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Nuvei Gets South Africa OK and other Digital Transactions News briefs from 10/14/26
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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Nuvei Corp. received approval from the Payments Association of South Africa to offer local merchant payment services. Additionally, Payward Inc. announced its agreement to acquire Saldo Finance Oy and its banking subsidiary, expanding its European card issuance services.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 6 sources have reported it between 14 Oct 2026 and 15 Oct 2026.
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You can enter the South African payment market now without local regulatory blockade as Nuvei secured approval, opening a path for rapid local expansion. European fintech founders should view Payward's acquisition as a cue to accelerate cross-border card issuance strategies in Europe.
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6 sources · first reported 14 Oct 2026 · latest 15 Oct 2026
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