VISTA InfoSec

JULY 1, 2024

American chip giant Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) announced that it has launched a probe of a data breach carried out by a cybercriminal group called Intelbroker that led to several private documents and information being stolen which occurred early this month. In a statement to media outlets, the company spokesperson said that it is working closely with the authorities and a third-party hosting partner to investigate the impact of the breach.

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Open Banking Excellence

JULY 1, 2024

Open Banking in a Box, a new programme from Open Banking Excellence (OBE) , is leveraging the UK’s position as the world leader in open banking to help regulators globally develop their own open banking markets. The programme gives access to invaluable insights, expertise and practical advice honed from the UK’s experience in creating the blueprint for open banking.

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 1, 2024

Ever wondered how to conduct security audits without wasting time? Security audits are crucial for protecting your business from threats. But they often feel like they take forever. The process can be overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to be thorough without sacrificing too much time. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be this way. This guide’ll share practical tips to help you conduct thorough security audits quickly and efficiently.

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Payments Dive

JULY 1, 2024

A proposed Visa-Mastercard settlement failed partly because a judge overseeing the case determined large merchants wouldn’t benefit as much as smaller merchants.

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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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Bank Automation

JULY 1, 2024

Data insights company S&P Global is developing internal- and external-facing generative AI tools to boost efficiencies — and it hopes to monetize the technology by offering it to customers.

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Payments Dive

JULY 1, 2024

Research from online payments processor Stripe found that providing BNPL increases the average size and total number of sales.

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Basis Theory

JULY 1, 2024

The most valuable pieces of data in payments are the Primary Account Numbers ( PAN ), the core details from a credit card that are used to initiate and close a transaction. The PAN consists of the card number, the expiration date, and the CVV , and the most fundamental obligation of any merchant is to not allow anyone to steal this information.

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Tearsheet

JULY 1, 2024

The evolution in payment technologies and experiences is directly impacted by changes in consumer preferences, particularly among younger generations. To explore these changes and their potential impact on businesses, I spoke with Thomas Priore – CEO, Priority , a company specializing in integrated payments and banking solutions. Thomas Priore – CEO, Priority This interview covers several key areas of interest in the payment landscape.

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Finextra

JULY 1, 2024

BlackRock is to acquire private market data firm Preqin for £2.55 billion in an all-cash deal expected to close before year end.

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Fintech News

JULY 1, 2024

Ant International has acquired Amsterdam-based payment service provider MultiSafepay, integrating it into its Antom division, a payment and digitisation services provider. The financial details of the deal was not disclosed. The acquisition aims to enhance payment solutions and digital services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe.

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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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Finextra

JULY 1, 2024

Join FinextraTV at the Temenos Community Forum 2024 as William Moroney, President International, Temenos and Izzidin AbuSalameh, Group COO, Capital Bank of Jordan, speak about the biggest challenges facing the banking industry today. Despite substantial progression over the last two decades, the pair explore how customer intimacy through digital interactions must be prioritised as the sector is moving towards reducing branches.

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Fintech News

JULY 1, 2024

Cloud banking platform Mambu has announced the appointment of Mark Geneste as Chief Revenue Officer. Geneste will lead the commercial team, aiming to drive growth and strengthen Mambu’s market position. He brings extensive experience in sales leadership within the software industry, having held senior roles at Wolters Kluwer – Enablon, FactSet, Kempen Capital Management, Dun & Bradstreet, and Thomson Reuters.

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Finextra

JULY 1, 2024

snappi, the pioneering Greek neobank, announces that it has received a universal banking license from the European Central Bank (ECB), following the proposal of the Bank of Greece.

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Fintech News

JULY 1, 2024

CIMB Singapore encountered a technical issue on 29 June 2024, affecting the reflection of certain transactions in the bank account balances of a group of customers. The bank claimed that the root cause for the technical issues have been identified and that its team is working on resolving it in a Facebook post. Despite this glitch, CIMB Singapore reported that both inbound and outbound transactions were processed successfully.

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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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Payments Dive

JULY 1, 2024

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a case challenging a debit card interchange rate set by the Federal Reserve can proceed.

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Fintech News

JULY 1, 2024

Validus Group, a digital SME financing platform based in Singapore, has secured a total of US$17.57 million in debt financing from both Oikocredit and FMO to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia. Oikocredit has announced a EUR 2.4 million (US$2.57 million) loan which matures in 2027 to Validus , marking its first fintech loan in Southeast Asia.

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Finextra

JULY 1, 2024

Lloyds Banking Group has revealed 60 new branch closures for the remainder of the year and 2025.

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Fintech News

JULY 1, 2024

Paxos has secured the full approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to issue stablecoins under the regulator’s upcoming stablecoin framework. This approval allows Paxos to offer digital payment token services through its entity, Paxos Digital Singapore Pte. Ltd. , as a Major Payments Institution. With this approval, Singapore joins the US and the United Arab Emirates as markets where Paxos can issue stablecoins, as the company works towards expanding its global footprint.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 1, 2024

Rainforest has closed a $20M Series A led by Matrix Partners, with participation from existing investors including Accel, Infinity Ventures, BoxGroup, The Fintech Fund, Tech Square Ventures, Ardent Venture Partners, and a number of strategic angels. Explosive growth of AI combined with regulatory scrutiny around fintech creates the impression that fintechs aren’t getting funded.

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Fintech News

JULY 1, 2024

Singapore has released its updated Terrorism Financing National Risk Assessment (TF NRA) and National Strategy for Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) to address terrorism threats. The evolving global terrorism landscape necessitates regular updates to Singapore’s risk assessments and counter-terrorism strategies given its status as a global financial and business hub Singapore employs a comprehensive, government-wide approach to identify, monitor, and mitigate terrorism financing

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Fintech Finance

JULY 1, 2024

Pomelo Group is proud to announce the endorsement of leading Fintech experts from Mastercard and the law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, as it launches its new Advisory Board. Pomelo, the Singapore-based payment infrastructure platform that enables financial institutions to offer modern payment solutions to their end users, today appointed Mr Joshua Kaplan, a partner at the law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and formerly COO of Checkout.com, and Mr Sapan Shah, Senior Vice P

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Fintech News

JULY 1, 2024

Heymax.ai, a Singapore-founded loyalty platform, has announced the completion of a US$2.6 million (SG$3.5 million) seed funding round led by January Capital. Other participants in the round include Tenity , Ascend Angels, XA Network, and several strategic investors, such as Projjal Ghatak (founder of OnLoop), JJ Chai (former Airbnb SEA MD), Jake Tan Jun Kiat (founder of Ergotune), and Evan Heng Shu En (founder of Zenith).

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Finextra

JULY 1, 2024

The Bank for International Settlements is to move toward live implementation of Prject Nexus, an initiative that seeks to enhance cross-border payments by connecting multiple domestic instant payment systems globally.

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The Paypers

JULY 1, 2024

Sweden-based biometrics company Fingerprint Cards (Fingerprints) has partnered with paytech Valid to develop a biometric payment card for the Brazilian market.

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Finextra

JULY 1, 2024

In the dynamic realm of banking, innovation has been the cornerstone of evolution and customer satis.

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Finovate

JULY 1, 2024

The conversation around customer experience in financial services pre-dates fintech. And while the topic surged after the great digitalization of services took place in 2020, conversation about customer experience in banking and fintech has once again slowed. This regression is taking place not because we’ve perfected the customer experience or because the topic is no longer relevant.

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Finextra

JULY 1, 2024

Bank of Ireland is recruiting for 100 technology roles to work on new customer features on digital channels, protecting customers against fraud, and advanced data analytics.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 1, 2024

In line with the latest payment technologies and to enhance the customer experience, Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has launched a new digital service called (WAMD). This service allows customers to send and receive money instantly and for free using their mobile numbers, 24/7. KFH cements its digital leadership by launching (WAMD) through the KFHonline app, powered by K-Net.

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Bank Automation

JULY 1, 2024

Payments go beyond the transfer of money, and financial institutions can customize each step of the process through vendor selection.

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Finextra

JULY 1, 2024

A US district court judge has rejected an agreed $30 billion settlement over swipe fees between the two major card schemes and US merchants partially on the grounds that Visa and Mastercard have the financial armoury to pay "substantially" more.

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

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