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January 23, 2025
African Fintech Moniepoint Gets Visa Backing, Plans to Work on Contactless Payments
TechCrunch
Visa has joined African fintech Moniepoint as a new investor. The business banking and payments platform confirmed to TechCrunch that it received a “strategic investment” from the global payments giant as both companies look to drive financial inclusion and support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa.
HSBC to Close International Payments App Zing a Year After Launch
Financial News
“Zing, the international payments app launched by HSBC just last year, is set to close down in the bank’s latest fintech flop, Financial News can reveal. The bank developed Zing to compete with fintechs Wise and Revolut.”
January 15, 2025
Episode 254 - Reshaping How We Move Money with Booshan Rengachari, Finzly
Booshan Rengachari, CEO of Finzly, joins Glenbrook’s Elizabeth McQuerry and Simon Skinner to discuss how software, fast payments, and open banking are reshaping the banking industry and the way we think about financial services.
January 14, 2025
Hong Kong FPS to Enable Small Cross-Border Payments with Mainland China by Mid-2025
Fintech Hong Kong
“The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced plans to connect the Hong Kong FPS with mainland China’s Internet Banking Payment System (IBPS) this year, enabling small cross-border transactions using mobile phone numbers.”
January 13, 2025
The Use and Disuse of Fintech Credit: When Buy-Now-Pay-Later Meets Credit Reporting
BIS
“Non-bank lenders that use innovative technologies to improve the delivery of financial services have significantly promoted financial inclusion. However, these fintech lenders often do not share information about their lending with other creditors.”
The European Instant Payments Regulation (IPR): A Game Changer for Fintech Startups?
EU-Startups
“The European Instant Payments Regulation (IPR), formally known as Regulation (EU) 2024/886, represents an important step ahead for the EU’s payments ecosystem. By requiring Payment Service Providers (PSPs) to offer instant credit transfers in euros under clear and fair conditions, the IPR accelerates Europe’s shift toward real-time payments. Key Aspects of the IPR are detailed.”
January 9, 2025
Thailand to Test Crypto Payments for Tourists with Phuket Pilot Project
Fintech Singapore
“This initiative aims to allow foreign visitors to make payments using Bitcoin and other digital currencies”
January 3, 2025
U.S. Files Complaint Against Fintech App Dave and Its CEO
CNBC
“The U.S. Justice Department filed a complaint and announced a civil enforcement action on Monday against financial technology company Dave Inc and its CEO Jason Wilk for alleged violations of federal law. The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission alleged the company lured users to its personal finance app by advertising cash advances of up to $500 that many […]
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.”
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