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How PayPal's CEO Is Planning to Go It Alone and Fix the Payments Giant
new chief executive, Enrique Lores, is mapping out his plans for going it alone rather than selling the company for more than $50 billion. Wall Street, so far, isn't crazy about it. Lores, in the job now for just over six months, wants to remake…
Winter Fuel Payment 'qualifying week' dates and cash confirmed
The qualifying week for this year's winter fuel payment of between £100 and £300 is fast approaching — but the DWP has confirmed that certain individuals will not receive the money. The Winter Fuel Payment is an annual, tax-free…
What Scaling a Payments Company Taught Me About the Problems Success Creates
Growth does not erase a payments company's early shortcuts; it exposes them when the stakes are highest.u003cbru003e Treasury, compliance and onboarding can become existential risks long before they look like obvious operational…
Fintechs conquered payments in India. Now they're eyeing credit
Fintech companies in India expect digital credit to be twice as large as the payment market. Walmart-owned PhonePe and Google Pay are the two biggest digital payments providers in India. Only 15% of adults in India have access to formal credit…
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Mint Money unveils its app with Bill Payments at Global Fintech Fest 2026
Mint Money, the fintech app from the Hindustan Times Group, announced the launch of its app with Bill Payments, powered by Bharat Connect, the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) ecosystem operated by NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL), at the Global…
HMRC update on Winter Fuel Payment including deadline within days
English money surrounding a HMRC letter head HMRC has issued a new update that will affect a significant number of recipients of the Winter Fuel Payment. The payment means that if you were born on or before 27 June 1960, you could be entitled to…
New calls to change State Pension Triple Lock for future payments
New calls have been made to change the State Pension Triple Lock as politicians consider how payments should increase in future years. Members of the House of Lords raised concerns about the long-term cost of the Triple Lock during a wide-ranging…
President Trump says he doesn't think $5,000 dividend payments would need to be approved by Congress
A day after President Trump unveiled the idea of sending a $5,000 'Trump Dividend' to every American citizen after the midterm elections if Republicans hold the House and Senate, he's sharing more details about the plan in an exclusive interview…
DWP to send letters to millions of pensioners next month about £300 payment
The letters will be sent out next month. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will send letters to pensioners next month about a payment worth up to £300. The pensioners are set to find out how much they will receive through this year's…
Piyush Goyal Urges BRICS Nations to Link Payment Systems, Boost Trade in Local Currencies
New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday called on BRICS member and partner countries to link their payment systems, promote trade in local currencies and simplify regulatory procedures to deepen intra-BRICS trade and…
BVNK and Marqeta dangle a payments lure for stablecoins
Key insight: BVNK and Marqeta are collaborating to make stablecoins easier to use for payments. What's at stake: Stablecoins are rarely used at the point of sale, but payment companies and banks are betting that will change in the future. Forward…
Letter: If Trump is buying votes with $5k offer, add mine to tariff payment
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Pensioners on Attendance Allowance may be able to boost payments by £151 a month
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of November 2025, nearly 1.7 million people across England and Wales are receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance. Similar data from…
BRICS nations eye cross-border payments, local currency trade and investment
“…we acknowledge the work done to study the cross-border interoperability of payment and messaging channels, and the discussions on promoting trade settlements and investments using BRICS local currencies, while respecting national…
Canada Child Benefit payments are going out earlier than usual - Here's when you'll get yours
If you normally keep an eye on your bank account around the middle of the month for your Canada Child Benefit payment, you'll want to pay a little closer attention this time around. The federal benefit, paid out by the Canada Revenue Agency, is one…
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