Wed.Sep 18, 2024

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Fed payments proposal pits big banks against small rivals

Payments Dive

The Federal Reserve’s proposal to extend the operating hours of two interbank payments systems has been welcomed by large banks, but panned by many small financial institutions.

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SCB Teams Up with Mastercard and Soft Space to Boost Contactless Payments

Fintech News

Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has partnered with Mastercard and Malaysian fintech Soft Space to launch the ‘Effortless Payment Processing’ campaign. This initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of contactless payments in the Asia-Pacific region by providing eligible merchants with Android devices valued at over 3.25 million baht, pre-installed with the ‘SCB Tap-To-Pay’ service.

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Drive results, recover revenue with zero-touch fraud resolution

The Payments Association

Struggling with rising fraud cases and outdated banking systems? Discover how cutting-edge AI-powered solutions like Rivero’s Amiko Virtual Agent are transforming dispute management, slashing costs, and boosting fraud recovery efficiency—all while improving the customer experience. Ready to future-proof your fraud strategy? Dive in to learn more!

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TBC Uzbekistan opens waitlist for digital business banking service

Finextra

TBC Uzbekistan, the leading digital banking ecosystem in Central Asia, launched a waiting list for its upcoming new product offering, TBC Business, set to go live later this year and become the country’s first fully digital banking service for SMEs and individual entrepreneurs.

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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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Forrester Report: The Future of APAC Payments

Fintech News

In Asia-Pacific (APAC), the payment landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by the integration of advanced technologies, growing use of alternative payment methods and the rise of digital currencies. A new analysis by Forrester explores this dynamic ecosystem, highlighting the key trends and innovations that are reshaping the payment landscape. Integrating cutting-edge technologies The report emphasizes APAC’s innovative payment landscape, which has evolved from QR code payments in China to the in

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TBC Uzbekistan opens waitlist for mobile-only digital business banking service

Finextra

TBC Uzbekistan, the leading digital banking ecosystem in Central Asia, launched a waiting list for its upcoming new product offering, TBC Business, set to go live later this year and become the country’s first fully digital banking service for SMEs and individual entrepreneurs.

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OCBC Invests S$500 Million in Punggol Digital District to Focus on Tech, Talent

Fintech News

OCBC Bank announced an investment of S$500 million in Punggol Digital District (PDD). This investment includes a new 430,000 square-foot innovation hub, OCBC Punggol, and a multi-million-dollar strategic partnership with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). OCBC Punggol, slated for completion in the first quarter of 2027, will house up to 4,000 employees, primarily from the bank’s technology workforce, focusing on emerging technologies like quantum computing and mixed reality.

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PayRetailers Expands Further Into Africa, Boosting Financial Inclusion Across Eight Additional Key Markets

Fintech Finance

PayRetailers , the leading payment processor for Latin America, has today announced further expansion into Africa. With coverage now across 12 countries, the company offers a unified simple payment solution that will be a game changer for cross-border online merchants looking at Africa as their next move for strategic growth. PayRetailers offer a simple, user-friendly, and scalable experience to businesses looking to grow their regional operations and give them access to major local payment meth

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August 2024 Changelog

Basis Theory

A few updates to the Basis Theory product that helps with single-sign on and the Proxy. Read the post and follow the links for more information!

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Fingerprints’ Sensor Empowers Infineon’s SECORA Pay Bio Solution to Enhance Convenience and Trust of Contactless Biometric Payments

Fintech Finance

Fingerprint Cards AB (STO: FING B) and Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today announced SECORA Pay Bio, an all-in-one biometric payment card solution that complies with Visa and Mastercard specifications. This new solution simplifies the process of producing biometric smart cards, making it as seamless and efficient as that of standard dual-interface payment cards.

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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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Aspire Strengthens Compliance Team with Key Hires Amidst Global Expansion

Fintech News

Singapore-based B2B fintech firm Aspire has appointed Summer Yu as Global Head of Compliance and Tommaso Scarpa as Head of Compliance for Singapore. These appointments aim to strengthen the company’s compliance, risk, and IT security teams, which have reportedly increased fivefold in the past 24 months. Yu brings over 20 years of experience in international regulation from PayPal, Bytedance, and HSBC.

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How to Build a Chargeback Payments Team in your Company

Clearly Payments

If your business accepts credit cards, chargebacks are a part of doing business. Chargebacks can impact your business’s revenue, reputation, and customer relationships. With rising fraud and online shopping, efficiently managing a chargeback team can be a big differentiator for your business. This guide provides an overall approach to managing a chargeback team, covering everything from key roles and responsibilities to leveraging technology, monitoring performance, and incorporating data-

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CFPB takes aim at ATM, debit card fees

Payments Dive

Regulators should assume, as a default, that customers have not agreed to coverage and fees unless banks can provide signed agreements or recorded conversations, the agency said in a policy reminder.

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Google Cloud ships Blockchain RPC service for Web3 developers

Finextra

Building on our commitment to support Web3 developers, Google Cloud today announced the launch of our new Blockchain RPC (Remote Procedure Call) service.

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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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Exploring the Next Frontier in Compliance: Risk Orchestration

FloQast

As businesses strive for agility and resilience, the role of compliance has transcended its traditional boundaries, becoming a strategic force that can drive organizational success. As the critical role of compliance in business success becomes increasingly clear, FloQast embarked on a comprehensive survey — Exploring Strategic Compliance: The Next Frontier — to explore the current state of the compliance industry.

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Checkout.com Announces Partnership With Slope to Enhance Payment Performance for US Enterprise Merchants

Fintech Finance

Checkout.com , a leading global digital payments provider, and Slope , a B2B financing platform for enterprise companies, today announced the beginning of a strategic partnership to boost payment performance for US enterprise merchants. Slope’s innovative payment platform offers two key payment solutions for B2B customers: “Pay Later” (Net Terms or Installments) and “Pay Now” (ACH and credit card acceptance).

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Mastercard CFO to continue working after cancer diagnosis

Payments Dive

Decisions on medical disclosures can be challenging for companies. Mastercard’s approach drew high marks from some corporate governance experts.

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dLocal Partners with Ontop to Streamline Payroll Payments in High-Growth Markets

Fintech Finance

dLocal , the leading cross-border payment platform specializing in emerging markets, today announced its strategic partnership with Ontop , a global payroll platform that facilitates salary payments from companies to remote workers around the world. According to the Financial Stability Board 2023 , fees for international payments currently average 1.5% for corporate transactions and as much as 6.3% for remittances.

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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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Rain to offer EWA services via Workday

Payments Dive

The earned wage access provider will now be able to offer its services to more employers through the human resources software firm’s systems.

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Wells Fargo Expands API Capabilities for its Commercial Banking Business

Fintech Finance

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC ) has announced the launch of specialized Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) tailored for its Commercial Banking clients. This expansion of Wells Fargo’s API portfolio provides immediate access to real-time data that may help increase sales, improve liquidity, reduce credit risk, and reduce expenses for floorplan and channel finance clients in the following industries: auto, motorsports, outdoor products and equipment, recreational vehicles, consumer e

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Australia gives priority to wholesale CBDC over retail

Finextra

The Reserve Bank of Australia is to prioritise the issuance of a wholesale central bank digital currency over a retail CBDC, arguing that a clear business case for the latter has yet to emerge.

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Transactions: Citizens Bank, Navan team up for travel expense management

Bank Automation

Citizens Bank has teamed up with Navan to provide its commercial customers with travel expense solutions. “Dynamic travel policies are in demand given the changing landscape in travel and the unique needs of companies and employees,” Rodrigo Sanchez, head of commercial card solutions at Citizens, told Bank Automation News. “Clients are also looking for ways […] The post Transactions: Citizens Bank, Navan team up for travel expense management appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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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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Tribe Payments Secures ISO 27001 Certification, Strengthening Information Security

Fintech Finance

Tribe Payments, the innovative digital payments and infrastructure orchestrator specialising in issuer and acquirer processing, has achieved ISO 27001 certification, the strongest possible global information security standard. With this globally trusted stamp of approval, Tribe assures payment ecosystem players of its operational resilience and ability to safeguard critical IT infrastructure from rapidly advancing cybersecurity threats.

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Banks in Singapore add facial verification to security toolkit

Finextra

Banks in Singapore will progressively implement Singpass Face Verification (SFV) over the next three months to strengthen the digital token (DT) setup process for retail banking customers.

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Mangopay Announces Sergi Herrero as New CEO

Fintech Finance

Mangopay , a modular and flexible payment infrastructure provider for platforms which was acquired by Advent International in 2022, today announces the appointment of fintech industry leader Sergi Herrero as Chief Executive Officer. Sergi succeeds Romain Mazeries who is stepping down from his role. Throughout his career, Sergi has earned a strong reputation as a results-focused leader who brings both payments domain expertise and proven CEO capabilities.

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OCBC to invest $500 million in new innovation hub

Finextra

South East Asia's second-largest bank, OCBC, is to invest $500 million in Punggol Digital District (PDD), with the set-up of a new 430,000 sq ft innovation hub and a multi-million dollar strategic partnership with Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).

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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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U.S. Faster Payments Council Releases Dual Reports on ISO 20022 Implementation and Benefits

Fintech Finance

The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), a membership organization devoted to advancing safe, easy-to-use faster payments in the United States, has announced the release of two complementary reports from its Cross-Border Payments Work Group, sponsored by Mastercard: How to ISO 20022 and Distinguishing Advantages in the Format & Structure of ISO 20022 for Instant Payment Adoption.

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US Faster Payments Council publishes dual reports on ISO 20022 implementation and benefits

Finextra

The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), a membership organization devoted to advancing safe, easy-to-use faster payments in the United States, today announced the release of two complementary reports from its Cross-Border Payments Work Group, sponsored by Mastercard: How to ISO 20022 and Distinguishing Advantages in the Format & Structure of ISO 20022 for Instant Payment Adoption.

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FICO and Jersey Telecom Collaborate to Tackle Authorised Push Payment Fraud

Fintech Finance

In the fight against the growing problem of financial scams, global analytics software leader FICO has collaborated with Jersey Telecom (JT) to develop a powerful solution that enables direct, near real-time intervention to protect customers. FICO and JT worked with leading UK banks to identify the most relevant telephony signals that indicate an active scam.

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Q&A with Hasan Fardan Al Fardan, the CEO of Al Fardan Exchange.

The Fintech Times

Hasan Fardan Al Fardan, the third-generation CEO of Al Fardan Exchange, sat down with The Fintech Times’ Mark Walker to discuss the company’s focus on AI and digital transformation. As the head of a business founded by his grandfather in 1954 and expanded into a foreign exchange firm in 1971, Al Fardan shared his perspective on the evolving role of technology in the financial services industry.

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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.