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Opinion | Fears of overcapacity ignore China's full balance of payments picture
The notion that China is flooding the world with excess industrial capacity is usually based on its massive surplus in goods trade, now standing at nearly US$1.2 trillion. That number is real, but treating it as proof of systemic overcapacity is…
The payments your bank doesn't show you - and how to find and cancel them
Unlike direct debits, card payments don't appear in one neat, centralised list on your bank statement. Instead, they are scattered among everyday transactions, making it far easier for forgotten subscriptions, free trials and recurring charges to…
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afaqs Pause! - Aditi Olemann, Vice President - Marketing and Communications, Cashfree Payments
The sheer variety of problems. Marcomm is where logic meets creativity, data meets instinct - and no two days look the same. It's unpredictable, messy, but endlessly interesting, and that's what keeps me hooked. Leadership isn't about being the…
Binance prepares institutional, payments push via GOPAX in Korea
HONG KONG — Binance is accelerating its expansion in Korea through local cryptocurrency exchange GOPAX, now under its control, as it prepares to support institutional adoption and build payment infrastructure in 2026. 'Twenty-three percent…
Grocer Casino Cleared of Manipulation, Fined for Corrupt Payment
French grocer Casino Guichard Perrachon SA was cleared of a market-manipulation accusation at a Paris trial but fined €20 million ($23.9 million) for its role in a corrupt payment made to a well-known stock-picker. The Paris criminal court…
Digital Payments Reshape Insurance Competition
The insurance industry has undergone a seismic transformation over the past five years, evolving from traditional paper-based processes to a digitally driven ecosystem, where payments, digitalization and connectivity now define carrier and MGA…
Best PayPal casinos in UK (2026): Best casinos that take PayPal payments
WHEN it comes to online payment methods, few are as instantly recognisable as PayPal. The popular ewallet is used for everything from eBay sales to subscription services, and it has become the ewallet of choice for thousands of online gamblers. If…
Budget 2026: Fintech Leaders Seek Last-mile Digital Inclusion and Enterprise Payment Clarity
As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, fintech leaders have highlighted the need to shift focus from rapid digital adoption to strengthening access, sustainability, and enterprise-led growth within India's digital payments ecosystem. Shams Tabrej…
Editorial: Cocoa Farmers Need Prompt Payment Not Promises - The Ghanaian Chronicle
According a report on myjoyonline.com, cocoa farmers across the country have not been paid for beans sold as far back as November 2025, raising serious concerns about their livelihoods, production and the broader economy. Farmers from several…
Best sweeps casinos for crypto payments in 2026: PlayFame, Casino.Click & FreeSpin
Social casinos or sweepstakes casinos can sometimes also be known as crypto casinos. However, it's important for players to understand that crypto payments should be reserved for those who are experienced. Below, I'll introduce the best sweeps…
Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Wallets and More: IOCP Announces Presentations and Speakers for 27th Annual Commercial Card and Payment Conference
A CURATED AGENDA GROUNDED IN REAL-WORLD PRACTICE The 2026 agenda of more than 40 breakout sessions spans the full lifecycle of Commercial Payments—from foundational program design and optimization to advanced topics like AI adoption…
DENARIUS METALS ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR THE JANUARY 31, 2026 INTEREST PAYMENTS ON ITS CONVERTIBLE UNSECURED DEBENTURES AND THE FIRST GOLD PREMIUM PAYMENTS ON ITS 2023 DEBENTURES
TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2026 /CNW/ - Denarius Metals Corp. (Cboe CA: DMET) (OTCQX: DNRSF) ('Denarius Metals' or the 'Company') announced today the details for the forthcoming monthly interest payments due on January 31, 2026 on its convertible unsecured…
Apple Signals AI Will Power Payments Security and Growth
Cook framed Apple Intelligence less as a standalone product and more as an operating-system-level capability that can raise the value of its entire ecosystem and, by extension, create room to monetize across hardware and services. He pointed to…
Visa Credentials Soar as Payments Hyperscaler Eyes Agentic Commerce
Management commentary spanned agentic commerce, stablecoins, as well as in B2B and P2P money movement, and CEO Ryan McInerney said during the Thursday (Jan. 29) conference call with analysts that “the core of our consumer payments business…
Mortgage payments fall in December as affordability improves
Homebuyer affordability improved slightly in December as mortgage payments declined and household earnings continued to grow, according to data released Thursday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The national median mortgage payment for…
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