The Finance Weekly
APRIL 8, 2025
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Finovate
APRIL 8, 2025
Ripple will acquire Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, making it the first crypto company to own and operate a global, multi-asset prime broker. The acquisition expands Ripple’s offerings beyond payments into trading, custody, and lending services, providing financial institutions the infrastructure they need for crypto adoption. Between recent regulatory shifts in the US and Hidden Roads capabilities, Ripple is positioning itself to become a full-service financial hub as digital assets gain m
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Finextra
APRIL 8, 2025
In this interview, Sandy Trust, Director of Sustainability Risk, Baillie Gifford joins the FinextraTV Unplugged studio to discuss how existing financial risk management disciplines align with the avoidance of environmental disruption through a crocodile analogy. As the lead author for a series of climate-related risk reports for The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, he reflects on the reception of the papers and the challenges and optimisms ahead.
Stax
APRIL 8, 2025
For many small business owners, credit card processing fees may seem like a hefty price to pay for providing convenience to customers. Even if you consider them to be a cost of doing business, credit card fees can quickly eat away at your already slim profit margins. Merchants paid a record $172 billion in payment processing fees in 2023. This figure may continue to climb as inflation rises and credit card networks boost their processing rates.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
Bank Automation
APRIL 8, 2025
Citi Ventures remains focused on investments that generate both strategic and financial returns, prioritizing long-term value over short-term fluctuations. The venture arm of $1.7 trillion Citi monitors market volatility closely, but its core mission is identifying and backing sustained, strategic value regardless of short-term market fluctuations, Jeff Flynn, director for venture investing at Citi Ventures, […] The post Webinar: Citi Ventures strategy in a volatile market appeared first o
Fintech Finance
APRIL 8, 2025
PayFuture Group , a rapidly growing payment provider specialising in emerging markets, has secured an Electronic Money Institution ( EMI ) license by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) under the entity PayFuture FS MT Ltd. ( PayFuture ). The license approval marks a major milestone in PayFuture Group’s growth strategy, enabling EU merchants to expand their global reach into emerging markets through alternative payment methods (APMs) and with future capabilities to support card p
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Fintech News
APRIL 8, 2025
Airwallex , a global financial technology platform, is reportedly preparing to pursue banking licenses in the U.S. and the U.K. as part of a broader plan to expand into lending, according to a recent report by the Financial Times. The move signals a significant shift in strategy for the firm, which has historically operated using payment licenses. PYMNTS notes that the companys new direction could position it to offer a wider range of financial services.
Fintech Finance
APRIL 8, 2025
Stripe , a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, announced a strategic partnership with Luckin Coffee , China’s leading coffee chain, to support its international expansion plans. Leveraging Stripe’s scalable infrastructure, technical support, and localization capabilities, Luckin Coffee has established a robust cross-border payment system to power its growth in Singapore and Malaysia.
Fintech News
APRIL 8, 2025
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has officially joined the Regional Payment Connectivity (RPC) initiative, marking a further step towards enhancing financial integration in Southeast Asia. This development follows the NBCs formal expression of interest to participate in the initiative. The announcement was made during the launch of the second phase of the Malaysia-Cambodia cross-border QR payment linkage, held on 8 April 2025 on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Ba
Fintech Finance
APRIL 8, 2025
A 381% increase* in experience day bookings were seen online over the weekend (5th and 6th April) ahead of the Easter School Holidays, according to Checkout.com. Checkout.com processes billions of transactions for thousands of companies that shape the digital economy worldwide. Its network of merchants includes some of the nation’s most notable brands, including GetYourGuide and Rail Europe.
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
The Payments Association
APRIL 8, 2025
SNEAK PEEK: Fraud unveiled: Key takeaways from merchant roundtable discussion January 3 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp Whats the article about? A roundtable discussion among merchants addressing the evolving challenges of fraud in their operations across various sectors. Why is it important? It highlights the necessity of advanced fraud detection and greater industry collaboration.
Finovate
APRIL 8, 2025
AI-powered anti-money laundering (AML) company Hawk has raised $56 million in Series C funding. The investment will fuel product innovation for the Munich, Germany-based fintech, as well as power the company’s expansion plans. Hawk made its Finovate debut at FinovateSpring 2022 in San Francisco. The company was founded in 2018. Hawk , a company offering AI-powered anti-money laundering (AML), screening, and fraud prevention solutions, has secured $56 million in Series C funding.
The Payments Association
APRIL 8, 2025
SNEAK PEEK: In the mind of the merchant: Top challenges and priorities for the next 12 months September 29, 2024 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The challenges and priorities facing merchants in the evolving payments landscape over the next 12 months. Why is it important? It highlights key trends, such as open banking, tokenisation, and fraud prevention, which are crucial for merchants to remain competitive and secure.
Finextra
APRIL 8, 2025
Wealthyhood announces a 3.6 million Seed round, led by Global Wealth Group as a strategic investor and joined by Genesis Ventures and a group of 20 leading angel investors from the UK, Greece, and Europe, including Dimitris Georgakopoulos and the Helidoni Group, Philippos Kourkoulos Latsis, Dimitris Tryfon and T-Life Capital, Alan Morgan, Thanasis Papangelis and Thanasis Misdanitis leading a group of angel investors.
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
Bank Automation
APRIL 8, 2025
Hackers intercepted about 100 bank regulators emails for more than a year, gaining access to messages containing agency deliberations and sensitive details about banks it oversees, according to two people familiar with the matter. The attackers were able to monitor employee emails at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency after breaking into an […] The post Hackers spied on 100 US bank regulators emails for over a year appeared first on Bank Automation News.
The Fintech Times
APRIL 8, 2025
Embedded finance is rapidly changing the way consumers and businesses alike interact with financial services. As traditional banking processes are replaced by more integrated financial solutions, companies across industries are embedding payment processing, lending, insurance, and investment services directly into their platforms. The rise of embedded finance represents a dramatic shift away from standalone banking applications, to a world where financial solutions are integrated into everyday a
Bank Automation
APRIL 8, 2025
As the world rushes to develop and deploy AI technology, JPMorgans chief executive issued a stark warning amid a shifting global economic order. We need to remain competitive with China in the artificial intelligence (AI) race by bolstering our technological advancements and reducing our reliance on Taiwan for semiconductor chips, Jamie Dimon wrote in his […] The post Chases Dimon warns of AI race with China appeared first on Bank Automation News.
Fintech Finance
APRIL 8, 2025
Financial technology specialist Sokin has today announced it has become the Official Global Payments Partner of Excel London. Sokin will enhance global payments at Excel, soon to be Europe’s largest fully integrated events venue, by streamlining cross-border transactions, increasing efficiencies and reducing costs. Additionally, online payments to the venue will be powered by Sokin’s ecommerce gateway.
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The Fintech Times
APRIL 8, 2025
MuchBetter , the wearable paytech, offers a wide variety of digital payment services, including a digital wallet and payments gateway, as well as wearable payment solutions such as keyrings, watches, and jewellery. As users continuously look for new ways to make payments in a way that represents them, MuchBetter has introduced two new colour options for its Mastercard payment ring.
Fintech Finance
APRIL 8, 2025
Unipaas , the go-to embedded payments provider for SaaS platforms, has announced it is partnering with Mastercard to increase card acceptance for SMEs using vertical SaaS platforms where payments are still predominantly manual and offline. This collaboration aims to digitise and streamline transactions for software platforms’ SME users in underserved industries, where card usage has historically lagged behind.
The Fintech Times
APRIL 8, 2025
The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Tuesday 8 April 2025. Job moves Cache , a fintech firm offering specialised products for managing large, concentrated stock positions for individuals and their advisors, has appointed Aaron White , an experienced professional boasting 16 years of experience in wealth management, as head of investor solutions.
Fintech Finance
APRIL 8, 2025
DECTA , a leading provider of technical payment solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the DECTA Fintech Fast Track—a program designed to fast-track the journey of innovative fintech companies entering the card issuing and payment acquiring industry. Building a card acquiring or card issuing business involves regulatory approvals, infrastructure setup, and operational complexities.
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
Finovate
APRIL 8, 2025
April is Financial Literacy Month. And while we are all getting an intensive course in trade policy these days, a few hours spent shoring up financial literacy (including how to handle market downturns!) is always time well spent. With this in mind, today we showcase Finovate alums in recent years that have made financial literacy a key part of their mission when it comes to building new fintech solutions.
Fintech Finance
APRIL 8, 2025
ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced a partnership with NationsBenefits , the leading healthcare fintech, supplemental benefits and outcomes platform, to enhance retailer connectivity, expand payment options, and improve security and compliance for merchants accepting NationsBenefits’ Benefits Mastercard® Prepaid Flex Card.
Finovate
APRIL 8, 2025
A look at the companies demoing at FinovateSpring in San Diego on May 7 – 9. Register today using this link and save 20%. Cinareo Solutions Cinareo is a SaaS solution designed for scenario-based capacity planning for both agents and support staff at a contact center, including financial analysis and recruitment and training planning. Features 50% time savings for workforce planners adopting cloud-based planning 20% cost reduction while keeping high service levels and productivity 25% impro
Fintech Finance
APRIL 8, 2025
Telr , the award-winning online payment gateway, announced a partnership with Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) , a leading bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to elevate payment services and enhance merchant efficiency. This collaboration supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative toward a cashless economy by delivering seamless and secure payment solutions designed for the Kingdom’s evolving digital landscape.
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.
Bank Automation
APRIL 8, 2025
Bank of America is deploying AI and gen AI throughout its operations to gain efficiency and allow employees to focus on more complex problems. More than 90% of the $2.4 trillion banks 213,000 employees use AI in their jobs, according to a release today from Bank of America. The release stated the bank has deployed […] The post 90% of Bank of America employees use AI appeared first on Bank Automation News.
Fintech Finance
APRIL 8, 2025
Fiserv , Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced it acquired Pinch Payments , a payment facilitator (PayFac), known for leading PayFac enablement and its management platform “Glassbox” Founded in 2017 and serving approximately 2,000 merchants throughout Australia and New Zealand, Pinch offers comprehensive tools to facilitate payments more efficiently at scale.
Fintech Review
APRIL 8, 2025
Austin, Texas, April 8th, 2025, FinanceWire Voltage , the premier Lightning Payments Platform, today announced that it has partnered with BitGo , a leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions,to enable faster, cheaper, and more efficient Bitcoin transactions. This industry-first collaboration empowers exchanges, neobanks, payment providers, and fintech innovators to scale digital asset transfers with unmatched speed, cost efficiency, and institutional-grade security.
Fintech Finance
APRIL 8, 2025
DailyPay , a worktech company and leading provider of on-demand pay, continues to prioritize the growth and expansion of its platform to meet the needs of its millions of workers nationwide. DailyPay has renewed its partnership with the Coordinated Assistance Network (CAN ), which offers access to free financial coaching for millions of DailyPay users to support their understanding of basic money management and wealth-building strategies.
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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