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Trump Urges Xi to Allow Visa Access to China Payments Market
US President Donald Trump said he raised the issue of granting Visa Inc. wider access to offer payments services to Chinese consumers and businesses during a meeting with Xi Jinping on Thursday in Beijing. “I said, ‘What about letting…
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…
BBC expert gives DWP PIP alert over 'backdated significant' payments
A BBC expert has given people who are applying for PIP a warning - saying they could be in line for a large backdated payment. Finance expert Laura Pomfret explained to BBC Morning Live viewers that people applying for Personal Independence…
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…
Fionnán Sheahan: RTÉ's Craggy Island accounting returns in Derek Mooney payments scandal
Bishop Brennan sprang to mind as word emerged of the latest payments scandal RTÉ will be showing Father Ted on Saturday night in the slot in place of the boycotted Eurovision Song Contest. Bishop Len Brennan, the long-suffering superior of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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