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Real-Time Payments And The Future Of Enterprise Cash Management
Dr. Saheer Nelliparamban is the Founder & CEO at Paywint (instant payments), FiChecks (online checks) & GasDeck (gas station management). Within our current financial operations structure, money no longer moves according to scheduled plans.
Record date and payment date of Lassila & Tikanoja Plc's second dividend instalment of EUR 0.21
18 September 2026 at 12:30 PM EEST Record date and payment date of Lassila & Tikanoja Plc's second dividend instalment of EUR 0.21 In the Annual General Meeting of Lassila & Tikanoja Plc held on 28 April 2026, it was resolved that based on the…
RFK Jr.-Linked Group Offered Access to US Officials for Payment
A nonprofit group with ties to US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. solicited payment from companies in exchange for access to top agency officials at an upcoming event, according to documents viewed by Bloomberg News. Ahead…
Understanding UPI MDR: Impact On Digital Payments And Small Businesses
A new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 is set to take effect from October 15, sparking a significant political debate in India regarding its impact on small traders, consumers, and the future of digital payments. A…
RBI Deputy Governor Murmu On UPI MDR, Digital Payments, And Regulatory Reforms
RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu addresses key financial concerns, asserting that the new Merchant Discount Rate on UPI will not boost cash transactions and clarifying the 'cash paradox' while discussing regulatory reforms and AI…
People on Adult Disability Payment need to report changes or payments could stop
The latest figures from Social Security Scotland show there are currently 510,150 people in claim for Adult Disability Payment (ADP). The devolved benefit has replaced Personal independence Payment (PIP) for new and existing claimants living north…
Madhya Pradesh Fuel Pumps To Halt UPI Payments Over Rs 2,000 Due To MDR
Fuel pump dealers in Madhya Pradesh are set to halt UPI payments exceeding Rs 2,000 from October 16, raising significant concerns about the future of digital transactions and the impact of the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on India's…
Setka hit with new court action over 'secret' payments
Former CFMEU boss John Setka and other senior Victorian officials are facing allegations they concealed hundreds of thousands of dollars in members' money that was paid to prop up the allegedly corrupt former chief of the Health Workers Union. Fair…
Lightspeed's 2026 Outlook: Payments-Led Strategy Drives Sustained Revenue Growth
Picture a restaurant owner in downtown Paris or a retailer in Toronto who needs to manage inventory, track staff hours, and process credit card payments all from one screen. These businesses turned to Lightspeed Commerce (LSPD -1.76%) to build…
Is there an agentic payments bubble?
Key insight: Agentic payment volume has declined in 2026, following a spike in late 2025. What's at stake: Banks, payment companies and fintechs are heavily investing in the new form of AI. Forward look: Payment experts say established technology…
DWP confirms benefits claimants getting extra earnings in payment 'first
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that thousands of DWP claimants are set to receive additional income in a payment 'first' - courtesy of its flagship scheme. Connect to Work forms a central part of the Pathways to Work support…
DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payments will not be issued to certain pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that older people living abroad will not receive Winter Fuel Payments this year as it withdraws a claim form previously used by pensioners in the EEA and Switzerland. The annual help for…
Zcash targets November upgrade to make private payments up to three times faster
Zcash developers are targeting Nov. 5 an upgrade that would cut the time between blocks from 75 seconds to 25 to go live. The NU7 upgrade would also begin setting aside part of the network's transaction fees for future mining rewards. The timetable…
SBI Group backs payments firm dtcpay in $25 million funding round
Stablecoin payments company dtcpay completed a $25 million Series A funding round with a strategic investment from Japan's SBI Group. The Singapore-licensed company provides digital-asset conversion, custody and Visa-linked card services, with…
Banks are falling behind on payment speed, cost
Key insights: Banks have an opportunity to improve user experience for P2P payments. What's at stake: Most P2P rails are fragmented, creating frustration for users. Forward look: There is a broader urgency around immediate fund availability in…
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