Payments Dive

JULY 26, 2024

“Interfaces need to be standardized to ensure a consistent and reliable payment experience for businesses and consumers,” writes one payments software executive.

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Bank Automation

JULY 26, 2024

Chicago-based Alliant Credit Union has selected Jamie Warder as its chief information officer and head of business strategy, effective July 8. In his new role, Warder is responsible for the technology and business strategy at the $20 billion credit union, according to a company release.

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National Processing

JULY 26, 2024

National Processing Check 21 vs ACH: Key Differences and Which One Fits Your Business A merchant or business trying to decide the best electronic payment processing system may be interested in the differences between Check 21 and ACH. And while there are strong arguments for either, many believe that Check 21works more in favor of businesses where ACH tends to favor consumers.

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The Payments Association

JULY 26, 2024

Due to the arrival and full implementation of open banking, multi service apps (MSAs) are ready to come to the UK. Already common in Asia, an MSA model for small businesses allows for a single portal to address reactive issues such as lending, advice or insurance. The goal of an MSA is to provide users with a seamless and convenient experience by integrating various services into one app, eliminating the need to switch between multiple apps for different tasks.

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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

JULY 26, 2024

PayPal’s chairman of nine years left that post this week, and was replaced by one of the board’s newer members.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 26, 2024

Mamo , a UAE-based fintech startup on a mission to help small and medium-sized businesses consolidate their payment collection, corporate cards and expense management needs, has announced the successful completion of a $3.4 million funding round. Additional funds will help Mamo expand its product offerings and extend its market presence. The funding round was completed by an existing investor 4DX Ventures and the Dubai Future District Fund.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 26, 2024

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform that enables embedded finance solutions for the world’s innovators, today announced it is working with Visa and Affirm to offer the Visa Flexible Credential, a single card product that can toggle between payment methods, putting the power of choice in the hands of the consumer. Marqeta achieved certification with Visa Flexible Credential in May 2024, which will enable cardholders of Marqeta’s participating customers to easily set para

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The Fintech Times

JULY 26, 2024

Vibrant , a Stellar network-based digital wallet enabling customers to send, receive, and withdraw funds with USDC, has reported extremely positive annual growth metrics, driven by areas with high inflation rates. The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), a nonprofit organisation supporting the development and growth of the Stellar network, reported this growth, revealing that between Q2 2023 and Q2 2024 Vibrant saw a 282 per cent increase in monthly active users.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 26, 2024

UnionPay International expands European market with 90% of countries and regions in Europe, and all Schengen countries, already supporting UnionPay cards. The point of sale (POS) acceptance coverage rate of UnionPay card merchants in the region has climbed to 80% and the Company’s continued expansion makes life even more convenient for UnionPay cardholders visiting Europe this summer who are reminded to bind their UnionPay cards to their mobile phones for a quick payment and efficient trav

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Finovate

JULY 26, 2024

This week’s edition of Finovate Global highlights recent fintech news from Singapore. Monetary Authority of Singapore announced plans to invest $74.36 million (100 million Singaporean dollars) to fund quantum computing and AI projects. The funding is part of the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Grant Scheme (FSTI 3.0) designed to support banks and other financial institutions as they innovate and develop capabilities in both quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) tech

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Fintech Finance

JULY 26, 2024

Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, today announces the results of its commissioned 2024 Total Economic Impact (TEI) study conducted by Forrester Consulting. The independent study outlines a three-year, risk-adjusted present value and ROI for a composite organization comprised of interviewees with significant experience working with Checkout.com.

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Finextra

JULY 26, 2024

US banking regulators have issued a warning on the potential risks associated with third-party deposit arrangements and made a call for more information on the relationships between lenders and fintechs.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 26, 2024

The UK’s Current Account Switch Service has revealed that it facilitated over 1.4 million in the past 12 months, up 10 per cent from the previous year, with the latest stats offering a positive outlook for the market. The Current Account Switch Service explained that the continued upward switching trend highlights that finding the right bank or building society is still a priority for UK consumers.

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Finextra

JULY 26, 2024

The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the termination of an enforcement action with Silvergate Bank and its holding company, Silvergate Capital Corporation, both of La Jolla, California.

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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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The Fintech Times

JULY 26, 2024

eToro , the trading and investing platform, has over 33 million customers worldwide, with a tenth residing in the UK. To improve the trading experience for this segment, eToro is adding more than 1,000 UK stocks to its platform after enhancing its access to London Stock Exchange market data. 3.8 million registered UK eToro users will now be able to trade smaller stocks alongside the 400-plus UK companies they already have access to.

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Finextra

JULY 26, 2024

Revolut, the global fintech with over 9 million UK customers and 45 million globally, has today announced the launch of cash deposits for all UK customers. This follows the recent news that it has received a UK banking license.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 26, 2024

Fintech lender Plenti is now enabling its customers to utilise the National Australia Bank ’s Pay by Bank solution, to make loan repayments. The National Australia Bank (NAB) Pay by Bank solution enables PayTo transactions and was developed in partnership with global fintech Banked , with an aim to ensure faster and more secure payments directly from a user’s bank account.

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Finextra

JULY 26, 2024

Blackfinch Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Swanepoel as Head of Alternative Investment Market (AIM) Investments. This newly created position strengthens Blackfinch’s commitment to investing in smaller companies and supporting the full lifecycle of businesses in the UK.

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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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The Fintech Times

JULY 26, 2024

The British Business Bank launched a Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS), a new iteration of the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS), at the beginning of July to support UK startups. Many organisations are looking at ways to participate and support the ecosystem, with Simply Asset Finance , the specialist business lending provider, being the latest to allow users to borrow under the scheme.

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Finextra

JULY 26, 2024

NatWest has bought Metro Bank’s £2.4b mortgage book, while also admitting to being forced to spend £24m on cancelled “Tell Sid” campaign by the previous government.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 26, 2024

Revolut , the global fintech boasting over nine million UK customers, has officially obtained its UK banking licence from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), more than three years after its initial application. After securing the UK banking licence, Revolut should be able to eventually offer a far wider range of products and services to customers, including mortgages and loans.

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Finextra

JULY 26, 2024

The FCA has set out a package of measures designed to help strengthen the UK’s capital markets and position as a global and vibrant financial centre.

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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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EBizCharge

JULY 26, 2024

Crunching numbers is pivotal in determining your business’s financial success. Therefore, it’s important to familiarize yourself with general accounting terms when calculating finances. How financial success is communicated in business hinges on the frameworks used. Thankfully, there are generally accepted accounting principles or GAAP that are the foundation of financial success.

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Finextra

JULY 26, 2024

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform that enables embedded finance solutions for the world’s innovators, today announced it is working with Visa and Affirm to offer the Visa Flexible Credential, a single card product that can toggle between payment methods, putting the power of choice in the hands of the consumer.

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Clearly Payments

JULY 26, 2024

Consumer payment data has become a valuable asset for businesses. Consumer data, primarily gathered from credit card transactions, offers information that can help businesses enhance their operations, understand customer behavior, and ultimately increase their profitability. Businesses that use data-driven marketing strategies can see a 5-8 times return on investment (ROI).

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Fintech Review

JULY 26, 2024

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, July 26th, 2024, Chainwire Kwenta , the leading onchain perpetuals exchange on the Optimism network, has partnered with Perennial to launch a new joint product and incentive program on the Arbitrum network. This initiative, backed by a substantial 1.9 million ARB grant, aims to attract new users and liquidity providers to Arbitrum and spark renewed interest in onchain perpetuals trading.

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Neopay

JULY 26, 2024

CB Payments Limited (CBPL), a subsidiary of the globally recognised cryptoasset trading platform Coinbase, has been fined £3,503,546 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for significant breaches of a voluntary requirement (VREQ) imposed on the company. This enforcement action marks the first use of the FCA’s new powers under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011, emphasising the regulator’s commitment to maintaining stringent financial crime controls within the cryptoasset indust

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Finextra

JULY 26, 2024

Bake, the all-in-one crypto super-app, and OpenEden, a leader in tokenized real-world assets, today announced a partnership to enable access to on-chain yields on the Bake platform, powered by OpenEden’s $TBILLs, a digital representation of US Treasury bills.

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Paystand

JULY 26, 2024

Table of Contents How Do You Effectively Manage Invoices? How Do I Make a Perfect Invoice? What Are the Three Main Steps Involved in Invoice Processing?

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Finextra

JULY 26, 2024

MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and fintech, has acquired Tam Finans, a leading commercial finance company in Turkey with a loan book exceeding US $300 million, from Actera Group, the country’s leading private equity firm, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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