Global financial services are facing intensified regulatory pressure after a series of high‑profile control failures exposed weaknesses in risk management, compliance and cybersecurity across leading players in digital payments, banking and crypto trading.
Apple is under scrutiny in Brazil as local banks and regulators challenge its control over iPhone NFC payments. The dispute could reshape mobile payments, impacting Apple Pay, Pix integration, and competition in Brazil’s fintech market.
Akurateco, a leading global payment orchestration and white‑label platform, has launched a new integration with PAYOK, a worldwide payment aggregator known for secure, locally optimized payment solutions.
eBay has rolled out a Pay by Bank payment option at checkout for UK buyers, who increasingly turn to open banking payments, through a strategic partnership with TrueLayer platform that processes over 40% of open banking transactions in the country.
The International PLUS-Forum Digital Uzbekistan will be held in Tashkent on May 19-20, 2026. This is the largest event in Central Asia dedicated to the digital transformation of public services, the financial sector, payment infrastructure, and the development of the fintech ecosystem.
Worldline expands its unified commerce platform after initial launch in the UK and prepares to present One Commerce at EuroShop 2026 in Düsseldorf, highlighting its omnichannel payment integration and multi-acquirer capabilities.
GoCardless launches a Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool enabling natural-language interaction with its payments platform. The move highlights broader adoption of MCP technology by non-AI native fintech and enterprise companies.
Revolut might reportedly be entering the UAE as early as Q1 2026, marking its second non-European market after Mexico. The company has ramped up hiring and team operations, with future plans for additional banking licences in international markets including the US.
Invest Bank has announced the outcomes of a strategic partnership with AUTON8 aimed at strengthening regulatory resilience, operational efficiency, and customer-focused agility across its core and digital banking operations in the UAE.
India has temporarily broadened access to UPI One World for international visitors this month but the implications for global rollout may be more modest than headlines suggest.
Open banking and digital payments will be rapidly evolving by 2026, raising new challenges for fintech boards. Directors are expected to oversee data privacy, AI model governance, and cybersecurity issues while at the same time complying with Delaware fiduciary standards. Bringing these principles to bear on emerging risks is a board’s way of ensuring it […]
Cashfree Payments, one of India’s leading payments and API banking firms, is accelerating its push into AI-driven commerce following the launch of its new in-chat payments solution, Cashfree Here, unveiled at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
Global foreign exchange specialist Travelex International Limited has signed up more than 150,000 members to its new UK loyalty programme, Travelex Plus, less than a year after launch, underscoring renewed momentum in the travel money market as international travel demand remains resilient.
Accra, Ghana: As West Africa’s financial sector accelerates its transition into a digital‑first era, industry leaders, policymakers, innovators and technology strategists are preparing to gather for the landmark 25th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 on 25 February 2026 in Accra.
The airline and travel payments industry is entering a pivotal moment as AI-driven innovations, regulatory changes, and evolving B2B payment models converge. The Airline & Travel Payments B2B Summit 2026 (ATPS B2B 2026), taking place 24–25 February, promises to provide industry leaders with actionable insights into these rapidly shifting dynamics.
GAINSCO Auto Insurance has extended its partnership with One Inc and upgraded to the newest version of ClaimsPay, One Inc’s digital outbound payments platform. The move enhances policyholder flexibility and accelerates claims disbursements through modern payment options including Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal.
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