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Rory McIlroy in row over £7.5m payment as star releases statement after quitting
The Race to Dubai has a new front-runner after Eugenio Chacarra claimed his third title of the season at the DP World India Championship. The Spaniard goes into the final three events of the season leading the race to win the DP World Tour's…
Social Security payments up to $5,181 coming this week-who gets paid?
Millions of Americans are due to receive their latest Social Security payments this week, with another round of October benefits scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, October 21, according to the official Social Security Administration (SSA) payment…
Suncorp borrower's mortgage payments could spike amid transfer to ANZ
Suncorp mortgage customers have been warned their repayments could increase by upwards of $1,000 a month when transferred to ANZ. Suncorp was bought by ANZ in 2024 after the ACCC initially rejected the acquisition. Consumer advocates say the way…
JPMorgan Expands JPM Coin to Ethereum for Institutional Payments
JPMorgan's decision to bring JPM Coin (JPMD) to Ethereum adds another network to the bank's blockchain operations, raising a broader question about how financial institutions will manage digital money across different blockchains. The US dollar…
Pension savers issued £8,000 payments 'from age 65' update - 'now is a good time'
Annuities offer the security of a guaranteed income People planning their retirement finances may want to take a close look at putting their pension savings into a product offering a guaranteed income. Now may be the prime time to invest in an…
Older state pensioners set for £768 boosted DWP payments in 2027
The State Pension is set to rise by 3.9% in April 2027 in line with average wage growth Older state pensioners across the UK are set to receive boosted payments of up to £768.40 every four weeks from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)…
State pensioners under 77 given boosted £1930.40 Friday payments this October
Some younger state pensioners will have a boosted October, with two DWP state pension payments totalling up to £1,930.40. Those who retired after April 2016 are able to get a maximum of £241.30 per week in their basic state pension…
State pensioners over 75 can get £10,138 payments on top of state pension
State pensioners can get £10,138 on top of their state pension State pensioners aged over 75 can get an extra £10,103 on average paid out to them each year on top of their DWP state pension payments. Annuities are products that…
Winter Fuel Payment dates 2026: When you will be paid and how much
Winter is fast approaching as temperatures start to plummet, leaving many households anxious about soaring fuel costs pushing up their monthly outgoings. For those born on or before June 27, 1960, a payment of between £100 and £300…
Latvia eyes crypto tax payments in 2027 as parliament overhauls crypto taxation
Latvia could allow residents to pay personal taxes with cryptocurrency as early as next year, as part of a push to attract crypto firms and investors. The country's Finance Ministry has agreed to the plan, though technical work with a payment…
Mastercard (MA), Visa (V), Stripe connect crypto to cash as stablecoin payments grow
Stablecoin payments grew 45% to $482 billion this year through September, despite circulating supply stalling in 2026, according to a fresh report by blockchain analytics firm Allium. Mastercard, Stripe and Visa all announced services this week…
Credit Unions Could Win Younger Members Through Payments
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SWIVEL launches PayPrompt Pro for loan payment reminders
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DWP phone lines open for state pensioners to get bonus £300 payments
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) phone lines have opened for state pensioners to secure a bonus £300 for the winter months. Most people get the Winter Fuel Payment automatically if they're eligible. Under DWP rules, you do not need to…
Indian Consumers Embrace Cash Ahead of New Instant Payment Fees
Beginning next month, the United Payments Interface (UPI) system will apply a small fee on all transactions greater than 2,000 rupees, or around $21. But as the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (Oct. 18), that change isn't sitting well with…
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