developments that are shaping the UAE payments landscape.
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JROC releases proposal for the Future Entity in UK Open Banking

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 24 Apr 2024 12:22 CET
The Joint Regulatory Oversight Committee (JROC) has released proposals outlining the design of the Future Entity for UK Open Banking.
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