International Payments
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Visa and Nium Test Stablecoin Settlement in Singapore's BLOOM Pilot
Visa and Nium are piloting stablecoin settlements under the Monetary Authority of Singapore's BLOOM initiative, aiming to enable faster cross-border payments even on weekends and public holidays
Banco Inter Expands Merchant Payments in Brazil With ACI Worldwide
Banco Inter is upgrading its merchant payment platform in Brazil through a partnership with ACI Worldwide, aiming to broaden payment acceptance-including Pix-and strengthen fraud prevention and analytics for 100,000 businesses
Techcombank Considers $2 Billion Stake Sale to Foreign Investor
Techcombank is negotiating with BNP Paribas and KB Kookmin Bank to sell a 15% stake, potentially bringing its first major foreign strategic investor and signaling a shift in Vietnam's banking sector
Major Banks Adopt Ant International's FalconTST 2.0 for FX Risk
Barclays, Citi, Deutsche Bank, and Standard Chartered are now using Ant International's FalconTST 2.0 AI platform to improve forecasting and manage currency risk in cross-border payments, with new features designed to address real-world data challenges
Banking Technology Shifts: Saudi Digital Lending and Core Migrations
August 2026 saw major banking technology moves, including Saudi Arabia's GO Telecom entering digital lending, Australia's MoveBank migrating its core, and new investment in UK-based 10x Banking, with implications for payments and cross-border services
US Bank Investment Services Adopts Fenergo Platform for Client Onboarding
US Bank Investment Services has implemented Fenergo's Fen-X platform to automate onboarding and lifecycle management for alternative investment clients, aiming to streamline compliance and reporting across multiple business lines
Navi Raises $100 Million from Prosus Ahead of Planned India IPO
Navi, the digital payments and lending platform led by Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal, has secured a $100 million investment from Prosus as it prepares for a potential stock market listing in India
Tokenised Deposits, Stripe's $7bn Deal and US Stablecoin Bank Lead Fintech Week
Major fintech developments this week include the first live tokenised deposit on Swift's blockchain ledger, Stripe's $7bn acquisition of OpenRouter, and US approval for a Trump-backed stablecoin trust bank. Executive changes and a $448m bank merger also feature
MPS Launches €34bn Bids for Banco BPM and Banca Generali
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena is seeking to acquire Banco BPM and Banca Generali in a €34 billion all-share offer, aiming to reshape Italy's banking sector and create a new national leader with expanded scale and capabilities
Fintech Funding, Acquisitions, and AI Trends Reshape Payments in 2026
Major fintech developments this week include new venture capital rounds, strategic acquisitions, and regulatory shifts, with programmable banking and AI-driven services gaining momentum across payments and banking sectors
Flagstar Bank Begins Phased Shift to Fiserv Finxact Core Platform
Flagstar Bank is consolidating its legacy systems onto Fiserv's Finxact core, aiming to streamline operations and reduce technical debt after merging three institutions. The transition is part of a broader technology overhaul with no set go-live date.
Revolut Applies to Open Finnish Bank Branch Amid European Expansion
Revolut has submitted an application to establish a bank branch in Finland, aiming to offer local account numbers and expand its European presence following recent regulatory approval in Greece
UnionPay Expands E-Commerce Payments in Nine African Countries
UnionPay International and Standard Bank have extended their partnership to enable nearly 900 merchants in nine African markets to accept online payments in local and US dollars, broadening payment options for businesses and consumers.
FinovateFall 2026 Showcases Live Fintech Demos in New York
FinovateFall 2026 will bring over 2,000 senior banking and fintech professionals to New York for three days of live demonstrations, expert sessions, and targeted networking, highlighting the latest advances in payments, AI, and digital security.
HSBC and Standard Chartered Settle First Tokenised Deposit on Swift
HSBC and Standard Chartered have executed the first live tokenised deposit transaction using Swift's blockchain ledger, highlighting a new phase in cross-bank digital money interoperability and settlement infrastructure.
FCA Appoints Attachés in India and UAE to Boost UK Financial Links
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has named new attachés in Mumbai and Abu Dhabi, aiming to deepen regulatory cooperation and attract investment into the UK's financial sector from Asia and the Middle East
Strata Credit Union Unifies Digital Banking With Alkami Platform
Strata Credit Union is overhauling its digital banking by adopting Alkami's platform, aiming to streamline payments, transfers, and card management while offering members new financial wellness tools and improved visibility into their finances
What a 404 Error Means for Online Financial Services
A 404 error can disrupt access to essential financial platforms, affecting users seeking digital banking, payments, or regulatory updates. Understanding the causes and implications helps minimize risks and maintain service continuity.
Stripe to Acquire OpenRouter in $7 Billion AI Payments Deal
Stripe is set to buy OpenRouter, an AI infrastructure start-up, for over $7 billion, signaling a major move beyond payments into AI-driven billing and cross-border payment technology.
OCC Grants Conditional Approval for World Liberty Trust Bank
World Liberty Financial, supported by President Trump, has received initial regulatory approval to launch a US national trust bank dedicated to managing its USD1 stablecoin, now exceeding $4 billion in circulation
Ingenico Secures €150 Million to Reshape Payment Technology
Ingenico, a leading French payment technology provider, has raised €150 million to overhaul its capital structure, invest in new products, expand its team, and accelerate international growth in key markets.
Bank of America Invests $1.9bn in India's Jio Credit Joint Venture
Bank of America will acquire up to 49.9% of Jio Credit, the digital lending arm of Jio Financial Services, in a deal valued at $1.9 billion, aiming to expand digital lending in India and reshape the country's financial services landscape
Revolut Gains French Banking Licence as Bunq Faces US Setback
Major developments in global banking this week include Revolut's full French licence, Bunq's US charter rejection, Bank of America's $1.9bn move into India, and a $1.44bn sale of Moneris in Canada, with executive changes at NAB also in focus
Banks Face a Binary Choice: Platform or Pipe by 2032
Banks have until 2027 to decide whether to become customer-focused platforms or efficient product providers, as the industry moves toward a split that will reshape margins, customer relationships, and the economics of banking
Fintech Funding Drives Expansion in Private Credit and Payments
Recent funding rounds are reshaping fintech, with new capital supporting private credit platforms, rent-to-own vehicle solutions, and AI-driven automation for banks and businesses across multiple continents
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