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Ant International: AI And Blockchain Core To Future Of Payment Industry
For the global financial industry, 2025 will be remembered as a year where technology breakthroughs transform the world of payment, settlement, liquidity and credit. Strategy choices banks, fintechs and merchants make on adoption and scaling of new…
No evidence Scottish child payment really encourages worklessness, study finds
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. There is no evidence the Scottish child…
PayPal, BILL & Intuit on Smart Payment Opportunities
Ratinder Bedi, Senior Vice President & Global Chief Credit Officer, PayPal, Mary Kay Bowman, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Payments & Financial Services, BILL, and David Hahn, General Manager & Executive Vice President, Product…
VEON's Banglalink Receives Regulatory Approval to Launch Digital Payment Services to Advance Financial Inclusion in Bangladesh
Dubai and Dhaka, December 11, 2025 - VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON”), today announces that Banglalink, its digital operator in Bangladesh, has received the permission of Bangladesh Bank to operate as a…
BMA moves ahead with overhaul of payments rules
c030ec6f-c370-4523-828f-eb46c1bbf8a8 A BMA consultation paper details plans to introduce a tiered, risk-based licensing framework covering digital wallets such as Calibra (File photograph by Calibra via AP) The Bermuda Monetary Authority is moving…
Forex Payments: RBI Calls For Full Disclosure
The Reserve Bank of India has asked authorised dealers to disclose full details of transaction costs, including remittance fees, foreign exchange rates, and currency conversion charges, associated with foreign exchange cash, tom, and spot contracts…
7 million student loan borrowers could face higher payments as SAVE plan gets the ax
More than 7 million student loan borrowers now need to make new arrangements after the Trump administration announced this week it is ending the Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, which had been considered the most generous income-driven…
5 Ways to Lower Your Car Payments
You can reduce your car payment in a few ways, including refinancing your loan to get a better interest rate. If you are experiencing financial hardship, contact your lender to discuss possible assistance before missing payments. Longer-term…
December 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
As the end of 2025 draws nearer, higher bills combined with lower temperatures mean many will be facing increased costs in the approach to Christmas. For millions across the country, managing the cost of living remains a daily struggle as prices…
'That is his money and his needs': impact of Scottish Child Payment revealed
The findings suggest more than 70,000 children are experiencing less material deprivation or food insecurity than would otherwise have been the case. The Scottish Child Payment, which is available to families on means-tested benefits including…
UK FCA makes pound stablecoin payments 2026 priority
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has made pound-denominated stablecoin payments a top priority for 2026, fast-tracking a dedicated regulatory sandbox for prospective issuers ahead of new digital-asset rules. The watchdog said the move is…
Martin Lewis says check 11-digit number for extra £150 payment from DWP
Martin Lewis is urging people to check for the 11-digit number Martin Lewis has told households that letters worth £150 are being sent out to anyone who is eligible between now and January. The Money Saving Expert founder returned on the…
Tennis star slapped with 20-YEAR ban and ordered to 'repay corrupt payments
TENNIS player Quentin Folliot has received a 20-year ban after being found guilty of match fixing. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) found the Frenchman to have committed 27 breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program. Your info…
Abide Capital Launches Lumino Income Fund, Providing Accredited Investors Access to Payment Processing Residuals and Monthly Cash Flow
The Lumino Income Fund provides accredited investors the opportunity to participate in recurring revenue streams generated every time a merchant accepts a credit or debit card payment, utilizing the same revenue mechanics that have historically…
Americans to get payments from $700m Google settlement - no claim form needed
AMERICANS will receive compensation from Google's $700 million settlement – and most do not need to submit a form to get paid. Those who made a purchase through the Google Play Store in the United States between August 16, 2016 and September…
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