Tue.May 14, 2024

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7-Eleven testing financial services in stores

Payments Dive

The retailer will add terminals to 3,000 of its Speedway locations and test services like cryptocurrency purchases with ATM solution provider FCTI.

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ECB conducts first DLT trials for wholesale central bank money settlement

Finextra

The Eurosystem has begun the first of a series of trials to test the use of ditributed ledger technology (DLT) for the settlement of wholesale transactions in central bank money.

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Temenos Launches Generative AI Solutions to Help Banks Enhance Efficiency and Boost Profitability

The Fintech Times

Temenos , the SaaS cloud banking solution provider, has launched new generative AI solutions as part of its AI-infused banking platform, in a move hoping to change how banks interact with their data, as well as boost productivity and profitability. Leveraging Temenos generative AI, users can engage in natural language queries to generate unique insights and reports, significantly reducing the time it takes for business stakeholders to access and unlock the power of crucial data.

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Broadridge to offer JPM Coin as settlement mechanism for DLR platform

Finextra

JP Morgan has struck a deal to offer its JPM Coin digital token as a settlement mechanism for Broadridge's DLR (Distributed Ledger Repo) platform.

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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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Ripple Renews Partnership With Morgan State University to Support Blockchain Innovators Across HBCUs

The Fintech Times

Ripple , the global payments and financial solutions provider, is accelerating blockchain education in the US as its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) renews its $1.05million partnership with Morgan State University to support blockchain innovators across America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Over the last six years, the Ripple UBRI has helped put in place a vital foundation and learning environment for the next generation of blockchain engineers.

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CommBank's x15 Ventures rolls out Truyu digital ID app

Finextra

In the week that the Australian Federal Government committed $288 million to advance digital ID and tackle identiy theft, CommBank's venture scaler unit x15Ventures has developed Truyu, an app that alerts users when there credentials are at risk of being misused by fraudsters.

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Bunq makes GenAI assistant fully conversational

Finextra

Dutch neobank bunq has upgraded its GenAI assistant Finn to make it "fully conversational" and rolled out a travel insurance product.

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The Vibrant Growth of Fintech in Spain

Fintech Review

All the signs are pointing in the right direction. Spain could be the next European fintech heavyweight. Spain, historically rich in culture, art, and architecture, is now making its mark in another domain: Fintech. The Spanish ecosystem, although relatively younger compared to hubs like London or New York , is growing at an impressive pace. The numbers speak for themselves: In 2023, deal activity in the Spanish fintech sector outpaced the broader European market.

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Deutsche Bank joins MAS-led asset tokenisation project

Finextra

Deutsche Bank is the latest bank to join the Monetary Authority of Singapore's multi-year Project Guardian project to explore asset tokenisation applications.

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Fed bombarded by debit card fee commentary

Payments Dive

The Federal Reserve Board said it has received some 2,500 comment letters regarding its Regulation II proposal to cut the fees that merchants are charged when they accept debit cards.

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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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Swedish Government and Banker’s Association Announce Plans to Stop Scams

BioCatch

As I’ve previously blogged , the state of scams in Sweden has been a hot topic in the media over the past few months, not least due to a show on Swedish SVT where an investigative journalist followed a criminal gang who used social engineering to convince elderly people to transfer their savings through a hybrid smishing and vishing campaign.

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Temenos provides a real-time view of financial positions for mutli-core banks

Finextra

Temenos (SIX: TEMN) today introduced Temenos Positions, a financial processing solution designed to transform banking operations for institutions with complex, multi-core systems across multiple lines of business in both Retail and Corporate banking.

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Scammers Are Making the Golden Years Not So Golden

BioCatch

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) just released its annual publication on elder fraud, highlighting the growing number of seniors falling victim to scams. In 2023, complaints of elder fraud increased 14% with losses estimated at $3.4 billion, according to the report.

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Euromonitor: Asia Pacific Digital Payments to Overtake Cash by 2028

Fintech News

Direct digital payments are set to overtake cash transactions in the Asia Pacific region by 2028, according to findings from Euromonitor International. Asia Pacific recorded the highest digital payment transaction value in 2023, worth US$ 29,063 billion and accounting for 52% of the global total. With cards being the most popular payment method in the region, credit and debit cards are expected to generate the bulk of new sales over the 2023-2028 period.

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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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Nine-in-ten Klarna employees now use AI daily

Finextra

Billed as a game-changer for productivity, up to 90% off Klarna staff are now using generative AI daily, with non-technical groups such as Communications, Marketing, and Legal seeing adoption rates of 92.6%, 87.9%, and 86.4% respectively.

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AWS CEO Adam Selipsky Steps Down, Matt Garman Named Successor

Fintech News

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that Adam Selipsky will be stepping down as CEO after nearly 15 years with the company. Selipsky, who played a key role in growing AWS from its early stages to a US$100 billion annual revenue business shared that he plans to take time off with his family before deciding on his next venture. His tenure as CEO saw AWS navigate the challenges of the pandemic, prioritising long-term customer efficiency and launching several new services, including notable Gene

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Finastra certifies multiple solutions for ISO 20022 compliance

The Paypers

Global provider of financial software applications Finastra has announced the completion of testing and certification for ISO 20022.

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Singlife Rolls Out Insurance Plan Tailored to Dementia and Mental Health Care

Fintech News

Homegrown financial services company Singlife has unveiled the Singlife Dementia Cover , an insurance plan in the market offering annual payouts for those living with dementia and other mental health issues. This was made possible through a partnership with Dementia Singapore, which will provide training to Singlife’s financial advisers and employees.

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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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Podcast: 95% of data is unstructured

Bank Automation

Financial institutions are looking to AI to help organize and tap into their structured and unstructured data. Data is “really the operational lifeblood of how FIs operate in modern time,” Abrar Huq, co-founder and chief revenue officer of AI-driven digital documentation tool Arteria AI, tells Bank Automation News on this episode of “The Buzz” podcast.

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Deutsche Bank Joins MAS’ Project Guardian to Explore Asset Tokenisation

Fintech News

Deutsche Bank has announced its participation in the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian. This initiative focuses on exploring the potential of asset tokenisation in regulated financial markets. Project Guardian, a multi-year effort, involves collaboration between global policymakers such as the UK’s FCA, Switzerland’s FINMA, and Japan’s FSA, along with representatives from the financial services industry.

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Almost 90% of Klarna Staff Use Kiki The Company’s Internal AI

Finovate

Klarna announced that 87% of its staff use its Generative AI engine, Kiki in their daily work activities. Kiki was launched in June 2023 and uses OpenAI’s Large Language Models. Kiki generates responses within one to five seconds and offers answers that are dependent on the user’s role and other context. Global payments network and shopping platform Klarna announced today that 87% of its staff use Generative AI to complete their daily work activities.

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audax and Paymentology to Enable Rapid Launch of Branded Card Programmes for FIs

Fintech News

Global issuer-processor Paymentology has announced a strategic partnership with audax Financial Technology , a digital banking solutions provider backed by Standard Chartered Ventures. This collaboration enables financial institutions in Southeast Asia and the Middle East to launch and manage branded card programmes in the span of a few months. The Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution provided by this partnership allows banks and financial institutions to offer seamless payment experiences without

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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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ISO 20022 and Machine Learning: Transforming Cross-Border Payments

Finextra

In today’s interconnected economy, efficient cross-border payments are crucial for businesses and in.

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Platforms can now white label payment workflows in record time

Stripe

We announced 17 new embedded components that package up our industry-leading payments capabilities and turn what could have been a months-long project for a full team into just a few days of work for one engineer.

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In Profile: Nicolai Chamizo, Founder and CEO at Incore Invest

The Fintech Times

The UK startup scene has often been described as the backbone of the country’s economy. Therefore, it is paramount that new entrants are guided on the right path. One such guide is Nicolai Chamizo , founder and CEO of Swedish-based Incore Invest. Chamizo has had a significant impact on the tech industry, supporting the UK startup scene with valuable insights drawn from his experience launching several companies, each achieving valuations exceeding €100million.

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Worldline teams with Visa on virtual card issuance for online travel agencies

Finextra

Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global leader in payment services, today announced a strategic partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to launch a new virtual card issuing solution.

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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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Firms Must Provide Greater Open Banking Awareness as Only 46% of Consumers Have Heard About It

The Fintech Times

People fear what they don’t know, meaning that financial institutions have a duty to make sure they provide the resources needed to teach customers about new technologies that will be used in the sphere. Without this education, customers will be reluctant to adopt the tech and this is proving to be the case with open banking. Research from I-Finity , the digital solutions company, has revealed that open banking platforms still have a way to go to convince the public of their safety.

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Guavapay and Snowdrop to Enhance User Payment Experience

Fintech Finance

Guavapay and Snowdrop Solutions announced a strategic partnership, in a move that will enhance user experience and financial transparency. The collaboration will further enrich transaction data in the MyGuava App, a product of Guavapay Limited. MyGuava, a global fintech company focused on international money management and payments solutions, will leverage Snowdrop’s transaction enrichment solution, known as the MRS API, in its application, providing customers with details like merchant na

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OKX Commits to Australian Crypto Market with Sydney Office and Local Expert Team

The Fintech Times

OKX, a global crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, has expanded its services to Australia, now offering spot trading and derivatives trading for verified wholesale clients. It marks a significant development as OKX becomes the largest global crypto exchange providing direct Australian Dollar (AUD) deposit and withdrawal options. Australian users can engage in various transactions like express buy/sell, peer-to-peer trading, and converting functions, along with access to third-party platf

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N-iX Enhances Partnership with Mitek

Finovate

Software solutions and engineering firm N-iX announced today it has enhanced its partnership with digital identity verification tools company Mitek Systems. Under the agreement, N-iX has tapped Mitek to enhance its digital identity verification and fraud prevention efforts. Specifically, N-iX will leverage the Mitek Verified Identity Platform (MiVIP), a tool that allows organizations to aggregate multiple identity verification services using a low-code, no-code approach.

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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.