July 29, 2025 @ 11:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to deepen its footprint in the Philippines’ digital payments ecosystem, Tonik, the nation’s digital-only bank, has launched QRPH transfers within its mobile app, enabling enhanced digital transactions across a vast network of over 675,000 merchants and 1,824 billers. This initiative marks another… Read More

 Tagged banking, digital bank, Philippines, tonik

July 29, 2025 @ 10:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The business-to-business (B2B) payments landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by technological advancements and evolving market demands. A whitepaper from Juniper Research, titled Breaking the Innovation Logjam in B2B Payments, provides an analysis of the key areas where B2B payments are being modernized, the… Read More

 Tagged b2b, insights, juniper research, payments, stablecoins

July 29, 2025 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a shifting economic landscape, finance teams are demonstrating greater preparedness to navigate uncertainty compared to the tumultuous days of 2020, according to the 2025 Economic Sentiment Survey conducted by AvidXchange, Inc. The survey, which polled 709 finance professionals, highlights a significant evolution in how… Read More

 Tagged avidxchange, finance, insights, payments, research

July 29, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech Plaid continues to focus on setting the standard for secure, efficient, solutions that empower businesses and consumers. With recent updates announced during this past month, Plaid has introduced tools to tackle fraud and streamline financial operations. These advancements, including the launch of Plaid Protect… Read More

 Tagged infrastructure, open banking, plaid

July 29, 2025 @ 5:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Western Australia has solidified its position as one of the nation’s top-performing economies for the fourth consecutive quarter, according to the July 2025 CommSec State of the States report. Meanwhile, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is making significant strides in artificial intelligence (AI) research,… Read More

 Tagged ai, australia, banking, CBA, commonwealth bank of australia, insights

July 29, 2025 @ 1:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex, a global Fintech platform, has made significant progress this year, reinforcing its mission to enable businesses with digital financial services. The company recently announced the launch of its Airwallex Yield product in Singapore, following regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and… Read More

 Tagged airwallex, global payments, hong kong, singapore, southeast asia

July 28, 2025 @ 9:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Australians reportedly made $160 billion worth of payments with their mobile wallets last year, as they continue to embrace the convenience of digital banking. The Australian Banking Association’s 2025 ‘Bank on It’ report reveals digital payments continue to surge with “over four billion mobile wallet… Read More

 Tagged australia, australian banker association, cash, consumer behavior, digital banking, mobile banking, payments

July 28, 2025 @ 3:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zvilo, a working capital lender committed to bridging the trade finance gap, announced the expansion of its debt facility with capital partner Fasanara Capital, a London-based investment management company. The facility has been increased to up to €75 million, “building on an initial commitment from… Read More

 Tagged fasanara capital, financing, sme's, zvilo

July 28, 2025 @ 12:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

Lean Technologies has gained in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. Lean is a financial infrastructure firm enabling payments and data for businesses.  Founded in 2019, Lean reports supporting over 300 companies and has processed more than $2 billion in transaction volume through… Read More

 Tagged lean technologies, mena, open banking

July 28, 2025 @ 11:29 am By JD Alois  |  

The greenback remains king, but the use of physical cash continues to decline as digital payments, typically made via credit/debit cards, continue to grow. As newer forms of payments like stablecoins emerge, two US Senators want to ensure cash will be accepted for purchases at… Read More

 Tagged cash, legislation