VISTA InfoSec
JANUARY 22, 2024
In our exploration of PCI DSS v4.0’s changes, we’ve reached the heart of the matter – Requirement 3: Protect Stored Account Data. While the previous two requirements focused on network and access control, Requirement 3 tackles the crucial issue of securing sensitive cardholder information once it’s captured and stored. So, what’s the purpose of Requirement 3?
The Payments Association
JANUARY 22, 2024
The Payments Association recently hosted a Payments Lab session bringing together representatives and stakeholders from its Open Banking Working Group and subgroups from the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Future Entity Working Group to discuss a report on open banking presented to the Joint Regulatory Oversight Committee (JROC).
Stax
JANUARY 22, 2024
1.1 Trillion. That’s not a typo; we’re talking about a trillion with a T. That’s the value of eCommerce transactions that took place in 2023 in the U.S. alone, according to a report from Insider Intelligence. Now what if we told you that number is expected to grow by 50% by the year 2027? In a world where we’re spending more and more time online and every click is a potential transaction, it’s no surprise the eCommerce and digital payments sectors are experiencing exponential growt
The Payments Association
JANUARY 22, 2024
Last week, as I was scrolling through the Internet, I happened to stumble across a piece where the founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, has been reiterating the importance of L2s […] Read more
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
Payments Dive
JANUARY 22, 2024
A proliferation of payments and fintech players has sparked a contest for talent among law firms seeking to meet clients’ needs.
The Payments Association
JANUARY 22, 2024
On 30 October 2023, HM Treasury (HMT) issued its long-awaited policy document on the regulation of fiat-backed stablecoins in the UK. Framed as “Phase 1” of the UK's approach to cryptoasset regulation, HMT's paper was quickly followed by discussion papers from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Bank of England (BOE) on the future regulatory approach to such stablecoins.
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The Payments Association
JANUARY 22, 2024
The Payments Association recently hosted a Payments Lab session bringing together representatives and stakeholders from its Open Banking Working Group and subgroups from the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Future Entity Working Group to discuss a report on open banking presented to the Joint Regulatory Oversight Committee (JROC).
Fintech News
JANUARY 22, 2024
Fintech firm DOKU recently announced the release of its new service, Wallet as a Service (WaaS). This new service provides an e-wallet infrastructure with APIs. This enables businesses to integrate e-wallet functions within their existing systems, thus allowing customers to use an embedded wallet feature. The company says this development utilises DOKU’s e-money and e-wallet licenses in compliance with regulatory standards.
The Payments Association
JANUARY 22, 2024
The year 2023 was significant for ESG in finance. As COP 28 brought the year to a close, The Payment Association’s ESG Working Group look ahead to key themes likely to dominate the payments ESG agenda in 2024.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 22, 2024
Mastercard and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have announced a collaboration to fuel the growth of the booming small and medium enterprise (SME) sector in Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE by digitalizing SME payment flows. The partnership will empower SMEs to meet their growth potential through Mastercard’s technologies and resources. Under the collaboration, Mastercard and ADGM will offer SME cards to qualified businesses.
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.
Fintech News
JANUARY 22, 2024
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced a delay in the full transition to the SimplyGo system for adult fares, initially scheduled for June 1. This postponement is a response to various concerns raised by commuters, as well as an effort to ensure a smooth transition. Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat disclosed the government’s decision to invest approximately S$40 million to continue the operation of Ez-link and Nets FlashPay cards for adult commuters.
Payments Dive
JANUARY 22, 2024
The earned wage access company said it raised $75 million in new equity funding and $100 million in debt financing.
Stripe
JANUARY 22, 2024
In this post, we walk you through the engineering decisions we made that have enabled Smart Retries to recover $9 in revenue for every $1 customers spend on Billing—and the four main lessons we learned throughout the process.
Payments Dive
JANUARY 22, 2024
AWM will provide automated checkout technology to the Denver-based convenience retailer as part of plans for adding Mini-Mart c-stores nationwide.
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.
Bank Automation
JANUARY 22, 2024
U.S. Bank technology leaders attend the Consumer Electronics Show every year to spark innovation ideas for the bank’s research and development team; this year the focus was on all things AI.
Finextra
JANUARY 22, 2024
Satchel, a European digital banking provider, is set to enhance its compliance standards through a strategic partnership with AMLYZE, a top-tier regtech company specializing in anti-money laundering and financial fraud prevention.
Bank Automation
JANUARY 22, 2024
Bill Crager will step down as chief executive of wealth tech company Envestnet on March 31. Crager was CEO for 24 years and plans to serve as a senior adviser for the Berwyn, Pa.-based company, focusing on client and partner relationships, according to a Jan. 8 Envestnet release.
NFCW
JANUARY 22, 2024
Google Pay is to take India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) real-time payments system to other countries after signing a deal with the service’s manager, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). NPCI is the umbrella organization for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India. The agreement with Google Pay India has three aims, say the partners: To enable Indians to make transactions abroad using UPI when they travel internationally.
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Fintech News
JANUARY 22, 2024
Standard Chartered’s innovation and ventures arm, SC Ventures, plans to open an office in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to tap into the United Arab Emirates’s (UAE) technology ecosystem. Gautam Jain With 30 years in banking technology, Gautam Jain will lead the Abu Dhabi office. His background includes chairing two SC Ventures portfolio companies and various board memberships.
The Paypers
JANUARY 22, 2024
PayTabs Group has announced its partnership with Fintech Galaxy in order to optimise GCC’s fintech space with payment orchestration and Open Banking services.
Fintech News
JANUARY 22, 2024
Standard Chartered’s innovation and ventures arm, SC Ventures, plans to open an office in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to tap into the United Arab Emirates’s (UAE) technology ecosystem. Gautam Jain With 30 years in banking technology, Gautam Jain will lead the Abu Dhabi office. His background includes chairing two SC Ventures portfolio companies and various board memberships.
The Fintech Times
JANUARY 22, 2024
SC Ventures, the innovation and fintech investment arm of Standard Chartered, plans to open an office in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in response to the booming tech ecosystem in the UAE. This strategic move is aimed at actively harnessing opportunities in fintech, digital assets, data, and local talent, all within the growing technology and business innovation ecosystem of the region.
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Finovate
JANUARY 22, 2024
Digital conversations platform Eltropy has unveiled its Lobby Management solution. The offering will help community financial institutions (CFIs) create better branch lobby experiences for customers and members. Eltropy made its Finovate debut in 2017. The company most recently demoed at FinovateFall in 2022. Digital conversations platform Eltropy launched its Lobby Management solution last week.
Fintech Review
JANUARY 22, 2024
In an era where digital transformation is not just a buzzword but a necessity, Lakeside Software emerges as a beacon of innovation in the IT landscape, particularly for financial institutions. Specializing in providing unprecedented visibility across complex IT environments, Lakeside Software stands out with its unique approach to uncovering hidden inefficiencies and optimizing operations.
Finovate
JANUARY 22, 2024
Explore the latest and most pertinent fintech news in our weekly digest. Stay informed as we continuously update this post with breaking news throughout the week. Check back for real-time updates on how the fintech landscape evolves this week. Lending Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe to acquire EquiLend. LoanDepot experiences cyberattack with 16.6 million customers’ personal information stolen.
The Fintech Times
JANUARY 22, 2024
The Payments Association, the community promoting innovation and collaboration in the payments industry, is gearing up for a charitable journey this month to support the survival and development of Ukrainian citizens. From 26 to 28 January 2024, Tony Craddock, director general, and David Hunter, chairman, at The Payments Association, will join a convoy of vehicles from London to Poland on a mission to donate these vehicles as well as essential supplies to aid Ukraine during its challenging time
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Finovate
JANUARY 22, 2024
Credit Agricole is taking a 7% minority stake in Worldline. The announcement comes six months after the two initiated their partnership in July of 2023. Credit Agricole is making the move to “reaffirm confidence” in Worldline, which was hit with scrutiny over its AML practices last year. French bank Credit Agricole announced this morning it has taken a 7% minority interest in payments services company Worldline.
The Fintech Times
JANUARY 22, 2024
Investors across the globe want to have access to the US investment market. However, this is not always possible due to regional regulations. Opening access for those in the Asia Pacific, Ondo Finance , the on-chain finance firm is offering its tokenised products to those in the region. Ondo currently offers three tokenised products: OUSG, providing exposure to US Treasuries; OMMF, providing exposure to US money market funds; and USDY, providing a yield-bearing alternative to conventional stabl
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 22, 2024
Fidesmo , a leader in providing secure and convenient contactless services, is proud to announce the successful completion of its integration between Fidesmo Pay and Mastercard ’s Token Connect service, also known as MDES Token Connect. This pioneering partnership sets the stage for a new level of security and convenience in digital payments and marks Fidesmo Pay as the first tokenization platform for passive wearables to successfully implement Mastercard’s latest innovation.
The Fintech Times
JANUARY 22, 2024
FinTech Connect returned for its 10th edition at the ExCel in London in December for a two day conference that bought a year in fintech to a close. The popular ecosystem show saw more than 3,000 global thought leaders explore the challenges and opportunities within the fintech space. FinTech Connect spanned four key verticals: digital experience, payment technology, Web3 and regtech with discussions on the Bank of England’s regulatory framework for stablecoins, the impact of generative AI
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.
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