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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Revolutionising payments: the power of customer-centric approaches

Interviews | Online Payments | Published Wednesday 02 Oct 2024 10:32 CET

We interviewed Mark Patrick, Chief Revenue Officer at CellPoint Digital, about the ever-evolving payment landscape and the shift from merchant-centric models towards customer-driven payments.


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Revolutionising payments: the power of customer-centric approaches

Interviews | Online Payments | Published Wednesday 02 Oct 2024 10:32 CET

We interviewed Mark Patrick, Chief Revenue Officer at CellPoint Digital, about the ever-evolving payment landscape and the shift from merchant-centric models towards customer-driven payments.


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Top Stories

How can you make money with Embedded Finance?

Expert Opinion | Online & Mobile Banking | 03 Oct 2024 10:28 CET
Lars Markull, Embedded Finance adviser, highlights that non-financial companies can earn through direct charging, kickbacks, data insights, and increased usage of their core products.



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Securing the checkout: a merchant's guide to network tokenization

Thought leader insights | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 02 Oct 2024 08:01 CET
Martin Leucht, Product Manager at Worldline and Mark Schropfer, Acceptance Products & Solutions Director at Mastercard, discuss how network tokenization, an emerging technology, helps merchants fight fraud and improve transactions. But is it truly revolutionary? Let’s find out.
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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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UK strengthens its role in the European fintech sector, report says

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 03 Oct 2024 14:50 CET

A new Finch Capital report has revealed that the UK has solidified its position in Europe’s fintech industry, accounting for around two-thirds of the total deals made in the region.


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Sygnum launches Web3 wallet recovery solution with Safe

News | Cryptocurrencies | 03 Oct 2024 14:38 CET
Sygnum has introduced a web3 wallet recovery module built on Safe, leveraging the capabilities of the Safe{RecoveryHub} ecosystem.
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India's consumer spending to exceed the US's over three times by 2034

News | Payments General | 03 Oct 2024 14:37 CET
Global technology company EBANX has revealed as part of its research that India is set to expand consumer spending by 2034, substantially surpassing the US.
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Worldline partners with BOCHK

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 03 Oct 2024 14:03 CET
Worldline has announced its partnership with BOCHK to launch an open platform card solution for customers and clients in the region of Hong Kong.
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Intrepid Credit Union partners with Alkami

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 03 Oct 2024 13:49 CET
Alkami, a provider of cloud-based digital banking solutions has announced its partnership with Intrepid Credit Union to launch a new digital banking platform.
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Hastings Direct Loans automates its processes using IDVerse identity

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 03 Oct 2024 13:33 CET
Hastings Direct Loans has announced its collaboration with IDVerse Identity to automate personalised journeys and improve its growth strategies.
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UniPAY partners with TransferGo

News | Payments General | 03 Oct 2024 13:22 CET
Georgia-based payment service provider UniPay has partnered with fintech company TransferGo.
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HSBC introduces new Embedded Finance venture

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 03 Oct 2024 12:38 CET
UK-based financial services provider HSBC has announced the launch of its new jointly-owned Embedded Finance venture, SemFi by HSBC, intending to provide optimised solutions to business clients. 
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Backbase announces an integration with Middesk

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 03 Oct 2024 12:20 CET
Backbase has announced an integration with Middesk, a business identity platform focused on automating business verification and underwriting decisions.
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FIS introduces Digital Trading Storefront to optimise users' experience

News | Cryptocurrencies | 03 Oct 2024 10:41 CET
Payment, banking, and investment systems provider FIS has announced the launch of its Digital Trading Storefront, with the tool supporting an augmented digital trading experience for customers. 
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Exploring CBDCs: key insights from new research and industry interviews

Expert Opinion | Cryptocurrencies | 03 Oct 2024 10:34 CET

Payment expert Andréa Toucinho unveils key insights from her latest CBDC white paper, based on months of research and interviews across Europe and beyond.


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Stanchion joins PCI Council to boost payment security

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 03 Oct 2024 10:12 CET
Stanchion, a global PayTech company specializing in payment fabric technology, has announced its membership in the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC).
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Robinhood Crypto launches transfers in Europe for 20+ coins

News | Cryptocurrencies | 03 Oct 2024 09:49 CET
Trading platform Robinhood Crypto has expanded crypto transfer for customers in Europe at user’s request.
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Bankingly leaks data from seven financial institutions in Latin America

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 03 Oct 2024 09:29 CET
Digital banking platform Bankingly has leaked data from seven financial institutions across Central and South America, which left clients exposed to phishing and social engineering attacks. 
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Plumery secures USD 3.3 million in funding

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 03 Oct 2024 08:21 CET
Digital banking platform Plumery has secured USD 3.3 million in funding from early-stage investor DN Capital and Fontes, which is managed by QED Investors.
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TreviPay teams up with Allianz Trade to optimise B2B risk management

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 03 Oct 2024 08:19 CET
US-based TreviPay has entered into a strategic collaboration with Allianz Trade to augment B2B risk management and underwriting solutions. 
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