Explore associations, standards bodies, infrastructure operators, and policy groups that shape payments and fintech worldwide.
SME Finance Forum is a global membership network focused on expanding access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises. Established in 2012 by the G20 and managed by the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, it connects financial i...
Spanish Association of Payment Institutions (AENPA), formally Asociación Española de Entidades de Pago, is a Spanish trade association representing payment institutions and payment service providers authorised to operate in Spain. Founded in 1997 under the name Spanish...
SweFinTech, also known as the Swedish FinTech Association, is Sweden’s industry association for fintech companies operating in Sweden. Founded in 2017 and based in Stockholm, it works to promote the development of the Swedish fintech sector and increase understanding of...
SWIFT is a member-owned financial messaging cooperative that provides secure communication infrastructure for cross-border financial transactions. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in La Hulpe, Belgium, it serves banks, payment institutions, securities firms, corporates...
Swiss FinTech Association (SFTA) is Switzerland’s fintech association and ecosystem network for individuals, startups, investors, companies and partners connected to financial technology. Founded from Swiss fintech community activity dating back to 2014 and strengthened...
Tanzania Fintech Association (TAFINA) is the national umbrella body for fintechs, digital finance innovators and ecosystem enablers in Tanzania. Incorporated in March 2023 and active from July 2023, it provides a common voice for the country’s fintech sector. TAFINA foc...
Thai FinTech Association (TFA) is a national fintech association supporting Thailand’s financial technology ecosystem. Established in 2016 and based in Bangkok, it connects fintech companies, financial institutions, technology providers, public-sector stakeholders and e...
The Clearing House (TCH) is a US banking association and payments infrastructure operator. Founded in 1853 and headquartered in New York City, it is owned by major commercial banks and operates core payment networks used by financial institutions across the United State...
The Israel FinTech Centre is a fintech hub supporting the fintech community in Israel. Founded in 2018 and backed by government initiatives, it runs accelerator programs, networking events, and educational workshops. The Centre plays a pivotal role in connecting local f...
The Payments Association (TPA) is a UK-based trade association representing organisations across the payments and fintech ecosystem. Founded in the UK in 2008 and based in London, it provides advocacy, working groups, industry insight, networking, and commercial visibil...
The Wolfsberg Group is an association of 12 global banks focused on financial crime risk management. First convened in 2000 and legally established as an association in 2021, it develops frameworks, principles, questionnaires and guidance used across banking, payments a...
UK Finance is a UK trade association representing firms that provide finance, banking, markets and payments-related services in or from the United Kingdom. Founded in 2017 and based in London, it acts as a collective industry voice for policy advocacy, regulatory engage...
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