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PCI DSS v3.2.1 is Retiring on 31 March 2024 – Are You Ready?

PCI Security Standards

With 31 March 2024 rapidly approaching, Lauren Holloway, Director, Data Security Standards, shares some key questions, answers, and resources to help entities successfully transition to PCI DSS v4.0.

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Money20/20 Europe

Open Banking Excellence

4-6th June 2024 Live Event Linkedin Twitter Youtube Money20/20 Europe Money20/20 is the world’s leading, premium content, sales and networking platform for the global money ecosystem. From in-depth analytics to inspirational speakers, our world-class insight and networking opportunities help our customers stay ahead – powering strategies and relationships and switching mindsets.

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One-in-three consumers falling victim to APP fraud - Visa

Finextra

Soaring levels of authorised push payments fraud in the UK are turning consumers off digital banking, according to research conducted by Visa

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Top Funded Fintechs in Singapore 2024

Fintech News

Singapore is often considered fertile ground for startups and in particular fintechs to raise funds. In the first half of 2023, fintech companies in the country secured a total of US$934 million in funding across 84 deals, a far cry from the US$3.3 billion raised during the same period the prior year. Therefore it is not surprising that the top funded fintechs in Singapore in 2024 are also often the top funded fintechs in Southeast Asia.

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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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Why Digital Trust is important for banks

Finextra

In his renowned book "The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything," Stephen.

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Finvest app will have you invested in US Treasury Bills in minutes

TechCrunch Fintech

Finvest is out to make the purchase, management and selling of U.S. Treasury Bills seamless, while also offering a high-yield cash management account with a 4.4% yield. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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How a Master of IT in Business Can Enhance Your Career

Fintech News

COVID-19 has upended businesses and traditional scopes of work across the world. On the flip side, the pandemic has also created new job prospects and lucrative opportunities in the face of digital change. With the rise in technological advancements further triggered by the pandemic, industry leaders are now seeking updated information technology competencies to fuel development and raise productivity.

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The Role of Generative AI in the Banking Industry: A Call for Cautious Exploration

Fi911

The advent of generative AI (or “Gen AI”) presents a remarkable transformation opportunity for the banking sector in 2024. This cutting-edge technology holds the potential to reshape the financial industry. However, it’s important to acknowledge the cautious stance adopted by financial institutions as they navigate this uncharted territory. While the promises of Gen AI are significant, there’s a looming concern about scammers exploiting this technology.

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FOMO Pay Partners Klasha for Cross-Border Payments Between Asia and Africa

Fintech News

FOMO Pay , a digital payment and digital banking solutions provider in Asia, has entered into a strategic partnership with global cross-border payment company Klasha. The collaboration aims to facilitate easier payment collections and payouts for FOMO Pay’s corporate clients, allowing businesses to conduct transactions in local African currencies while receiving funds in their chosen currencies.

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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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Labour vows to make UK fintech leader

Finextra

The UK's Labour party says it will deliver the next phase of Open Banking, become a standard setter for the use of AI, and embrace securities tokenisation and a digital pound if it wins the next election.

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Investree Plans Major Restructuring After CEO Adrian Gunadi’s Resignation

Fintech News

Investree, a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending fintech platform in Indonesia, has announced plans for a significant restructuring process to support its debtors who are facing financial difficulties. Adrian Gunadi This move comes in the wake of the resignation of its CEO, Adrian A. Gunadi, whose departure was confirmed by Investree Singapore Pte. Ltd, the majority shareholder of the Indonesian entity as reported by Bisnis Indonesia.

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Research: The Burnout Crisis in Accounting Is a Threat to the Profession

FloQast

In the fast-paced world of finance, burnout has become an alarming threat to accountants, their teams, their businesses, and the accounting profession itself. FloQast’s Controller’s Guidebook series sheds light on the pervasive issue, revealing that high levels of burnout are not only forcing accounting teams to reopen their books more frequently but also pushing professionals out of the industry altogether.

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Trust Bank Unveils New Premium Service Tier ‘Trust+’

Fintech News

Singapore’s digital bank Trust has introduced Trust+, a premium service tier offering additional privileges to its users. These benefits encompass an enhanced interest rate on deposit balances, exclusive rewards, a distinct app interface, and priority access to in-app customer support. Trust+ automatically elevates customers who maintain an average daily balance of S$100,000 for the month to this new level of service.

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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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NY AG sues Citi over denied fraud claims

Payments Dive

“If a bank cannot secure its customers’ accounts, they are failing in their most basic duty,” New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a statement Tuesday.

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Singapore’s AXS, Aleta Planet Offer UnionPay-Powered China Remittances

Fintech News

Singapore’s payment service provider AXS has announced a new partnership with fintech company Aleta Planet to offer remittance services to China. This collaboration comes as a solution for consumers affected by a recent ban on fund transfers to China through non-bank and non-card channels. AXS’s mobile app will now enable users to send money via the UnionPay International network, utilising Aleta Planet’s technology for fast and secure transactions, typically within 60 seconds.

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CFPB hiring for tech enforcement

Payments Dive

The expansion of the enforcement team is meant “to send a clear deterrent message to entities that are within our authority,” CFPB enforcement attorney Molly McOwen said.

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Webull Singapore’s Investors Now Have Access to SGX-Listed Products

Fintech News

Webull Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of the US-based Webull Financial LLC, has announced its new offering of SGX-listed products and securities to retail investors. Webull Singapore officially launched in May 2022, pushing its global app downloads to 40 million globally. This allows customers of Webull Singapore to invest in a broad array of investment options including stocks, REITs, DLCs, and ETFs listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).

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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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What’s ahead for payments in 2024

Payments Dive

The industry faces more upheaval this year as legacy companies and upstart fintechs jockey for the upper hand, and regulators monitor the competition closely.

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Fight fraud in 2024: All you need to know

The Payments Association

Five key takeaways from the 2024 Veriff Fraud Report, with insights compiled after extensive analysis of our global customer data throughout 2023 and showing the real story of what it’s like on the frontline of fighting fraud.

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Visa Interchange Rates 2024: What You Need to Know

Stax

If your company accepts credit card payments ( which it should ), chances are, you’re going to be affected by Visa’s interchange rates. Visa is one of the biggest payment networks in the world, with ~4.2B cards currently in use. So it’s virtually impossible for a business to not accept Visa cards. Visa interchange rates are the fees charged by Visa to process transactions between issuing banks and merchants.

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Games of Skill Merchants: Payments Best Practices

Basis Theory

Companies that fall under the MCC category of “digital games” include the merchants that sell and distribute digital games or game-related products. More specifically in this category, however, is the niche category of “games of skill”, or games that involve skilled game wagering like daily fantasy sports. These games of skill can include real money wagering, but do not fall under the category of gambling because of the “skill” or “strategy” involved in playing and winning.

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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.

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The Payments Association joins forces with industry bodies to publish the ‘Digital Currency Glossary’

The Payments Association

The Payments Association is proud to have worked alongside UK Finance, Digital Pound Foundation, TheCityUK, Innovate Finance and City of London Corporation, and supported by CryptoUK, CMS, Clifford Chance, Greengage, […] Read more

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Biometric card pioneer Zwipe backs out of payment card market

Finextra

Biometric card company Zwipe is backing out of the payments market following disappointing uptake of its fingerprint-powered contactless cards.

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Metronome’s usage-based billing software finds hit in AI as the startup raises $43M in fresh capital

TechCrunch Fintech

Metronome, a startup that helps software companies offer usage-based billing, has raised $43 million in a Series B funding round led by NEA. Existing backers Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst also participated in the financing, which brings its total amount raised to over $78 million since its 2019 inception. Founded by Dropbox alums Kevin Liu […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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RBI effectively kills off Paytm Payments Bank with fresh curbs

Finextra

India's central bank has imposed stringet new curbs on Paytm Payments Bank following a critical compliance review by external auditors.

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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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Transactions: BNPL Sunbit taps Citi for debt warehouse facility

Bank Automation

Buy now, pay later provider Sunbit has raised $310 million from Citi and Ares Management credit funds for a debt warehouse facility. The company aims to use the money to deepen its penetration in automotive, dental and health care industries, co-founder and Chief Executive Arad Levertov told Bank Automation News.

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Volt and Bumper bring open banking to car dealerships

Finextra

Real-time payments platform Volt has struck a deal with Bumper to bring open banking to car dealerships in the UK and Europe.

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Tech giants leaning into cloud, AI

Bank Automation

Google and Microsoft continued to roll out AI and generative AI-driven products as cloud revenue increased at both companies to close out 2023. Cloud revenue at Google reached $9 billion in Q4, up 26% year over year, according to its earnings release.

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