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December 20, 2024
Central Bank of Brazil Approves PayRetailers’ Acquisition of Transfeera
Fintech Finance
“The Administrative Council for Economic Defense and the Central Bank of Brazil have officially approved the acquisition of Transfeera, a fintech specialized in payment solutions for businesses, by PayRetailers, a leading payments processor in Latin America and Africa. The transaction is part of PayRetailers’ strategy to expand its presence in Brazil, following the acquisition of […]
December 19, 2024
FIS Set to Acquire UK FinTech Demica in $300m Deal
IBS Intelligence
“US banking and PayTech giant FIS has reportedly signed a $300 million deal to acquire London-based FinTech Demica , several media reports stated on Monday. Founded in 1992, Demica offers a cloud-based supply chain finance powering the trade finance programme for large trade banks and corporations. The solution integrates with multiple bank payment gateways to […]
Fraud Evolution, AI Takeover, and Borderless Banking: What to Expect in 2025
IBS Intelligence
“The FinTech landscape in 2025 is poised for significant transformation, driven by evolving fraud tactics, advancements in AI, regulatory shifts, and increasing consumer demands. Industry leaders are preparing to address these dynamic challenges and seize opportunities that lie ahead.”
December 17, 2024
Nordic Fintech Two Collaborates With Leading Dutch Banking Leader ABN AMRO to Modernise B2B E-Commerce Payments
Fintech Finance
“Two, a European leader in B2B payments technology today announces a strategic collaboration with ABN AMRO, a leading financial institution in the Netherlands. Together, they are launching a state-of-the-art “Pay on Invoice” solution, designed to bring seamless, secure, and flexible payment options to B2B e-commerce transactions.”
December 16, 2024
This Stealthy African Stablecoin Startup Already Processed Over $1B in Cross-border Payments
TechCrunch
“Juicyway, an African fintech that leverages stablecoin technology to power fast and cheap cross-border payments, is launching out of stealth after processing over $1 billion in transaction volume for thousands of African businesses over the last three years.”
December 6, 2024
New FinTech Hypercard Launches Consumer Credit Card on the American Express Network
American Express
“Hypercard, a fintech dedicated to innovating in the payments market, will be launching its first consumer credit card on the American Express network that companies can offer to their employees. The card will also make it easier for employees to submit expense reimbursements.”
December 5, 2024
Singapore to Launch Two New e-Payment Solutions in Mid-2025 to Phase Out Cheques
Fintech Singapore
“The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) announced that two new electronic payment solutions will be launched in mid-2025. The Electronic Deferred Payment (EDP) and EDP+ solutions will offer businesses and individuals more convenient ways to make payments while phasing out the use of cheques.”
December 2, 2024
China’s Digital Yuan Adoption Faces ‘Bottlenecks,’ Says Director of Shanghai-Based University
Crypto News
“China‘s central bank digital currency — also known as the digital yuan — is still encountering “bottlenecks” in user adoption, driven by reluctance and competition from platforms like Alipay, says Charles Chang, director of the Fintech Research Centre at Fudan University in Shanghai.”
November 26, 2024
Unzer and Mastercard Enter Payments Partnership
Yahoo Finance
“Fintech company Unzer has selected Mastercard as its open banking partner to power e-commerce payments through its payment gateways in Germany, Austria, and Denmark.”
November 20, 2024
Beacon Launches Digital Wallet for Immigrants Starting New Lives in Canada
Fintech
“Toronto’s Beacon has unveiled Beacon Money, a digital wallet designed to empower immigrants as they transition to life in Canada. This addition to the MyBeacon Super App aims to simplify financial integration for newcomers, enabling them to confidently prepare for their journey and thrive upon arrival.”
November 18, 2024
Revolut to Launch UK, EU Stock Trading With New License
BNN Bloomberg
“Revolut Ltd., Europe’s most valuable fintech, will offer trading of UK and EU-listed stocks from next year. The London-headquartered company — which recently secured a UK banking authorization — has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority as an investment firm which permits it to expand its services, it said in a statement Monday.”
November 15, 2024
FINBOA Honored as 'Banking Tech of the Year' for Game-Changing Payment Disputes Solution
PR Newswire
“FINBOA Inc., a leading innovator in compliance process automation for financial institutions, announces the selection of FINBOA Payment Disputes, as the Banking Tech of the Year winner at the US FinTech Awards 2024. This award recognizes the impact of FINBOA’s innovative software to digitize and transform back-office operations, regulatory compliance processing, and the customer experience for banks […]
Instant Payments Seen as a ‘Necessary Revolution’ for Real Estate Transactions
Federal Reserve
“As the FedNow® Service network grows, the Innovation Spotlight series explores use cases that are changing the way businesses and consumers make payments. This article covers the benefits of instant real estate transactions, with insights from paymints.io (Off-site), a fintech that provides a digital payments platform for title companies and real estate brokers.”
November 13, 2024
Buy-Now, Pay-Later Giant Klarna Files for IPO in the US
MSN
“Swedish fintech giant Klarna has filed documents for its highly anticipated initial public offering in the US. The buy-now, pay-later firm said it expects the IPO to take place once the SEC has completed its review, and the timing would be subject to market conditions.”
Mastercard Launches ‘Pay Local,’ Linking Its Cards to 4 Major Asian e-Wallets
Fintech Singapore
“Mastercard has unveiled “Pay Local,” a new service that allows travelers to use their existing credit or debit cards within popular Asian digital wallets. The service will be integrated by prominent digital wallets in the region, including DANA in Indonesia, Touch ‘n Go in Malaysia, Bakong in Cambodia, and LankaPay in Sri Lanka.”
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