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IP4Y and Zro Bank authorised as payment institutions in Brazil

News | Online Payments | 26 Jul 2024

Zro Bank, a cryptocurrency payment company and IP4Y an issuer of electronic currency, have received authorisation from the Central Bank (BC) to become payment institutions.

remittance, EMI licence, money remittance, tokenization, online payments, digital payments, local payment method, PIX, payment gateway, fraud prevention, fraud management, recurring payments, central bank, digitalisation, financial inclusion, cryptocurrency, fintech

Acima initiates proceedings against CFPB's regulatory overreach

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 24 Jul 2024

Lease-to-own solutions provider Acima, a subsidiary of Upbound, has announced its decision to file a lawsuit against the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

regulation, financial services, credit access, financial inclusion, fraud management

Mercuryo integrates crypto on-ramp with Indonesian banks

News | Cryptocurrencies | 23 Jul 2024

Mercuryo has integrated crypto on-ramp solutions in Indonesia, enabling users to convert their Indonesian rupiah into 40 digital tokens, including BTC, ETH, and USDT. 

crypto, Bitcoin, Ethereum, financial services, financial inclusion

SavvyMoney launches Get My Rate

News | Payments General | 22 Jul 2024

SavvyMoney has announced Get My Rate, a personalised offer automation tool designed for financial institutions. 

product launch, financial services, financial institutions, financial inclusion, credit access

myZoi introduces inclusive digital wallet in the UAE

News | Payments General | 22 Jul 2024

Fintech company myZoi has announced the launch of an inclusive digital wallet, following a USD 14 million capital infusion and the receival of two regulatory licences in the UAE. 

product launch, financial services, financial inclusion, online payments, digital payments

MNT-Halan secures USD 157.5 million

News | Payments General | 22 Jul 2024

Egypt-based fintech ecosystem MNT-Halan has announced that it secured USD 157.7 million in funding to advance its geographical expansion. 

investment, funding, expansion, payments , financial inclusion, digital payments

Digital wallet Kuady expands into Bulgaria

News | Mobile Payments | 19 Jul 2024

Digital wallet Kuady has announced its expansion into Bulgaria by opening a new office, for more than 100 employees.

digital wallet, expansion, product launch, merchant, mobile payments, payment methods, local payment method, financial inclusion, digitalisation, fintech, online payments

NewDay goes live with D•One's Open Banking solutions

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 18 Jul 2024

UK-based D•One has announced that NewDay, an unsecured consumer credit provider, went live with its Open Banking connectivity and transaction categorisation solutions. 

partnership, Open Banking, Open Banking payments, lending, credit access, financial inclusion

Monzo to launch a bank account for children

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 18 Jul 2024

UK-based digital bank Monzo has planned to launch a bank account for children under 16, letting youngsters set savings goals and organize money with ‘pots’.

digital banking, bank account, financial inclusion, product launch, banking

Capital One launches community benefits plan

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 18 Jul 2024

US-based Capital One has announced the launch of a community benefits plan that is set to deliver over USD 265 billion in lending, investment, and philanthropy over five years.

fintech, financial services, financial inclusion, digital banking, credit access

PSR, FCA look for information on further enhancing digital wallets

News | Mobile Payments | 17 Jul 2024

The Payment System Regulator (PSR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have launched a joint call to gather additional information on Big Tech and the use of digital wallets. 

regulation, financial services, FCA, digital wallet, payment methods, online payments, mobile payments, account-to-account payment, financial inclusion, digitalisation, e-wallet, mobile money

Mastercard, Raistone release new whitepaper

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 17 Jul 2024

In collaboration with Mastercard, Raistone has published a whitepaper highlighting how many SMEs turn to Account Receivable Finance (ARF) to improve working capital.

partnership, SMEs, financial services, digital payments, financial inclusion, embedded finance, B2B payments

Bandhan Bank introduces Bharat QR Code

News | Payments General | 17 Jul 2024

India-based private bank Bandhan Bank has announced the launch of a new payment solution via the Bharat QR Code, developed for its Current account and Savings account customers.

QR code, QR payments, online security, financial services, financial inclusion, merchants

OCN secures USD 86 million in Series A funding round

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 16 Jul 2024

Mexico-based OCN, previously known as OneCarNow, has announced that it secured USD 86 million in a Series A funding round, which included equity and debt. 

gig economy, funding, investment, equity, debt facility, financial services, financial inclusion

How marketplaces and customer payment habits shape the African ecommerce ecosystem

Interviews | Ecommerce | 15 Jul 2024

Hisham El Gabry, Jumia's Group Chief Commercial Officer, discusses the impact of marketplaces on the African ecommerce ecosystem and the importance of implementing local payment preferences.

marketplace, ecommerce, merchants, fintech, financial services, social commerce, online shopping, SMEs, financial inclusion, payment methods, digital wallet, BNPL

ClearScore and Fair4All Finance join forces

News | Payments General | 11 Jul 2024

ClearScore has secured GBP 3.4 million funding from Fair4All Finance to develop a debt consolidation loan technology for people in financially vulnerable circumstances in the UK.  

debt facility, funding, partnership, financial inclusion, lending

Netbank partners with DragonPay

News | Online Payments | 11 Jul 2024

Netbank has deployed its Virtual Collection Accounts Solution for Dragonpay Corporation to enhance financial transactions and digital payment solutions across the Philippines. 

partnership, financial inclusion, financial services, payments

Enza announces a partnership with TerraPay

News | Payments General | 11 Jul 2024

Enza and TerraPay have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the payments landscape across Africa.

partnership, financial inclusion, payments , fintech

NOW Money partners Mastercard to enhance financial inclusion

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 09 Jul 2024

NOW Money a digital payroll and banking platform designed for migrant workers, has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard.

partnership, financial inclusion, digital payments, online security

ITC, Visa join forces with QFTH

News | Payments General | 08 Jul 2024

The International Trade Centre (ITC), through its SheTrades Initiative, together with Visa, has expanded its collaboration with Qatar Development Bank’s Qatar Fintech Hub. 

SMEs, financial inclusion, partnership, digitalisation, digital payments