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South African Major Banks to Boost Loss-Absorbing Capacity from 2026 – Fitch
South Africa’s systemically important banks (D-SIBs) are set to enhance their loss-absorbing capacity starting in 2026 by issuing new loss-absorbing debt (FLAC), according ...
Global
Global: Blackstone Secures SEC Approval for New Private Credit Investment Fund
Blackstone Credit and Insurance has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its latest private credit investment solution. The ...
Fintech
Global: Doha Bank Partners with Ooredoo Money to Advance Qatar’s Fintech Landscape
In a strategic move to drive financial innovation and digital transformation, Doha Bank and Ooredoo Money, powered by Ooredoo Fintech, have signed a ...
Global
Australia and Brazil’s Unified Vision for the Future of Digital Checkout
As global digital economies accelerate payment innovation, the checkout experience is undergoing a major transformation. Enhanced security measures and seamless customer interactions are ...
Fintech
Nigeria: Zone Surpasses ₦1 Trillion in Blockchain Transactions, Expands Into POS Payments
Zone, a leading Nigerian payments infrastructure provider, has processed over ₦1 trillion in blockchain-powered transactions between November 2022 and December 2024. CEO Obi ...
Fintech
Sweden’s Riksbank Develops Offline Payment Solutions for War Contingency Planning
Sweden’s central bank, Riksbank, is advancing efforts to enhance offline card payment capabilities as part of its strategy to strengthen payment resilience amid ...
Global
Global: Nubank Collaborates with OpenAI to Enhance Customer Experience
Brazilian digital banking giant Nubank has partnered with OpenAI to enhance customer experience through AI-driven solutions, benefiting its 114 million users. The collaboration ...
Global
Global: Eurosystem Introduces SEPA-Wide Verification of Payee (VoP) Scheme
The Eurosystem, the central banking authority of the Eurozone, is set to implement a Verification of Payee (VoP) service for payment service providers ...
Africa
Africa: Kaspersky and Smart Africa Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across the Continent
In a major stride toward securing Africa’s digital ecosystem, Kaspersky has entered into a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Africa. This ...
Africa
Africa: Network International Partners with Airtel Money to Advance Digital Payments Across Africa
Network International, a prominent digital commerce facilitator in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has joined forces with Airtel Money, the mobile financial ...