Fri.Mar 29, 2024

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Accounting Through the Ages: From Accountant to NHL Goaltender

FloQast

Note : This blog was first published on August 4, 2020. Sports fans around the world grow up dreaming of one day stepping on the field, pitch, ice, or court to thunderous applause, widespread acclaim, and generous compensation. While this dream rarely comes true, there are the odd few who find their way to superstardom through a side door. On March 29, 2018, Scott Foster, then a senior financial accountant from suburban Chicago, found himself achieving a childhood dream in perhaps the most unlik

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Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust lawsuit over US merchant swipe fees

Payments Next

By Jeff Domansky, Managing Editor Visa and Mastercard reached a landmark antitrust settlement with US merchants, ending a protracted legal battle. The The post Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust lawsuit over US merchant swipe fees first appeared on Payments NEXT.

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CFPB warns remittance firms about false ads

Payments Dive

The agency told international money transfer companies that “deceptive marketing” may run afoul of federal law.

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Why Emerging Technologies Hold the Key to Supply Chain Sustainability as Challenges Intensify

Finextra

Recent years have seen supply chain challenges grow as an uneven post-pandemic recovery has been met.

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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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Movers and Shakers: Stawchansky new chief technology innovation officer at Finastra

Bank Automation

Fintech Finastra has appointed Mike Stawchansky senior vice president, chief technology innovation officer, according to a release from the on March 6. Stawchansky was senior vice president of platform engineering at data intelligence company Collibra and vice president of system engineering at Salesforce, according to his LinkedIn profile.

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AWS and WAX unlock Web3 integration in gaming

The Paypers

US-based Worldwide Asset Exchange (WAX) has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to integrate the WAX network into the Amazon Managed Blockchain (AMB) service.

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Boku Breaks Down Regional E-commerce Payment Trends as Local Payment Popularity Soars

The Fintech Times

“Cash is king” and “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” are common phrases heard in the payments industry. However, digital payments have had an undeniable impact in the sector, and according to new research from Boku , the global network for localised payment solutions, there has been a continued decline in the market share of traditional card payments.

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Intuit QuickBooks launches new line of credit solution

The Paypers

Intuit QuickBooks has announced the launch of its QuickBooks Line of Credit solution in order to provide small businesses with more options to access capital.

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La Banque Postale Supports 156 million JCB Cardmembers in New Long-Term Partnership

The Fintech Times

La Banque Postale has joined forces with JCB , the Japan-based card issuer and acquirer and global payments brand, in an effort to facilitate payment transactions for JCB cardmembers throughout France. By partnering with La Banque Postale , JCB can now offer a range of benefits to its card members. La Banque Postale has a strong physical presence across France, with 17,000 points of contact including 7,000 post offices, and an extensive network of 6,000 ATMs.

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Mashreq partners with NPCI International Payments and PhonePe

The Paypers

Mashreq has partnered with NPCI International Payments in order to integrate PhonePe with NEOPAY and improve financial connectivity between the UAE and India.

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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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Code & Capital: AI Versus the Internet and Harnessing the Power of Gen AI

Finovate

Streamly’s Code & Capital series takes a next-level look at the potential for enabling technologies to transform fintech and financial services. In today’s first conversation, Code & Capital talks with Generative AI expert and founder of Tamang Ventures Nina Schick about the way that AI could fundamentally reshape industries and economies this century the way the Internet did decades ago.

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AP+ announces the passage of the Digital ID Bill

The Paypers

Australian Payments Plus (AP+), a provider of digital identity solutions via ConnectID , has announced and welcomed the passage by the Senate of the Digital ID Bill.

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Common Late Payment Excuses: What They Really Mean

Paystand

The month is almost over. As you check the records, you realize there are still many invoices to complete. Some might not get paid on time, and a few could become bad debts. Plus, you carefully scrutinize every cent for budget requests because money is tight. It’s that time of the month when you hear the most common late payment excuses.

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In What Ways is Advanced Data Analysis Reshaping Insurance?

The Fintech Times

This March, The Fintech Times is shifting its spotlight towards insurtech, such as how advanced data analysis is driving efficiencies across the insurance sector. From enhancing risk assessment accuracy to personalising products and services, insurers are leveraging data analytics to optimise decision-making processes, mitigate risks and cater to evolving consumer needs.

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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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Loan Origination System vs. Loan Management System: Understanding the Differences

Finezza

Loan applicants today expect a quick, convenient financing process from the first step to funds arriving in their account. Lenders now rely on ever-evolving technology to meet these expectations. For example, they leverage reliable systems to track each step of the process through origination and its payment lifecycle. A sound understanding of loan origination and […] The post Loan Origination System vs.

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Payop Joins Forces With Tink, Adding ‘Pay by Bank’ to its Checkout Options

The Fintech Times

Payop , an international payment processor and a payment aggregator, has partnered with Tink , a market-leading payment services and data enrichment platform, enabling it to add ‘Pay by Bank’ to its checkout options. Payop is now live with the Tink Pay by Bank solution for merchant checkouts, which has already enjoyed noteworthy growth. The amount of executed payments more than doubled between January and December 2023.

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Late Payments: What They Are and How to Reduce Them

Paystand

Maintaining a steady cash flow is essential to running a business, but keeping a steady revenue stream is more challenging. According to a PYMNTS report , 93% of companies experience late payments. Payment delays pressure the accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) teams. Delayed payment can mean straining vendor relationships, missing out on an early payment discount, and weak cash flow.

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VantageScore CreditGauge for February 2024 Shows Consumers in Prime Credit Tier Contracted By 1.1% YOY

The Nilson Report

The post VantageScore CreditGauge for February 2024 Shows Consumers in Prime Credit Tier Contracted By 1.1% YOY appeared first on Nilson Report.

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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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Fraud Detection Systems & Strategies in the Banking Industry

Fraud.net

Discover advanced fraud detection systems used by banks and explore the solutions offered by Fraud.net for proactive fraud prevention.

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HID partners with Santander International

The Paypers

US-based identity solutions provider HID , together with Temenos , has announced its collaboration with Santander International , aiming to offer improved customer authentication.

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The Next $16tn Opportunity in Crypto You Are Missing

Finextra

We are on the threshold of massive financial changes, and I'm not talking about the distant future b.

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Texas Judge Transfers Lawsuit Over Card Fees to Washington, DC

The Nilson Report

The post Texas Judge Transfers Lawsuit Over Card Fees to Washington, DC appeared first on Nilson Report.

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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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Samsung Pay to stop working with Mir

The Paypers

Samsung Pay , a South Korea-based payment service, has announced its decision to stop working with Russia’s national Mir payment cards starting April 3 2024.

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Credit Opportunities And Near Misses

Finextra

A journey past a credit card sales counter is painful.

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Mastercard partners with Singapore Airlines

The Paypers

US-based payment technology corporation Mastercard has announced its collaboration with Singapore Airlines (SIA), aiming to improve the travel experience across Southeast Asia.

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Warren reiterates call for gun MCC guidance

Payments Dive

The Massachusetts senator and 32 other Democrats are stressing the need for federal guidance on the gun merchant category code as states take opposing sides.

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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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iDenfy partners with FTMO

The Paypers

Lithuania-based regtech company iDenfy has announced that it entered a collaboration with FTMO , aiming to simplify the latter’s onboarding process and prevent duplicate accounts.

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Finovate Global Israel: Identity Verification, Data Privacy, and an Introduction to New Alums

Finovate

This week’s edition of Finovate Global reviews the latest fintech headlines from Israel. We also introduce you to a quartet of new Finovate alums – all making their Finovate debuts at FinovateEurope last month – all headquartered in Israel. AU10TIX expands its Digital ID identity verification solution Israel-based identity verification and management specialist AU10TIX announced the expansion of its Digital ID solution this week.

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Azimut to launch a new digital independent bank

The Paypers

Italy-based Azimut has set out plans to spin off part of its network of financial advisors, merge it into an independent digital bank, and look for outside investors.

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The FinCEN issues an RFI related to banks under the CIP Rule

The Paypers

FinCEN has announced its decision to issue an RFI related to the requirements for banks under the CIP Rule to collect a TIN from a client before opening an account.

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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.