A prolonged technological outage at Bancolombia, one of Colombia’s largest financial institutions, has reignited debate among industry leaders and regulators about how to ensure minimum availability standards and robust response protocols for critical shared infrastructure such as Bre-B, the nation’s instant payment system.
Mexico’s banks have spent decades paying savers little to nothing. For a while now, three of the world’s most aggressive fintechs have been dangling 15% annual yields to pull those customers away. However, today, these economics shifting. Here’s the full picture, and what it means for your money.
The fintech infrastructure company completed a tender offer on 26 February, valuing it at $8 billion, up 31% from April 2025. The money went to employees, not the business. And that distinction tells the more interesting story.
As 2026 unfolds, much of the fintech discussion continues to focus on artificial intelligence. But the reality is: while AI will remain a central theme across financial services this year, in embedded lending and SME finance, the defining developments are rooted in more fundamental dynamics. The trajectory of 2026 is being shaped by three key […]
A new deal between Pesalink and PAPSS will let Kenyans send money across African borders in local currencies, cutting out the correspondent banking chains that have long made such transfers slow and expensive.
Drivers across the UK can now pay for MOTs, tyres, servicing, and other vehicle work with an American Express card — both in Kwik Fit centre and online.
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem in India is being upgraded to allow biometric authentication for transactions of up to ₹5,000. Users can now authorize payments using fingerprint or facial recognition on their devices, providing a faster and more convenient alternative to the traditional UPI PIN.
A new integration between Triple-A’s remittance-as-a-service platform and Mastercard’s money movement network will let European financial institutions offer near real-time cross-border payouts without building the underlying infrastructure themselves.
Uno de los sistemas de pagos instantáneos más utilizados del mundo ya no se limita a las fronteras de su país de origen. Pix, la infraestructura creada por el Banco Central do Brasil, está ampliando su presencia internacional gracias a alianzas con fintechs y proveedores de pago en América Latina. Argentina y Uruguay se han […]
The African fintech Grey has rolled out USD corporate accounts, bulk payouts to 170+ countries, and USDC stablecoin support — all on a single platform aimed at businesses that find international banking slow and expensive.
Branch expansions, banking service overhauls, fintech tie-ups, and stablecoin forecasts: here’s how major banks like Chase, Lloyds, Banco Ganadero, and Standard Chartered are adapting to the changing global finance landscape in 2026.
Las nuevas medidas arancelarias de Estados Unidos podrían cambiar de golpe la forma en que España vende al mundo. Para los e‑retailers y fintech, cada pago internacional ahora viene con una pregunta: ¿cuánto nos costará realmente cruzar la frontera?
PhonePe, one of India’s leading digital payments platforms, has introduced new AI‑powered voice and text features that allow users to interact with the app in a more natural, conversational way to make payments and complete other tasks.
Mastercard and Westpac Banking Corporation have completed New Zealand’s first fully authenticated AI‑assisted transactions, marking a milestone for the Asia‑Pacific region in digital payments innovation. Unlike traditional online shopping, these transactions were executed entirely by AI agents acting on behalf of the cardholder, while remaining fully verified, secure, and transparent across the payment network. The AI […]
Fujitsu Limited has announced a major expansion of its Uvance for Finance offerings, aiming to accelerate digital transformation across the financial services sector. Building on its 2025 financial technology initiatives, Fujitsu’s enhanced portfolio now covers a comprehensive range of services for banking, insurance, securities, credit, and leasing, positioning the company to meet the evolving needs […]
Visa is ready to acquire Argentina’s Prisma Medios de Pago and Newpay from Advent International, expanding digital payments, real-time processing, and fintech solutions in LATAM.
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