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Merchants urged to file claims for $5.5B payment card settlement

Payments Dive

Requests for a slice of the Visa-Mastercard settlement are due by a May 31 deadline. Lawyers are racing to alert eligible businesses.

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Grasshopper Bank begins rollout of SBA lending strategy

Bank Automation

Small businesses demand efficient access to capital and Grasshopper Bank is meeting the needs of its small business clients through its latest digital lending solutions.

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How to reduce risk and save cash with Pull-ACH

Payments Dive

Finance leaders are in a unique position to reduce costs and increase revenue by evolving payment processes.

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4 ways to make digital payments more effective

Payments Next

By Michael Seaman, CEO & Founder, Swipesum In today’s online world, digital payments have become essential for businesses looking to thrive in The post 4 ways to make digital payments more effective first appeared on Payments NEXT.

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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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Tokenization and PCI Compliance: FAQs

Basis Theory

The data security rules around payments can be puzzling to new and seasoned payments professionals alike. Moreover, while the Payments Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) outlines encryption best practices for meeting PCI compliance, much can be left up to interpretation.

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AWS Invests S$12 Billion in Singapore, Launches Flagship AI Programme

Fintech News

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced that it is set to invest an additional S$12 billion into Singapore’s cloud infrastructure by 2028 during the 10th AWS ASEAN Summit , aiming to bolster its services amid increasing demand. According to a new AWS Economic Impact Study , this investment is projected to contribute S$23.7 billion to Singapore’s GDP by 2028 and support an estimated 12,300 jobs annually across sectors like construction, engineering, and telecommunications, essential to the AWS

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JPMorgan unveils IndexGPT investing tool

Finextra

JPMorgan Chase is using OpenAI’s GPT-4 model for a range of thematic investment baskets, according to Bloomberg.

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Singapore’s Dyna.Ai Expands Globally, Debuts AI Solutions for Finance Sector

Fintech News

Singapore-based technology company Dyna.Ai announced its global launch at the Dubai Fintech Summit, unveiling new AI solutions tailored for the banking and financial services sector. The company, which specialises in artificial intelligence technology, revealed plans for international expansion, including operations across Asia, the Middle East, the Americas, Europe, and Africa.

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Robinhood Crypto warns it could face SEC action

Finextra

Trading platform Robinhood says its cryptocurrency arm has received a Wells notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission, indicating that the US regulator is set to take enforcement action.

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From Compliance to Competitive Edge: The Open Finance Revolution in Asia

Fintech News

Asia’s financial sector is undergoing an evolution that promises to reshape the foundations of banking. At the heart of this transformation lies the concept of Open Finance – a paradigm shift that transcends traditional banking boundaries to usher in an era of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity. The Rise of Open Finance in Asia Open Finance represents a fundamental departure from the siloed approach of traditional banking.

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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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How to accelerate revenue with payment optimization

Payments Dive

One of the best ways to accelerate business growth is through adopting a strategic approach to payment processing.

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Financial Woes Lead Zipmex to Move Towards Voluntary Liquidation

Fintech News

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex is set to wind up its operations, having appointed Ellyn Tan Huixian from Mazars Consulting as its provisional liquidator, according to documents filed with Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). The filing, dated 29 April 2024, accessed by DealStreetAsia , comes as the company grapples with significant financial liabilities that prevent it from continuing its business, stated Zipmex founder and CEO Marcus Lim.

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Introduction to EFD Messaging: A New Era in Combating Payment Fraud

Finextra

Welcome to the Dawn of Enhanced Fraud Detection. In the modern era of digitalisation, financial tra.

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Businesses prefer The Clearing House for RTP, Citizens exec says

Bank Automation

The Clearing House’s Real Time Payments’ network is gaining mid-market companies as businesses gravitate toward real-time payments. Businesses prefer The Clearing House’s RTP solution because it is established and is used by nearly 67% of U.S.

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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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From MEA to EU: KARM’s Report Guides Fintech Innovators Through Regulatory Terrain

The Fintech Times

Countries in the Middle East are quickly accelerating their regulatory standards to enable and nourish the latest fintech innovations. A new report from KARM Legal Consultants, the emerging technologies-focused law firm, provides insightful analysis into how the regulatory environments of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Bahrain and Turkey compared to one another as well as to the EU and UK.

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The benefits of Pay by Link for merchants and their customers

PayXpert

In the ever-evolving landscape of payment solutions and consumer behaviour, the need for convenience has reached new heights. Enter Pay by Link, an innovative service that allows merchants to facilitate payments seamlessly through a simple link sent directly to their customers' inbox. This cutting-edge approach not only enhances the customer experience but also simplifies the payment process for both parties involved.

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Unit21 adds ACH features for safer faster payments

Finextra

Unit21, a company that proactively mitigates risk tied to money laundering, fraud, and other illicit activities, announced the launch of ACH Risk Scores and Action Event Rules today.

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Empowering SMEs and Startups: The Vision of Kuvera Impact Consulting

The Fintech Times

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions play a pivotal role in fostering market expansion and driving growth for companies worldwide. However, navigating through this landscape is far from straightforward. From the intricate task of identifying suitable targets to the intricate dance through regulatory complexities and the murky waters of valuation uncertainties, companies face a myriad of challenges throughout the M&A process.

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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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ICICI enable NRI customers to use international mobile numbers to make UPI payments

Finextra

ICICI Bank today announced that it has enabled NRI customers to use their international mobile number to make UPI payments instantly in India, thereby significantly enhancing their convenience of making everyday payments.

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Zopa Bank Boasts First Full-Year of Profitability in 2023, in Spite of Macroeconomic Challenges

The Fintech Times

Following a successful 2023, British online bank Zopa Bank achieved full-year profitability for the first ever time since its launch in 2020. Despite a difficult economic environment, characterised by high inflation, the milestone makes Zopa one of the fastest digital banks in the UK to turn an annual profit. Zopa Bank revealed it achieved a pre-tax profit of £15.8million for the financial year ending 31 December 2023, up from a pre-tax loss of £26million for the year ending 31 December 2022.

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Nacha Celebrates 50 Years of Payments Innovation

NACHA

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 7, 2024 – In 1974 payday usually meant being handed a paper check—which was the same way most bills were paid. But in that year, a significant step was taken toward changing all of that when the National Automated Clearing House Association, or NACHA was formed. Fast forward 50 years—today Nacha is not only known for governing the thriving ACH Network, but also for developing rules and standards, providing industry solutions, and delivering education, accreditation, and a

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NPCI International partners with Bank of Namibia

The Paypers

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has signed an agreement with the Bank of Namibia to support them in developing a UPI stack in Namibia.

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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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JP Morgan taps Visa Direct for faster payments

Finextra

JP Morgan is promising faster domestic payments in the US, through the Visa Direct network.

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Why the U.S. Regulators’ New Resource on BaaS Relationships is Disappointing

Finovate

BaaS-enabled banks have been operating in a regulatory minefield recently. Since late 2023, the U.S. FDIC and CFPB have issued multiple consent orders to banks, citing their BaaS relationships as the cause. From the perspective of an onlooker, it appeared that regulators were issuing the consent orders to make examples out of certain players in the industry, foregoing formal BaaS regulation.

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Understanding the Purpose of Dunning Letters in Invoice Collections

EBizCharge

Getting paid is the main objective for most businesses. However, when invoices go unpaid, dunning letters become necessary to help the collections process. A dunning letter may seem like a relic of the past, but its purpose is deeply anchored in the present-day reality of managing receivables. So, what is a dunning letter, and why does it matter? What is a Dunning Letter?

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Robinhood Crypto Receives Warning about Securities Violations

Finovate

Robinhood has received a Wells Notice from the U.S. SEC. In the Wells Notice, the SEC staff alleged Robinhood violated Sections 15(a) and 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Robinhood Markets Chief Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Affairs Officer Dan Gallagher said that he is “disappointed” with the Wells Notice. “We firmly believe that the assets listed on our platform are not securities,” he said.

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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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How Accepting Credit Cards Increases Sales for Merchants

Clearly Payments

There have been long debates on the pros and cons of credit cards in today’s society. Credit cards are double-edged swords. They offer convenience, rewards programs, and can even help build credit scores for consumers. However, they can also be tempting to overuse, leading to debt and high interest rates. There is a benefit of credit cards to businesses.

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Fintech Rundown: A Rapid Review of Weekly News

Finovate

Investment and innovation are defining the wealth management space as the week begins. LA-based wealth management platform Altruist enters the week with $169 million more in capital, courtesy of a Series E round led by Iconiq Growth. Meanwhile, JP Morgan Chase announced that it has deployed generative AI to enhance its thematic investment offering. Be sure to check back all week long for more fintech news!

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Kraken expands European footprint with German partnership

Finextra

Today, we double down on our European expansion strategy by announcing a new strategic partnership that enables us to actively enhance our product offering in Germany, a key market for European crypto adoption.

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Alloy Partners with Coris To Automate Risk and Fraud Intelligence for SMBs

Finovate

Identity decisioning platform Alloy teamed up with SME data intelligence innovator Coris. Courtesy of the partnership, Alloy customers will be able to access Coris’ Merchant Profiler and Corshield solutions directly from within the Alloy platform. Alloy introduced itself to Finovate audiences at FinDEVr Silicon Valley in 2016. Alloy , the identity decisioning platform, announced a new partnership with SMB data intelligence company Coris.

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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.