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Standard Chartered today announced that it has been granted authorisation under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation as well as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI), marking a significant milestone in the next phase of its Financing & Securities Services digital asset custody strategy in Europe. The authorisations provide Standard Chartered with a regulated…
Finastra, a global leader in financial services software, today announced that Maldives Premier Bank (MPB) has selected Finastra’s Financial Messaging API solution to drive a modern, digital-first approach to its international banking operations. The adoption will enable secure, resilient, and always-on payment connectivity, positioning MPB for sustained growth and empowering superior international payments experiences for its customers….
OpenPayd, a leading provider of financial infrastructure, has secured authorisation under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, strengthening its ability to deliver regulated stablecoin infrastructure across Europe. The milestone comes one year after OpenPayd launched its stablecoin infrastructure, enabling businesses to move and manage fiat and digital assets through a single platform. Since launch,…
Network International (Network), a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Compass Plus Technologies, an international provider of retail banking and payments software, celebrated 20 years of collaboration and evolution as both companies remain committed to supporting digital payment innovation. Since 2006, Network and Compass Plus Technologies have been working together to…
Centroid Solutions, a global capital markets technology provider, and TRAction, a leading regulatory reporting specialist, have announced a strategic partnership designed to streamline and enhance regulatory reporting processes for mutual clients. Through this partnership, trading data flows seamlessly from Centroid Solutions’ infrastructure directly into TRAction’s reporting systems, significantly reducing manual intervention while improving the accuracy, efficiency and reliability of…
Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, today announced that it has been selected by Microsoft to power digital payments across key products in the EMEA region. This sees Checkout.com deliver card acceptance for a wide range of Microsoft business lines, including Xbox, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Azure. Microsoft is one of the world’s leading…
11.1 billion transactions monitored, $735 million in fraud prevented, a landmark Clearstream expansion and industry recognition underline demand for real-time visibility and financial crime resilience across the transaction lifecycle. Vyntra is marking its first anniversary following the creation of the Vyntra brand and the unification of two established specialists, Intix and NetGuardians, into the global…
With the FCA roadmap now live and the Smart Data Bill in force, the industry has moved beyond discussion into delivery. This is where real progress is shared, challenged and accelerated. Across two days, the agenda focuses on execution: Join senior leaders from banks, fintechs, regulators and the wider ecosystem to understand what’s actually happening…
SRM, a trusted advisory firm serving financial institutions globally, has appointed James Cecil, founder and director of London-based Nexus Advisory, to its International Advisory Board. A trusted voice in UK-US defense and geopolitical networks, Cecil founded Nexus Advisory in 2017, building it into a government relations and strategic communications firm with reach across Europe, the US,…
Payfuture, the global payments company building financial infrastructure in emerging markets, today announced a strategic partnership with Atlantic Partners Asia (APA) to enhance cross-border payment capabilities into some of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The partnership provides APA clients with access to Payfuture’s extensive local payment infrastructure, enabling clients to move funds into key emerging markets…
Inclusive global payments platform, Ecommpay, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2026 eCommerce Awards, for the Best eCommerce Payment Solution category. The shortlisting recognises Ecommpay’s commitment to innovation, supporting merchants around the world to provide customers with the best possible payments experience. The eCommerce Awards, launched in 2007, celebrate the most innovative and market…
Bank payment company GoCardless has become the exclusive integrated payment provider for Intelligent Billing, a specialised billing and data processing platform designed for complex recurring revenue models. GoCardless will provide Direct Debit and open banking payment services directly within the Intelligent Billing platform, enabling telecoms operators and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to automatically initiate, manage and reconcile their payments. …
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