Norway

Cashless Norway Explores Central Bank Digital Currency
Cashless Norway Explores Central Bank Digital Currency
April 22, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Is Norway, the most cashless society on the planet, ready for a central bank digital currency (CBDC)? The head of the country’s central bank is...

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Taking The Swedish Approach To Instant Payments Ubiquity
Taking The Swedish Approach To Instant Payments Ubiquity
February 01, 2021  |  Disbursements

The global payments ecosystem is still in flux after a year of rapid changes caused by the pandemic, and instant payments are becoming more intriguing...

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‘Travel Bubbles’ Key To Getting Consumers To Travel Cross Border
‘Travel Bubbles’ Key To Getting Consumers To Travel Cross Border
June 03, 2020  |  Travel Payments

The summer travel season is upon the Northern Hemisphere, and while many consumers would normally be setting their sights on visiting new lands, international travel...

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EedenBull Launches Corporate Cards-as-a-Service For Banks
EedenBull Launches Corporate Cards-as-a-Service For Banks
May 13, 2020  |  B2B Payments

EedenBull, a Norwegian FinTech, has rolled out its new commercial card platform to banks to take advantage of better B2B payment capabilities, according to a...

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Banks Tap FinTechs For Remittance Overhaul
Banks Tap FinTechs For Remittance Overhaul
August 14, 2019  |  Smarter Payments

The cross-border payment market is thriving, and trends are expected to continue over the next few years. In fact, cross-border payments are expected to reach...

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Norwegian Regulator Slaps Santander With $1M Fine For AML Issue
Norwegian Regulator Slaps Santander With $1M Fine For AML Issue
July 02, 2019  |  Banking

The Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) in Norway has fined Santander, a Spanish bank, $1 million for violating Norwegian anti-money laundering (AML) statutes, according to a...

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Getaround Acquires Nabobil For $12M
Getaround Acquires Nabobil For $12M
June 26, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Carsharing leader Getaround announced that it is expanding its global footprint with its $12 million acquisition of Nabobil. Founded in 2015, Nabobil has built a...

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Deep Dive: The Netherlands Counter PSD2, GDPR Infrastructure Challenges
Deep Dive: The Netherlands Counter PSD2, GDPR Infrastructure Challenges
April 22, 2019  |  Regulation

Governments and companies looking to comply with PSD2 have had to meet several deadlines, some of which are still approaching. For FIs and merchants to...

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