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Renasant Bank expands NCR Atleos relationship

By deploying Atleos’ Activate Enterprise, the bank enhanced its ITM and ATM program with modern software to better serve customers and support ongoing growth.

HSBC invests €36m in London fintech ClearScore

Since then, the company has looked to develop what it calls a data-driven credit marketplace and open banking services aimed at the credit market.

Zopa moves to bigger London office

UK-based digital bank Zopa has doubled its physical footprint in London following its move to a new office.

dtcpay Rolls Out Visa Card for Global Stablecoin Spending

This card launch is a step towards increasing the practical use of digital currencies.

Arab Financial Services partners Ternoa on crypto payments

Ternoa will introduce Athar, a decentralized consumer finance protocol which makes crypto payments easier and more accessible for everyday transactions.

Natwest Boxed and the AA Partner to Bring Savings and Loans to Millions of Customers

From the end of March 2025, AA customers can apply for and get an instant access savings account, closely followed by unsecured personal loans.

Nium Expands Instant Payment Services to Australia

Businesses using Nium's platform can now deliver funds to Australia within seconds, enhancing transaction speed while reducing costs.

UK court approves $200m Mastercard settlement

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has now approved the settlement, calling it "just and reasonable" even if "very disappointing" compared to the original claim.

UK government issues £49m tender for payment services provider to underpin GOV.UK Pay platform

GOV.UK Pay supports over 1,000 public sector services, including the NHS, police, and local authorities, in processing payments digitally.

What is Holding Back Innovations in Open Banking?

The UK public’s appetite for intelligent, flexible payment solutions continues to grow, leaving significant opportunities for businesses to capitalise on modern banking technologies

Eurowag Taps Nexi & Visa for Secure Contactless Cards for Fleet Management

Eurowag’s membership of the Visa network brings new benefits to card users, but also various types of new fintech services.

FCA and PSR assesses the usage and impact of digital wallets

In turn, this could expand the range of alternative payment methods on offer, giving consumers more choice.

HSBC to sell Bahrain retail banking unit to Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait

BBK, one of Bahrain’s largest financial institutions, has a substantial retail banking presence and is well-positioned to integrate HSBC’s retail customers into its network.

Commerzbank and Visa expand partnership to boost card business

This partnership aligns with Commerzbank’s strategic focus on payments and ensures access to cutting-edge innovations in the evolving financial landscape.

DLocal and AZA Finance team up in Africa

By combining dLocal’s robust cross-border payment infrastructure with AZA Finance’s foreign exchange capabilities and network of regional licences, customers of both companies will benefit from improved payment processing

Unpopular opinions on consumer protection: a love story

And, rather unexpectedly, we talked about cash.

StraitsX Launches Crypto Payment Card with RedotPay and Visa

StraitsX enables users to convert and spend their digital assets at millions of Visa merchants globally.

Allica Bank Rolls Out Further Rate Reductions

Allica Bank has also reduced asset finance rates by 0.25%

BDO renews remittances partnership with Japan’s Seven Bank

Clients can easily transfer money from Japan to the Philippines using the Seven Bank’s International Money Transfer app on their mobile phones.

Singapore to Consolidate National Payment Schemes Under New Entity

MAS and ABS stated that the move will help financial institutions and payment providers tap into global payment opportunities.

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