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Africa's instant payments hitting 'regulatory wall'
As countries expand instant payment systems, regulators are confronting what could be the harder part of the continent's digital payment transformation: harmonising rules so that national and regional systems can communicate and make cross-border…
Parents urged to apply for €285 lump-sum payment as deadline looms
Families are being urged to submit their applications for the Back To School Clothing and Footwear Allowance, with thousands having already received the payment in recent weeks. However, the closing date to apply falls next month. The payment began…
DWP bonus payment for people on State Pension, PIP and 22 other benefits - full list
DWP bonus payment for people on State Pension, PIP and 22 other benefits - full list Millions of benefit claimants are eligible for an extra £10 boost every year in winter. Claimants of 24 different benefits will automatically receive a bonus…
DWP confirms three groups who cannot claim PIP payments
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has identified three categories of people who are ineligible to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP). PIP is a disability benefit designed to assist with daily activities and additional living…
Mastercard CEO: AI Shopping Agents, Machine-to-Machine Payments, and the New Infrastructure of Commerce
In this Part 2 episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner speaks with Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach, who discusses: The company's Agent Pay protocol. Why machine-to-machine payments could transform B2B commerce. Why…
BIS Chief Says Stablecoins Not Credible for Payments at Scale
Latest News PublishedAug 29, 2026 BIS chief Pablo Hernández de Cos said stablecoins lack credibility for payments at scale, while a new FSI study highlights sharp differences in issuer rules. The Bank for International Settlements is…
Samsung, SK hynix tax payments surge 167% on chip boom
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix paid a combined 11.21 trillion won ($7.99 billion) in corporate taxes in the first half, up 167 percent from a year earlier, as the AI-driven chip boom translated into higher tax bills. According to regulatory…
DWP reminder about Winter Fuel Payment opt-out deadline
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a reminder to pensioners about important September deadlines to opt out of receiving this year's Winter Fuel Payment. Under new rules, eligible pensioners in England and Wales will continue to…
UAE property: Can you use a personal loan to fund your mortgage down payment?
Question: I understand that when buying a home in the UAE, I need to have a certain amount available as a down payment before financing the rest. Is it legal to finance that initial amount through a personal loan? Answer: Pursuant to your query…
BIS Chief Says Stablecoins Not Credible for Payments at Scale
The Bank for International Settlements is renewing its criticism of stablecoins, questioning their credibility as everyday money as governments worldwide build regulatory frameworks around the tokens. BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de…
Andy Burnham government announces automatic £150 to £350 payments for households
£150 to £350 payments have been confirmed for thousands of heating oil households - thanks to the Competitions and Markets Authority. The Andy Burnham government website has confirmed the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has…
Corpay Sees Growth Momentum Extending as Corporate Payments Takes Center Stage
MarketBeat Week in Review – 05/18 - 05/22 Corpay NYSE: CPAY CFO Peter Walker said the company expects its growth momentum to continue through the second half of the year, citing strong customer activity, sales and retention across its…
DWP confirms £100 Winter Fuel Payment for some pensioners while others get £300
Some state pensioners will see their Winter Fuel Payment sum for winter 2026-27 is only £100 - while others are getting £300. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is bringing back the Winter Fuel Allowance this coming winter under…
DWP confirms state pensioners excluded from Winter Fuel Payment over 1-week rule
The Department for Work and Pensions is set to exclude state pensioners from the Winter Fuel Payment over a one-week rule. Certain groups of DWP state pension claimants won't receive the £100, £150, £200 or £300 handouts…
Hillstate Yangsan The Sky draws homebuyer interest as Yangsan market recovers
Hyundai E&C's Hillstate Yangsan The Sky is drawing growing interest from homebuyers as apartment prices in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, show early signs of recovery, while planned rail links are expected to improve connections to Busan and…
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