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Damisa Appoints Nick Watkins as Chairman Ahead of Planned Series A Funding Round
Fintech & Ecommerce

Damisa Appoints Nick Watkins as Chairman Ahead of Planned Series A Funding Round

Cross-border payments company Damisa has appointed Nick Watkins as Chairman of the Board, strengthening its leadership team as it prepares for a Series A funding round expected to begin later this year.

iFX EXPO International 2026: Cyprus Gathering for Global Trading and Fintech Overview
Fintech & Ecommerce

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 […]

At iFX Cyprus, Stablecoins Stopped Being a Future Trend
Articles

At iFX Cyprus, Stablecoins Stopped Being a Future Trend

The conversation around stablecoins has changed. Not long ago, industry events were dominated by discussions about potential. Stablecoins promised faster settlement, lower costs, global accessibility, and a payments infrastructure that could operate around the clock. The technology was compelling, but adoption remained largely theoretical. At iFX Expo International 2026, that initial optimism was replaced by […]

Deutsche Bank Expands Klarna’s Payment Platform With MB Way and Bizum Acquiring Support
Fintech & Ecommerce

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
News

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” 30 September 2026 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

1,500 Banking Leaders Gather at IFBS 2026 in Baku to Discuss AI, Payments & Cybersecurity
Fintech & Ecommerce

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.

Trescon Unveils ‘Finance 2045’ in Jakarta: Setting the Blueprint for Southeast Asia’s Financial Transformation
Finance & Economics

Trescon Unveils ‘Finance 2045’ in Jakarta: Setting the Blueprint for Southeast Asia’s Financial Transformation

With a population of 270 million, over 65 million MSMEs, and a staggering 77 million unbanked adults, Indonesia stands as the ultimate frontier for financial evolution in Southeast Asia. Driven by a massive payments infrastructure that processed over 16 billion transactions last year and backed by a government committed to a bold 8% GDP growth […]

Google Already Lets Developers Skip Its App Store Fees, Will Apple Follow the UK’s Lead?
Science & Technology

Google Already Lets Developers Skip Its App Store Fees, Will Apple Follow the UK’s Lead?

Britain’s competition regulator wants to make it easier for app developers to send customers around Apple and Google’s in-app payment systems and one of the two companies says it has already gotten there first. Will another tech giant follow suit?

A2A Payment Statistics 2026: Account-to-Account Payments in Numbers
Fintech & Ecommerce

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.

Breaking Down Personal Injury Settlement Calculations
Society & Lifestyle

Breaking Down Personal Injury Settlement Calculations

Personal injury settlements are calculated using a structured process that accounts for both financial losses and human impact. Every figure in a settlement reflects something specific that happened to the victim. Attorneys and insurance adjusters both rely on established methods to arrive at a number. Understanding the average settlement amount and how it is reached […]

Why Liens Can Quietly Reduce Your Final Settlement Payout
Society & Lifestyle

Why Liens Can Quietly Reduce Your Final Settlement Payout

Liens can quietly reduce your final settlement payout because they allow hospitals, health insurers, Medicare, Medicaid, or other parties to recover money from your settlement before you receive your share. Even if your settlement amount looks large on paper, lien payments can significantly reduce the amount that ends up in your pocket. Most injury victims […]

Adyen Secures CBUAE Category II License, Deepening UAE Payment Operations
Fintech & Ecommerce

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.

Xweave Integrates Solana to Power Real-Time Treasury Stablecoin Settlement Across APAC
Blockchain & Crypto

Xweave Integrates Solana to Power Real-Time Treasury Stablecoin Settlement Across APAC

Singapore-based crypto and blockchain payments infrastructure platform Xweave has integrated Solana’s settlement layer into its institutional treasury product. The company announced the update at the Point Zero Forum in Zurich on June 24. This move targets one of corporate treasury’s oldest structural problems: the need to pre-fund accounts in multiple jurisdictions just to move money […]

14 In-Store Tactics to Lift Digital Wallet Use
Articles

14 In-Store Tactics to Lift Digital Wallet Use

Every day, hundreds of shoppers abandon physical wallets and opt for standard smartphone taps at checkout registers. Brick and mortar retailers must visually signal their digital capabilities immediately to capture these modern transactions. So what’s transforming retail with tap to pay? Here are tricks you too can use to reduce checkout friction and secure immediate […]

Payments Leaders’ Summit UK 2026
Events

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
Articles

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.

Payments are the transfer of money between two parties in exchange for goods, services, or to settle obligations. They can be made through various online and offline methods like cash, cards, bank transfers, mobile wallets, or digital currencies. Payments are foundational to the fintech industry. They represent the most frequent and essential financial interaction between individuals, businesses, and institutions. In fintech, innovations in payments focus on making transactions faster, affordable, more secure, and inclusive. These money transfers are often the entry point for broader digital financial services, such as lending, insurance, or investment, and play a key role in driving financial inclusion and global commerce.