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26 May 23 @ 10:10

New data from The Global Payments Report 2023 by Worldpay from FIS reveals rapid changes in how consumers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are paying for goods and services.... read more

26 May 23 @ 09:33

VC funding is under pressure as stressors from last year are also affecting 2023, according to Pitchbook. It also reports that European VC activity has continued to decelerate, with deal... read more

25 May 23 @ 12:57

A new study has found that the total value of mobile money transactions in emerging markets will reach $2 trillion by 2027, an increase of over $500 billion from 2023.... read more

25 May 23 @ 12:38

Stablecoin issuance is a monetary exercise comparable to what regulated banks do and should be supervised accordingly to ensure financial stability and consumer protection. This is according to the American... read more

24 May 23 @ 16:14

New sophisticated use cases for consumers and businesses are driving global Real-Time Payments (RTP) volumes to record highs, with 195.0 billion RTP transactions recorded globally in 2022 — a YoY... read more

24 May 23 @ 09:13

Stop Scams UK, a cross industry group of banks, telecoms providers and technology companies is launching a trial to gather intelligence on scammers in an effort to tackle the most... read more

23 May 23 @ 15:29

Despite government backing of domestic schemes in some markets, cards are increasingly being co-branded with international card schemes due to customer desire for maximum acceptance, rewards and other benefits. This... read more

23 May 23 @ 14:45

New laws or considerable amendments to existing finance and data rules will be required if the UK economy is to be fit to accommodate a digital pound, two lawyers told... read more

23 May 23 @ 09:03

Checkout.com has been granted a Retail Payment Services licence from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. This makes Checkout.com the first global payments provider to be granted an... read more

22 May 23 @ 17:27

African banks remain resilient and committed to digitization to remain relevant in today’s competitive landscape. As competition heats up between the different players, AI is identified as key technological trend... read more

22 May 23 @ 15:11

A Finastra survey, produced in collaboration with East & Partners, indicates that banks are investing heavily in fintech partnerships and digitalization to help them adapt to customer and regulatory demands.... read more

22 May 23 @ 09:17

Tietoevry Banking has launched Tap on Phone – now available for partners and clients across Europe. This innovative solution allows merchants to accept payments from any contactless card or mobile... read more