Klarna Applies for US Banking License
Klarna Group submitted applications to the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to establish Klarna Bank USA, a proposed Utah-chartered industrial bank.
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iFX EXPO International 2026: Cyprus Gathering for Global Trading and Fintech Overview
iFX EXPO International returned to Limassol from 16 to 19 June 2026, bringing together the online trading, fintech, payments, and financial services community for one of the sector’s largest annual gatherings. This year’s edition drew more than 6,500 attendees and over 200 exhibitors to City of Dreams Mediterranean, continuing the event’s decade-long role as a […]
Visa Underestimates Friendly Fraud Share Reveals New Report
Merchants may be significantly underestimating the role of friendly fraud in the chargeback ecosystem, according to the newly released 2026 Chargeback Field Report from Chargebacks911. While merchants surveyed for the report estimated that friendly fraud accounts for an average of 43.8% of their chargebacks, Visa has previously estimated that approximately 75% of chargebacks are linked […]
Deutsche Bank Expands Klarna’s Payment Platform With MB Way and Bizum Acquiring Support
Deutsche Bank is extending its partnership with Klarna to add new merchant acquiring services that will enable businesses to accept MB Way and Bizum, two of the largest local payment methods in Southern Europe (Portugal and Spain). With this expansion of their services via Klarna’s platform, merchants will now have access to both traditional local […]
30th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 Returns to Riyadh to Accelerate the Kingdom’s Banking Transformation
“Empowering the Future of Banking in the Kingdom: Innovation, Transformation & Growth” 25 November 2026 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Worldline, ING And Visa Complete Live Agentic Payment Transaction In Germany
Worldline and ING have completed a live, end-to-end agentic payment transaction with Visa in Germany. The transaction used Visa Payment Passkeys and biometric authentication within existing Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) requirements. Worldline and ING have joined Visa’s Agentic Ready Programme as part of the announcement.
1,500 Banking Leaders Gather at IFBS 2026 in Baku to Discuss AI, Payments & Cybersecurity
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE & BANKING SUMMIT 2026 — one of the region’s largest finance and banking events — was successfully held in Baku on June 9–10, 2026, at Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard.
Klarna Teams Up With Nordic Marketplaces Under Vend Umbrella, Wins PriceRunner vs Google Litigation
Swedish fintech Klarna has secured partnership with Vend, the leading Nordic marketplaces group. The company also announced that its antitrust case brought by PriceRunner subsidiary against Google ended in Klarna’s favour.
A2A Payment Statistics 2026: Account-to-Account Payments in Numbers
Account-to-account (A2A) payment systems are spearheading a fundamental shift in global payment infrastructure. They change the familiar payment patterns through the use of direct bank transfers that bypass card networks altogether. Three examples of this rapid evolution occurred in late 2025 and early 2026.
Visa Launches Visa Destinations as AI Reshapes How Consumers Discover and Book Travel
Visa is expanding well beyond its traditional role as a payments provider with the global launch of Visa Destinations, a new digital travel platform designed to help consumers discover, plan and book trips while making the most of their Visa card benefits.
Adyen Secures CBUAE Category II License, Deepening UAE Payment Operations
Adyen has obtained a Retail Payment Services Category II license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). As a result of this newly granted license, the Dutch payments platform receives direct access to handle local payments within the UAE.
Fintech Foundation and GFTN Launch FRFI to Benchmark Global Fintech Regulation
On June 24th, 2026, the FinTech Foundation and Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) announced the creation of the FinTech Regulatory Futures Index (FRFI). The FRFI will be housed at the FinTech Foundation, a nonprofit organization located in Washington, D.C., which organizes the DC Fintech Week event, and supported by the GFTN network located in Singapore […]
Payments Leaders’ Summit UK 2026
Payments innovation continues to reshape the financial services landscape, and the Payments Leaders’ Summit UK 2026 will bring together the executives driving that transformation. Taking place on 20–21 October 2026 at the InterContinental London Park Lane, this invitation-only event is designed for senior decision-makers from payment providers, merchants, fintechs, financial institutions and technology companies.
Why the Payments Leaders’ Summit London October 2026 Should Be on Every Payments Executive’s Calendar
Join the Payments Leaders’ Summit London in October 2026 at the InterContinental Hotel for two days of strategic insights, peer networking, and practical guidance on the future of payments.
Consumers Prefer Independent Shopping Assistants, Challenging Retail Embedded AI Tools Push
Consumers favour independent AI shopping assistants over AI tools embedded within retail, travel and delivery platforms for product discovery, but continue to rely on marketplaces to complete transactions, according to new international research from PSE Consulting.
NjiaPay CEO Shares South African Payment Lesson Every Merchant Should Know
In this expert-opinion-driven piece, Jonatan Allbäck, CEO and Co-Founder of NjiaPay, a payment orchestration company catering to the needs of African businesses, shares not only theory but also real market data proving that your payment gateway is a growth lever, not a cost center.
