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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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Focus on accessibility and ESG to futureproof payments

Interviews | Payments General | Published Thursday 10 Oct 2024 10:42 CET

Miranda McLean, Chief Marketing Officer at Ecommpay, shares insights into the company’s commitment to accessibility and ESG.


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Focus on accessibility and ESG to futureproof payments

Interviews | Payments General | Published Thursday 10 Oct 2024 10:42 CET

Miranda McLean, Chief Marketing Officer at Ecommpay, shares insights into the company’s commitment to accessibility and ESG.


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Combating enrolment fraud and supporting the student financial journey: a lifelong responsibility

Thought leader insights | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 11 Oct 2024 08:59 CET

As the academic year begins, student challenges like enrolment fraud come to the forefront. Brian Suponcic of BMTX discusses combating fraud and supporting students' financial journeys.


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ClearCourse acquires B2B ecommerce platform Gob2b

News | Payments General | 11 Oct 2024 15:43 CET
Software and embedded payment solution provider for SMEs, ClearCourse has announced its decision to acquire the B2B ecommerce platform GOb2b.
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MineOS launches DSR management 2.0

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 11 Oct 2024 15:07 CET
MineOS, a data governance and privacy platform, has announced the release of Data Subject Request (DSR) Management 2.0, a significant upgrade to its existing capabilities.
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NoFrixion partners with CalQRisk for DORA compliance

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 11 Oct 2024 14:18 CET
Embedded Banking company NoFrixion has entered into a collaborative agreement with CalQRisk to ensure compliance with the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). 
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Lakeside Bank partners with Volante Technologies for real-time payments

News | Payments General | 11 Oct 2024 13:41 CET
Lakeside Bank has announced its partnership with Volante Technologies in order to add secure and efficient real-time payments and optimise SWIFT processing. 
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Multitude Bank expands footprint with stake acquisition in Lea Bank

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 11 Oct 2024 13:36 CET
Multitude has announced that its subsidiary, Multitude Bank, has acquired a 9.9% stake in Lea Bank ASA, a digital bank focused on consumer financing in the Nordic countries and Spain.
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Grasshopper Bancorp to acquire Auto Club Trust

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 11 Oct 2024 12:26 CET
Grasshopper Bancorp and Auto Club Trust have announced that they have entered into a definite merger agreement, expected to close in the first half of 2025. 
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tbi bank launches its technology hub in Turkey

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 11 Oct 2024 12:24 CET
tbi bank has revealed plans to launch its own tech hub, aimed at developing and integrating its services while broadening access to the international market.
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FreedomPay teams up with Stripe to optimise how enterprises unify commerce

News | Payments General | 11 Oct 2024 12:19 CET
Data-driven commerce platform FreedomPay has entered into a collaborative agreement with Stripe to support enterprises in unifying commerce. 
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obconnect implements the Confirmation of Payee ecosystem

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 11 Oct 2024 12:03 CET
New Zealand Banking Association has selected obconnect, an Open Banking provider to deliver Confirmation of Payee ecosystem.
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Capital One launches AirKey authentication technology

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 11 Oct 2024 11:57 CET
Capital One has launched AirKey, an authentication technology designed to help financial institutions improve fraud prevention.
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Lemon partners with Shawbrook Bank to deliver SaaS offerings

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 11 Oct 2024 10:45 CET
SaaS finance gateway Lemon has announced its partnership with Shawbrook Bank to deliver a secure and efficient SaaS financial product to its vendors and SMB customers.
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EPC releases the first version of the VoP scheme rulebook

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 11 Oct 2024 10:31 CET
The European Payments Council (EPC) has announced the launch of the first version of the Verification of Payee (VoP) scheme rulebook developed to minimise fraud and increase trust in payments. 
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Bizum introduces Bizum Pay

News | Payments General | 11 Oct 2024 10:15 CET
Bizum has launched Bizum Pay, a new contactless payment solution utilising NFC technology.
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Alaska Airlines selects Sift to mitigate fraud and manage chargeback disputes

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 11 Oct 2024 10:00 CET
Sift, an AI fraud protection platform that secures digital trust, has been selected by Alaska Airlines to mitigate payment fraud and manage chargeback disputes, while optimising the customer experience.  
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Banked acquires Australian fintech Waave

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 11 Oct 2024 09:15 CET
Pay by Bank provider Banked has announced the acquisition of Australian payment technology firm Waave, establishing a partnership with Chemist Warehouse as well.
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Vodafone and Sumitomo Corporation partner with Mastercard

News | Payments General | 11 Oct 2024 08:51 CET
Vodafone, together with Sumitomo Corporation’s Economy of Things business, has partnered with Mastercard to enable operators to further advance the Economy of Things (EoT).
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Kushki and PXP Financial to support the gaming sector in LATAM

News | Payments General | 11 Oct 2024 08:39 CET
Paytech company Kushki has announced its plans to further scale the gaming industry in Latin America, with the company partnering with PXP Financial to offer payment solutions across the region. 
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Network International launches new payments services in Kenya

News | Payments General | 10 Oct 2024 15:54 CET
Digital payments provider Network International has announced the launch of a series of in-person payment services in Kenya, aiming to boost commerce in the region.
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