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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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Riverty's take on debt purchase and upcoming regulations to boost financial healthcare

Interviews | Online Payments | Published Wednesday 07 May 2025 13:16 CET

We interviewed Carl Martinsson, Product Line Lead – Debt Purchase at Riverty, to find out more about differences between debt collection and debt purchase and how to the company caters to consumers’ financial healthcare.


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Riverty's take on debt purchase and upcoming regulations to boost financial healthcare

Interviews | Online Payments | Published Wednesday 07 May 2025 13:16 CET

We interviewed Carl Martinsson, Product Line Lead – Debt Purchase at Riverty, to find out more about differences between debt collection and debt purchase and how to the company caters to consumers’ financial healthcare.


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Industry Spotlight – ISO 20022: the catalyst for payments modernisation

Thought leader insights | Payments General | 07 May 2025 09:42 CET
The Paypers shines an industry spotlight on Bottomline, as the company drives real innovation with ISO 20022, the global messaging standard reshaping financial services.
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Indonesia: 2025 analysis of payments and ecommerce trends

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 06 May 2025 08:54 CET
Dr Ignacio Carballo, Director of Alternative Finance at Payments and Commerce Markets Intelligence (PCMI), analyses the 2025 payments and ecommerce industry trends in Indonesia.
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Corlytics certified to ISO 42001 standard for AI management system

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 07 May 2025 15:31 CET
Corlytics, a regtech provider, has become one of the first companies in the sector to attain ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its business-wide AI management system.
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PayNet launches fintech hub to support industry growth in Malaysia

News | Payments General | 07 May 2025 14:56 CET
Malaysia-based payment network PayNet has launched a fintech hub to focus on industry growth and startup development.
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RS2 and ACI Worldwide urge tech upgrades as fraud surges in Brazil

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 07 May 2025 14:52 CET
Technology providers such as ACI Worldwide and RS2 have called for systemic upgrades in the context of rising fraudulent activity in Brazil's online shopping sector.
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Tabby's IPO could occur within 12 months if market conditions are favourable

News | Payments General | 07 May 2025 14:44 CET
Tabby, a financial services and shopping app in MENA, has announced that its initial public offering (IPO) could occur within 12 months if market conditions are suitable. 
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myTU secures payment processing licences from Visa and Mastercard

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 07 May 2025 14:31 CET
myTU has obtained licences from Visa and Mastercard, advancing its goal to create a secure payments-as-a-service infrastructure for partner businesses.
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FINOM secures EUR 92.3 million from General Catalyst in growth funding

News | Payments General | 07 May 2025 14:19 CET
Netherlands-based FINOM, a digital financial platform, has raised EUR 92.3 million in growth funding from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF).
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ECB partners with Fluency to optimise offline digital euro capabilities

News | Payments General | 07 May 2025 14:02 CET
The European Central Bank has announced its partnership with Fluency in order to optimise offline and programmable digital euro capabilities. 
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OakNorth partners with OpenAI

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 07 May 2025 12:59 CET
UK-based bank OakNorth and OpenAI have partnered to accelerate the digital transformation of lower middle-market banking by integrating advanced generative AI technologies.
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Green Dot joins forces with Samsung for new Samsung Wallet capabilities

News | Mobile Payments | 07 May 2025 12:55 CET
US-based digital bank and fintech Green Dot Corporation has teamed up with Samsung Electronics to roll out new Samsung Wallet features. 
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PayPal and dLocal extend payment access in emerging markets

News | Online Payments | 07 May 2025 12:55 CET
PayPal has expanded its collaboration with dLocal to offer payment processing capabilities across more than 40 additional emerging markets.
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Ant International partners with Barclays

News | Payments General | 07 May 2025 12:30 CET
Ant International has teamed up with Barclays, a UK bank, to improve efficiency and resilience in global treasury management for businesses.
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TPG and Corpay to acquire AvidXchange for USD 2.2 billion

News | Payments General | 07 May 2025 12:06 CET
AvidXchange Holdings has reached an agreement to be acquired by investment firm TPG in partnership with Corpay.
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payabl. partners with Sift for optimised fraud prevention solutions

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 07 May 2025 11:51 CET
payabl. has announced its partnership with Sift in order to provide its clients and customers with optimised AI-powered fraud prevention tools.
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BigCommerce partners with Klarna for flexible payment options

News | Online Payments | 07 May 2025 11:46 CET
BigCommerce, a provider of commerce solutions, has partnered with Klarna, the IA-driven payments and commerce network.
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CFPB ceases enforcement of BNPL regulation

News | Payments General | 07 May 2025 10:46 CET
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced that it dropped the enforcement actions of a BNPL rule declaring such providers as credit card issuers subject to the Truth in Lending Act.  
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GCash and Cebuana Lhuillier Bank to launch savings account via GSave

News | Payments General | 07 May 2025 10:15 CET
Philippine-based electronic wallet GCash has partnered with Cebuana Lhuillier Bank to launch a savings account offering high interest rates for Filipinos.
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Episode Six partners with Berkeley Payment

News | Payments General | 07 May 2025 09:39 CET
Berkeley Payments has announced its partnership with Episode Six in order to support its existing programs and enable growth into new verticals.
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