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UnionPay to link Chinese payment apps to Brazil's Pix after US tariffs
China's UnionPay International plans to connect Chinese payment apps to Pix, the Brazilian payment system at the centre of Washington's trade case against Brasilia, allowing Chinese tourists to pay by scanning a code. Under the pilot, users of the…
Rethinking Cross-Border Payments In Emerging Markets As An Asset, Not A Cost Center
Zaki Farooq is the cofounder of Payfuture. Moving money from country to country has traditionally been a slow, complicated and opaque process, particularly in emerging markets. This may be a controversial statement to make, but I…
750,000 people are about to see their mortgage payments jump by £170 a month
If you locked into a mortgage deal a couple of years ago when rates were rock bottom, there is some news you need to hear before it lands on your doormat as a nasty surprise. Around 750,000 homeowners are currently sitting on mortgage deals under…
Global Payments Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors
Shares of Global Payments Inc. GPN slid 1.79% to $86.12 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.62% to 7,757.64 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising…
DWP confirms automatic £300 payments for state pensioners
The 2026/27 Winter Fuel Payment is worth between £100 and £300 Automatic payments of up to £300 have been confirmed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for state pensioners this winter. The money comes from the 2026…
Global Payments (GPN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET Senior Vice President, Investor Relations - Nate Rozof Chief Executive Officer - Cameron Bready Chief Financial Officer - Josh Whipple Chief Operating Officer - Bob Cortopassi Adjusted Net Revenue -- $3.16…
Key social welfare payment dates and changes for September you need to know
There are several important social welfare dates and changes to be aware of for September. These include the resumption of the Fuel Allowance for the 2027 season. The cost of petrol and diesel is additionally expected to increase in September. Here…
Infantino denies 'mistress' story as UEFA confirms payment of a six-figure sum
Gianni Infantino is facing fresh pressure that threatens to reignite the row over his future as FIFA president, after a journalistic investigation revealed that UEFA paid a six-figure sum to a woman said to have been in a relationship with the…
Universal Credit claimants urged to check if they're entitled to extra £217 payment
Universal Credit claimants are being urged to check whether they could be entitled to an extra monthly payment, with some people able to boost their benefit by more than £200 if they meet the relevant eligibility rules. Many people may not…
The $250 Way to Lower Your Payment Without Refinancing
You have a 4.1% mortgage from a few years ago and a lump sum you want to put against it. Refinancing means surrendering that rate. Paying extra toward principal shortens the loan but leaves your monthly payment untouched. There is a third option…
UPI fee won't apply to small payments, needed to fund growth: Sources
“An MDR would not be charged on small-value payments, such as those at kirana stores, where the average transaction size is Rs 100-200. This would be for large transactions that take place on e-commerce websites and shopping malls.”…
UK music festivals revive with perks and payment plans
LONDON – Britain's music festivals are showing signs of a revival after a rough few years, with big events such as Boomtown selling out at record speed in 2026 as payment plans help fans afford tickets and organisers adapt to demand for…
DWP confirms 25 skin conditions that could qualify for £114 weekly PIP payment
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed 25 skin conditions which could qualify claimants for up to £114 weekly Personal Independence Payment. Latest DWP data shows 27,391 people are claiming PIP for various skin conditions. More…
Real emails, hijacked payments: Two H1 2026 attack chains
Gen Threat Labs followed two H1 2026 campaigns where attackers used legitimate accounts, browser settings and blockchain data as part of the attack path. The Gen Threat Report is a twice-yearly examination of the biggest cyber threats shaping the…
Will UPI payments be free in India as new bill passes? Council clarifies
Discussions on possible charges being levied on individuals for using UPI to make payments in India have taken social media by storm. The Merchant Discount rate which imposes charges on merchants using UPI to receive payments, has been waived since…
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