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itweb.co.za - Staff Writer - Take part: Mapping the future of digital payments in Africa
Take part: Mapping the future of digital payments in Africa
www.itweb.co.za

Take part in the survey and help shape an industry report on the future of digital payments in Africa. A snap survey among banks, fintechs, payment intermediaries and merchants reveals that 70% believe fraud risk has increased as digital payments…

dailyrecord.co.uk - Linda Howard - Adult Disability Payment changes you must report or payments could stop
Adult Disability Payment changes you must report or payments could stop
Daily Record

The latest figures from Social Security Scotland show there are currently 504,710 people in receipt of Adult Disability Payment (ADP). The devolved benefit has now replaced Personal independence Payment (PIP) for new and existing claimants with a…

insideretail.com.au - Azupay - Why retailers should prepare now for the next payments shift
Why retailers should prepare now for the next payments shift
Inside Retail Australia

The way Australians pay is changing, but the biggest opportunity for retailers is not simply adopting new payment methods. It is building payment infrastructure that reduces risk, improves efficiency and creates more control. That is the central…

coingape.com - Coingapestaff - MoneyGram Just Chose Solana for Its Future Payment Infrastructure
MoneyGram Just Chose Solana for Its Future Payment Infrastructure
CoinGape

CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights to our readers. Our journal analysts bring years of experience in market analysis and blockchain technology to ensure factual accuracy and balanced…

pymnts.com - PYMNTS - Payment Processors Can't Win on Uptime Alone Anymore
Payment Processors Can't Win on Uptime Alone Anymore
PYMNTS.com | Breaking News, Trends and Analysis

For years, payment processors competed on uptime, scale and cost. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing those dynamics, pushing providers to demonstrate that they can help financial institutions make better decisions at the speed of commerce…

dailyrecord.co.uk - Linda Howard - People on Attendance Allowance may be able to increase monthly payments by £151
People on Attendance Allowance may be able to increase monthly payments by £151
Daily Record

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…

tmj4.com - Ben Jordan - Childcare centers warn of rate hikes as state's bridge payment program nears expiration
Childcare centers warn of rate hikes as state's bridge payment program nears expiration
TMJ4 News

MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin childcare providers are days away from losing state funding they've relied on for years. Some are warning that rate increases may be necessary to stay open. The state's Child Care Bridge Payment Program is set to expire…

dailyrecord.co.uk - Linda Howard - DWP confirms some ESA claimants will not lose payments when benefit ends in July
DWP confirms some ESA claimants will not lose payments when benefit ends in July
Daily Record

Some vulnerable Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claimants will not lose their benefit payments when the legacy benefit closes on July 1, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed. The reassurance applies to people who need a…

coindesk.com - Krisztian Sandor - Solana news: MoneyGram takes role validator role amid stablecoin payment push
Solana news: MoneyGram takes role validator role amid stablecoin payment push
CoinDesk

MoneyGram said Monday it has become a validator on the Solana (SOL) blockchain, the latest step in the remittance firm's ongoing push into crypto infrastructure as it builds payment services around stablecoins. By operating a validator, MoneyGram…

birminghammail.co.uk - Richard Guttridge - British Gas and Octopus handing out £200 payments - how to claim
British Gas and Octopus handing out £200 payments - how to claim
Birmingham Live

Households may be able to claim cash payments from their energy suppliers. Companies like British Gas and Octopus may pay out hundreds of pounds. It applies to direct debit customers if they have built up credit on their accounts, which happens…

jta.org - New York Jewish Week Staff - Brooklyn cafe rejects payment from Rep. Goldman, says it doesn't serve 'genocide enablers'
Brooklyn cafe rejects payment from Rep. Goldman, says it doesn't serve 'genocide enablers'
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A version of this piece first ran as part of the New York Jewish Week's daily newsletter, rounding up the latest on politics, culture, food and what's new with Jews in the city. Sign up here to get it in…

channelnewsasia.com - Darcel Al Anthony - Civil servants to receive 0.45 month mid-year bonus; additional one-time payment for junior grade officers
Civil servants to receive 0.45 month mid-year bonus; additional one-time payment for junior grade officers
CNA

Junior grade officers will get an additional one-time payment of up to S$400 (US$310). SINGAPORE: Civil servants in Singapore will receive a 0.45-month mid-year bonus, and junior-grade officers will receive an additional one-time payment of up to…

breakingtravelnews.com - Travelsoft Pay partners with Checkout.com to strengthen global travel payment orchestration
Travelsoft Pay partners with Checkout.com to strengthen global travel payment orchestration
Breaking Travel News

Travelsoft Pay (“TSPay”), the payment orchestration and issuing division of Travelsoft Group, today announced a strategic partnership with Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, to enhance payment performance and…

khaleejtimes.com - Hind Aldah - Dubai launches Flexi Rent scheme for tenants to make monthly, quarterly, yearly payments
Dubai launches Flexi Rent scheme for tenants to make monthly, quarterly, yearly payments
Khaleej Times

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched Flexi Rent, a new initiative aimed at providing a more flexible and accessible rental solution for residents. The programme allows tenants renting through participating real estate companies to choose…

birminghammail.co.uk - Claire Schofield, Jamie Brassington - HMRC claim gives state pension payments automatic boost
HMRC claim gives state pension payments automatic boost
Birmingham Live

Future State Pension payments can be automatically boosted following a single claim to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Parents or carers who are responsible for raising a child under 16, or under 20 if the child is in approved education or training…

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