Tag: Real-time payments

CSI acquires Qolo to expand embedded finance offering

CSI has acquired payments infrastructure provider Qolo as the financial technology company looks to strengthen its commercial banking capabilities and expand its position in...

Why banks can’t afford years-long payments overhauls

Payments modernisation has become the defining boardroom debate in banking, and according to Tieto, the banks that move in months rather than years will...

Malaysia’s FATF upgrade puts AML effectiveness on trial

Malaysia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime hit a defining moment in early 2026, when the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) upgraded the...

The 4 tests every NextGen AML platform must pass

Financial institutions can no longer debate whether to replace ageing financial crime compliance systems, only when and how, according to a new buyer's guide...

Bank of America targets instant cross-border payments

Bank of America, one of the world's largest financial institutions serving roughly 70 million consumer and small-business clients in the United States alone, is...

Boku goes live with Pix payments in Brazil

Boku, a local payments partner for global commerce, has announced it is now live and processing transactions via Pix in Brazil, marking a significant...

LatAm FinTech funding declines in 2025 driven by 42% drop in...

Key LatAm FinTech investment stats in 2025: LatAm FinTech funding dropped by 27% YoY in 2025 Deals over $100m fell by 42% as investors...

Real-time AML: Stopping scams before money vanishes

The speed of modern finance has transformed convenience for consumers, but it has also reshaped the fraud landscape. Instant bank transfers and crypto transactions...

Financial crime compliance in 2026: five trends to watch

Agentic AI, deepening regulatory divergence and the shift of financial crime risk earlier in the customer lifecycle are among the key trends Napier AI...

ClearBank launches Plaid-powered real-time payments

ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking, has announced a strategic partnership with Plaid, a data network that provides the analytics layer...

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