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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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[Video interview] The role of Embedded Finance in shaping the future of SaaS

Interviews | Online & Mobile Banking | Published Monday 10 Feb 2025 10:22 CET

Erik Howell from Flagship Advisory Partners discusses how Embedded Finance is transforming SaaS platforms, driving innovation and growth.

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[Video interview] The role of Embedded Finance in shaping the future of SaaS

Interviews | Online & Mobile Banking | Published Monday 10 Feb 2025 10:22 CET

Erik Howell from Flagship Advisory Partners discusses how Embedded Finance is transforming SaaS platforms, driving innovation and growth.

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Top Stories

From local to global: how FX innovation is driving ecommerce expansion

Thought leader insights | Payments General | 10 Feb 2025 11:29 CET
Alex Lawrence, Global Head of Content Strategy & Industry Engagement at Convera, delineates how foreign exchange (FX) innovation can enable ecommerce expansion – from local to global.
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Brink settles DOJ and FinCEN probes over cross-border currency shipments

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 10 Feb 2025 15:36 CET
Brink’s Global Services USA has reached agreements with DOJ and FinCEN to resolve investigations related to historical cross-border currency shipments and compliance with federal money-transmitting laws.
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iPiD launches AI name matching solution for Payee Verification

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 10 Feb 2025 14:58 CET
iPiD has launched iPiD Match, an advanced payee verification name matching solution developed in collaboration with Microsoft.
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Corpay to acquire Brazilian mobile payments firm

News | Mobile Payments | 10 Feb 2025 14:55 CET
Corpay, a global corporate payments company, has signed definitive agreements to acquire Brazil-based mobile payments firm Gringo.
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Azura Credit Union partners with Jack Henry for tech infrastructure

News | Payments General | 10 Feb 2025 14:42 CET
Azura Credit Union has selected Jack Henry’s open technology platform to deliver services to local communities in Kansas and drive future growth.
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RBI implements extra security for international online payments with AFA

News | Payments General | 10 Feb 2025 14:07 CET
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced its intention to implement AFA for cross-border "Card Not Present" (CNP) transactions.
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Paysafe stock surges on reports of takeover interest

News | Payments General | 10 Feb 2025 12:37 CET
Paysafe stock has surged higher following a report that mentioned the way the company is exploring a potential sale after receiving takeover interest.
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Takenos introduces Spicy Card supported by Pomelo

News | Online Payments | 10 Feb 2025 12:23 CET
Latin America-based fintech for global collections Takenos has announced the launch of its card enabled by Pomelo in Argentina. 
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Conferma and WEX improve B2B payments for Concur Invoice

News | E-invoicing, SCF & E-procurement | 10 Feb 2025 12:16 CET
Global virtual payments provider Conferma has partnered with WEX, a global commerce platform, to improve B2B payment capabilities for Concur Invoice customers.
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Kivra and Trustly introduce updated version of Autogiro

News | Payments General | 10 Feb 2025 11:59 CET
Kivra and Trustly have introduced an updated version of Autogiro, aimed at simplifying automatic payments.
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BDO partners with Japan's Seven Bank

News | Payments General | 10 Feb 2025 11:32 CET
BDO has renewed its remittance partnership with Japan-based Seven Bank, both institutions aiming to expand their suite of products and accelerate their growth.
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Gemini reportedly in discussions for another IPO

News | Cryptocurrencies | 10 Feb 2025 11:13 CET
US-based cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has allegedly been considering an Initial Public Offering (IPO) as early as 2025. 
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Singapore banks lose clients due to KYC inefficiencies

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 10 Feb 2025 10:55 CET
Fenergo has reported that nearly 90% of banking executives in Singapore report losing clients due to delays in the onboarding process, marking a 35% increase from 2023.

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FCA intensifies scrutiny on misleading financial promotions

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 10 Feb 2025 10:36 CET
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has decided to act against nearly 20,000 financial promotions in 2024, requiring them to be amended or withdrawn.
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Faysal Bank and PSO collaborate for digital payment optimisation

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 10 Feb 2025 10:31 CET
Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), a Pakistan-based Islamic bank, has signed an MoU with Pakistan State Oil (PSO) for the implementation of digital acceptance solutions at PSO fuel stations nationwide.
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Rapyd in talks to raise USD 300 million from investors

News | Payments General | 10 Feb 2025 10:04 CET
Digital platform for cross-border financial transactions Rapyd has planned to raise USD 300 million from investors in order to acquire a payment processing startup.
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Klarna considers cryptocurrency integration

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 10 Feb 2025 10:04 CET
Swedish fintech firm Klarna has taken into account integrating cryptocurrency into its platform as it prepares for a potential US initial public offering (IPO).
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InvoiceCloud partners with POWERCONNECT.AI to launch integrated AI and payment solutions

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 10 Feb 2025 09:18 CET
InvoiceCloud, a solution for digital bill payment services, has joined forces with POWERCONNECT.AI to provide integrated AI and payment solutions for utilities. 
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The Bank of Papua New Guinea explores the benefits of digital kina

News | Payments General | 10 Feb 2025 09:14 CET
The Bank of Papua New Guinea has explored the potential launch of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), revealing the results.

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