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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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Risk management in travel – why one-size-fits-all strategies fail

Interviews | Payments General | Published Wednesday 02 Apr 2025 08:34 CET

Livia Vité, Chief Executive Officer at actuary.aero, discusses the intricacies of risk management in the travel industry.

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Risk management in travel – why one-size-fits-all strategies fail

Interviews | Payments General | Published Wednesday 02 Apr 2025 08:34 CET

Livia Vité, Chief Executive Officer at actuary.aero, discusses the intricacies of risk management in the travel industry.

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The Paypers global fintech mergers and acquisitions analysis Q1 2025

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 01 Apr 2025 13:24 CET
This article dives into key acquisitions from the first quarter of 2025, examining motivations, trends, and potential impact on the industry.
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Deutsche Bank invests GBP 250m in UK fintech Abound

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 02 Apr 2025 08:15 CET
UK-based fintech company Abound has secured GBP 250 million in funding from Deutsche Bank, achieving a lending capacity of GBP 1.6 billion.
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The Greek Church plans to launch a digital bank

News | Payments General | 02 Apr 2025 07:52 CET
The Church of Greece has prepared to apply for a banking licence, aiming to open its own digital bank within the coming months.
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UniCredit launches Banco BPM tender offer, awaits Consob approval

News | Payments General | 01 Apr 2025 15:16 CET
UniCredit, Italy's second-largest bank, has set a tender offer for Banco BPM, pending approval from Italy's market regulator, Consob.
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10x Banking allegedly to go on sale

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 01 Apr 2025 14:18 CET
10x Banking has reportedly opened talks over a possible sale, as officials of the company have been working with advisers on discussions with potential buyers.
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SumUp and FreedomPay partner to expand payment solutions

News | Payments General | 01 Apr 2025 14:00 CET
Financial technology firm SumUp has entered into a partnership with FreedomPay to improve payment capabilities for businesses in the retail and hospitality sectors.
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Papaya Global partners with LIPTON Teas and Infusions

News | Payments General | 01 Apr 2025 13:47 CET
Papaya Global, a payroll and payments platform for the workforce, has announced a global partnership with LIPTON Teas and Infusions.
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EuroPA launches instant payments across Southern Europe

News | Payments General | 01 Apr 2025 13:25 CET

The European payments infrastructure has expanded with the launch of cross-border mobile transfers by Italy’s Bancomat, Spain’s Bizum, and Portugal’s MB WAY under the EuroPA framework.


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Zip expands into the risk management market

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 01 Apr 2025 13:22 CET
Zip has launched its new Risk Orchestration suite, which was developed in order to bring the company’s orchestration capabilities to supplier risk management.
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Mastercard launches initiative to boost virtual card adoption

News | Cards | 01 Apr 2025 12:34 CET
Mastercard has launched a new initiative to accelerate the adoption of virtual cards, simplifying interactions between banks, platforms, and corporate users.
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FINOM launched its first credit line

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 01 Apr 2025 12:21 CET
Digital banking solution for SMEs and entrepreneurs in Europe, FINOM has announced the launch of its first credit line in the Netherlands.
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Circle plans IPO, targeting late April filing

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 01 Apr 2025 12:14 CET
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) after a series of previous delays.
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NMI introduces Tap to Pay on the Google Play Store

News | Payments General | 01 Apr 2025 12:09 CET
NMI, a global provider of embedded payments infrastructure, has announced the launch of its new Tap to Pay solution on the Google Play Store.
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Ingo Payments selects Marqeta as its issuer processing partner

News | Payments General | 01 Apr 2025 10:53 CET
Ingo Payments, an account funding and payout solutions provider, has selected Marqueta, a global card issuing platform, as its issuer processing partner.
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The future of European payments

Interviews | Payments General | 01 Apr 2025 10:31 CET
Emanuel van Praag from Kennedy Van der Laan discusses how the European payments landscape evolves through new technologies, regulations, and a focus on security, inclusion, and fraud prevention.
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Republic Bank chooses Fiserv DNA for core banking upgrade

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 01 Apr 2025 09:37 CET
Republic Bank & Trust Company has selected the DNA platform from Fiserv to modernise its banking infrastructure as part of its digital transformation efforts.
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Alkami study shows a 25% rise in fraud losses reported in 2024

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 01 Apr 2025 09:03 CET
Alkami, a US-based provider of cloud-based digital banking solutions, has released research findings on fraud prevention and consumers' perceptions of data protection.
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BNH partners with Exchange Solutions for improved loyalty programmes

News | Payments General | 01 Apr 2025 08:51 CET
Blackhawk Network (BHN), a provider of rewards and branded payments, partners with Exchange Solutions to offer data-driven consumer loyalty programme capabilities.
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Axis Bank teams up with J.P. Morgan for real-time US dollar payments

News | Payments General | 01 Apr 2025 08:45 CET
India's Axis Bank has entered a strategic partnership with J.P. Morgan to provide real-time US dollar payment capabilities to commercial clients in India.
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