Tag "Reserve Bank Of India"

Visa, Mastercard to Stop Commercial Card Payments via Fintech Intermediaries in India

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed major card networks Visa and Mastercard to pause transactions involving card-based payments for commercial services like rent or vendor payments that are processed through third-party fintech companies, according to Reuters. This directive,

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35 Asian Nations Are Developing CBDCs – Here’s Where They Stand

Economies worldwide are increasingly considering the viability of a digitised national currency, most commonly referred to now as a Central Bank Digital Currency, or CBDC. Eleven countries have already launched their CBDCs, but none in Asia yet.  There are currently 35

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Meet the 65 Finalists at the SFF Global Fintech Awards 2022

The SFF Global Fintech Awards 2022, presented by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) and supported by PwC Singapore, is themed “Embracing Digital, Charting the New Normal”. 223 submissions were received across nine award categories,

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