Latest Payments & Fintech News And Insights

The Paypers covers the latest global news and analyses on payments, ecommerce, fintech, and the digital economy

We report on global payments news and innovation in an increasingly digital economy. We’re on top of all payments and fintech news: payments infrastructure, payments systems, payments behaviours, ecommerce payments, Open Banking and Open Finance, Banking-as-a-Service, B2B payments, cryptocurrencies, fraud and financial crime prevention, along with breaking news on the digital economy. Follow us for the latest regulation updates, along with relevant company news on payments investments, product launches, partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions.

We report on global payments news and innovation in an increasingly digital economy. We’re on top of all payments and fintech

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ISO 20022 migration: best practices for banks and corporates

Interviews | Online & Mobile Banking | Published Thursday 13 Mar 2025 13:45 CET

Proactive planning is key for a smooth ISO 20022 migration. Jerald Seti, VP Product Management at ION, shares practical steps to align banks, vendors, and internal teams.

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ISO 20022 migration: best practices for banks and corporates

Interviews | Online & Mobile Banking | Published Thursday 13 Mar 2025 13:45 CET

Proactive planning is key for a smooth ISO 20022 migration. Jerald Seti, VP Product Management at ION, shares practical steps to align banks, vendors, and internal teams.

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Top Stories

Japan: 2025 analysis of payments and ecommerce trends

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 13 Mar 2025 07:17 CET
Tonet Santana, Senior Consultant for Asia-Pacific at Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI), elaborates on key payments and ecommerce industry trends in Japan.
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ING Spain penalised EUR 3.91 mln for AML compliance failure

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 13 Mar 2025 15:18 CET
The Spanish branch of Dutch bank ING has been fined EUR 3.91 million for what regulators have deemed a ‘very serious’ violation of anti-money laundering laws.
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State Bank of India to set up an AI fintech project finance unit

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 13 Mar 2025 14:48 CET
The State Bank of India has announced its plan to establish a unit focused on AI and ecommerce to diversify its project finance efforts. 
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APEXX Global integrates with J.P. Morgan Payments Partner Network

News | Payments General | 13 Mar 2025 14:25 CET
APEXX Global has become one of the first payment orchestration platforms to integrate with the J.P. Morgan Payments Partner Network.
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Wall Street banks warn investors about new AI-related risks

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 13 Mar 2025 14:15 CET

Wall Street banks, including Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase, have warned investors about new risks from the increasing AI adoption, such as software hallucinations, employee-morale issues, use by cybercriminals, and the impact of laws changing globally.


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Safello partners with Zumo

News | Cryptocurrencies | 13 Mar 2025 13:40 CET
Swedish-based cryptocurrency exchange Safello has partnered with Zumo to fulfil sustainability disclosure obligations outlined by MiCAR.
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Amazon and Santander launch Visa credit card in Austria

News | Payments General | 13 Mar 2025 13:02 CET
Amazon and Santander have introduced the Amazon Visa credit card for Austrian customers shopping on Amazon.de.
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Ripple secures DFSA license to offer crypto payments

News | Cryptocurrencies | 13 Mar 2025 12:57 CET
Enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions provider Ripple has received approval from the DFSA to provide regulated crypto payments and services in the DFIC. 
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SEON launches automated chargeback management solution

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 13 Mar 2025 12:53 CET
SEON, a digital fraud prevention and compliance firm, has launched its automated chargeback management solution.
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FinCEN issues GTO for the southwest border of the US

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 13 Mar 2025 12:00 CET
The US Treasury's FinCEN has issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) aimed at reinforcing efforts to combat illegal activities along the US southwest border.
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Singapore and Vietnam expand cooperation in finance and digital assets

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 13 Mar 2025 11:34 CET
Singapore and Vietnam have strengthened their collaboration with the signing of two agreements aimed at improving digital innovation and regulatory cooperation.
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Mercury ends its collaboration with Evolve Bank

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 13 Mar 2025 11:16 CET
Fintech Mercury has severed its partnership with Evolve Bank after a range of operational issues at the bank unfolded publicly.
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Nuvei partners with Plus Ultra

News | Payments General | 13 Mar 2025 11:00 CET
Nuvei has announced its partnership with Plus Ultra in order to implement its payment platform in the regions of Europe and Latin America.
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Mastercard partners with CredibleX, LikeCard, and Al Etihad Payments

News | Payments General | 13 Mar 2025 10:20 CET
Mastercard has partnered with multiple companies in the UAE, including payments infrastructure provider Al Etihad Payments, credit-as-a-service platform CredibleX, and LikeCard, an ecommerce prepaid card platform.
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Binance secures USD 2 billion investment from MGX

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 13 Mar 2025 09:51 CET
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has received a USD 2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi-based technology investor MGX.
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Revolut launches Revolut Terminal in Spain

News | Payments General | 13 Mar 2025 08:22 CET
Revolut has launched Revolut Terminal in Spain, a POS device designed to improve the way merchants accept payments.
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Vivid expands its SME platform into new markets in the European space

News | Payments General | 12 Mar 2025 15:02 CET
Vivid has entered the European SME space, expanding its financial platform into France, Italy, Spain, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands by establishing local hubs. 
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Synctera secures USD 15 million and expands with Bolt

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 12 Mar 2025 14:53 CET
Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider Synctera has raised USD 15 million in a funding round co-led by Fin Capital and Diagram Ventures.
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Zolve secures USD 251 mln to improve banking for global migrants

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 12 Mar 2025 14:43 CET
Zolve, a US-based neobank catering to global migrants, has raised USD 251 million in its latest equity and debt financing round.
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