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Afterpay to arrive on 24M Cash App cards

Payments Dive

The digital payment company’s leader, Jack Dorsey, aims to create lending services that will appeal to millions of U.S. adults who haven’t had access to other forms of credit.

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PAYSTRAX leverages alerts to dramatically reduce chargebacks and boost acceptance

The Payments Association

Europe-based PAYSTRAX was looking for a comprehensive solution that would help their merchants prevent chargebacks, expand their list of value-added services, and improve transaction acceptance. With DisputeHelp we were able to go to market quickly with Ethoca Alerts and Visa Rapid Dispute Resolution (RDR) and accomplish all three of these goals. Want to learn how?

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Fed aims to make instant payments the norm

Payments Dive

“It's going to be up to us to move instant payments from being novel to being normal,” Federal Reserve Financial Services’ chief payments executive told attendees at a major industry conference last week.

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New Guidance Coming for E-commerce Security Requirements in PCI DSS v4.x

PCI Security Standards

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is developing guidance to help stakeholders understand and implement the new e-commerce security requirements included in PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.x. Stakeholders have indicated that these requirements are complex for many entities to implement (including merchants validating to Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) A).

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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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OCBC Now Offers Instant Transfers to WeChat Pay and Alipay in China

Fintech News

OCBC Bank has launched a new service allowing customers to send money instantly to users of WeChat Pay and Alipay in China. This makes OCBC the first bank in the Asia Pacific region to offer this capability. The service, available through the OCBC mobile banking app, uses Visa Direct to facilitate these peer-to-peer transfers, which now take mere seconds compared to the previous 2-5 days needed for traditional methods.

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Central banks form steering organisation to oversee roll out of Project Nexus

Finextra

The five central bank partners in Project Nexus, a Bank for International Settlements initiative to interlink domestic real-time payment rails across borders, are to establish a managing entity, the Nexus Scheme Organisation (NSO), which will oversee the project in its live implementation stages, in Singapore.

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Nium Boosts Cross-Border Payment Efficiency with Partior

Fintech News

Nium, a global payments infrastructure provider, announced a partnership with Partior , a blockchain-based clearing and settlement network, at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024. This collaboration makes Nium the first fintech payment service provider to join the Partior network, unlocking new capabilities such as programmable enterprise liquidity management and Just-in-Time multi-bank payments for financial institutions.

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New Privado ID Protocol Enables Users to Verify Identity Across Multiple Blockchains

The Fintech Times

Privacy-focused digital identity platform Privado ID , has launched a multi-chain, device-agnostic identity attestation protocol that enables people to verify their credentials across multiple EVM-compatible blockchains, in a move to streamline the end-user experience in the Web3 space. The new protocol from Privado ID introduces cross-chain compatibility, enabling users to verify their identity once and use it across any supported blockchain.

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Standard Chartered embeds with Wise for global remittances

Finextra

Wise has signed Tier 1 global bank Standard Chartered to use its platform for cross-border remittances in Asia and the Middle East.

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Fiserv exec opens up on Walmart, DoorDash partnerships

Payments Dive

Sunil Sachdev, Fiserv’s head of embedded finance, shed light on his company’s latest high-profile collaborations.

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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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Bhutan Airlines Announces Partnership with FinMont, the Global Payment Orchestration Platform

Fintech Finance

Bhutan Airlines is pleased to announce a new partnership with FinMont, a leading global payment orchestration platform. The leading airline has chosen FinMont global solution to provide a secure payment gateway incorporating a wide range of payment methods and ensuring a seamless customer transaction process. The founders of German airline, Hahn Air, launched FinMont to offer the travel industry a unique solution that, unlike other options available, streamlines not only B2C payments but also

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Tencent and Visa Roll Out Palm Payment Trial in Singapore

Fintech News

Chinese tech giant Tencent and Visa announced a new partnership to bring palm recognition payments to international markets at the Singapore Fintech Festival. The pilot program will begin in Singapore, allowing Visa cardholders from participating banks like DBS, OCBC, and UOB to pay with their palms at select merchants. The first location to offer this technology is Alchemist, a café in Singapore.

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Alliant Credit Union saves customers $500M in 2024

Bank Automation

Alliant Credit Union is looking to create value for its customers by offering digital solutions that traditional banks don’t offer. The $20 billion digital-only financial institution is on track to deliver more than $500 million in savings this year to its members than if they were banking at a traditional financial institution, Sumeet Grover, […] The post Alliant Credit Union saves customers $500M in 2024 appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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CFPB fines VyStar Credit Union $1.5 million for bungled online banking roll out

Finextra

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has levied a $1.5 million fine on VyStar Credit Union for a botched system switch that left customers in the lurch, unable to access their money and accounts.

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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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Fiserv, Capital One, others invest $150M in Melio

Payments Dive

Some of the corporate investors are also partnering with the accounts payable and receivable company they’re backing.

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Lunu Pay Partners With Ingenico to Revolutionise Crypto Payments in Retail

Fintech Finance

Lunu Pay , a leader in Web3 payment solutions, is excited to announce its collaboration with Ingenico , a global innovator in payment acceptance and services, to bring cryptocurrency payments to physical retail stores. Through this partnership, Ingenico’s Android-based POS terminals will now support crypto payments, allowing merchants to accept leading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT, alongside over 70 crypto wallets, including Binance, Coinbase, and Trust Wallet.

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Mastercard Launches ‘Pay Local,’ Linking Its Cards to 4 Major Asian e-Wallets

Fintech News

Payment giant Mastercard has unveiled “Pay Local,” a new service that allows travelers to use their existing credit or debit cards within popular Asian digital wallets. Announced ahead of the Singapore Fintech Festival , Pay Local allows consumers to link their Mastercard credit or debit cards to local digital wallets. This will facilitate easy and seamless payments at over 35 million participating merchants across Asia Pacific.

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PNC now plans to spend $1.5B as branch expansion doubled

Bank Automation

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. said it will spend $500 million more than originally planned to double its branch expansion and renovate more of its existing bank locations. The Pittsburgh-based lender plans to add 100-plus branches in cities including Atlanta, Phoenix and Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina, and Miami, Orlando and Tampa, Florida, and renovate […] The post PNC now plans to spend $1.5B as branch expansion doubled appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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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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Fintech Solutions for Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets

Fintech Review

Financial inclusion remains a global priority. Across emerging markets , millions of people lack access to essential banking services. Traditional banks, often limited by infrastructure costs, struggle to reach remote populations. In response, fintech companies are stepping up, using digital innovation to provide banking solutions to the unbanked and underbanked.

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How Trump’s administration may rework payments policies

Payments Dive

The president-elect and his new administration will have the opportunity to revamp federal government approaches for everything from earned wage access to digital currencies to open banking.

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PayPay and Alipay+ Extend Enhanced E-wallet Payment Options to Over 3 Million Merchants Across Japan With Expanded Partnership

Fintech Finance

At the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024 , PayPay , Japan’s top QR payment operator, today announced an expanded partnership with Alipay+ , Ant International’s cross-border mobile payment and digitalisation technology solution, broadening its merchant coverage network across Japan. By working with local partners including PayPay, Alipay+ will now connect over 3 million local merchants to the global payment ecosystem, enabling local businesses and payment partners to provide global visitors s

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Deutsche Bank’s Project DAMA 2 Gains Momentum Under MAS’ Project Guardian

Fintech News

Deutsche Bank’s multi-chain asset servicing pilot, Project DAMA 2, has taken a huge step forward with technical contributions from Memento Blockchain and Interop Labs. This initiative, part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian , aims to advance operating models for digital asset management, fund distribution, and servicing through blockchain technology.

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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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UBS pilots blockchain-based payment system

Finextra

UBS has successfully piloted a blockchain-based payment system, UBS DIgital Cash, designed to improve the speed and efficiency of cross-border transactions for corporate and institutional clients.

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The FTC comes after neobank Dave for misleading marketing, hidden fees

TechCrunch Fintech

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Tuesday it will be taking action against the online cash app and neobank Dave, which it says used “misleading marketing to deceive consumers.” At issue is how Dave marketed $500 cash advances to consumers that it rarely offered, and the “Express Fee” it charged if customers wanted their […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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DOJ’s Visa lawsuit could affect Capital One-Discover review

Payments Dive

If the Justice Department were to block the Capital One-Discover deal while also going after Visa, “they’d be intellectually inconsistent,” a George Mason University law professor said.

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NatWest and Capco Partner to Navigate the Future of Payments

Fintech Finance

NatWest has partnered with Capco , the global management and technology consultancy, to ensure a smooth transition for its systems and clients as the financial industry moves to adopt ISO 20022 for payments and reporting. The collaboration facilitates customer, operational and infrastructure opportunities through the development of Bankline Direct Digital, the new strategic ISO 20022 compliant cloud-based architecture behind Bankline Direct.

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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.

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Maya Taps Fexco to Ease Currency Conversion Across 100,000+ Payment Terminals

Fintech News

Maya, a Filipino financial services and digital payments company, has partnered with Fexco to introduce Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) across its network of 112,000 in-store terminals. This new feature allows international customers to pay in their home currency, offering convenience and transparency while contributing to the growth of the tourism sector.

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Broadridge appoints David Fellah as VP of AI trading solutions

Finextra

Global Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., (NYSE: BR), today announced the appointment of David Fellah as Vice President of AI Trading Solutions at Broadridge, effective October 16, 2024.

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What is Zelle Real-Time Payments in the USA?

Clearly Payments

Zelle is a fast, convenient way for people in the United States to send and receive money almost instantly, known as a real-time payment service (a category of payment methods). It is considered a Launched in 2017 by Early Warning Services (a company owned by major banks), Zelle has become one of the most popular ways to send money between friends, family, and small businesses in the U.S.

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Monetary Authority of Singapore Unveils Plans to Enable Industry-Wide Adoption of Tokenisation

The Fintech Times

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has unveiled four new plans to help advance tokenisation in financial services in the region. Under Project Guardian, an international collaboration of industry and regulators that explores the use of fund and asset tokenisation, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has conducted over 15 industry trials in six currencies across multiple financial products.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.