Latest Payments & Fintech News And Insights

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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Cyber Security - building trust and security in the future of payment

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | Published Tuesday 26 Nov 2024 10:05 CET

With rising online transactions and advanced fraud techniques, Dr. Carlos Nasher, Managing Partner at Thede Consulting, explores the opportunities and challenges of cybersecurity for banks and payment providers.

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Cyber Security - building trust and security in the future of payment

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | Published Tuesday 26 Nov 2024 10:05 CET

With rising online transactions and advanced fraud techniques, Dr. Carlos Nasher, Managing Partner at Thede Consulting, explores the opportunities and challenges of cybersecurity for banks and payment providers.

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Top Stories

dLocal becomes Payment Initiation Service Provider for PIX

News | Online Payments | 26 Nov 2024 14:55 CET
Cross-border payments platform dLocal has received certification as a Payment Initiation Service Provider (PISP) from Brazil's Central Bank.
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Delaware North selects Nuvei to power payments for Betly

News | Payments General | 26 Nov 2024 14:49 CET
Delaware North has selected Nuvei, a Canadian fintech company, to power deposits and payouts for Betly to improve player experience at the checkout. 
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Thunes partners with Trade and Development Bank Mongolia

News | Payments General | 26 Nov 2024 14:34 CET
Thunes, a global payment network, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia (TDB).
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ID.me's valuation increases to USD 1.8 million after tender offer

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 26 Nov 2024 14:18 CET
Digital verification company ID.me has expanded its valuation after it successfully completed a tender offer that placed its worth at USD 1.8 million. 
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The Riksbank opens its payment system

News | Payments General | 26 Nov 2024 13:56 CET
The Riksbank has revealed that its payment system, RIX-INST, will support a wider variety of instant payments beyond just Swish transactions.
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Capitolis announces investments from Citi, Morgan Stanley, State Street and UBS

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 26 Nov 2024 13:45 CET
Capitolis, a tech company dedicated to increasing the safety of capital markets, has revealed new strategic investments from four global banks.
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PayTabs Egypt, Azimut to launch online top-ups for investment accounts

News | Payments General | 26 Nov 2024 13:02 CET
Payment solutions provider PayTabs Egypt has teamed up with Azimut to launch top-ups for trading accounts and investment funds on the latter’s platform, azinvest. 
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UniCredit unveils EUR 10.1 bln bid for Banco BPM in strategic shift

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 26 Nov 2024 12:55 CET
Italy’s UniCredit has initiated a EUR 10.1 billion takeover bid for domestic competitor Banco BPM, marking a significant shift in its consolidation strategy.
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Salica backs Aevi with EUR 5 mln to transform in-person payments

News | Online Payments | 26 Nov 2024 12:09 CET
Salica Investments, through its Growth Debt Fund, has finalised its 15th venture debt investment, providing EUR 5 million to Aevi, a player in in-person payment orchestration.
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Embri scales its product offering

News | Payments General | 26 Nov 2024 11:22 CET
Embedded Insurance platform Embri has announced that it expanded its suite of products to include embedded bike and high-end tech insurance. 
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Checkout.com expands operations to Japan with direct acquiring

News | Ecommerce | 26 Nov 2024 10:59 CET
Digital payments provider Checkout.com has announced its entry into the Japanese market, supported by new direct acquiring capabilities.
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Tranglo expands services across Africa

News | Mobile Payments | 26 Nov 2024 10:49 CET
Tranglo, a cross-border payment hub, has expended it’s reach to Africa for boosting financial inclusion by providing efficient, affordable cross-payment solutions. 
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Fraud intelligence sharing with the EBA fraud taxonomy: creating a pan-European ecosystem

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 26 Nov 2024 10:00 CET

Annick Moes from the Euro Banking Association (EBA) explains how PSPs can enhance the comparability, granularity, and actionability of their data by using the EBA Fraud Taxonomy.


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Sagepath Reply partners with SouthState Bank to optimise onboarding

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 26 Nov 2024 09:32 CET
Digital experience agency Sagepath Reply has partnered with SouthState Bank to augment the latter’s consumer checking onboarding experience. 
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CBI partners with Areeba to expand card and payment solutions

News | Payments General | 26 Nov 2024 09:20 CET
UAE-based Commercial Bank International (CBI) has partnered with payment infrastructure provider areeba to offer card and payment solutions for fintechs.
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Hasting Direct Loans partners with D•One for Open Banking connectivity

News | Payments General | 26 Nov 2024 09:17 CET
UK-based D•One, the Open Banking division of the ClearScore Group, has announced a partnership with Hastings Direct Loans in order to provide Open Banking connectivity.
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BIAN launches new tools to streamline standards implementation

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 26 Nov 2024 08:07 CET

The Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) has unveiled a new series of tools designed to simplify the adoption of its frameworks.


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AFS partners with PayTic to optimise card programme management

News | Payments General | 26 Nov 2024 07:34 CET
Arab Financial Services (AFS) has announced a strategic collaboration with PayTic aimed at further improving and optimising card programme management. 
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ZA Bank launches a new service for retail users

News | Cryptocurrencies | 25 Nov 2024 14:57 CET
Hong Kong-based virtual bank ZA Bank has introduced a new service allowing retail users to directly buy and sell Bitcoin and Ethereum with fiat currency.
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