Thu.Nov 30, 2023

article thumbnail

X picks up two more state money licenses

Payments Dive

South Dakota and Kansas are the first states to grant X money transmitter licenses since September, inching the social media platform closer to adding a payments feature.

Payments 103
article thumbnail

Swift connects instant payment systems to bring 24/7 processing across borders

Finextra

Swift has connected domestic payment schemes across Europe to provide full transparency and end-to-end tracking for instant cross-border transfers destined for the EU.

SWIFT 118
article thumbnail

Yieldstreet to acquire real estate investment platform Cadre

TechCrunch Fintech

Alternative investment platform Yieldstreet announced today that it has agreed to acquire Cadre, an online real-estate-focused investment platform aimed at institutional and high net worth investors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2015, Yieldstreet gives people a way to invest in areas like real estate, marine/shipping, legal finance, commercial loans and […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

Acquirers 107
article thumbnail

A Simple Guide to Payment Processing (2024)

National Processing

Finally, an easy-to-understand guide to payment processing. We’ll be taking a look at what payment processing is, how it works, and best practices. Why is this crucial information for businesses? For one, nearly all organizations need a convenient way to accept payments. The people you serve expect convenience and flexibility when doing business with […] The post A Simple Guide to Payment Processing (2024) appeared first on National Processing.

Process 88
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Dialect wins “Judges Special Award” at NECCA Awards 2023

The Payments Association

Dialect, a customer experience solution provider within the Fintech and Payments industry is excited to announce they won the “Judges Special Award” at the North East Contact Centre Awards (NECCA), […] Read more

FinTech 88
article thumbnail

Subscription alchemy: How to build lasting customer loyalty 

Chargebee

Customer loyalty is like gold dust in today’s volatile economic landscape. With inflation reaching decades-high levels, customers are adjusting their buying habits and have no qualms about switching to more cost-effective brands to get the deals and benefits that matter to them. Price isn’t the only deciding factor for consumers. What makes a brand’s relationship with customers really unique is the ongoing value exchange.

More Trending

article thumbnail

How Consumer Brands Can Boost Revenue with Membership Programs

Chargebee

In today’s digital marketplaces, consumers are spoiled for choice. With just a click, they can browse a plethora of options, making brand loyalty seem like a relic of the past. Yet, as brands battle for attention in this hyper-competitive landscape, the key to standing out lies not solely in attracting new customers but in nurturing existing ones. Enter the era of membership and loyalty programs — dynamic engines of retention and revenue.

article thumbnail

Los sistemas de pago impulsan la expansión de los pagos inmediatos en Latinoamérica 

ACI Worldwide Blog

Aunque los pagos inmediatos son una realidad desde hace muchos años, no se puede negar que la transformación que supone el “tiempo real” ha despegado en Latinoamérica a un ritmo vertiginoso. No obstante, la tasa de adopción varía enormemente de un país a otro. The post Los sistemas de pago impulsan la expansión de los pagos inmediatos en Latinoamérica appeared first on ACI Worldwide.

Posting 95
article thumbnail

U.S. Travel Association Warns Congress of Durbin-Marshall Bill’s Devastating Impact on Travel Industry

Electronic Payments Coalition

The post U.S. Travel Association Warns Congress of Durbin-Marshall Bill’s Devastating Impact on Travel Industry appeared first on Electronic Payments Coalition.

Posting 98
article thumbnail

Amazon rolls out palm-based identity service for businesses

Payments Dive

The AI-powered biometric identification technology, already used as a payment tool at some merchants, intends to improve the accuracy and ease of use of physical and digital access controls, Amazon Web Services said.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

RBC to acquire HSBC Canada for $10B

Bank Automation

Royal Bank of Canada is set to close its CA$13.5 billion ($10 billion) all-cash acquisition of HSBC Canada in the first quarter of next year as the bank works through its integration plans.

article thumbnail

Wise targets US banks for int’l gains

Payments Dive

The cross-border payments company aims to undercut U.S. banks with lower fees and faster transfers.

article thumbnail

Harnessing the Power of LLMs and AI Tools for Effortless Project Tracking

Finextra

In the fast-paced world of project management, staying ahead of timelines and ensuring seamless col

AI 93
article thumbnail

Discover pursues sale of student loan business

Payments Dive

The card issuer said Wednesday it’s seeking to offload its $10.4 billion student loan portfolio.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

One in five Europeans would use digital euro ‘several times a week’

NFCW

SURVEY: Trust in data security was seen as the most important criterion for using the digital euro SURVEY: Trust in data security was seen as the most important criterion for using the digital euro SURVEY: Trust in data security was seen as the most important criterion for using the digital euro An average of around one in five Europeans would use the digital euro “several times a week” if the proposed central bank digital currency is introduced (15-21%) and just over one in four expect it to be

article thumbnail

Podcast: FedNow or RTP? Maybe both

Bank Automation

Financial institutions may consider which payment rails to integrate — whether RTP or FedNow — but the right answer might be both.

RTP 80
article thumbnail

UK to bring tech firms to account under new Online Fraud Charter

Finextra

Elven Big Tech firms and social media platforms have signed up to a UK Online Fraud Charter to combat rising levels of scams from fake adverts and romance fraud.

Scams 75
article thumbnail

Cable Unveils New Automated Testing Solution Transaction Assurance

Finovate

Financial crime prevention effectiveness testing platform Cable unveiled Transaction Assurance this week. Transaction Assurance automates effectiveness testing. This ensures that all transactions are both monitored and tested. Cable made its Finovate debut last year at FinovateFall 2023. Co-founder Natasha Vernier is CEO. Effectiveness testing platform Cable has launched its financial crime compliance and transacting testing solution, Transaction Assurance.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Los sistemas de pago impulsan la expansión de los pagos inmediatos en Latinoamérica 

ACI Worldwide Blog

Aunque los pagos inmediatos son una realidad desde hace muchos años, no se puede negar que la transformación que supone el “tiempo real” ha despegado en Latinoamérica a un ritmo vertiginoso. No obstante, la tasa de adopción varía enormemente de un país a otro. The post Los sistemas de pago impulsan la expansión de los pagos inmediatos en Latinoamérica appeared first on ACI Worldwide.

Posting 52
article thumbnail

Learning from Silicon Valley Bank's 2023 Mistakes

Paystand

In the fast-paced world of finance, Silicon Valley Bank's collapse in 2023 sent shockwaves through the industry. In this retrospective, we will examine what caused the downfall, how it affected things, and what we can learn.

Finance 52
article thumbnail

How Government-to-Person payments can address the 5.9 million big unbanked problem in America

Tearsheet

As of 2021 around 6 million people in America were unbanked and this problem disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic households, of which 10% have no checking or savings account. Many factors can conspire to keep people outside of the banking system, like lack of trust, language barriers, low income, disabilities, or even an inability to reach minimum balance requirements or cope with fees.

article thumbnail

Experts Share Thoughts on Hyper-Personalization, Being Good Partners, Industry Trends, & Challenges

Finovate

Tomorrow marks the final month of 2023. And while it is a good time for organizations to reflect on their progress from the past year, it is also an opportunity to plan for success in 2024. To jump start some new ideas for 2024, check out our conversations with industry experts. Earlier this year, we gathered a range of insights from thought leaders in attendance at FinovateFall in New York.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Purchase Orders: Definition, types & how they work

Nanonets

When a business enters into a buying or selling agreement, both businesses must ensure they are protected within that transaction. The entity that is purchasing goods or services needs some sort of guarantee that they’ll receive the items they are purchasing, and on the other side, the seller is looking for assurance that they’ll receive the payment from the buyer.

Legal 52
article thumbnail

Plum targets Greece with Eurobank backing

Finextra

UK-based smart money app Plum has secured a €10 million minority equity investment from Greece's Eurobank as part of a strategic partnership in the region.

article thumbnail

Transforming with Accounts Payable Best Practices to Improve Performance

Nanonets

Companies that establish accounts payable best practices increase the visibility of information, reduce their invoice processing time, save money, strengthen internal controls and cash flow management, reduce fraud and errors, and improve vendor relationships. Accounts payable best practices are a subset of accounting best practices. Businesses using best practices in accounts payable processes and accounting gain a substantial competitive advantage.

article thumbnail

Italian watchdog hits Intesa Sanpaolo over customer migration to app-only unit

Finextra

Intesa Sanpaolo has been ordered by Italy's competition authority to stop the migration of 2.4 million customers to its new app-only offshoot unless it gets express consent from the users.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

A Complete Leave Management Guide

Nanonets

Leave management, a vital facet of human resources, involves administering employee time-off requests, ensuring compliance with laws and balancing business operations. This process encompasses managing various types of leaves, such as vacation, sick, parental, and public holidays. In the modern workplace, effective leave management is crucial. Well-managed leave policies can enhance employee engagement and productivity, prevent revenue leakage, and maintain high levels of employee satisfaction.

Payroll 52
article thumbnail

Open banking’s transformative benefits for the audit industry

Finextra

In the world of auditing, professionals are no strangers to an array of difficult challenges that ca.

Audit 52
article thumbnail

eToro receives approval from ADGM to operate in the UAE

The Paypers

Trading and investing platform eToro has received approval for Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the regulatory authority of ADGM to operate in the UAE.

article thumbnail

The double-edged sword of AI in financial regulatory compliance

Finextra

Global money laundering is estimated to account for a staggering two to five per cent of the world’s.

article thumbnail

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.