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Philippine Central Bank Proposes Tighter Oversight for Online Gambling Payments
World Casino Directory, Posted July 16, 2025
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is advancing a plan to implement stricter regulations on digital payment services used in online gambling, citing concerns over consumer protection, financial health, and responsible use of technology. A draft circular, now open for public comment until July 25, outlines sweeping changes that could significantly reshape how payment service providers (PSPs) and operators of payment systems (OPSs) interact with gambling platforms.
Coda acquires Recharge to expand global prepaid payments reach
IBS Intelligence, Posted July 17, 2025
Coda, a digital content monetisation company based in Singapore, has acquired Recharge, a prepaid payments platform, to redefine the future of global digital distribution and monetisation.
Through this acquisition, Coda significantly expands its reach beyond gaming, strengthening its position as a trusted partner across the broader digital content economy. By integrating Recharge’s robust direct-to-consumer platform and deep European footprint, Coda enhances its ability to serve diverse categories, customers, and markets worldwide. For Recharge, the partnership brings Coda’s proven B2B expertise, access to premier global digital publishers, and a clear roadmap for growth in dynamic, high-potential markets across Asia.
Europe
FCA proposes stricter BNPL rules amid debt concerns
IBS Intelligence, Posted July 18, 2025
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled a series of new proposals aimed at tightening regulation of the country’s fast-growing Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market, as policymakers look to address mounting concerns over consumer debt and affordability.
The proposed rules would see BNPL lenders required to carry out mandatory affordability checks to ensure that borrowers are able to repay loans without falling into financial distress. Lenders would also need to offer tailored support for customers who find themselves struggling with repayments. The FCA’s consultation signals a clear intention to bring the sector closer in line with traditional consumer credit rules, amid fears that easy access to deferred payment services is leading some consumers into unsustainable borrowing.
Anthropic, Posted July 15, 2025
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Trendyol, Baykar CEO, ADQ and Ant International to develop fintech platform in Turkey
Reuters, Posted July 11, 2025
Turkey’s Trendyol Group, Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign fund ADQ and Ant International have agreed to explore a potential joint fintech venture offering digital financial services in Turkey, the companies said on Wednesday.
The four parties signed a memorandum of understanding to form a platform that would provide services including digital payments, loans, deposits, investments and insurance. The launch would be subject to regulatory approvals.
FCA fines Barclays £42 million for poor handling of financial crime risks
FCA, Posted July 16, 2025
The FCA has fined Barclays Bank UK PLC and Barclays Bank PLC a total of £42 million for separate instances of failings in its financial crime risk management – one relating to WealthTek and one relating to Stunt & Co. Barclays Bank UK PLC will make a voluntary payment to WealthTek’s clients.
USA
Eton Solutions closes $58m round for global WealthTech growth
IBS Intelligence, Posted July 17, 2025
Eton Solutions, a provider of advanced wealth management technology, has raised $58 million in a Series C funding round, led by Navis Capital Partners, to redefine wealth management for the world’s most sophisticated family offices, private equity firms, and funds.
Trusted by more than 800 ultra-high-net-worth families to manage over $1 trillion in assets, Eton Solutions’ flagship platform, AtlasFive®, has firmly established itself as the system of record for complex wealth management worldwide. Built on decades of domain expertise, AtlasFive® integrates artificial intelligence across more than 400 use cases, transforming how family offices and institutional managers oversee $65 billion in annual bill payments, 130,000 entities, 205,000+ investments, and over 14 million transactions each year.
Manzil Expands Shariah-Compliant Investment Solutions to American Muslims with Alpaca
Alpaca, Posted July 15, 2025
Manzil Investment Advisors LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor and subsidiary of Manzil, a Canadian Islamic fintech startup, recently announced the launch of Manzil Invest USA, a new digital platform offering Shariah-compliant investment solutions specifically tailored for the American Muslim community. The platform is powered by a strategic partnership with Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure API offering Shariah-compliant financial products.
Some big US banks plan to launch stablecoins, expecting crypto-friendly regulations
Reuters, Posted July 16, 2025
Some large U.S. lenders, including Bank of America (BAC.N), opens new tab and Citibank (C.N), opens new tab, are working on launching stablecoins at a time when the country is looking to adopt more crypto-friendly regulations.
BofA CEO Brian Moynihan said on Wednesday the bank is working on launching a stablecoin, and investors can expect the lender to move forward with it, without giving a timeline.
LatAm
Global Payments and Banamex Renew Strategic Partnership
Global Payments, Posted July 17, 2025
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, and Banco Nacional de México, S.A., member of the Banamex Financial Group, one of the top banks in Mexico1 with more than 141 years of history, today announced the multi-year renewal and expansion of their strategic alliance, reinforcing their commitment to bringing best-in-class commerce solutions to the acquiring and banking services market in Mexico.
