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Global payments got faster. The last mile didn't
Digital Transformation

Global payments got faster. The last mile didn't

Recipients in Africa still face queues and cash pickups as cross-border transfers hit local rails that lag behind instant sending speeds.

By George Goodyer • 3 min read • Last month
Fintech leaders warn of tougher rules for digital assets
Digital Transformation

Fintech leaders warn of tougher rules for digital assets

Tighter oversight is forcing digital asset firms and UK finance teams to upgrade controls, data and compliance before new deadlines bite.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last month
MoonPay launches PayBox for Claude & ChatGPT payments
Crypto

MoonPay launches PayBox for Claude & ChatGPT payments

Users can now approve AI-initiated payments in-chat, as MoonPay tries to make Claude and ChatGPT commerce safer and more seamless.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
US tech founders shift wealth to Cook Islands trusts - Southpac Group
Data Protection

US tech founders shift wealth to Cook Islands trusts - Southpac Group

Rising AI and data privacy disputes are pushing more US technology entrepreneurs into offshore protection structures before claims emerge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Fraud prevention for hospitality leaders: Tackling hotel booking fraud
Data Protection

Fraud prevention for hospitality leaders: Tackling hotel booking fraud

Earlier checks on contact details could curb fake reservations, cut chargebacks and free hotel staff before rooms are wrongly blocked.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Last month
Fintech leaders urge unified payments push as AI grows
Data Analytics

Fintech leaders urge unified payments push as AI grows

Faster instant payments and AI-led commerce are exposing fraud and infrastructure gaps, forcing banks and merchants to bolster resilience.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Payward buys Magic Labs wallet business for onchain push
Software-as-a-Service

Payward buys Magic Labs wallet business for onchain push

Businesses will gain embedded self-custody tools as Payward folds Magic Labs' wallet infrastructure into its B2B platform for onchain services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

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Know your customer (KYC) stories

World Fintech Day spotlights trusted data in India and EMEA
Data Protection

World Fintech Day spotlights trusted data in India and EMEA

Growth in India and the Gulf is exposing weak customer data, with inaccurate records slowing onboarding, payments and fraud checks.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • This month
Incode named Gartner leader for third straight year
Software-as-a-Service

Incode named Gartner leader for third straight year

The ranking reinforces Incode's pitch to banks and platforms seeking faster checks as deepfakes and synthetic identities raise fraud risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Alkami expands Plaid tie-up for linked banking data
Digital Transformation

Alkami expands Plaid tie-up for linked banking data

Banks and credit unions using Alkami will get built-in Plaid connectivity, cutting implementation work and helping reduce fraud risk.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Fintech's biggest KPI should no longer be transactions: It should be financial confidence
Fintech

Fintech's biggest KPI should no longer be transactions: It should be financial confidence

India's fintech sector may need new benchmarks as simple transaction counts fail to show whether users really understand and trust digital finance.

By Shams Tabrej • 5 min read • Last month
RBC & TD launch Swift's new payment scheme in Canada
Fintech

RBC & TD launch Swift's new payment scheme in Canada

Canadians getting money from abroad should see fewer deductions and faster arrivals as the new scheme is rolled out on selected routes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
GrowIt taps Modern Treasury for real estate payments
Software-as-a-Service

GrowIt taps Modern Treasury for real estate payments

Real estate sponsors could cut manual fund handling as the platform adds account, reconciliation and distribution tools across ACH, RTP, FedNow and wires.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
HDBank & TerraPay launch real-time Vietnam payments
Digital Transformation

HDBank & TerraPay launch real-time Vietnam payments

Vietnamese customers and small firms will gain faster overseas transfers as HDBank taps TerraPay to reach 156 markets without overhauling systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Asia's agentic AI in banking: Trusted data will decide who wins
Customer Experience

Asia's agentic AI in banking: Trusted data will decide who wins

Banks could cut operating costs by 20% to 30% by 2028, but only if they fix duplicated, outdated customer records first.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Last month
Eftpos NZ launches biometric Victa terminals in rollout
Data Protection

Eftpos NZ launches biometric Victa terminals in rollout

Retailers could soon use terminals for age checks and identity verification, as New Zealand gets an early taste of Verifone's biometric rollout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Fenergo launches Fen-AI platform for bank compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Fenergo launches Fen-AI platform for bank compliance

Banks could cut onboarding and compliance workloads as Fenergo's Fen-AI ties every AI action to a full audit trail for regulators.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
HashKey launches single app across regulated crypto markets
Crypto

HashKey launches single app across regulated crypto markets

Traders can now access Hong Kong, Singapore, Middle East and global services through one app, with features gated by local regulatory checks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month