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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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Understanding compliant payment collection in India for foreign merchants

Interviews | Payments General | Published Monday 20 May 2024 10:22 CET

We discussed with Rahul Shinghal, co-founder and CEO of Tazapay, about understanding and integrating into India’s regulatory framework for foreign merchants who want to do business in the country. 


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Understanding compliant payment collection in India for foreign merchants

Interviews | Payments General | Published Monday 20 May 2024 10:22 CET

We discussed with Rahul Shinghal, co-founder and CEO of Tazapay, about understanding and integrating into India’s regulatory framework for foreign merchants who want to do business in the country. 


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Top Stories

Carrier billing: exploring the agent model's impact on payment innovations

Thought leader insights | Mobile Payments | 17 May 2024 07:25 CET
Martin Kneifel, Head of Provider Management as DIMOCO Payments, discusses the multiple future uses of carrier billing by tapping into the agent model.



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Erste Bank Hungary introduces Flight Delay Insurance service

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 20 May 2024 15:58 CET
Austrian financial service provider Erste Bank Hungary has announced the launch of Flight Delay Insurance, a service available for customers in the George app. 
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Venture capital funding in crypto reaches USD 2.4 billion

News | Cryptocurrencies | 20 May 2024 15:35 CET
Crypto startup funding has risen to USD 2.4 billion in Q1 2024, driven by expectations of lower interest rates and the first US bitcoin spot ETF, PitchBook data shows.
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GB Bank secures GBP 85 million investment deal

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 20 May 2024 15:15 CET
Finance institution GB Bank has successfully completed a GBP 85 million investment deal aimed to support its growth.
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Endava forms partnership with Finexos

News | Payments General | 20 May 2024 14:31 CET
Technology services company Endava has entered a collaboration with Finexos to solidify its banking ecosystem with new and existing AI-enabled software. 
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Wefox warns shareholders of insolvency

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 20 May 2024 13:51 CET
Germany-based insurance company Wefox has alerted investors that it may face insolvency due to financial losses and regulatory changes.
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Kudos raises USD 10.2 million in Series A funding

News | Cryptocurrencies | 20 May 2024 13:36 CET
Kudos has secured USD 10 million in funding for its AI-powered smart wallet designed to optimize credit card usage for rewards and cashback benefits.
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Astound Digital and Shopify partner to augment retail commerce

News | Ecommerce | 20 May 2024 13:28 CET
US-based digital consultancy company Astound Digital has partnered with Shopify to improve customer experiences, reduce costs, and increase conversion rates for retail.
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Swiss Re to exit iptiQ business

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 20 May 2024 13:26 CET
Reinsurance and insurance provider Swiss Re has announced its plans to withdraw from the loss-making digital white-label business iptiQ following a strategic review. 
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New payment system to lower card fees for travel agents

News | Payments General | 20 May 2024 13:17 CET
Members of the Advantage Travel Partnership have received access to a new payment method designed to reduce card processing fees.
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InComm Payments launches Roblox gift cards in Hong Kong

News | Cards | 20 May 2024 12:21 CET
US-based paytech company InComm Payments has announced it is offering gift cards for Roblox, an online game platform, at online and physical retailers in Hong Kong.
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stc pay and Mastercard launch elite card in Bahrain

News | Cards | 20 May 2024 12:19 CET
stc pay, a mobile wallet service in Bahrain, has announced a collaboration with Mastercard to introduce the first Mastercard World prepaid card in the Bahrain Kingdom.
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Visa partners with SKUx to enhance digital payment solutions

News | Online Payments | 20 May 2024 11:41 CET
Visa has entered into a partnership with SKUx, a digital payment solutions provider, aiming to enhance digital payment experiences for select merchants and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies.
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Rakkar Digital announces a collaboration with Figment

News | Cryptocurrencies | 20 May 2024 11:12 CET
Digital asset custodian Rakkar Digital has announced a collaboration with Figment to expand its service offerings for institutional clients.
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LogRhythm, Exabeam to advance AI-enabled security operations

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 20 May 2024 11:07 CET
US-based LogRhythm has entered a merger agreement with Exabeam, a worldwide cybersecurity company that provides AI-enabled security operations. 
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iDenfy partners with Flexado to streamline virtual office onboarding

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 20 May 2024 10:59 CET
iDenfy, a provider of identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention solutions, has partnered with Flexado, a company offering flexible office facilities.
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VantageScore launches new model using Open Banking data

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 20 May 2024 10:45 CET
VantageScore has introduced VantageScore 4plus, which is a new credit scoring model that integrates alternative data through Open Banking.
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Ember secures GBP 5 mln, partners with HSBC

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 20 May 2024 10:36 CET
An embedded accounting startup, Ember, has secured GBP 5 million in funding and formed a partnership with HSBC.
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Santander, Iberpay introduce global instant transfers

News | Online Payments | 20 May 2024 09:53 CET
Spain-based Santander, in collaboration with Iberpay, has announced that it processed one of the first instant transfers based on the EPC’s OCT Inst scheme. 
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