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The Paypers covers the latest global news and analyses on payments, ecommerce, fintech, and the digital economy

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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The evolving payments landscape in the UAE: trends, innovations, and projections

Expert Opinion | Payments General | Published Friday 04 Oct 2024 11:22 CET

Nameer Khan, Chairman of the MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), discusses the ever-evolving payments landscape of the UAE and the country’s adoption of new financial technologies.


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The evolving payments landscape in the UAE: trends, innovations, and projections

Expert Opinion | Payments General | Published Friday 04 Oct 2024 11:22 CET

Nameer Khan, Chairman of the MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), discusses the ever-evolving payments landscape of the UAE and the country’s adoption of new financial technologies.


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Top Stories

FedNow to expedite FEMA payments for Helene survivors

News | Payments General | 04 Oct 2024 14:21 CET
FedNow has announced that it will expedite Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) payments and transactions for Helene hurricane survivors.
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Paysend and Mastercard launch Paysend Libre in Mexico

News | Payments General | 04 Oct 2024 14:20 CET
Paysend has partnered with Mastercard to introduce Paysend Libre in Mexico, aimed at addressing the region's financial inclusion gap.
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SEBES Technology becomes Flagright's latest customer

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 04 Oct 2024 14:17 CET
AI-powered AML compliance solutions provider Flagright has announced that SEBES Technology, a fintech company offering payment solutions, became its latest customer. 
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NTT DATA partners with Naehas to simplify financial solutions

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 04 Oct 2024 13:30 CET
NTT DATA, a worldwide provider of IT services and consulting, has revealed its collaboration with Naehas, a financial services customer experience cloud space.
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Revolut calls on Meta to share fraud reimbursement responsibility

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 04 Oct 2024 13:12 CET

UK-based fintech Revolut has urged Meta to share responsibility for reimbursing users who fall victim to fraudulent activities.


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Erste Group partners with Salt Edge

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 04 Oct 2024 13:08 CET
Erste Group has announced its partnership with Open Banking solutions provider Salt Edge in order to bring advanced and secure multi-banking services to the CEE region. 
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Saxo Bank introduces SaxoInvestor, a UK platform for investors

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 04 Oct 2024 13:00 CET
Saxo Bank has unveiled SaxoInvestor, a new platform tailored for UK investors, providing access to more than 70,000 global instruments: stocks, ETFs, and bonds.
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Sonovate joins forces with Alloy to mitigate fraud and further expand

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 04 Oct 2024 12:43 CET
UK-based fintech Sonovate has announced that it entered into a strategic agreement with Alloy to implement the latter’s identity risk solution to mitigate fraud while its operations expand.
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HSBC abandons stake in fintech Monese

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 04 Oct 2024 11:34 CET
HSBC has announced its decision to abandon its stake in fintech Monese, as the financial institution has conceded a significant loss by writing off its investment.
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Intersolve announces a new partnership with Visa

News | Online Payments | 04 Oct 2024 10:35 CET

Netherlands-based Intersolve has entered into a new partnership with Visa as a Principal Member to make use of Visa's global network.


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Zum Rails partners with Fiserv to simplify US business payments

News | Payments General | 04 Oct 2024 10:24 CET
Zum Rails has partnered with Fiserv to offer US businesses a single platform for Open Banking and instant payments, enabling transactions and embedded financial services.
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Visa launches the Visa Commercial Solutions Hub

News | Payments General | 04 Oct 2024 10:21 CET
Multinational payment card services corporation Visa has announced the pilot launch of the Visa Commercial Solutions (VCS) Hub, a new commercial payment ecosystem.
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BitBox expands its partnership with Pocket

News | Cryptocurrencies | 04 Oct 2024 10:08 CET
Switzerland-based Pocket Bitcoin has extended its partnership with hardware wallet manufacturer BitBox.
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Maybank partners Bank of Hangzhou

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 04 Oct 2024 09:48 CET
Maybank has announced its partnership with the Bank of Hangzhou to enhance cross-border financing, advancing artificial intelligence (AI), and digital innovation.
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Aryza Group acquires NTI

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 04 Oct 2024 08:54 CET
Ireland-based developer of software solutions for the financial services industry Aryza Group has announced the acquisition of NTI, aiming to solidify its presence in the insolvency sector.
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Bitcoin as a payment infrastructure

Expert Opinion | Cryptocurrencies | 04 Oct 2024 08:49 CET

Danny Scott, CEO & Founder of CoinCorner, discusses how Bitcoin can be used as a payment infrastructure, highlighting both its challenges and benefits.



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Romania's central bank authorises the BLIK Romania instant payment system

News | Payments General | 04 Oct 2024 08:12 CET
The National Bank of Romania has announced that it authorised the instant payment system BLIK operation on the country’s territory. 
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WealthKernel expands into Europe with a Spanish licence

News | Payments General | 04 Oct 2024 07:58 CET
UK-based digital investing infrastructure provider WealthKernel has expanded into Europe with a license from the Spanish National Securities Market Commission.
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Fincra secures Third Party Payment Provider licence in South Africa

News | Payments General | 03 Oct 2024 14:57 CET
Fincra has received a Third Party Payment Provider (TPPP) licence in South Africa, enabling businesses to access its payment solutions in one of Africa's largest economies.
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