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The global payments system is breaking, and stablecoins are stepping in
Global commerce runs on payment rails that most businesses rarely question. Yet behind every tap, transfer and settlement lies a complex system that introduces friction at scale. According to the World Bank, cross-border payments continue to face…
57% of Firms in Payment-Heavy Industries Face More Fraud
“ Payment Protection: Why Firms Still Aren't Real-Time Ready ” was produced by PYMNTS Intelligence in collaboration with Plaid. The report draws on a double-blind survey of 150 senior executives conducted from May 18 to June 1, 2026.
India Debates Charging Fees for UPI Payments
Welcome to India Edition, Bloomberg's daily dive into what's moving the worlds of business, markets and politics in this dynamic, fast-paced economy. I'm Menaka Doshi. If you didn't receive this directly in your inbox, you can subscribe here, and…
Thames Water faces row over £1m payment to finance chief
Thames Water has paid its chief financial officer, Steve Buck, a £1m signing fee despite intense scrutiny of Britain's biggest water company's finances as it tries to avoid being taken into public control. The utility revealed that it made…
Why Visa (V) Could Be a Major Winner in the AI Payments Boom
Brown Advisory, an investment management company, released its 'Brown Advisory Global Leaders Strategy' for the second quarter of 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Brown Advisory's Global Leaders Strategy delivered…
Social Security Payment of up to $5,181 Coming This Week-What To Know
Social Security payments will be made this week to millions of recipients up and down the United States. Tens of millions of Americans collect Social Security benefits, which for many makes up the bedrock of later life income. Payments are made on…
India's UPI Payments Developer Targets Diaspora For Growth
The operator of India's ubiquitous mobile payments network plans to tap the country's vast overseas diaspora as a springboard for global expansion, aiming to make the platform a preferred way to transact money across borders. “Is it possible…
Brazil central bank eyes expansion for Pix payment system as US trade scrutiny intensifies
BRASILIA, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank said on Monday it is assessing links between its popular instant payment system Pix and similar platforms abroad, in a more concrete push toward cross-border integration as the…
David Jones loses CFO as suppliers fume over late payments
David Jones' new chief executive, Erica Berchtold, has hired former Myer executive Nigel Chadwick as chief financial officer after Clint May resigned amid growing supplier unrest over the luxury department store chain's proposal to settle overdue…
Developer says it can't afford promised £350K payment for community
A major developer whose parent company reported a pre-tax profit of £13.5 million last year says it wants to pull out of a near £350,000 payment for the local community for a large development in Cornwall - saying that paying it would…
Thames Water slammed over £1m payment for finance chief as firm teeters on brink
Thames Water has come under fire in recent years over amid sewage spills and soaring bills Feargal Sharkey has slammed Thames Water's “contempt” for its customers after the firm handed a £1million signing-on fee to its finance…
Martin Lewis warns parents to 'act now' to secure £1.4k yearly payment
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to 'act now' to avoid missing out on a £1.4k annual payment. Parents or anyone bringing up a child are entitled to £27.05 a week in Child Benefit providing they earn £60k a year or under. But not…
DWP confirms list of 35 heart conditions that qualify for £748 monthly payment
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the full list of 35 heart and vascular conditions that qualify claimants for £748 in monthly payments. Individuals living with certain heart and vascular conditions are eligible for the…
Parking to get easier in Kolkata: Mobile app, cashless payments and advance slot booking
3 min read Kolkata Make us preferred source on Google In a major push toward transforming Kolkata into a tech-driven smart city, the West Bengal government is set to roll out a unified digital parking system. Designed to bring transparency…
Parents urged to check for £331 payment before children go back to school
With children across Scotland preparing to head back to the classroom after the summer holidays, parents and carers are being urged to check whether they could be entitled to a one-off payment worth £331.95. The Best Start Grant School Age…
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