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Shell's Government Payments Drop as Brazil Overtakes Nigeria
Shell Plc 's payments to countries where it has upstream operations fell sharply in 2025, with Brazil overtaking Nigeria as the company's biggest state beneficiary. Payments to governments totaled $23.8 billion last year, down 15% from the previous…
UP Government's Sugarcane Payment Policy: Impact And Benefits
Uttar Pradesh government has disbursed a record Rs 3,21,963 crore to sugarcane farmers since 2017, showcasing its commitment to agricultural development and farmer welfare through timely payments and innovative digital initiatives. Uttar Pradesh…
Which debt relief options can lower your monthly payments immediately?
Borrowers have been struggling amid an expensive borrowing landscape over the last few years, and the inflationary climate certainly hasn't helped much, either. In turn, credit card delinquency rates climbed to the highest level in over a decade…
StoneCo stock surges as Q1 payment volume jumps past consensus (STNE:NASDAQ)
StoneCo (STNE) stock was surging as first-quarter earnings improved year-over-year, while payment volume surpassed expectations. Shares were 8.03% higher at $10.43 during post-market trading on Thursday. Adjusted basic EPS rose 15.4% year-over-year…
Stablecoins Are Becoming Payment Infrastructure, Not Crypto Assets
In today's newsletter, Sam Boboev from Fintech Wrap Up explains how stablecoins are becoming the payment rails in the digital economy. Then, in “Ask an Expert,” we cover the highlights for advisors from last week's Consensus…
Emeth Value Capital Opens Hefty $6 Million Shift4 Payments Position
According to an SEC filing dated May 8, 2026, Emeth Value Capital, LLC initiated a new position by purchasing 107,016 shares of Shift4 Payments (FOUR +2.69%). The estimated transaction value is $5.91 million, calculated using the average closing…
Wise vs. Ripple: 2 Very Different Bets on Cross-Border Payments
Wise Group 's (WSE 3.60%) Nasdaq debut comes at an interesting moment for cross-border payments, a sector where Ripple and its XRP (XRP +7.86%) token have long promised disruption. The two companies rarely compete head-to-head for the same…
RTÉ in fresh payments scandal as star's salary not properly added up
RTÉ is braced for a fresh payments scandal amid revelations of a staff member's salary not being properly accounted for. The development is hugely embarrassing in the wake of the separate Ryan Tubridy payments scandal. The latest incident is…
Ineligible OSAP payments up 800% since 2020 as misrepresentation investigations rise
The number of people misrepresenting themselves to get student grants and loans in Ontario has risen dramatically in recent years, though it continues to be a fraction of the funds handed out by the government. New documents obtained by Global News…
Scottish Child Payment boost for thousands of parents this year
New figures from the Scottish Government show Scottish Child Payment has supported more than 241,000 parents and carers since its launch five years ago, helping put over £1.3 billion into the pockets of low-income families. An increase to the…
It takes 20 years for New Yorkers to save for a 20% down payment as affordability issues persist
Buying a home in New York City will cost the average resident the better part of their adult life — in savings time, at least. According to StreetEasy's April 2026 market report, a New Yorker earning the city's median income would need close…
Syspro and Nuvei partner to embed integrated payments into ERP for manufacturing and distribution
Partnership modernizes payment operations for underserved sectors, enabling businesses to collect funds faster, operate with greater control, and scale across markets LONDON and MONTREAL, May 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- Syspro, the purpose-built ERP platform…
Bitcoin Firm Strive Unveils Daily Dividend Payments for SATA Preferred Shares
Strive's preferred stock will soon become the first U.S.-listed security to provide investors with daily cash dividends, the Bitcoin-buying firm declared on Thursday. In a statement, CEO Matt Cole described the shift as a “zero-to-one…
New call to replace DWP cash benefit payments with vouchers
More than 1,500 people have signed an online petition urging the UK Government to “ensure that welfare money is being spent on essentials to help those in need” by scrapping cash payments for benefit claimants and providing an…
Klarna gets a jolt from its payment card
Key insights: The number of consumers using the Klarna Card crossed 5 million in the first quarter, which has increased membership fees and average revenue per consumer compared to non-card-wielding customers. What's at stake: Buy now, pay later…
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