Wed.Jan 10, 2024

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X plans payments launch for this year

Payments Dive

“I would be surprised if it takes longer than the middle of [2024] to roll out payments,” X owner Elon Musk said during a conversation last month with Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood.

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PCI SSC Participating Organizations Share Why You Should Join the Council in 2024

PCI Security Standards

Collaboration is at the heart of the PCI Security Standards Council’s mission to help secure payment data globally. As a global forum, the Council brings together payments industry stakeholders to develop and drive implementation of data security standards and resources for safe payments worldwide. We seek involvement from all sectors of the payment card industry - merchants, service providers, banks, processors, hardware and software developers, point-of-sale vendors, etc. - to help secure paym

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California’s DFPI fines Credova $50K

Payments Dive

The buy now, pay later provider catering to gun sellers didn’t inform consumers of potential convenience fees, the state agency said.

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Cybersecurity is the Number One Priority for the Financial Sector Again, Says Softcat

The Fintech Times

Over half of financial organisations (55 per cent) have prioritised cybersecurity above all else for the coming year, according to new research from IT infrastructure provider Softcat. Softcat has released its annual Business Tech Priorities Report , exploring the top tech investments the financial sector is prioritising in the year ahead. The findings form part of a report based on the views of more than 4,000 customers from 2,900 organisations in the UK and Ireland, across 27 industries in bot

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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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Visa debuts Web3 loyalty program

Payments Dive

As the card network behemoth ventures into the Web3 experience, some firms are scaling back there.

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Paytm to Invest 100 Crore in GIFT City, Aims to Set Up New Development Center

Fintech News

Indian payment firm Paytm ‘s parent company One97 Communications Limited (OCL) announced that it will invest Rs 100 crore (US$ 12 million) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). The investment, which will be made over a certain period, is still pending necessary approvals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared last year that India intends to expand the role of GIFT City to make it a new age financial services and technology nerve center.

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Addressing and Reducing Delinquent Payments

Basis Theory

Payments become delinquent when they are not made according to a pre-agreed schedule. Almost by definition, then, they are almost always associated with recurring payments: loan payments, periodic payments toward subscriptions, and so forth. While payments for one-off purchases either complete successfully or don’t, payments for ongoing commitments can easily become delinquent under a range of circumstances.

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TOPPAN IDGATE Boosts Trust With Digital Identity Solutions for Banks

Fintech News

Effective digital identity solutions for banks are essential to prevent fraud and spoofing. This becomes intertwined with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and behavior analysis in recent times. As we navigate this evolving landscape, staying up to date with trends becomes important. The rise of Artificial Intelligence presents a significant opportunity for innovative solutions in various sectors, including financial services.

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Small, but Mighty: How Cricut’s Accounting Team Helped Ensure IPO Success With FloQast

FloQast

It might be almost four years later, but the events of 2020 should still be fresh in everyone’s minds. Yes, there was the mass shift to working from home, quarantining, etc…but it was also an incredibly tumultuous time for businesses, as well. Many struggled; some failed. But at the same time, a ton of companies — anticipating and preparing for the worst — found themselves moving in the opposite direction.

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Warburg Pincus-Backed Oona Insurance Names Vincent Soegianto as Indonesia CEO

Fintech News

Oona Insurance, a digital general insurance platform in Southeast Asia set up by Warburg Pincus , announced the appointment of Vincent C. Soegianto as the new CEO for its operations in Indonesia. A veteran in the financial services industry, Soegianto, is currently undergoing a Fit and Proper Fest (FPT) process at Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK).

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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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How Companies Make Revenue from Payments and the Different Business Models

Clearly Payments

Digital payments has become a core foundational capability with the growth of the internet and mobile devices. People want convenience, speed, and security rolled into a simple user experience. They want to easily pay anytime, anywhere, in whatever way they want. Payments has also become a new business model and revenue stream for businesses, particularly software and SaaS businesses.

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Singapore’s ‘Money Lock’ Safeguards S$3.2 Billion Across 38,000 Bank Accounts

Fintech News

Since its introduction its in November, Singapore’s “Money Lock” feature has been activated on approximately 38,000 account holders, with over S$3.2 billion of savings set aside. This security measure allows customers to isolate a portion of their funds, making them inaccessible for digital transfers, thereby adding a crucial layer of protection against cyber fraud.

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Gridserve opens contactless electric vehicle forecourt at Gatwick Airport

NFCW

GATWICK AIRPORT: The new contactless forecourt combines 30 EV charging bays and a ‘Just Walk Out’ powered convenience store Sustainable energy provider Gridserve has opened an electric vehicle charging station at London’s Gatwick Airport that combines thirty vehicle charging bays with a convenience store that uses Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology and a Costa Coffee outlet that allows drivers to pre-order and pay for a coffee that can then be delivered to their charging b

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Olympian Bryan Tay Dives into Fintech, Named Lendela’s Singapore Country Head

Fintech News

Lendela, a Singapore-based fintech firm specialising in loan matchmaking, announced the appointment of Bryan Tay , a former national swimmer and Olympian, as its new Singapore Country Head. Bryan Tay Tay will be responsible for managing the company’s business relationships with both bank and non-bank lenders in Singapore. This role encompasses the expansion of Lendela’s customer and partner relations.

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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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Grasshopper Bank looks to AI for CX, back-office automation

Bank Automation

Grasshopper Bank is looking to AI for internal and external uses as the technology is expected to streamline manual employee tasks and improve the overall client experience. The New York-based digital bank is taking a cautious approach to AI, Grasshopper Chief Executive Mike Butler told Bank Automation News.

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Apple Removes Several Offshore Crypto Exchanges From India App Store

Fintech News

Apple Inc. has removed several major offshore crypto exchanges namely Binance, KuCoin, Huobi, Kraken, Gate.io, Bittrex, Bitstamp, MEXC Global, and Bitfinex from its App Store in India. According to CoinDesk , this action follows closely on the heels of compliance notices issued to these entities by India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Notably, OKX, another offshore cryptocurrency exchange, was also removed from Apple’s India App Store, despite not receiving a compliance notice.

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Citi TTS exec to be fireside speaker at Bank Automation Summit U.S. 2024

Bank Automation

Naveed Anwar, managing director and global head of digital and data platforms at Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions, will be featured in a fireside chat at Bank Automation Summit U.S. 2024 on Monday, March 18, at 2:15 p.m. CT, to discuss how AI is transforming the industry.

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Vijayant Rai Takes Charge as Data Cloud Firm Snowflake’s New India MD

Fintech News

Data cloud company Snowflake has named Vijayant Rai as its new Managing Director for its operations in India, according to Times of India. Rai’s predecessor, Vimal Venkatram, has transitioned to a regional role within Snowflake and is now based in Singapore. Vijayant Rai In his new role, Rai’s responsibilities will encompass steering the company’s strategy, sales, and overall execution in India.

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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: Mitra Chem looks to Arc’s financing marketplace for debt financing

Bank Automation

Digital bank Arc launched a venture debt financing platform to fill a gap in the market that surfaced during the 2023 banking crisis. When Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in March, the venture debt marketplace was left underserved, which “unlocked this market opportunity for [Arc],” Chief Executive Don Muir told Bank Automation News.

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Over 670 Singapore Remittances to China Frozen, MAS to Aid Those Affected

Fintech News

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has received over 670 reports concerning funds remitted to China that were subsequently frozen, as of 15 December 2023. In response to these incidents, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and SPF are actively seeking information from Chinese authorities to understand the underlying reasons and concerns that have led to the freezing of these recipient bank accounts in China.

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ExxonMobil to rollout contactless in-vehicle payments at the pump for fleet owners

NFCW

PAYMENTS: The system allows drivers to tap the pump with an NFC phone to start the billing process without needing a data connection More than 12,000 Exxon and Mobil gas stations across the US are to begin accepting contactless in-vehicle fuel payments via Car IQ , a fleet payment platform that “eliminates the hassle of fleet credit cards, and instead authorizes merchants to accept payments directly from vehicles.” Car IQ Pay provides “an easier way to pay for fuel, by connecti

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Nu Mexico lets customers receive payments from US via WhatsApp

Finextra

Nubank customers in Mexico can now receive money from the United States via WhatsApp thanks to a partnership between the digital banking giant and Felix Pago

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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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CVC Investment: The First Cog Needed to Create a Financially Inclusive Cycle in LatAm

The Fintech Times

Latin America (LatAm) has established itself as one of the best regions when it comes to fintech innovation, with many other countries and regions looking to emulate its success. Although the number of innovators and innovations continues to grow, there is not enough capital to accelerate all of their developments – this is where corporate venture capital (CVC) from abroad can become a lifeline.

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X plans P2P payments this year

Finextra

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, says it will introduce peer-to-peer payments this year.

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Remitly taps ads to woo new clients

Payments Dive

The cross-border payments company has boosted marketing to build up its remittance clientele.

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The Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Indicates Positive Signs for Crypto Investors

CoinRemitter

A popular and much-awaited approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF has grabbed headlines. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved a Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). Spot Bitcoin ETF: A Brief Introduction A spot Bitcoin ETF is traded on stock exchanges. It holds Bitcoin as a primary asset. It is a way of investing in Bitcoin without actually owning it.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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VoPay unveils instant micro-transaction service for bank account verification

Finextra

VoPay, a leading provider of embedded financial technology solutions, has launched VoPay Verify, an Instant Bank Account Verification solution via microtransactions – pioneering the first-of-its-kind service in Canada and the United States.

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X announces peer-to-peer payments

The Paypers

The social media platform X has announced plans to launch peer-to-peer payment business, aiming to allow more user utility and new opportunities for commerce.

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Fintech Funding Surges This Week: 10 Deals in 3 Days

Finovate

We are only three days into this week, and we’ve already seen a huge wave of fintech funding announcements come in. In fact, there have been not one, not three, not five, but 10 fintech companies that have secured substantial funding rounds this week. This surge signals a promising comeback, hinting at a possible resurgence of venture funding in the fintech sector for 2024.

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HMRC Readies Itself to ‘Intensify Tax Crackdown’ on Cryptocurrency Sellers and Holders

The Fintech Times

Shortly after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) set out to clamp down on tax avoidance by forcing online sellers to file a self-assessment tax return at the end of the financial year, national accounting firm UHY Hacker Young warns that those holding and selling crypto assets could also be affected. HMRC has already sent out 8,329 ‘nudge’ letters to individuals suspected of owing Capital Gains Tax on their cryptocurrency assets; according to UHY Hacker Young.

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Secure SaaS Success: Embedded Finance as a Competitive Advantage

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.