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Orange sells Romanian banking unit to Alpha

Recently, the firm entered exclusive negotiations with BNP Paribas for the takeover of its retail banking business in France and Spain, where it has around two million customers.

Debit Issuers Focus on Digital Payments, Mobile Apps and Prioritise User Experience; Reveals PULSE

Nearly 90 per cent of issuers reported increased attention to fraud issues, and nearly 45 per cent said fraud initiatives were high-impact.

Improving Security and Accessibility at Core of DIB UAE PASS Integration Into ‘alt’ Services

DIB’s association with UAE PASS reaffirms its commitment to actively driving the adoption of technology.

Network among first payments providers to offer WeChat Pay acceptance in UAE

Network International introduces ‘WeChat Pay’ acceptance on its N-Genius POS terminals

YouTrip Users Can Now Link Their Cards to Apple Devices

YouTrip added that it is also looking to launch Google Pay integration later this year.

US FinTech ZilBank expands in Bahrain

The Kingdom has always shown unwavering support for the industry through robust regulations and has facilitated a solid foundation for the sustainable growth of the FinTech industry.

IWallet to roll out real-time check deposits via FedNow

The real-time mobile check deposit provides businesses instant payments and peace of mind if a transaction is completed or if it failed.

Mastercard buys minority stake in MTN fintech business

The deal follows an earlier $100 million investment by Mastercard two years ago in MTN's chief rival Airtel Africa.

Monzo Pension? Digital bank plots move into retirement savings

Monzo currently offers cash savings accounts but has long been rumoured to be building out a fuller suite of wealth products as part of its profitability push.

UK government advances towards Open Banking payments for public services

A focal point of this expansion is the intention to extend the reach of GOV.UK Pay.

Yonder partners with Smart Pensions to make workplace pensions simpler for international employers

The partnership with Smart is Yonder’s second workplace retirement offering since it launched earlier in the year.

Revolut prioritises financial inclusion in expansion into LATAM

Current users in Chile have transferred £1.2 million, with an average transaction amount of £800.

US credit card fintech Petal secures $200m debt facility

VPC is a strong supporter of Petal’s mission to make responsible, modern financial services available to everyone

Making Good on the Promise of Open Banking Requires Technology and Solid Execution

Globally, the open banking market is expected to grow to $43 billion by 2026 from its value of $7 billion in 2018.

Tabit and Jifiti team on embedded lending proposition for Canadian B2B

The solution is powered by Jifiti’s robust embedded lending platform and white-labeled for the merchant.

Mobile wallet top-ups decline by just over $31 million

The regulator further noted that as a result, person-to-person (P2P) transactions contracted by 20.2 percent compared to the same period in 2022.

Banking scam — international crime syndicate targets South Africans using smartphones

The banking ombud, Reana Steyn, has sounded an alert after her office recently received about 124 near-field communication (NFC) fraud-related complaints.

PLS selects Green Dot for emebedded finance

PLS’ ability to offer customers a full range of both traditional and alterative financial services in a single outing provides substantial value to its customers.

First Federal Savings & Loan of San Rafael signs with Bankjoy

The bank plans to implement Bankjoy’s newly enhanced Online Account Opening solution, which will enable a fully automated, secure and streamlined onboarding experience for new customers while helping First Federal grow deposits.

Apple Card Savings reaches $10bn in deposits

The tech giant’s 4.15 per cent savings account in partnership with Goldman Sachs has boomed over the past four months.

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