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Compliance Leadership Becomes a Growth Priority as UK Payment Firms Respond to Record Enforcement Pressure

The Financial Conduct Authority imposed more than £124 million in fines during 2025,

RedCompass Labs Unveils the World’s Most Comprehensive Payments Modernization AI

RedCompass Labs has unveiled the world’s most comprehensive payments modernization-specific AI solution, AnalystAccelerator v2.5

Sift Expands Partner Program to Deliver Identity Trust Across Global Markets

Sift has announced a significant update to its Partner Program, designed to support partners in transforming digital risk into revenue

Mandarin Re Successfully Completes Independent Audit by Deloitte, Marking a Year of Financial Growth and Expansion

Mandarin Re is pleased to announce the successful completion of its independent audit for the financial year ended December 31, 2023

Nikhil Rathi Reappointed as FCA Chief Executive

HM Treasury has announced the reappointment of Nikhil Rathi as Chief Executive of the FCA for a second term. 

XTransfer Helps HK Companies Expand into Emerging Markets

XTransfer, the world’s leading and China's No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, proudly returns to the Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show 2025 at AsiaWorld-Expo. As one of the most influential global sourcing events, the exhibition draws over 200,000 international buyers seeking to discover cutting-edge products and forge strategic partnerships with suppliers. XTransfer showcases its innovative “Global Business Account” and “Local Currency Account” solutions, offering Hong Kong and global SMEs a more efficient, secure, and cost-effective cross-border payment service.

Starknet Drives Financial Inclusion In LATAM With Chipi Pay, the Largest Stablecoin On-ramp With Cash in Mexico

The Starknet Foundation is proud to announce its continued support for Chipi Pay, a Mexican-based prefunded stablecoin wallet aimed at delivering seamless, crypto-powered payments to Mexico’s 50 million+ unbanked citizens. Chipi Pay leverages Starknet’s scalable, low-cost Layer 2 infrastructure to power fast, affordable digital transactions—bridging the gap between traditional finance and the Web3 ecosystem for consumers and merchants.

XS.com Named Most Transparent Broker in LATAM by UF Global Awards 2025

XS.com, the global leader in FinTech and financial services, is proud to announce its recognition as the “Most Transparent Broker - LATAM 2025” at the UF Global Awards, held on April 9th at the World Trade Centre in Mexico City, Mexico.

Singapore Fintech Aleta Planet Powers Cashless Payments for Muslim Consumers and Businesses in Southeast Asia

Singapore fintech Aleta Planet (AP) has launched MPLUS Aleta, an innovative digital payment app, to address the unique financial needs of Muslim communities across Southeast Asia, where many small and medium businesses and markets rely mostly on cash or credit card payments.

JCB Enhances Customer Experience with Expanded Payment Acceptance for App Store and Apple Services in Asia

JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only global payment brand, is excited to announce that JCB Cards are now available as a payment method for the App Store and Apple Services in Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Customers can now use their JCB Cards to pay for purchases on the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV app, iTunes, iCloud storage and more. This expansion reflects JCB’s commitment to providing exceptional service and seamless payment solutions to its growing base of Cardmembers across Asia.

SWBC’S SWIVEL® Offers Enhanced Payment Experience with New Stored Cards Feature

Recognizing the need for expanded payment solutions that meet the demands of today’s account holders and institutions, SWIVEL®, a subsidiary of SWBC specializing in payment solutions, today announced its new stored cards feature, enabling a smoother, more convenient account holder experience across all mobile and web devices.

Bitso Business Launches Euro Ramps to Connect Latin America and Europe Through SEPA and Stablecoins

Bitso Business —the B2B arm of Bitso that provides the infrastructure for efficient and transparent cross-border payments— announces the launch of Euro Ramps: a transfers solution that allows businesses to make and receive payments across 39 countries through SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area). The new European corridor adds to the five markets where Bitso Business already offers regulated connection to local payments systems: US, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Colombia.

Rapid Finance Extends API-Supported SMB Disclosure Service to Support Missouri Under New Commercial Financing Disclosure Requirements

Rapid Finance, a leader in small business financing and enterprise lending solutions, announced the availability of its SMB Disclosure Service, a standalone Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Regtech Module, to help business funders and financing companies comply with Missouri’s commercial disclosure requirements which took effect on February 28, 2025.

iDenfy Launches a New KYC Plugin for Shopify e-commerce Users to Ensure Real Identities

iDenfy, a globally recognized leader in regulatory technology specializing in identity verification (KYC), anti-money laundering (AML), and business verification (KYB), introduced its new KYC solution for Shopify merchants. The new app is listed on Shopify as a user-friendly, no-code solution for Shopify users who don’t want to build an ID verification solution from scratch. iDenfy’s integration provides online businesses with an automated verification system that ensures compliance while reducing fraud risks, helping save time and costs on integration and KYC management.

Embri Announces Crowdcube Capital Raise to Accelerate Growth of Embedded Insurance Marketplace

Embri, the embedded insurance platform helping retailers offer seamless protection at the point of sale, has launched its latest funding round on Crowdcube. The capital raise – currently in early access – opens to the public at the end of April, supporting Embri’s next phase of growth as it scales its presence across the UK retail market and beyond.

Bigdata.com Launches Groundbreaking Agentic AI Platform for 24/7 Investment Monitoring and Daily Pre-Market Insights for Financial Professionals

Bigdata.com, the AI research assistant built for financial professionals and powered by two decades of trusted data from RavenPack, today launched its new autonomous research agents to tackle one of the industry’s biggest challenges: real-time investment monitoring. These agents deliver personalized, round-the-clock tracking of key financial developments from premium data sources, giving investors an unmatched edge in fast-moving markets.

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