Mon.Jul 29, 2024

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Coffee with the Council Podcast: Meet This Year’s North America Community Meeting Keynote Speaker, Tom Koulopoulos

PCI Security Standards

Welcome to our podcast series, Coffee with the Council. I'm Alicia Malone, Senior Manager of Public Relations for the PCI Security Standards Council. Today, I am so excited to bring you a sneak peek interview with PCI SSC's North America Community Meeting Keynote Speaker, Tom Koulopoulos. Mr. Koulopoulos is Chairman and Founder of Delphi Group, a 30-year-old Boston-based Think Tank, named one of the fastest growing private companies by Inc. magazine, and the founding partner of AcroVantage Ventu

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JPMorgan rolls out Generative AI 'research analyst' to staff

Finextra

JPMorgan Chase has rolled out an inhouse developed Generative AI chatbot to staff, likening it to a having a research analyst at your desk.

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Affirm says CFPB’s proposed BNPL rules will confuse customers

Payments Dive

In commenting on the proposal, the BNPL provider said consumers would be better served by rules specific to BNPL transactions, as opposed to credit card regulations.

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Open banking fraud: An open question for UK regulators

The Payments Association

While the speed and convenience of open banking solutions helps to improve convenience, transparency, and confidence in payments, it also increases the chances for fraud, and in particular authorized push payment (APP) fraud. In the digital age, fraudsters and payments industry stakeholders are leveraging the same technologies for very different purposes.

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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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Westpac starts offering debit cards to eight-year-olds

Finextra

Australian bank Westpac is now offering debit cards to children as young as eight in a move it says will help them hone their financial skills.

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Milberg roils Visa-Mastercard settlement claims process

Payments Dive

The law firm falsely suggested it represented well-known businesses in the claims filing process and blamed an outside party for the snafu that prompted a call for sanctions.

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Inside look: Frost Bank’s AI and payments strategy

Bank Automation

Frost Bank is investing in its AI, payments and customer onboarding experience to remain competitive and penetrate new markets. In the second quarter, the $49 billion San Antonio-based bank upped its technology spend 8% year over year to $35.9 million, according to its July 25 earnings report.

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MAS Board Welcomes Chee Hong Tat as Deputy Chairman

Fintech News

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has appointed Chee Hong Tat , Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance, as the new Deputy Chairman of its Board of Directors. His term will commence on 23 August 2024 and extend until 31 May 2027. Chee joined the MAS Board on 1 June 2024. Chee’s appointment follows his tenure as Acting Minister for Transport, a position he has held since 12 July 2023, alongside his role as Senior Minister of State for Finance.

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Visa takes on not-so-friendly fraud

Bank Automation

Dishonest consumers are upping their fraud game as “friendly fraud” becomes the No. 1 problem in credit card disputes, but tech providers and merchants alike are upping their ability to fight through data and AI. Friendly fraud and chargeback fees cost businesses more than $117 billion in 2023, according to a PayPal report.

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GoTo Expands TikTok Partnership with ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Service

Fintech News

Indonesian tech company GoTo Group has expanded its partnership with TikTok by introducing a “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) service, GoPay Later , on TikTok’s ShopTokopedia platform. This follows TikTok’s acquisition of a controlling stake in Tokopedia which was completed in January this year, aimed at reviving its e-commerce ambitions in Indonesia.

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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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Capital One racks up Walmart, Discover costs

Payments Dive

The card company set aside more than $800 million to brace for credit card losses tied to its break-up with retail behemoth Walmart.

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Stripe Selects Fifth Third to Power Embedded Financial Services

Fintech Finance

Fifth Third Bank is pleased to announce a collaborative agreement between Newline by Fifth Third, a leading embedded payments provider, and Stripe , a financial infrastructure platform that enables businesses to seamlessly incorporate financial services in their products. Together, Newline and Stripe will expand embedded financial services for Stripe’s platform users and their customers.

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What Are Successful Fintech Impact Platforms Doing Right?

The Fintech Times

Now encapsulating a focus on societal impact and the environment, the term ‘fintech for good’ has evolved from its initial meaning of charity. But it doesn’t stop there. This July, we are on the hunt to find out how the fintech industry is doing ‘good’ for local communities and the world, revealing current and future plans to make change. We’ve spoken about net zero , ESG initiatives, and accessibility so far during our ‘fintech for good’ theme.

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Bank of Lithuania puts halt on new customers for local paytech Kevin

Finextra

The Lithuanian central bank has appointed an independent supervisor and restricted new business for local paytech Kevin after losing patience with the firm for repeated failings to file its annual reports.

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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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Changelabs Launches Fintech Accelerator for Egypt-Based Startups

The Fintech Times

Changelabs , the regional impact-centred accelerator, is expanding its MENA Fintech Accelerator to identify and scale fintech startups in Egypt. The Changelabs fintech accelerator programme looks to provide a dynamic platform for early-stage ventures to scale their innovative financial solutions that empower individuals and businesses across Egypt. Changelabs has joined forces with SANAD Entrepreneurship Academy , FMO , Disruptech Ventures , and InDrive New Ventures , to deliver the programme.

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10x Banking unveils 'meta core' to derisk core conversions

Finextra

10x Banking has unveiled a new generation of core banking technology designed to derisk the conversion from legacy ledgers and provide a clear roadmap to cloud-native transformation.

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Stripe Acquires Lemon Squeezy for Undisclosed Amount

Finovate

Stripe is acquiring merchant of record service company Lemon Squeezy. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. Lemon Squeezy will help Stripe add merchant of record capabilities, which will help it differentiate itself and may help attract a more global client base. Financial infrastructure company Stripe is adding to its expertise this week with the acquisition of merchant of record (MoR) service company Lemon Squeezy.

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Dubai Land Department and Oqoodi Enable Peaceful Real Estate Settlements Worth AED1.38bn in H1’24

The Fintech Times

Ensuring property disputes can be sorted quickly and peacefully is an extremely important aspect of ensuring booming ecosystems can continue to thrive. In light of this, Dubai Land Department (DLD) has successfully completed 647 real estate settlements using Oqoodi, the digital platform navigating land and property disputes. Dubai Land Department provides a conflict resolution service to customers, aiming to help investors and developers reach an agreement that satisfies all parties of the contr

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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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HPS Investment Partners and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank invest in WealthTech S64

Finextra

S64, the global alternatives fintech and solutions partner to the wealth management industry, today announced the successful close of its Series A funding round which includes investments from HPS Investment Partners and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, two prominent institutional investors.

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In Conversation at Seamless Middle East: Video Interviews at the Dubai World Trade Centre

The Fintech Times

Seamless Middle East returned for the 24th edition of its conference, opening its doors to welcome over 25,000 attendees and over 500 speakers to tackle some of the biggest issues in fintech, banking, payments, e-commerce and more. Aiming to drive the future of digital commerce, attendees gathered at the Dubai World Trade Centre to network with some of the brightest minds in the financial industry, attend panel sessions and visit exhibitors.

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Lloyds and Nationwide invest in Scottish AI fintech Aveni

Finextra

Lloyds Banking Group and Nationwide have joined an £11 million Series A funding round in Scottish AI fintech Aveni.

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BNPL Market Expected to Grow Across the Philippines, as Trust Rises Amongst Local Consumers

The Fintech Times

UnaCash , an in-app and in-store financing solutions provider, expects the Philippines’ buy now, pay later (BNPL) market to contribute 6.7 per cent in gross merchandise value (GMV) to the digital economy in 2024. The forecast comes after UnaCash compared the volume of the Philippines’ BNPL market from 2020 to 2023 to the growth rate of the Philippine digital economy during the same period.

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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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Temasek Prioritises U.S. Over China in US$30 Billion Investment Strategy

Fintech News

Singapore’s state-owned investment company Temasek is set to invest up to US$30 billion into the U.S. economy over the next five years, according to Reuters. Jane Atherton The investment will focus on sectors such as financial services, technology, and healthcare, according to Jane Atherton, Temasek’s Head of North America. In contrast, China recently reported weaker economic growth and took steps to stimulate its economy by cutting major interest rates.

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Lynx and NTT Data Partner to Prepare for PSR Changes in the UK and Improve Fraud Detection Worldwide

The Fintech Times

Lynx Tech , the fintech specialising in AI-driven fraud detection, is scaling its solutions across the UK and European markets as it has identified NTT Data , the business and tech services provider, as the perfect partner to take the business forward. Sumant Kumar, CTO, banking and financial markets, head of innovation, at NTT DATA UK&I NTT Data will be a crucial partner for Lynx as its network and experience in the banking sector will enable Lynx to focus on the UK, Irish, Spanish, LatAm,

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BlueSnap Checks All the Boxes to Support Arbonne’s Growth & Payments [Video]

BlueSnap

When Arbonne was looking for a payments partner that had the capabilities needed to support the growing international personal skin care and wellness brand, they chose BlueSnap. Learn more in this video testimonial. The post BlueSnap Checks All the Boxes to Support Arbonne’s Growth & Payments [Video] appeared first on BlueSnap.

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Improving Access to Banking Infrastructure and Ensuring Compliance With Transact Pay

The Fintech Times

At Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, Transact Pay , the e-money institution and BIN Sponsorship provider, broke down how it aims to tackle a lack of access to banking infrastructure, helping fintechs grow and scale in the process. At this year’s show , we sat down with Transact Pay CEO Aaron Carpenter to discuss the difficulties many fintechs face when trying to launch a new product or grow their customer base.

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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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How to extract data from payslips using OCR?

Nanonets

What’s the first thing you do once your salary is credited into your bank account? (Apart from spending it, of course.)  I immediately rush to review my payslip to understand the earnings and deductions in detail. In this article, we will understand this document that has become an integral part of our monthly work ritual.  We will briefly discuss pay slips and their different components and, most importantly, how can employers read or extract data from bulk pay slips with OCR.

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HDI Global Improves Service for MEA Customers as it Receives Regulatory Licence From DFSA

The Fintech Times

HDI Global SE , the insurance provider, is expanding its footprint in Dubai as it receives a regulatory licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The new licence will grant HDI Global an office in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) and allow it to better serve clients in the Middle East. Its plans in the Middle East will get underway in the third quarter of 2024.

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Stripe picks Fifth Third to power embedded financial services

Finextra

Fifth Third Bank is pleased to announce a collaborative agreement between Newline™ by Fifth Third, a leading embedded payments provider, and Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform that enables businesses to seamlessly incorporate financial services in their products.

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News & Views Podcast | Episode 161: Latin America, Revolut & UK Digital Banking

The Fintech Times

On this week’s episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about how Latin Americans are perceiving and using cryptocurrencies and the web3 ecosystem, Revolut finally securing a UK banking licence after a three-year wait and why UK consumers are very quickly embracing a digital payment society, while the US lags behind. The podcast team kick off the conversation by discussing how much customer adoption will change for Revolut as it receives its banking licence.

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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.