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Nsave raises USD 4 million in seed funding

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 25 Mar 2024

Switzerland-based fintech nsave has raised USD 4 million in a seed funding round co-led by Sequoia Capital and TQ Ventures.

fintech, funding, financial inclusion, banking

Figure Technologies to launch crypto exchange Figure Markets

News | Cryptocurrencies | 20 Mar 2024

US-based Figure Technologies has launched Figure Markets, a platform for trading blockchain-native assets from crypto to stocks to alternative investments.

cryptocurrency, trading platform, stablecoin, digital assets, blockchain

SmartSearch reports on global financial crime and AML failure trends

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 18 Mar 2024

UK-based AML specialist SmartSearch has analysed global AML events and published a new report which showcases drug trafficking as one of the most prevalent issues.

report, AML, financial crime, cryptocurrency, fraud prevention

Binance facing bans in The Philippines and Nigeria

News | Cryptocurrencies | 22 Feb 2024

Following struggles to comply with local regulations, Binance is facing bans in The Philippines. Nigeria is also on the offensive against Binance and similar crypto firms.

cryptocurrency, cryptocurrency exchange, digital assets, regulation, compliance

Insights on Open Banking Evolution in Africa – interview with Deloitte

Interviews | Online & Mobile Banking | 01 Feb 2024

Deloitte Africa explores how Africa's financial sector navigates Open Banking's rise, leveraging tech partnerships, overcoming regulatory gaps, and ensuring data security for inclusive, innovative finance.

Open Banking, Open Finance, regulation, report, fintech, banks

China to revise its AML rules to include crypto transactions

News | Cryptocurrencies | 31 Jan 2024

Authorities from China have decided to amend the country’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations to include cryptocurrency-related transactions.

cryptocurrency, AML, regulation, transactions

The emerging technologies driving payments in 2024 – HSBC`s insights

Voice of the Industry | Payments General | 30 Jan 2024

Phoebe Zhou, Head of Emerging Payments, Europe at HSBC, discusses how AI, DLT, and APIs are shaping the future of payments by improving efficiency, reducing costs, and fostering innovation for businesses and consumers.

payments , Open Banking, embedded payments, DLT

What does increasing regulatory scrutiny mean for payment providers?

Voice of the Industry | Payments General | 25 Jan 2024

As the global payments threat landscape becomes increasingly complex, and technology advances at an unprecedented rate, regulatory initiatives follow. Maya Shabi, Senior Threat Detection and Product Strategist at EverC, discusses how this will impact payment providers.


online payments, payments , AML, regulation, financial institutions, financial sanctions, terrorism, cybercrime, funding, compliance

Airwallex to be IPO ready by 2026

News | Payments General | 15 Jan 2024

Global payments and financial platform for businesses Airwallex has revealed its plans to be ready to list publicly by 2026 in the context of a valuation surge.

IPO, expansion, payments , online payments

FrontEdge raises USD 10 mln in equity and debt

News | Payments General | 24 Nov 2023

Nigeria-based fintech, FrontEdge, has raised USD 10 million in a debt and equity seed round led by lead investor, TLG Capital. 

funding, investment, SMEs, cross-border logistics

48 countries cooperate to combat crypto tax evasion

News | Cryptocurrencies | 13 Nov 2023

Forty-eight countries have committed to a new tax transparency standard beginning in 2027 to eliminate crypto-related tax evasion. 

cryptocurrency, cryptocurrency exchange, crypto asset, tax evasion

Banking Circle becomes a member of Spanish AEFI

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 04 Sep 2023

Banking Circle has announced its new membership in the Spanish Association of FinTech and InsurTech (AEFI), aiming to strengthen its presence in the region.

partnership, mobile banking, online banking, digital banking, financial services, financial institutions, banking

Switzerland drafts tighter rules to combat money laundering

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 01 Sep 2023

Switzerland has drafted new rules to tighten its money laundering regulations, holding lawyers and consultants accountable for reporting risks and improving oversight of legal entities.

fraud management, fraud detection, money laundering, fraud prevention, financial crime

Banking Circle Group launches BC Payments in Australia

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 28 Aug 2023

Tech-led payments business Banking Circle Group has expanded in Australia with the launch of its licenced subsidiary BC Payments to help fintechs scale internationally.

expansion, banking, fintech, paytech, cross-border payments, B2B payments, ecommerce, compliance, online security

AWC and Ant Group partner on cross-border payments

News | Payments General | 10 Aug 2023

Asset World Corporation (AWC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ant Group to launch multiple cross-border payments and digital financial solutions.

retail, cross-border payments, digital payments, SMEs, digitalisation

Ant Group swaps stake in India's Paytm

News | Payments General | 08 Aug 2023

China-based Ant Group has announced it will swap its stake in India-based payments company Paytm for convertible debt.

fintech, paytech, investment, regulation, payments

PingPong provides cross-border payments for AliExpress

News | Ecommerce | 18 Jul 2023

AliExpress has chosen China-based fintech PingPong Payments as one of its first external partners to help Chinese merchants get paid abroad.

ecommerce, merchants, cash, partnership, cross-border payments

Wema Bank launches SME Business School 5.0. in Nigeria

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 22 May 2023

Wema Bank has announced the launch of its SME Business School 5.0., a programme designed for the development of small businesses in Nigeria.

product launch, product upgrade, online banking, digital banking, mobile banking, financial services, financial institutions, SMEs

Wema Bank launches upgraded ALAT service

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 08 May 2023

Nigeria-based commercial financial institution Wema Bank has announced the launch of an upgraded version of its corporate digital banking application, ALAT.

product launch, product upgrade, online banking, digital banking, mobile banking, digital onboarding, payments

Bank Indonesia to launch domestic credit card system

News | Cards | 21 Mar 2023

Bank Indonesia (BI) has planned to launch a domestic credit card system, looking to cut dependence on foreign ones and protect transactions from geopolitical fallout.

product launch, credit card, card scheme, banking, financial services, transactions , local payment method, settlement, payment methods, payments