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Procedure for the payment of APRANGA APB dividends for the year 2025
On 30 April 2026, the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of APRANGA, APB (code 121933274, registered address: Ukmergės str. 362, Vilnius, Lithuania) decided to allocate the Company's profit for the year 2025 and to pay out EUR 0.27…
State pensioners urged to check payments as DWP changes rules
State pensioners and those preparing for retirement may wish to verify how DWP regulations affect their payments. It's worth checking how the rules apply to you to be sure your payments are accurate. The system can be challenging to understand due…
How China is quietly reshaping Southeast Asia's payments beyond the US dollar
China and Indonesia have launched a new cross-border QR payment system, marking the latest step in Beijing's drive to build a regional digital payments network as it pushes to internationalise the yuan and reduce dependence on the US dollar. Users…
Stitch adds BNPL to payments platform
Merchants can customise Stitch's BNPL display by product, category or price band. Stitch, the payments infrastructure provider behind several South African online retailers, has added buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) to its enterprise payments platform.
Key UK student loan update as new rule 'could mean 40-year payments
Hundreds of thousands of students are being urged to “get cracking” on finance applications as a new generation of university loans begins to bite – with warnings many could be paying into their 60s. The latest English student…
Realty developers roll out flexible payment plans amid slow sales
Amidst a slowdown in housing sales and increasing affordability concerns, Indian real estate developers are strategically deploying flexible payment plans, including low booking amounts and deferred payments, to sustain demand and avoid outright…
Older state pensioners given £1,800.23 payments every month with DWP rule
Older state pensioners could be paid up to £1,800 per month Older state pensioners could be paid up to £1,800 per month thanks to an extra pension payment that newer state pensioners are no longer able to claim. Though the exact amount…
Why the Faster Payment May Be the Safer Payment
The spread of sophisticated fraud schemes, including those supported by artificial intelligence, has sharpened awareness of payment vulnerabilities across the economy. Research cited in the latest “Money Mobility Tracker ” shows that…
State Pension age rise leaves thousands waiting longer for payments
The State Pension age has now started rising from 66 to 67 with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across Great Britain by 2028. The planned change to the official age of retirement has been in legislation since 2014 with a…
TikTok's Australian revenue skyrockets, along with payments to Cayman-owned companies
TikTok's Australian operation has surged towards $1 billion in revenue, jumping 30 per cent on the prior year as the social media giant's local advertising machine continues to accelerate despite mounting regulatory pressure. But the company sent…
State pensioners warned of '£1,000 gap' with £12,548 payments
It is unlikely that the State Pension alone will be enough to cover a lifestyle in retirement Brits are being warned that the State Pension alone is unlikely to cover even a basic standard of living in retirement, with a growing gap between what…
US threatens sanctions on shipping companies over payments to Iran for Hormuz passage
The US has threatened to sanction shipping companies that pay Iran tolls to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway has been effectively closed following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that started in late February, with traffic…
Solana News: Western Union Launches USDPT Stablecoin for Global Payments
Western Union has launched USDPT, a regulated U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank on the Solana blockchain. This milestone replaces slow traditional banking rails with 24/7, near-instant settlement, significantly…
Scottish election devolved benefit proposals could affect payments and support
The outcome of the Scottish Parliament election on May 7 could bring changes to benefits and financial support for households across Scotland. Some parties are promising to increase support and reduce costs, while others are focused on controlling…
UPSSSC Lekhpal Exam Date 2026 Announced: Key Details and Fee Payment Information
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission has announced the UPSSSC Lekhpal Exam Date for 2026, set for May 21. Candidates can now check the exam date and pay the application fee of Rs. 25 online. This article provides essential…
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