Fast payments in action: Emerging lessons from Brazil and India

Fast payments in action: Emerging lessons from Brazil and India

These lessons are shaping a framework governments can use to evaluate their need for central bank-led immediate payment systems, their potential structure, organizational features, and the trade-offs involved.

Sand, Soccer and Smartphones: Why Brazil Leads the Mobile Shopping Revolution

Sandy beaches and soccer aren’t Brazil’s only calling cards. The South American nation is far ahead of some more developed countries in mobile commerce, with shoppers routinely pulling out their smartphones to buy everything from groceries and clothing to electronics and beauty products. A…

Fast Payments Revolution: Key Insights from Brazil and India for Efficient Transaction Solutions - Market-News24

The article explores the lessons learned from Brazil’s Pix and India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in creating instant payment systems. As these technologies reshape the financial landscape, governments are keen on implementing similar systems. Key takeaways include the importance of government-led initiatives in enhancing financial inclusion and how early decisions on pricing and ownership influence ...

Top 5 VC Deals of the Week in Fintech (4/21/25)

Big Bucks Outside of the US……. From student financial access to enterprise working capital, this week’s funding highlights a strong global appetite for solutions that streamline payments, expand digital finance access, and modernize insurance services. With activity across multiple continents and use cases, fintech continues to shape how capital flows and financial services are delivered in an increasingly connected world.  So, although two of …