The PSR, which oversees payment networks such as Faster Payments and Mastercard, will see its responsibilities consolidated into the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in order to make the regulatory landscape… read more →
Without a doubt, the regulatory landscape for the year ahead is set to be demanding, with key developments including Swift’s ISO 20022 compliance deadline in November, evolving AI regulation, and the European Union’s (EU) latest updates to payment frameworks through PSD3 and the Instant Payments Regulation. Amid tightening compliance pressures, financial crime also remains a growing concern, adding to the complexity for businesses navigating these shifts.
Saudi Arabia’s fintech revolution didn’t happen overnight. Once known primarily for oil exports, the Kingdom is rewriting its future by embracing innovation and technology through Vision 2030, a strategy that… read more →
The partnership will see MonetaGo’s Secure Financing system, which helps lenders detect duplicate financing and falsified documents, embedded within Oracle’s existing suite of products. “Fraud exists in every jurisdiction we… read more →
The initiative, launched on 12 February 2025, establishes an automated industry-wide solution that enables banks to instantly verify the authenticity of bills of lading—crucial documents that represent ownership of goods… read more →
The company’s solution focuses on digital versions of promissory notes and bills of exchange, working with a global electronic signature and identity verification provider to ensure compliance and security standards.… read more →
A newly released Visa report into cross-border payments consumer preferences shows a booming industry with a young, varied client base who prioritises security in their payment decisions. Despite a growing… read more →
When the news broke of the collapse of Stenn, once a visionary London-based non-bank trade finance provider suddenly and unexpectedly placed into administration after an application by HSBC in December, it seemed like an unfortunate standalone case of insolvency.
The global push toward sustainability has highlighted the urgent need for innovative financing mechanisms to support green infrastructure. Among these mechanisms, Islamic finance stands out for combining ethical principles with an emphasis on equitable wealth distribution, particularly in emerging and underserved markets.
AI is transforming trade credit insurance, offering underwriters real-time risk profiles with financial metrics, market trends, and geopolitics, redefining risk management.
