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EU Council Backs Instant Cross Border Payments
March 25, 2021

Instant payments, integrated — and pan-European in scope. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

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Today In Payments Around The World: PPRO Ups Funding Round To $270 Million; Surge Unveils...
March 25, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, PPRO upped its latest funding round to $270 million, while Sequoia Capital India’s Surge accelerator announced that it has closed its second round of seed funding at $195 million. Plus, China’s central bank said it planned digital...

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China Suggests Worldwide CBDC Rules
March 25, 2021

China has proposed global rules for how central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) should operate, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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FinTechs To Have Greater Presence In Charting India’s Digital Path  
March 25, 2021

In India, digital payments are on the rise, digital lending will make inroads and FinTechs will gain market share – and, per the central bank, it all bears watching, with an eye on data privacy and security. To that end, Reserve Bank of India (RBI)...

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Ant Group Looks To Boost Valuation By Upping Alipay Commissions
March 25, 2021

Several Chinese bankers have agreed to let Alipay, Ant Group’s finance arm and the biggest payments processor in China, take a larger percentage of fees as the FinTech works to regain lost valuation, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today In Payments Around The World: China Mulls Restrictions On Loan Facilitation; UK FCA Warns...
March 25, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, regulators in China are mulling over limitations on “loan-facilitation,” while the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that younger traders are taking part in risky investments without completely understanding the possible downsides and effects. Plus, Indian companies have...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Jumio Notches $150 Million; Nuvemshop Raises $90 Million
March 23, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, Jumio has secured a $150 million investment from Great Hill Partners, while Nuvemshop has raised $90 million in funding. Plus, MobiKwik of India is reportedly looking to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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UK Insurers Pay Over $650 Million In Claims To Businesses
March 22, 2021

U.K. insurers have paid out around 470 million pounds (about $652 million) in business claims to those affected by COVID-19, according to data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Cos Including Mastercard, IBM, SoftBank Ask G7 For Tech Forum
March 22, 2021

Mastercard, IBM and SoftBank, among other companies, are asking the G7 to form a new group to help organize the way in which member states approach concepts such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Financial Times (FT) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...