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Digital payments empower township entrepreneurs in South Africa

For decades, cash has defined daily transactions in townships, shaping how small businesses operate and how communities trade.

How fintech is transforming South Africa towards a cashless society

The country’s trajectory towards a cashless society is not merely a trend; it is a fundamental shift propelled by technological advancements, an enthusiastic consumer base, and a robust push for financial inclusion.

JCB Explores Partnership with STC Bank to Expand Card Acceptance in Saudi Arabia

The MOU initiates discussions aimed at broadly activating JCB payment acceptance across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Doha Bank and PayTabs partner to boost digital commerce in Qatar

The partnership combines Doha Bank’s deep-rooted financial expertise with PayTabs’ cutting-edge digital payment technologies to deliver value-added solutions that enhance the eCommerce experience for both merchants and consumers.

WisdomTree Appoints BNY for Banking-as-a-Service Infrastructure for Digital Assets

The collaboration positions WisdomTree as BNY’s first retail digital assets BaaS client

Mastercard unveils threat intelligence tech

Mastercard Threat Intelligence bridges communication gaps, enabling fraud and security teams to work together seamlessly to stop fraud before it happens.

Banks fear rise of American Express under RBA fee cap changes

Commonwealth Bank is fretting about losing credit card market share to Amex

BACB teams up with Volante to power next-gen payments

Volante’s cloud-native platform met these requirements, offering a proven foundation for innovation and growth.

NTT DATA and ISARASERI Partner to Streamline Payments for Thai SMEs

The new “Super EDC” platform aims to simplify day-to-day operations for small businesses in Thailand’s growing digital economy.

Handelsbanken in lending systems overhaul with Vilja

The revamp took six months to complete, according to the vendor, with Handelsbanken going live with Vilja Loans in one of its branches in June.

X Offers Developers New Flexibility with Pay-Per-Use API Beta

Developers selected for the trial will receive a US$500 credit to test the pay-per-use system.

British Arab Commercial Bank modernises payments infrastructure with Volante

The collaboration positions BACB alongside more than 150 global financial institutions that have adopted Volante's PaaS solution.

Smart Banks Aren’t Building Card Programs, They’re Launching Them

These programs help institutions keep ownership of customer relationships and revenue while gaining access to valuable cardholder data.

The impact of fintech on lending

New technologies influence the differentiation between banks and fintechs and the efficiency gap between them, which in turn shape market performance and overall welfare.

Lloyds and Lolly unveil Pay by Bank self-service kiosks

The systems lets customers make direct, secure bank-to-bank payments from a self-service kiosk, removing the need for card transactions and delivering instant settlement for businesses.

Banks come back online after AWS outage

All three banks, which are part of Lloyds Banking Group, have reported that services are now coming back online.

Mastercard Upgrades Commercial Platform to Simplify Business Payments

The new features aim to streamline corporate payment workflows, improve control over virtual card use, and support businesses adopting embedded finance solutions.

Six ASEAN Payment Networks Set 50-Year Plan for Cross-Border Interoperability

The collaboration aims to build a global standards body for instant payments, strengthening links between ASEAN’s national networks.

ABN AMRO Bank introduces the new Debit Mastercard in the Netherlands

The Debit Mastercard is accepted at more than 100 million locations worldwide, and cash withdrawals can be made anywhere in the world.

RCBC Upgrades Digital Remittance Services Amid 34% Growth in Transactions

The bank has seen a 34% year-on-year growth in remittance transactions as of June this year and has recently partnered with new digital players like Visa and Gmoney Trans.

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