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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The role of SEPA Inst in Verification of Payee (VoP)

Interviews | Online Payments | Published Friday 01 Nov 2024 09:25 CET

We spoke with Frédéric Viard and Erez Nounou from Bottomline about Verification of Payee (VoP) in SEPA Instant Payments, focusing on speed, security, and fraud prevention. 

 

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The role of SEPA Inst in Verification of Payee (VoP)

Interviews | Online Payments | Published Friday 01 Nov 2024 09:25 CET

We spoke with Frédéric Viard and Erez Nounou from Bottomline about Verification of Payee (VoP) in SEPA Instant Payments, focusing on speed, security, and fraud prevention. 

 

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Top Stories

3-D Secure findings highlight missed opportunities for online merchants

Thought leader insights | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 01 Nov 2024 09:00 CET
Ravelin’s CEO, Martin Sweeney, shares 3DS performance metrics and explains how merchants and PSPs can improve the online shopping and payment experience without compromising security.



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BIAN advances Coreless Banking Initiative to improve customer retention using AI

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 01 Nov 2024 15:44 CET
BIAN, the independent, non-profit standards association, has launched the fourth version of its Coreless Banking Initiative.
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TBC Bank Uzbekistan introduces Salom Card

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 01 Nov 2024 14:41 CET
Mobile-only financial institution TBC Bank Uzbekistan has announced the soft launch of Salom Card, its new debit card product. 
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Transak expands regulatory presence in the US and Canada

News | Cryptocurrencies | 01 Nov 2024 14:35 CET
Transak USA LLC, a provider of Web3 payments infrastructure, has acquired its second Money Transmitter Licence (MTL) from the State of Delaware.
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MAS announces establishment of Global Finance & Technology Network

News | Payments General | 01 Nov 2024 13:42 CET
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), aimed at strengthening Singapore's position as a global fintech leader. 
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Finfra secures USD 2.5 million

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 01 Nov 2024 13:40 CET
Lending-as-a-service infrastructure provider Finfra has raised USD 2.5 million in funding round, aimed at boosting embedded lending for Insonesian SMEs.
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CFPB demands VyStar Credit Union to pay USD 1.5 million

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 01 Nov 2024 13:14 CET
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken action against VyStar Credit Union and ordered the company to pay USD 1.5 million for impairing consumers via its rollout of a new online banking system.  
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CBI Partners with Zumo to explore sustainable digital asset tracking

News | Cryptocurrencies | 01 Nov 2024 13:09 CET
UAE-based Commercial Bank International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zumo, a UK-registered digital assets platform.
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Banco Santander to cut UK jobs as part of cost-saving efforts

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 01 Nov 2024 11:43 CET

Reuters has reported that Spain-based Banco Santander has decided to move forward with a plan to reduce 1,425 jobs within its UK operations.


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iDenfy partners with O2Factoring to improve financial security

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 01 Nov 2024 11:16 CET
ID verification fraud prevention regulatory company iDenfy has announced its partnership with O2Factoring in order to optimise financial security for entrepreneurs.
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Stanbic Bank and Mastercard launch premium cards

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 01 Nov 2024 11:15 CET
Stanbic Bank Kenya and Mastercard have introduced two new credit cards tailored for the bank’s affluent clientele.
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Bluefin and Datacap partner to secure payments in hospitality sector

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 01 Nov 2024 10:43 CET
Bluefin, a provider of PCI-validated encryption and tokenization solutions for secure payments, has partnered with omnichannel payments provider Datacap.
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Revolut partners with Upvest to expand its wealth and trading offering

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 01 Nov 2024 10:35 CET
Revolut, a global financial app, has partnered with Upvest to expand its wealth and trading offering by launching ETFs and fractional European stocks. 
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Klarna launches payment options for Zoom Workplace

News | Payments General | 01 Nov 2024 09:44 CET
AI-enabled global payment network Klarna has announced the launch of its flexible payment options for Zoom Workplace in 16 markets across the US and Europe. 
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TBC Uzbekistan partners with Mastercard

News | Payments General | 01 Nov 2024 09:14 CET
TBC Uzbekistan has announced its strategic partnership with Mastercard, as it continues its strategy of building its infrastructure for global payments and money transfers.
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eIDAS2: compliance requirements or growth opportunities? (Part 2)

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 01 Nov 2024 08:21 CET

Digital identity expert Jamie Smith continues his journey to unlock hidden customer potential with eIDAS2, exploring what it could mean for businesses and how they can respond.


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ID-Pal selected by the Irish Department of Justice for digital identity verification

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 01 Nov 2024 08:04 CET
The Irish Department of Justice has announced that it selected ID-Pal’s solutions to support digital identity verification in immigration service renewal procedures. 
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Nubank launches NuCel

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 31 Oct 2024 15:11 CET
Nubank has announced the launch of NuCel, a new mobile phone service, aiming to optimise customer experience and expand the company’s portfolio.
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European Payments Council issues Verification of Payee API standards

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 31 Oct 2024 14:45 CET
The European Payments Council (EPC) has released its Verification of Payee (VOP) Application Programming Interface (API) specifications.
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