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Embedded finance boom collides with regulatory reckoning

But as the sector matures, regulators are no longer content to let compliance obligations stay as hidden as the technology itself.

UAE banks tighten access controls for apps and online shopping, with new security measures

A one-time password using biometric fingerprinting via the banking app, and a message after each login attempt, are just some of the new measures

Digital banking fraud cases overwhelm South African consumers as scammers refine tactics

The NFO is well placed to investigate cases where funds are transferred between banks but cannot compel information from independent third-party organisations such as crypto or gambling institutions that fall outside its jurisdiction.

NBK Becomes First Kuwait Bank to Offer Fully Digital Onboarding for Children’s Accounts

Through the Zeina Account digital onboarding service, parents can now open accounts for their children entirely through the NBK Mobile Banking App, anytime and from anywhere, without visiting a branch or completing any paper-based procedures.

Alipay+ Adds Hang Seng Bank as Cross-Border QR Network Expands

The network spans more than 50 digital wallets and financial institutions and is accepted in over 220 markets globally.

CIB-backed yomo receives approval for digital bank

The platform has been developed separately from traditional branch-based banking models, with a focus on digital customer journeys and intelligent financial support.

Sure connects first Guernsey sites to new 5G network

Over the coming weeks, engineers will continue phased upgrades across Guernsey.

Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows

While cash use continues to decline, the data suggests that the fall is slowing and that notes and coins will remain an important payment option for many people a decade from now.

Afriex Strengthens Cross-Border Payments Infrastructure with New GIB Partnership

The partnership is expected to strengthen the banking infrastructure supporting Afriex’s B2B Payments API, enabling faster settlement

Mobile wallets gain traction in the UK

Cards continue to dominate UK payments but mobile wallets are increasingly popular, with nearly two thirds of the population registered with at least one provider, according to the latest industry data.

Iranian mobile roaming cut in UAE, disrupting banking access for expatriates

The report, citing Iranian mobile operators, said the outage was not caused by a technical fault on the Iranian side but by a suspension of the roaming service by UAE operators, leaving Iranian carriers unable to restore it on their own.

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Banking apps taken over in South Africa

Cybercriminals don’t compromise the banking app itself to access victims’ accounts; they use other methods to attack people’s smartphones or steal banking credentials.

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stc pay launches in-app payment authentication in Bahrain

Metin Zavrak, Chief Executive Officer of stc pay, has said the feature has been designed to combine transaction security with greater visibility for customers.

Banks Versus Stablecoins, And The Competition To Control The Digital Dollar

Tokenized deposits represent a direct response from the banking sector to the growth of stablecoins.

Northern Trust Launches APIs to Enable Real-Time Digital Connectivity for Banking Services

Capability developed and refined in close collaboration with NAV Fund Services

Santander embeds eSim package within mobile app

Banco Santader customers in Spain can now purchase and activate mobile data for roaming abroad, directly in the bank's mobile app.

Cash-Express Joins LenderLink’s Real-Time Credit Data Network

Cash-Express Philippines joins LenderLink's real-time credit data exchange, bringing fast-loan repayment behaviour into a network of 30+ institutions and 45 million credit records.

Scotiabank Digital Banking Update: New Tools to Make Everyday Banking Faster, Simpler and More Secure

New enhancements make it easier for clients to manage everyday payments, start using a new credit card, and report issues when it matters most – all from the Scotia app.