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Spain card payments to surpass $550 billion in 2029, forecasts GlobalData

Debit cards accounted for 60.7% of the total card payments in 2025.

Alarm bells over popular payment method in South Africa

Scherman is concerned that the use of this payment option could spiral out of control in South Africa without proper regulation or understanding.

Globe Fintech equity portion up 64% YoY

GCash beefed up its operations with the launch of contactless payment solutions in major rail and bus systems in the Philippines

Revolut to invest $400 million in Australian business

In the last 12 months, Revolut Business has grown exponentially in Australia with a 235% uplift in monthly transaction volumes.

Nexus Global Payments Appoints PayNet and NETS to Operate Real-Time Global Platform

The partnership will develop and manage Nexus’ platform, enabling real-time cross-border payments by 2027

Al Etihad Payments selects Montran to power cross-border instant payments integration

As part of its strategic roadmap under the National Payment Systems Strategy, AEP aims to extend Aani’s capabilities beyond domestic boundaries.

Remitly cuts 110 jobs in Israel

As first reported by local media, affected employees were told they had lost their jobs via a Zoom call

BNP Paribas to power Apple Flexible Finance Account in UK stores

Not only will customers have more finance options to spread the cost of the Apple products they know and love, but they will benefit from BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK’s expertise

South Africa’s TymeBank Rebrands as GoTyme Bank

The rebrand includes a phased rollout of a new mobile app, with existing customers migrated automatically.

Amplify Credit Union adopts Alkami's Mantl platform

Amplify joins Harvard Federal Credit Union and Citizens State Bank in selecting the onboarding and account opening solution this year.

Visa Acceptance Platform adds Tap to Pay on iPhone support

Payment Service Providers and Independent Software Vendors that provide merchants with payment applications can now integrate Tap to Pay on iPhone via Visa’s SDK and the Visa Acceptance Platform.

Tala Enters Vietnam via US$100M Digital Credit Partnership With CIMB

The collaboration aims to address gaps in consumer lending by offering fully digital, short-term credit products.

OPay named The Sun’s first-ever Fintech/Digital Bank of the Year 2025

The award recognises OPay’s integrated platform, which brings together mobile banking, digital wallets, fast payments, merchant services, and lifestyle solutions in one place.

Santander bolsters US presence with $12.2bn Webster Bank deal

Once completed in H2 2026, the acquisition will position Santander among the top ten US banks, with assets totalling $327 billion.

Algorithmic banking has moved faster than its governance

Dr Gulzar Singh explains how algorithmic decision-making in banks has outpaced the institutional structures designed to govern accountability, oversight, and escalation

Finastra Enhances Commercial Loan Origination with Cloud-Native LaserPro Evaluate

The modern solution streamlines commercial loan workflows, replacing manual spreadsheets and legacy systems

Starling sets sights on US expansion via in-house tech sale – report

Starling is aiming to secure a deal with an American institution within the “$5bn-50bn asset range” by early next year.

EuroPay Alliance and EPI sign MoU

The cooperation brings together leading European payment solutions, with the shared ambition of enabling seamless cross-border payments across Europe by 2027.

HSBC embeds Sage’s accounting technology in new tool for UK small businesses

This partnership is designed to address this readiness gap ahead of MTD, offering practical support to help customers stay compliant, save time, and remain in control of their finances as the tax system becomes fully digital.

OKX Pay and Card rolled out across Europe

Crypto payment apps have existed for years, yet adoption for daily use remains low.

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