PCI Security Standards

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Risk analysis is a foundational tool to help organizations identify and prioritize potential threats and vulnerabilities within their environment. PCI DSS v4.0 introduced the concept of targeted risk analysis (TRA) with two different types of TRAs to provide entities with the flexibility to evaluate risk and determine the security impact of specific requirement controls, as appropriate for their environment.

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Payments Dive

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As part of the sale, Synchrony will also acquire an equity interest in Independence Pet Holdings.

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TechCrunch Fintech

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Candex, a startup that aims to simplify procurement — specifically vendor management and payment processes — for businesses, today announced that it raised $45 million in a Series B investment led by Goldman Sachs with participation from WiL (World Innovation Lab), Altos, NFX, Craft, JP Morgan, American Express and Edenred. The tranche brings Candex’s total […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Payments Dive

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The biggest bank in the U.S. erroneously declined some credit card users’ purchases on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year.

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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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TechCrunch Fintech

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Popular stock trading app Webull has acquired Mexican investment platform Flink, giving it an entry into the Mexico market. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Although Webull has China roots, it is based in the United States and rivals Robinhood in the country as a low-commission online trading platform that also offers cash […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Bank Automation

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Scotiabank reduced its headcount and branch footprint in its fiscal fourth quarter as part of its restructuring initiatives to pull back on costs. The Canadian bank’s headcount fell 2% year over year to 89,483 and total branches also fell 2% YoY to 2,379, according to the bank’s earnings supplement for the quarter ended Oct. 31.

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Bank Automation

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

European fintech funding experienced a massive drop in funding and number of deals in the third quarter. In Q3, European fintechs raised $1.

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FloQast

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

About the Author : As Lovevery’s Vice President, Controller, and the 2022 Controller of the Year, Ashley Griesshammer has played a pivotal role in guiding Lovevery’s accounting team through a period of explosive growth. Since joining the company, Ashley has been instrumental in enhancing processes and formalizing the accounting function, contributing to Lovevery’s ability to scale efficiently.

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Currencycloud

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In conjunction with the Emerging Payments Association Asia (EPAA), Currencycloud organised a roundtable discussion with a select group of payments professionals to discuss the challenges of SME payments as well as the benefit and limits of digital solutions. We invited Joanne Walker from EY and David Helen from Regional Australian Bank to join us as expert speakers, in a session that was moderated by Lance Blockley of payments consultancy The Initiatives Group.

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Paymerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

If your business is using Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions to pay more of its suppliers, you are not alone. Some 1.7 billion B2B transactions were made via ACH in the third quarter of 2023, a 9.6 percent increase from a year earlier, per NACHA, which governs the ACH Network.

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Segpay

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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BioCatch

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In my last blog in the series, I examined the fraud liability policies put forth in the latest PSD3 proposal and some of the missed opportunities. In the second blog, I will take a closer look at what the European Commission (EC) is proposing related to the exchange of fraud-related data between banks.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

DIGITAL ID: The YU-card can be used to access campus buildings and services and make purchases Students and staff at York University in the Canadian city of Toronto can now store a digital version of their ID card on their Apple or Android device and use it to access university buildings, access on-site services including libraries, events and exams and make purchases at on-campus retail outlets.

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The Paypers

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Paypers has released of the 7th edition of the Open Finance report, titled ‘ The Open Revolution: From Open Banking to Open Finance. The Road to Open Data Continues.

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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

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision today published a progress report on banks' implementation of the BCBS 239 Principles for effective risk data aggregation and reporting.

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The Paypers

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Visa and Standard Chartered have entered a regional partnership to expedite the delivery of instalment payment options to credit cardholders in APAC using Visa Instalment Solution.

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Innovative Payments Association

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Gift cards are expected to make up a larger part of holiday shopping budgets, according to new research from Blackhawk Network. In th e latest episode of the IPA Payments Podcast , Jay Jaffin , chief ma rketing officer at Blackhawk, discusses the expected growth in gift card purchases, why cards benefit merchants and shoppers, and how banks and other companies can make use of the trend.

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The Paypers

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Modular and flexible payment infrastructure provider for marketplaces and platforms Mangopay has partnered with Spain-based B2C delivery platform for artisan products Bigcrafters, powered by Estrella Galicia.

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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

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Worldline (Euronext: WLN), a global leader in payment services, announces it has been granted Payment Institution Authorisation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

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The Paypers

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Payment services provider Worldline has announced it was granted Payment Institution Authorisation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK.

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Finextra

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Financial Conduct Authority has moved to clamp down on greenwashing by putting in place sustainability disclosure requirements and an investment labels regime.

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The Paypers

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Payment software solutions provider Payment Components has announced its strategic partnership with Fimple in order to offer an improved experience for banks and FIs.

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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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Finextra

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

UK-based PaymentSense is entering the Irish market under the Dojo trading name after securing an e-money licence from the country's central bank.

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The Paypers

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

CGI has integrated its cloud-ready enterprise payment solution CGI All Payments on the Amazon Web Services Marketplace, to offer global clients payment modernisation.

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Finextra

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Just in time for Christmas, NatWest has launched a board game, 'All Mod Cons' to educate the public about top modern scam techniques.

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The Paypers

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that Clarity AI intends to leverage its generative AI, machine learning (ML), and analytics to advance sustainable investing.

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Finextra

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Electronic Money Institution Contis has been fined €840,000 by the Bank of Lithuania over a series of anti-money laundering violations.

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The Paypers

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Australia-based payment service provider Monoova has been selected by airline Bonza to provide PayTo to consumers paying online for their flights or travel booking.

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Clearly Payments

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Canada has been actively engaged in open banking initiatives , aiming to empower consumers with greater control over their financial data and enhance the sophistication and user-friendliness of financial applications. Despite the inherent benefits of open banking, progress in this initiative has been relatively slow. Simultaneously, the global economy is experiencing a slowdown, introducing new challenges for the banking sector.

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The Paypers

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Trade Ledger has announced its partnership with 10x Banking to optimise commercial lending with secure and comprehensive account creation and lending solutions.

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