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Record date and payment date of Lassila & Tikanoja Plc's second dividend instalment of EUR 0.21
18 September 2026 at 12:30 PM EEST Record date and payment date of Lassila & Tikanoja Plc's second dividend instalment of EUR 0.21 In the Annual General Meeting of Lassila & Tikanoja Plc held on 28 April 2026, it was resolved that based on the…
RBI Deputy Governor Murmu On UPI MDR, Digital Payments, And Regulatory Reforms
RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu addresses key financial concerns, asserting that the new Merchant Discount Rate on UPI will not boost cash transactions and clarifying the 'cash paradox' while discussing regulatory reforms and AI…
People on Adult Disability Payment need to report changes or payments could stop
The latest figures from Social Security Scotland show there are currently 510,150 people in claim for Adult Disability Payment (ADP). The devolved benefit has replaced Personal independence Payment (PIP) for new and existing claimants living north…
Setka hit with new court action over 'secret' payments
Former CFMEU boss John Setka and other senior Victorian officials are facing allegations they concealed hundreds of thousands of dollars in members' money that was paid to prop up the allegedly corrupt former chief of the Health Workers Union. Fair…
Lightspeed's 2026 Outlook: Payments-Led Strategy Drives Sustained Revenue Growth
Picture a restaurant owner in downtown Paris or a retailer in Toronto who needs to manage inventory, track staff hours, and process credit card payments all from one screen. These businesses turned to Lightspeed Commerce (LSPD -1.76%) to build…
Is there an agentic payments bubble?
Key insight: Agentic payment volume has declined in 2026, following a spike in late 2025. What's at stake: Banks, payment companies and fintechs are heavily investing in the new form of AI. Forward look: Payment experts say established technology…
DWP confirms benefits claimants getting extra earnings in payment 'first
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that thousands of DWP claimants are set to receive additional income in a payment 'first' - courtesy of its flagship scheme. Connect to Work forms a central part of the Pathways to Work support…
DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payments will not be issued to certain pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that older people living abroad will not receive Winter Fuel Payments this year as it withdraws a claim form previously used by pensioners in the EEA and Switzerland. The annual help for…
Zcash targets November upgrade to make private payments up to three times faster
Zcash developers are targeting Nov. 5 an upgrade that would cut the time between blocks from 75 seconds to 25 to go live. The NU7 upgrade would also begin setting aside part of the network's transaction fees for future mining rewards. The timetable…
SBI Group backs payments firm dtcpay in $25 million funding round
Stablecoin payments company dtcpay completed a $25 million Series A funding round with a strategic investment from Japan's SBI Group. The Singapore-licensed company provides digital-asset conversion, custody and Visa-linked card services, with…
Outstanding' UK bank account 'increases free cash payment to £210
A bank account has been rated 'outstanding' after increasing its offer to customers to £210. It was among a number of financial products highlighted by experts in Moneyfactscompare.co.uk's latest Pick of the Week selection, published on…
Child Benefit payment delays for some parents in Scotland next week
Child Benefit payments could be delayed for some families in three parts of Scotland due to upcoming local public holidays. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued guidance for people living in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee who are due to receive…
Exact number of PIP points needed for £778 a month payment
The latest data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveals there are now more than 4.1 million adults across England and Wales receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Those claiming PIP undergo assessment through a points-based…
AI Agents Become the Next Payments Customer
The payments industry has devoted much effort to making sure a bot can't pass for a customer. Agentic commerce brings a new complication, as some bots are supposed to buy things. SolvaPay, a Stockholm-based FinTech, is building payment…
Payment Giant Visa Is Doubling Down on Stablecoins. Here's What Crypto Investors Need to Know.
Back in 2021, banks treated crypto like radioactive waste. Fast forward to 2026, and financial giant Visa (V -0.27%) isn't just dipping a toe in -- it's basically cannonballing into the deep end of the stablecoin pool. Here's what Visa has done…
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