Fintech Finance

JUNE 21, 2024

Shieldpay , the payments partner for the legal sector, is working with KPMG Law UK (part of KPMG LLP) to provide payments services for its high value, complex client transactions. Shieldpay has been supporting KPMG Law’s corporate clients as an escrow and paying agent provider for corporate and M&A deals since 2020. Following the success of this relationship, built through working on numerous deals with KPMG Law’s UK corporate teams, Shieldpay has been selected to support KPMG Law’s corporat

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NFCW

JUNE 21, 2024

Adoption of softPOS payment solutions by smaller businesses will drive a 113% increase in contactless payment transaction values by 2029, Juniper Research predicts. The growth will see global transaction values rise from US$7.4 trillion in 2024 to US$15.7 trillion in 2029. “The launch of softPOS systems, where contactless payments can be accepted using a compatible smartphone, is breaking down cost barriers to small and micro-merchants’ adoption of contactless payments, increasing ac

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 21, 2024

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) has announced the appointment of Srini Venkatesan as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective June 24, reporting to PayPal President and CEO Alex Chriss. In this role, Venkatesan will lead the development and implementation of technology across the entire PayPal ecosystem, including analytics and data science, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, information security, infrastructure operations, and product engineering. “Srini is a seasone

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Payments Dive

JUNE 21, 2024

Takis Georgakopoulos worked for JPMorgan for 17 years before he departed earlier this month, and landed at the mega-processor as an advisor.

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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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Fintech Finance

JUNE 21, 2024

Gynger , the first embedded financing platform for technology purchases, announces that it has raised $20 million in Series A funding, led by PayPal Ventures, with participation from Gradient Ventures, Velvet Sea Ventures, BAG Ventures and Deciens Capital. Gynger will use the funding to scale its team and operations and accelerate its vision of transforming its embedded financing platform into a full-scale payments solution for buying and selling of technology.

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Payments Dive

JUNE 21, 2024

American Express said it will buy the reservation platform Tock from website builder Squarespace to buttress its dining digital services.

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Payments Dive

JUNE 21, 2024

The earned wage access provider seeks to raise $50 million, said its CEO, who is rooting for increased regulation of the industry.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 21, 2024

Cybercrime is not only a threat to organisations, but a threat to society as it can entice young people to go down a dark path. Both firms and governments across the globe have a duty to do all they can to intensify the fight against internet crime and looking to do so in Nigeria, Flutterwave , the African paytech, has partnered with Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

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Payments Dive

JUNE 21, 2024

Former Walmart EVP Srini Venkatesan will replace Archie Deskus, who joined the payments firm in 2022.

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Bank Automation

JUNE 21, 2024

Citi added to its treasury product portfolio this week with the launch of Citi Real-Time Funding to help business clients keep up with liquidity needs in an automated fashion.

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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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The Fintech Times

JUNE 21, 2024

The idea that the younger generations are much less likely to fall victim to fraud than their older counterparts could well be a massive misconception – with the opposite potentially being true – Revolut , the global fintech boasting over nine million UK customers and 40 million globally, has warned. While Revolut revealed as much as 76 per cent of customers in the UK believe that fraud is easy to identify, a huge number continue to fall victim to cybercriminals every day.

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Finextra

JUNE 21, 2024

TBC Bank aims to expand its microlending business and promote financial inclusion in Uzbekistan, Central Asia’s largest country by population.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 21, 2024

Project Nemo , a newly announced initiative which works with disability champions and service providers to educate the world on how the financial industry can be more inclusive is being supported by Ecommpay , the payments solutions provider. Project Nemo will receive this support throughout its 12-month campaign as the initiative led by Joanne Dewar , industry champion and former fintech CEO, looks to connect disability inclusion experts with fintech decision-makers.

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Finextra

JUNE 21, 2024

Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP), the design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online, today announced an agreement to sell Tock, the reservation, table, and event management technology provider, to American Express (NYSE: AXP) for $400 million.

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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.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 21, 2024

Global fintech firm Unlimit is joining forces with Convera , an FX payments firm, to bolster its ‘GlobalPay for Students’ platform and simplify tuition payments for students in emerging markets. Initially kicking off in Brazil, the partnership will see Convera leveraging the comprehensive alternative payment method (APM) portfolio of Unlimit, in an effort to ease payment of cross-border tuition fees via the GlobalPay for Students platform using PIX.

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Finextra

JUNE 21, 2024

Innzpira, a pioneering company in Predictive Psychology© and machine learning, announces a solution designed to revolutionise how banks and financial institutions assess client risk aversion. This innovative approach enables financial entities to offer tailored products that align perfectly with the comfort levels and preferences of their clients, enhancing customer satisfaction and financial outcomes.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 21, 2024

In recent times, 35 to 44-year-olds have demonstrated the weakest pension confidence over the past six months according to PensionBee ‘s Retirement Confidence Index. As a result, the incoming government must review the pensions and retirement savings system to instil more confidence. This is the view of 87 per cent of respondents in a PensionBee survey, with 92 per cent of 35 to 44-year-olds supporting it.

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Finextra

JUNE 21, 2024

Moneyhub, the market-leading data and payments platform, continues its growth trajectory as it announces three new senior hires within its Personal Finance Technology (PFT) and Decisioning teams. This latest announcement follows a year of significant growth for Moneyhub, with high demand for its Open Finance solutions from new clients such as Scottish Widows, Standard Life and Voxi by Vodafone.

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JUNE 21, 2024

When evaluating your company’s balance sheet, you may wonder if your business is on shaky ground or has solid financial footing. Looking at components like liabilities is crucial in determining this standing, as they represent what your business owes. From loans and mortgages to money owed to suppliers, it’s essential to grasp what liabilities entail before diving into their calculations.

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Finextra

JUNE 21, 2024

Gynger, the first embedded financing platform for technology purchases, announces that it has raised $20 million in Series A funding, led by PayPal Ventures, with participation from Gradient Ventures, Velvet Sea Ventures, BAG Ventures and Deciens Capital.

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Paystand

JUNE 21, 2024

In businesses' constant search for the best ways to enhance operations and maintain customer satisfaction, Payments-as-a-Service (PaaS) stands out as a game-changing technology in payment processing. It grants businesses a suite of payment solutions without building and maintaining new systems.

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Finextra

JUNE 21, 2024

Revolut is aiming to become the most valuable start-up in Europe with a target valuation of $40 billion, the FT reports.

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Clearly Payments

JUNE 21, 2024

Winning chargeback disputes is important for merchants because chargebacks take time to deal with and lead to financial losses and increased processing fees. Here’s a guide to help merchants navigate and win chargeback disputes in credit card processing. What is a Chargeback? A chargeback occurs when a cardholder disputes a transaction and requests a refund from their bank.

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Finextra

JUNE 21, 2024

Fiserv has appointed former JPMorgan Chase global head of payments Takis Georgakopoulos as a senior advisor, EVP and member of the management committee.

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The Nilson Report

JUNE 21, 2024

The post American Express Enters Agreement to Acquire Tock from Squarespace; Also Agrees to Acquire Rooam appeared first on Nilson Report.

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Finextra

JUNE 21, 2024

Verituity, a leading provider of intelligent, verified payouts solutions, announced the successful close of an $18.8 million funding round led by Sandbox Industries and Forgepoint Capital with the participation of Ardent Venture Partners and MTech Capital. Chris Zock, Managing Partner and Co-CEO of Sandbox Industries, will join Verituity’s board of directors.

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The Paypers

JUNE 21, 2024

US-based multi-stage venture capital company Lightspeed Venture Partners has led a USD 10 million funding round in South Korea-based fintech Travel Wallet.

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Finextra

JUNE 21, 2024

Apix has announced an exciting partnership with Emirates NBD, the leading bank in Dubai, as part of the Emirates NBD Graduate Emiratisation Program (RUWAD), APIX will be hosting two talented UAE Nationals at their Singapore headquarters for up to a year.

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The Paypers

JUNE 21, 2024

Ecommpay has announced its plan to support the fintech disability initiative Project Nemo to further accelerate the disability inclusion journey.

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Finextra

JUNE 21, 2024

Germans are increasingly turning to prepaid cards and adjusting their spending habits to manage the ongoing cost of living crisis and to avoid debt, according to a new survey conducted by research firm Opinium, commissioned by leading online prepaid payment firm Recharge.

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Speaker: Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, where he’ll explore the significant impact of embedded finance on the software industry! This session is designed to provide you with the strategic insights needed to navigate the future of SaaS successfully, all while gaining a deeper understanding of how these trends can enhance your competitive edge, boost revenue, and deepen customer loyalty.

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