Payments Dive

JANUARY 31, 2025

PayPal and American Express both said executives are leaving the company and Wells Fargo said a long-time payments executive is being replaced.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Banks and credit unions need to embrace emerging technologies to ensure growth and overcome impending challenges, according to the latest report from Q2 Holdings , a digital transformation solution provider for financial services. In its State of Commercial Banking January 2025 Market Analysis report, Q2 Holdings outlines the biggest emerging trends for commercial banks, as well as the challenges and opportunities that banks and credit unions will face in the coming year.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

Small businesses have been among the biggest beneficiaries of the transition to fintech-powered modern payments systems, with the average benefits across all fintech solutions totalling $9 billion as a result of their adoption. The finding comes as part of a new report launched by economics, research and analysis firm Mandala in partnership with FinTech Australia , compiled using fresh research into small business and analysis of ABS data.

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Finextra

JANUARY 31, 2025

The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) entered into force on 1 August 2024, marking a historic moment as the worlds first comprehensive legislation regulating AI systems according to a risk-based approach.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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NFCW

JANUARY 31, 2025

BIOMETRICS: Life Card is to start issuing payment cards with fingerprint verification Japanese credit card issuer Life Card is to begin issuing cards containing a built-in fingerprint verification sensor this year, in a move that marks the first commercial launch of biometric payment cards in Japan. “Life Card provides innovative, secure and frictionless payment solutions to our growing consumer base,” company president Keiji Masui says. “Introducing the latest biometric techno

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TechCrunch Fintech

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has hit UK-based remittance company Wise with about a $2 million fine for what it described as a series of illegal actions. Those actions include advertising inaccurate fees and failing to properly disclose exchange rates and other costs, the CFPB alleges. Specifically, the agency claims that the fintech company […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

There has been a substantial rise in the number of people using a simpler way to pay their tax bill ahead of the self-assessment deadline on 31st January. Taxpayers are increasingly using Pay by Bank technology to send money to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Pay by Bank uses financial technology to allow you to make secure account to account payments between banks.

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 31, 2025

Regulatory change and artificial intelligence are widely expected to drive challenges and opportunities across the landscape this year.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

Thunes , the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, announces the appointment of Jane Jackson as Chief People Officer. Reporting to CEO Floris de Kort, Jane will lead Thunes People strategy, shaping culture, boosting organisational effectiveness, and enhancing talent development across 14 international locations. Jane has over 15 years of People function leadership experience at Xplor Technologies, Worldpay, Kilnbridge, Dyson and DHL.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Oman may not be the first country that comes to mind when thinking about fintech in the Gulf, but that is changing. With a strong push for economic diversification under Vision 2040 and a growing appetite for digital financial services, the Sultanate is taking bold steps to modernise its financial sector. Homegrown fintech firms are emerging, regulatory frameworks are evolving, and the demand for digital payments and alternative finance solutions is increasing.

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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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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

Banked , a leading global Pay by Bank provider, today announced it has partnered with NAB to enable Pay by Bank (PayTo) at checkout on Amazons Australian store. Account-to-account payments are on the rise globally thanks to lower costs, enhanced security and improved user experience. Bankeds Pay By Bank technology, delivered via the NAB partnership, provides Amazon.com.au customers with a frictionless and secure way to pay, while at the same time delivering a cost efficient, instant payment solu

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Finextra

JANUARY 31, 2025

Barclays has been hit by an IT problem that has left some customers unable to access their accounts online or through the app.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

Network International (Network), a leading payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with GIM-UEMOA , the regional payment scheme which promotes electronic payments across the banking, financial and public administration sectors in West Africa. This collaboration will drive innovation and enhance financial inclusion across the eight member countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Banked , a global provider of Pay by Bank solutions, has partnered with National Australia Bank (NAB) to launch the PayTo payment option at Amazon s Australian store. The initiative aligns with the global rise in account-to-account (A2A) payment transactions, projected to reach 186 billion by 2029 due to their lower costs, enhanced security and better user experience.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

Runa , the leading global fintech infrastructure for the next generation of payouts experiences, has announced its expansion into India, opening access to the countrys $8.9 billion gift card market. With this expansion, Runa allows its business customers the ability to easily send instant, domestic and cross-border payouts to consumer recipients in India, dramatically reducing the traditional barriers of cost and complexity.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Throughout January, The Fintech Times has been exploring the theme of ‘fintech for good,’ focusing on how fintech solutions support financial inclusion. This led me to a dynamic panel discussion at the Edinburgh Futures Institute this week, which examined how fintech innovations could help bridge the financial inclusion gap in Scotland. As part of his remit to be a global ambassador throughout the UK, the Lord Mayor of the City of London Corporation, Alistair King, joined businesses

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

AstroPay , a global leader in digital financial solutions, is redefining financial connectivity in Brazil with its strategic expansion and acquiring a coveted Payment Institution (PI) license issued by the Central Bank of Brazil. This license is from the Central Bank of Brazil, underscoring AstroPays commitment to delivering secure, compliant, and user-friendly cross-border payment solutions.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Just a year after launching digital challenger bank Zing , HSBC announced plans to close it – deciding to integrate its underlying technology platform into HSBC. While Zing successfully gained reach via a social media-led marketing strategy, this ultimately did not translate into sufficient volume, according to analysis by FXC Intelligence. FXC found that Zing was particularly effective on TikTok , having outperformed Wise in terms of followers – despite being just a year old –

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

After founding and serving the EWPN community for the past decade seeing 1000s of people connect and flourish, Co-Founders Martha Dali Mghendi-Fisher and Nadja van der Veer have taken the decision to stand down as registered Directors of the EWPN, the community that they both cherish. They will continue in the capacity of Special Advisors to the Executive Directors.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Global technology company Wise has launched in Mexico as part of its growth plans in the Americas, following an earlier expansion in Brazil, and its goal of enhancing cross border payments. The new service is designed for Mexican nationals who need to send money abroad, enabling a simple method for international money transfers. Around 128 million people can now send money from Mexico to more than 40 currencies and 160 countries through a fully digital process using Wise’s app or website,

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Finextra

JANUARY 31, 2025

New age core banking solutions like Thought Machine, Mambu and Pismo are on their way to transform b.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

A new Scottish Centre of Excellence aiming to solve real-world challenges in digital trust and distributed ledger technologiesis opening its doors at Edinburgh Napier University following a new collaboration. Edinburgh Napier University will host the Scottish Centre of Excellence in Digital Trust and Distributed Ledger Technology in partnership with the University of Edinburgh , the University of Glasgow and Fintech Scotland , after securing initial funding from Scottish Enterprise, an advice, s

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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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Finextra

JANUARY 31, 2025

This Isnt Just a Trend, Its a Seismic Shift As we move toward 2025, were witnessing a fundamental.

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Paystand

JANUARY 31, 2025

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Finextra

JANUARY 31, 2025

The global SaaS market is expected to surpass an impressive $702 billion by 2030. Considering the n.

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The Nilson Report

JANUARY 31, 2025

The post SumUp Cash Advance Launches In Several New European Markets appeared first on Nilson Report.

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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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Finextra

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) (NYSE: BK), a global financial services company, have announced the appointment of Carolyn Weinberg as its Chief Solutions Innovation Officer.

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The Nilson Report

JANUARY 31, 2025

The post Self Financial Launches Self Visa Credit Card for Credit Building appeared first on Nilson Report.

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Finextra

JANUARY 31, 2025

Anchor, the free-to-use Autonomous Billing & Collections platform, has announced it has raised a $20 million Series A funding round, led by Mosaic General Partnership (past investments include Uber, Robinhood, Mercury, Taboola, Hippo and Coinbase) and Oren Zeev from Zeev Ventures (past investments include Audible, Houzz, Duda and Next Insurance).

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The Nilson Report

JANUARY 31, 2025

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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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