Tagged: payments

May 9, 2024 @ 2:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

U.S. businesses and consumers are rapidly adopting digital, faster and instant payment services, according to studies released by Federal Reserve Financial Services. Digital wallet use saw especially strong growth in 2023 — efficiency-focused businesses increased their use “by 31% over the prior year, and convenience-minded… Read More

May 9, 2024 @ 10:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is proposing to direct banks and other payment firms participating in CHAPS to reimburse their customers who have been victims of authorised push payment (APP) scams. The PSR’s direction will underpin the Bank of England’s new CHAPS reimbursement rules. In… Read More

May 8, 2024 @ 3:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), they claim to be focused on a goal to empower consumers and merchants worldwide to engage in the global economy, all while doing good in the world. The PayPal 2023 Global Impact Report details how their progress on their corporate sustainability… Read More

May 8, 2024 @ 3:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Research from RedCompass Labs, a firm focused on payments modernization, has revealed that US banks are failing to meet demand for instant payments. The report, “Time to leave legacy behind? Instant payments in the US”,  “surveyed 300 senior payment professionals in US banks to get… Read More

May 8, 2024 @ 10:05 am By JD Alois  |  

Tether, the issuer of the top stablecoin USDT, says it has committed more money to Georgia-based Fintech CityPay.io. Tether did not provide further details on the investment, only noting that it was an “additional investment.” CityPay is said to be active across 600 locations in… Read More

May 7, 2024 @ 7:46 pm By JD Alois  |  

Fintech Banked and National Australia Bank (NAB) are partnering on a payments solution. The collaboration follows NAB’s VC arm’s participation in Banked’s Series A funding round, which saw NAB contribute $15 million to the firm. The partnership will enable Australian merchants to integrate account-to-account (A2A)… Read More

May 7, 2024 @ 11:35 am By JD Alois  |  

Payments and transfers Fintech Mangopay has announced a new VP of Risk Product, Ariel Shoham. He is expected to lead the vision, strategy and roadmap for Identity and Fraud Protection at Mangopay. For decades, Shoham has been engaged in AML/KYC, Regtech, and anti-fraud efforts. He… Read More

May 6, 2024 @ 11:50 am By JD Alois  |  

KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) is adding another Fintech service with the launch of KeyVAM, which is described as a “virtual account management solution for treasury management clients who have complex demand deposit account (DDA) structures.” This new cash management service is powered by Qolo, a card… Read More

May 5, 2024 @ 11:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Instant payments, also called real-time payments, are a form of electronic payment that is said to be “available 24/7/365, with the payment processed and funds made available to the recipient instantly,” the latest Juniper Research report explains. However, there is not a singularly accepted definition… Read More

May 5, 2024 @ 10:49 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Qatar’s innovative payment solutions provider, PayLater, has been granted access to the prestigious sandbox program of the Qatar Central Bank, heralding a significant shift in the financial landscape for consumers in Qatar. This development marks a major milestone for the company, signaling increased financial flexibility… Read More

May 5, 2024 @ 6:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Navigating regulatory requirements is crucial for businesses aiming to expand their reach across borders, according to an update from Razorpay. Razorpay claims that it has “taken a significant stride toward global compliance for export payments with the recent integration of Video KYC (Know Your Customer)… Read More

May 5, 2024 @ 5:47 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Indian fintech giant Paytm has announced significant changes to its executive team following the resignation of its Chief Operating Officer (COO), Bhavesh Gupta. Gupta stepped down citing personal reasons, according to a statement released by Paytm’s parent company, One 97 Communications Ltd. His departure comes… Read More

May 3, 2024 @ 9:11 am By JD Alois  |  

TransferGo, and Tink have announced a partnership to enable international transfers and payments call Pay by Bank. Owned by Visa, Tink is a payments and transfers Fintech that is connected to over 6000 banks. Founded in Sweden, the company also provides banking and lending solutions…. Read More

May 3, 2024 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Outpayce, which was launched last year to evolve Amadeus’ travel payments business, has been granted an eMoney institution (EMI) license by the Bank of Spain. As a licensed eMoney issuer, Outpayce will be able “to provide regulated payment services in Spain such as accepting customer… Read More

May 1, 2024 @ 9:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex, the Australia-founded leading financial platform for modern businesses,  announced the launch of Airwallex for Startups, Australia’s comprehensive program for local startups seeking to accelerate their growth. The initiative – which includes practical resources, networking and content opportunities, exclusive product offers “from Airwallex and others… Read More

May 1, 2024 @ 9:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the global financial platform of choice for various companies, announced its partnership with Decathlon Hong Kong, one of the world’s “largest” sports goods companies. Adyen is the end-to-end payment solution provider “for Decathlon Hong Kong’s online store, in-app purchases, and all its eight… Read More

May 1, 2024 @ 10:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) introduces new capabilities and benefits for Engage and Fintech Express, making it easier for fintech partners to bring new solutions to market Mastercard is enhancing the Engage program and Fintech Express platform, “making it even easier for fintechs and enablers to partner… Read More

April 29, 2024 @ 10:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V), a global digital payments provider, announced it has joined the AWS Partner Network (APN), a global community that leverages AWS technologies, programs, expertise, and tools to build solutions and services for customers. Visa’s presence in the APN will help “enable its partners… Read More

April 28, 2024 @ 11:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping assistant, announced a partnership with Uber, to offer millions of consumers Klarna’s convenient alternative payment methods across Uber’s ride-sharing and delivery platforms, Uber and Uber Eats. Live in the US, Germany, and Sweden, Klarna‘s Pay Now… Read More

April 28, 2024 @ 5:07 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has taken a significant stride in promoting financial innovation by approving the first cohort of ‘Buy Now Pay Later‘ (BNPL) companies for its regulatory sandbox, a pivotal part of the Third Financial Sector Strategy and the Fintech Strategy. This move… Read More