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Senate grills Visa, Mastercard executives over swipe fees

Payments Dive

Executives from the card networks were on the defensive Tuesday when members of the Senate Judiciary Committee berated them over high fees merchants must pay to accept credit card payments.

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Moss to embed global bank transfers with Airwallex

Finextra

Moss, a leading innovator in B2B spend management solutions, has partnered with Airwallex, the leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, to embed global bank transfers and expand operational capabilities, supporting Moss’ international growth ambitions.

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Cross-Border Payments in Numbers: Global Corporations Lost $120 Billion in Transaction Fees

Fintech Finance

The current cross-border payment system imposes high costs on businesses and economies worldwide, stifling economic potential and limiting financial inclusivity. Global corporations move $23.5 trillion across countries annually—around a quarter of global GDP—at an estimated cost of $120 billion in transaction fees annually. Any improvement in the efficiency of cross-border transactions would, therefore, lead to considerable benefits for businesses and individuals globally.

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Coffee with the Council Podcast: Scoping and Segmentation: Navigating Modern Network Architecture and PCI DSS v4.x

PCI Security Standards

Welcome to our podcast series, Coffee with the Council. I'm Alicia Malone, Senior Manager of Public Relations for the PCI Security Standards Council. Recently, PCI SSC published a new information supplement called PCI DSS Scoping and Segmentation Guidance for Modern Network Architectures. This document was produced by the 2023 Special Interest Group, also called a SIG, who spent a year collaborating on this project, which was led by the Council's own Kandyce Young, Manager of Data Security Stand

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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October 2024 Changelog

Basis Theory

The last quarter of the year got off to a great start with the release of Token Intents and Bank Verification enrichment. Read on for more information. Token Intents We released Token Intents , short-lived resources that can take card details, including CVC, directly from Elements for the purpose of authorization. These token intents allow merchants to authorize the received card details (within a 48-hour window) without first needing to create and store a token in the Vault.

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Xoom Enables Partners to Use PayPal USD for Faster Cross-Border Payments

Fintech News

PayPal has announced that its disbursement partners can now use PayPal USD (PYUSD) to settle cross-border money transfers via Xoom, its digital remittance platform. Xoom, a PayPal service, offers digital remittance services in over 160 countries, providing users with a convenient platform to send money, pay bills, and reload phones. This move aims to reduce the cost and increase the speed of international money transfers by leveraging blockchain technology.

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75% of FIs increased tech spend this year

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Banks and credit unions prioritized digital integration in 2024, with 75% saying they increased their technology spend, according to a recent survey. More than 100 bank and technology company leaders were surveyed nationwide for research company Bank Director’s 2024 Technology Survey, released in September, which showed that throughout the year, banks and credit unions made […] The post 75% of FIs increased tech spend this year appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Mastercard aims to cancel manual card entry by 2030

Payments Dive

The card network has documented a spike in online fraud, and contends that numberless cards will reduce such wrongdoing.

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Empowering Financial Institutions: An Interview with the CEO of Almond FinTech

Fintech Review

In this exclusive Fintech Review interview, Adam Swartzbaugh, CEO of Almond FinTech , discusses transformative cross-border payment technology. Almond’s blockchain-driven Settlement Optimization Engine (SOE) addresses critical speed, transparency, and cost challenges in cross-border payments. The SOE optimises transaction routes and provides near-instantaneous settlement for financial institutions globally.

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Money20/20 Asia 2025 Announces Stellar Keynote Lineup and Agenda At-A-Glance

Fintech News

Over 50 speakers have already been confirmed to take the stage at Money20/20 Asia 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference returns for its second edition from 22 to 24 April 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. More than 3,000 people from 85+ countries attended in 2024, and next year’s show promises to be even bigger and better. Thirty-six leading names, including OpenPayd, Terrapay, Thunes, Chubb, Trulioo, and Nium, have already signed up as sponsors.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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PayPal Unveils Innovative Money Pooling Feature, Simplifying Group Expenses Between Family and Friends

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PayPal customers can collect and manage funds with friends and family for things like group gifts, travel, special events, and more in the PayPal app.

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Afterpay’s BNPL Now Available on Google Pay, Offering Shoppers Even More Choice and Flexibility

Fintech Finance

Afterpay , a leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), announced today its flexible payment functionality will be available for consumers checking out online through Google Pay at select merchants. For consumers who are looking for more ways to pay this holiday season, they can now choose Afterpay at checkout to spread their purchases out in installments. According to an Afterpay survey, 1 in 3 shoppers considered using BNPL due to the convenience and flexibility it affords them, with Afterpay users ci

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State interchange fee legislation makes meager progress

Payments Dive

In the wake of Illinois being sued over its landmark law exempting state taxes from the calculation of card interchange fees, other states are making little progress with the idea.

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Hejaz launches Australia-first halal investment app

Finextra

Islamic financial services provider Hejaz has launched Australia’s first-ever halal financial app to finally provide Australia’s growing Muslim community with convenient and simple access to a broad range of Shariah-compliant financial products and services.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Vietnam’s MSB Taps Backbase to Power Digital Banking Transformation

Fintech News

Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB) has chosen Backbase ‘s Engagement Banking Platform to modernise its digital banking services. The bank will work with Backbase and its partner, SmartOSC , to implement the platform and create a unified, customer-centric experience for its 5.4 million retail and 100,000 enterprise customers. This move is part of MSB’s ongoing digital transformation strategy to streamline its offerings and enhance customer service.

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Insurtech Qover Teams Up with Mastercard

Finovate

Qover, an insurtech based in Brussels, Belgium, has partnered with Mastercard to provide return shipping cost protection when retailers do not offer free returns. The service is available to Mastercard credit cardholders in Belgium and Luxembourg; Qover plans to expand the service to additional European countries. Qover made its Finovate debut at FinovateEurope 2018 in London.

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PayFuture Expands Into Pakistan, Enabling Global Brands to Enter the High-Growth Market

Fintech Finance

PayFuture , a leading global payment technology provider, has launched its operations in Pakistan, creating new opportunities for international businesses to engage with one of South Asia’s most dynamic ecommerce markets. With PayFuture’s advanced payments technology and deep regulatory knowledge, businesses can now navigate the complexities of this high-potential market with ease.

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PayPal CEO pushes beyond payments

Payments Dive

After a year as CEO of the digital payments pioneer, Alex Chriss is spearheading an expanded role in commerce for the company.

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Top Strategies to Future-Proof & Sustain Your Merchant Services Portfolio

Build a sustainable merchant services portfolio with practical strategies to ensure long-term success. Diversify across industries to spread risk and stabilize income, balancing high-risk and low-risk clients for a robust mix. Combine large and small merchants to create a resilient payment portfolio, leveraging each type's strengths. Foster long-term relationships through exceptional service and personalized support.

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UK sets out National Payments Vision

Finextra

The UK Government has published its National Payments Vision (NPV), vowing to cut through the "regulatory congestion" facing the sector to deliver a world-leading ecosystem.

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Crypto.com Acquires Licensed Australian Brokerage Firm Fintek

Fintech News

Crypto.com has acquired a brokerage and trading firm Fintek Securities regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. This acquisition will allow Crypto.com to expand its offerings for its eligible users in Australia to include deposit products, derivatives, securities, foreign exchange, and managed investment schemes. This move follows the firm’s recent acquisition of the US-based, SEC-registered firm Watchdog Capital, LLC, marking the second acquisition aimed at bolst

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Fintech giant Finastra confirms it’s investigating a data breach

TechCrunch Fintech

An incident disclosure shared with Finastra's banking and financial customers confirms a hacker stole files from a company system. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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The Lufthansa Group Partners With Global Payment Orchestration Platform to Enhance and Streamline B2B Payments 

Fintech Finance

FinMont , a leading global payment orchestration platform, is pleased to announce its partnership with The Lufthansa Group, one of the world’s leading airlines. The Group works with FinMont on its innovative payment platform, enhancing B2B payment processes. This new partnership will also incorporate Camino Network’s blockchain solution built specifically for the travel industry to document all transactions.

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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DC attorney general sues EarnIn over ‘deceptive’ marketing

Payments Dive

The fintech couches its “cash out” product as earned wage access, but it’s a loan that, at times, carries 300% interest with a poorly disclosed fee for “instant” payouts, the AG said.

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Spanish banks first to onboard to EU instant cross-border payment scheme

Finextra

The Spanish banking community has become the first EU market to enable instant cross-currency payments under the European Payment Council's OCT Inst (One-Leg Out (OLO) Instant Credit Transfer scheme.

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GXS Bank to Launch Business Banking Offerings in Early 2025

Fintech News

GXS Group is set to launch its business banking services in early 2025, starting with Singapore, as part of its efforts to expand offerings and serve underserved segments across Southeast Asia. The services will initially target sole proprietorships and micro-businesses. This will include business operating accounts and unsecured credit lines with flexible features like daily interest crediting, no early repayment fees, and savings for early loan repayments.

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Tunic Pay: Over 70% of UK Adults Unaware of New Reimbursement Rules for Payment Scam Victims

The Fintech Times

The UK public is largely unaware of new regulations forcing UK banks to reimburse victims of payment scams, weeks after coming into effect, anti-fraud fintech Tunic Pay has revealed. On 7 October, the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) mandated that all UK banks must repay customers who are victims of payment scams up to £85,000 per case. However, a Tunic Pay survey of 2,000 UK adults, conducted by independent market research consultancy Opinium , reveals that less than three in ten (29 per cent)

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7 Essential Criteria for Choosing the Right Payments Partner

Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.

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Zing Partners With Checkout.com to Increase Digital Payment Methods and Support Future Product Growth

Fintech Finance

International payments app Zing, and global digital payments provider, Checkout.com , today announced a partnership to support the launch of a new suite of alternative payment methods integrated into Zing’s app. Zing members can now use multiple top-up tools , including mobile wallets, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, made possible by Checkout.com’s global digital payment integration.

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How passing the CCCA would benefit nonprofits

Payments Dive

"Nonprofits and charities need every penny they can get to make effective change in times of crisis, yet big banks and credit card companies continue to take their cut," writes one policy analyst.

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NextGen: AI – OpenAI, others facing delays with training new LLMs

Finextra

Join us in London on 26 November to explore the current AI challenges, opportunities, and the future of AI in financial services.

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HSBC Revamp Forces Managers to Reapply for Jobs, Sparks Internal Competition

Fintech News

HSBC Holdings is requiring hundreds of managers to reapply for their jobs within the newly established corporate and institutional banking (CIB) division, sources told Bloomberg. Georges Elhedery This mandate, part of CEO Georges Elhedery’s overhaul of the bank, is designed to reduce costs and streamline operations across its massive global workforce of roughly 215,100 employees.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.