Payments Dive

JUNE 12, 2024

The P2P ‘Tap to Cash’, which enables iPhone users to transfer money by holding their phones together, was unveiled along with a slate of other features Monday.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 12, 2024

PCI DSS v3 has been protecting card holders for years, but as the number of card holders increase so do the threats of cybercrimes. To counter the threats of cybercrimes and absorb emerging technologies, the PCI Council launched its v4 version. As organizations shift to the v4 version, here are all the differences between v3 and v4 and how it affects your organization.

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Payments Dive

JUNE 12, 2024

A week after dropping American Express, the online auctioneer said it will now accept payments through Venmo, which is popular among Gen Z and millennials

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Finextra

JUNE 12, 2024

The UK is home to nearly three million "Frankenstein" identities stitched together by fraudsters out of real and made up personal details, according to researchers who warn of a potential multi-billion pound hit to the economy.

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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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Payments Dive

JUNE 12, 2024

“Since many of these deepfake software services accept credit cards, payments providers are on the front lines of detecting these companies,” writes one corporate compliance officer.

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Bank Automation

JUNE 12, 2024

ING is running a generative AI-driven chatbot pilot in the Netherlands before it plans to scale the technology. The pilot funnels only 2.5% of clients’ chats into its gen-AI chatbot, Chief Analytics Officer Bahadir Yilmaz told Bank Automation News at the recent Money2020 Europe event in Amsterdam.

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Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2024

Prudential plc has announced the appointment of Grace Park as its new Chief Data, Analytics & AI Officer, effective 7 June 2024. Grace Park Based in Singapore, Park will report to Chief Information Officer Ashley Veasey. In her new role, Park will focus on enhancing Prudential ‘s use of data and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive growth and improve efficiencies.

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Fintech Review

JUNE 12, 2024

The insurance industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements. Insurtech, a term blending ‘insurance’ and ‘technology,’ is revolutionising traditional insurance models. We explore the innovations in personalised insurance products, the role of IoT devices in data collection and risk assessment, and the challenges faced by established insurance companies integrating new technologies.

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Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2024

Rapid globalisation and available technological advancements have spurred the demand for more efficient, transparent, and accessible cross-border payment systems. Multilateral payment platforms have emerged as a promising solution to address the needs of increasingly globalised users, who need to send and remit funds across borders for various reasons.

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FloQast

JUNE 12, 2024

Curis , a biopharmaceutical innovator based in Lexington, Massachusetts, faced challenges with their traditional, paper-heavy month-end Close process and compliance program. These inefficiencies not only led to wasted time and resources but also resulted in significant audit fees. This is where FloQast stepped in. By leveraging FloQast’s automation and connected platform, Curis was able to streamline their Close process, strengthen their compliance program, and achieve substantial cost sav

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Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2024

OCBC has introduced OCBC Ignite, an accelerated banking career programme aimed at benefiting 500 polytechnic students over the next three years. This initiative, developed in collaboration with all five polytechnics in Singapore, seeks to enhance the employment prospects of polytechnic graduates in the financial sector. OCBC Ignite aims to double the bank’s annual intake of fresh polytechnic graduates.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 12, 2024

In a major leap for subscription services, Trustly , the global leader in open banking payments, today unveiled its innovative AI-powered recurring payments solution poised to revolutionise how merchants handle repeat transactions through a single integration. This cutting-edge technology enables businesses to seamlessly accept recurring transactions directly from customers’ bank accounts, circumventing the limitations of time-consuming traditional payment methods such as cards.

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Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2024

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, traditional credit cards face the challenge of staying relevant amidst the rise of digital wallets and changing consumer expectations. The emergence of Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS) offers a transformative solution that can help credit cards adapt and thrive in this new era. CaaS is revolutionising how financial institutions approach credit card issuance and customer engagement, ultimately reshaping the future of credit cards.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 12, 2024

MoonPay and PayPal partnership is now live to users across the European Union and United Kingdom, following a successful launch in the United States last month. MoonPay users in 24 EU member states and the UK can now buy cryptocurrency using their PayPal account. The U.S. launch, which has also now rolled out to 100% of users, demonstrated strong demand for PayPal as a payment option to buy crypto with impressive results: Popularity : PayPal has quickly become the third most popular payment meth

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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 News

JUNE 12, 2024

Stablecoin issuer Paxos has announced a 20% workforce reduction, affecting about 65 employees. Despite the layoffs, the company reportedly remains in a strong financial position with over US$500 million on its balance sheet. Following the layoffs, Paxos’ workforce is now estimated to be between 200 and 300 employees, according to a source familiar with the situation.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 12, 2024

Airwallex , a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, saw robust customer growth in Hong Kong, with its transacting customer base increasing by 79% YoY in the first quarter of 2024. Reflecting the strong customer growth, Airwallex Hong Kong also recorded a 108% YoY revenue increase for the first quarter of 2024. Additionally, transaction volume rose by 86% in Hong Kong, signifying continued appetite among Hong Kong businesses to operate internationally.

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Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2024

UOB and Enterprise Singapore have launched the Sustainability-Linked Advisory, Grants and Enablers (SAGE) programme , targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative aims to simplify sustainability-linked financing for SMEs, offering preferential loan rates from UOB for those meeting pre-agreed sustainability performance targets (SPTs).

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 12, 2024

Nexi , the European PayTech leader, and Compass , the Mediobanca Group’s consumer credit arm, are consolidating their strategic partnership in the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) segment by expanding it to include the e-commerce channel as well. This extension of the partnership will involve PagoLight, Compass’s proprietary, full-digital BNPL solution, being integrated into XPay, the e-commerce payment gateway developed by Nexi.

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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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Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2024

DBS Group is targeting S$500 billion (US$369.7 billion) in assets under management for its wealth business by the end of 2026, as reported by Reuters. The announcement comes as the DBS benefits from robust inflows into Singapore, driven by the city-state’s political stability, low taxes, and favorable policies for family offices and trusts. In 2023, DBS achieved a record S$365 billion in wealth assets, marking a 23% growth.

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Finextra

JUNE 12, 2024

We collectively believe that the future of blockchain is multi-chain, and are excited to share an update on one of the top requests from the developer community: bringing Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility to XRP Ledger (XRPL).

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Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2024

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have developed a blueprint – Project Viridis – a climate risk platform aimed at helping financial authorities identify, monitor, and manage climate risks in the financial system. Recognising the financial risks posed by climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy, central banks and financial authorities are increasingly called upon to ensure climate-sensitive regul

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 12, 2024

Citi (NYSE: C) and Emirates NBD , a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, announced a collaboration to launch Citi’s first-of-its-kind 24/7 USD Clearing service in the Middle East. This makes Emirates NBD the first bank to use Citi’s 24/7 USD Clearing service to make cross-border USD payments available to their corporate and retail clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, end to end across their branch network.

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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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Finextra

JUNE 12, 2024

In today's fast-paced digital era, the convergence of finance and technology is reshaping the paymen.

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Bank Automation

JUNE 12, 2024

Technology provider Temenos will integrate Mastercard’s Mastercard Move solution to provide banks with international money transfer capabilities. Mastercard Move will enable Temenos’ bank clients to use a range of options to cost-effectively route and deliver money, according to a June 4 Temenos release.

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Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2024

Appian, a software company that automates business processes, and Swiss Re have expanded their partnership to streamline the life insurance underwriting process and enhance the productivity of underwriters. The Connected Underwriting Life Workbench platform by Appian, which was successfully launched in North America last year, will now be available in select countries in Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

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Finextra

JUNE 12, 2024

UK mobile lender Starling Bank has reported its third full year of profitability, with pre-tax profits up 55% to £301.1m and revenue up 51% to £682.2m.

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Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2024

Lexasure, a reinsurance and insurtech solutions provider, and OneDegree Global , known for its IXT insurtech solutions and cybersecurity services, have announced a new collaborative cyber insurance solution. The platform, launched during the ITC Asia conference in Singapore, aims to tackle the rising cybersecurity threats in South and Southeast Asia.

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Finextra

JUNE 12, 2024

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have developed a blueprint for a platform that integrates regulatory and climate data to help financial authorities identify, monitor and manage climate risks in the financial system.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 12, 2024

As Dubai looks to cement its position as a global leader in the world of finance and AI, its new AI Campus cluster has already been inaugurated. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed , Crown Prince of Dubai, chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai and chairman of the Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy , officially inaugurated the Dubai AI Campus cluster at the Innovation Hub, Dubai International Financial Centre ( DIFC ) in May.

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Finextra

JUNE 12, 2024

Since our founding 240 years ago, we have been on a journey of continuous innovation, evolving from America’s oldest bank to a leading global financial services company.

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