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PCI DSS v4: What’s New with Self-Assessment Questionnaires

PCI Security Standards

With the upcoming retirement of PCI DSS v3.2.1 on 31 March 2024 , organizations will be transitioning to new validation documents for their PCI DSS v4 assessments. In this Q&A with PCI Security Standards Council’s Director of Data Security Standards Lauren Holloway, we look at some of the key changes in the PCI DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) for version 4 and what organizations using SAQs need to know.

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X lands money licenses in Illinois, New Mexico

Payments Dive

The social media platform is now nearly halfway to securing the state licenses needed to fulfill owner Elon Musk’s vision of a nationwide payments app.

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PayTech Awards

Open Banking Excellence

28th June 2024 Live Event Linkedin Twitter PayTech Awards Nominations for 2024 awards are now open! The PayTech Awards have entered their seventh year! Nominations are now officially open, and mark your calendars for the grand ceremony set to take place at the iconic Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London on the 28 of June 2024. Nominations are open to companies based anywhere in the world and close on 29 March 2024.

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Private plaintiffs follow DOJ’s Apple antitrust case

Payments Dive

The follow-on class actions are substantively similar to the federal government’s case, making them dependent on the agency’s lead in breaking the company’s smartphone stranglehold.

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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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Europe FinTech Awards

Open Banking Excellence

11th July 2024 Live Event Linkedin Twitter Europe FinTech Awards Welcome to the Europe FinTech Awards Europe is home to many of the world’s premier financial services centres and a burgeoning financial technology market. These awards were developed to celebrate this incredible community, and the achievements and successes of Europe’s best and brightest.

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Walmart can end Capital One end card tie early, judge says

Payments Dive

It won’t be easy for Walmart to find a new partner to replace Capital One, though, said Brian Riley, co-head of payments at Javelin Strategy & Research.

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Worldcoin banned in Portugal over privacy concerns

Finextra

Worldcoin, the crypto biometric project fronted by OpenAI boss Sam Altman, has been temporarily banned in Portugal over data privacy concerns.

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Go:Tech Awards

Open Banking Excellence

29th June 2024 Live Event Linkedin Twitter Go:Tech Awards The UK’s Leading Event Celebrating Tech And Innovation You are the innovators, entrepreneurs and pioneers that are shaping tomorrow’s world today. The Go:Tech Awards are here to celebrate your journey. The Go:Tech Awards celebrate businesses and entrepreneurs leading the way in technology and innovation across the UK.

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French fintech ditches remittances in favour of DeFi

Finextra

Tempo France claims it is the the first fintech in the money transfers market to suspend classical remittances in order to focus exclusively on decentralised finance (DeFi).

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AIM Awards

Open Banking Excellence

10th October 2024 Live Event Linkedin Twitter AIM Awards Each year the AIM ‘club’ gathers to celebrate outstanding achievement on the world’s most successful growth market. Sponsored by BDO in association with the London Stock Exchange, the Awards identify the quoted companies and entrepreneurs who have harnessed AIM to help them fulfil their ambition and growth potential in the last twelve months.

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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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ZaloPay and CIMB Bank Roll out Fixed Deposit Offering to Simplify Savings

Fintech News

Vietnamese e-wallet ZaloPay and CIMB Bank , a highly regarded bank in Southeast Asia, recognising the challenges posed by the global economic downturn, have partnered to offer a new fixed deposit product in Vietnam amidst significant labour market issues. The unemployment rate for young adults aged 15-24 is at a high of 7.62%, compared to the overall average of 2.28%, and labourers’ wages have stagnated at around VND 7.1 million (approximately US$ 280).

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Helping Credit Unions Compete: Our Conversation with TruStage’s Laurie Winger

Finovate

As part of Finovate’s commemoration of Women’s History Month, our Women in Fintech column features Laurie Winger, Chief Financial Officer with TruStage. Formerly known as CUNA Mutual Group, TruStage is a financial services company that provides insurance, investment, and fintech solutions to individuals and businesses. Winger has been praised by colleagues as a visionary and results-oriented, cross functional leader.

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Robinhood launches credit card

Finextra

Robinhood continues to expand beyond its stock trading origins, launching a credit card with a host of perks, including three per cent cashback.

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With appointment of Roger Alexander as Advisor, Chargebacks911 well placed to tackle APP fraud

The Payments Association

Chargebacks911 appoints Roger Alexander as Advisor to the Board and CEO, leveraging his expertise to combat the rise of APP fraud in the UK. His appointment highlights the company's commitment to innovation and industry challenges.

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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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Qonto Launches ‘Pay later’ Financing Solution to Tackle Access to Finance Issues for European Firms

The Fintech Times

Qonto , the European business finance solution, has launched a new in-house financing solution, ‘Pay later’, extending its product offering and strengthening its market leadership as the most advanced business banking offer. Leveraging its existing payment service licence, Qonto is providing short-term financing in the form of ‘Pay later’, which gives eligible customers instant access to funds of up to €10,000, directly from the Qonto app.

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Singapore Continues Suspension to Safeguard Remittances to China

Fintech News

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced an extension to the ongoing suspension affecting remittances to China. This suspension, now extended until 30 September 2024, pertains to the use of non-approved channels by remittance companies for transferring funds to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The initial decision to halt these specific transactions came after instances where remittance sent to China were being unexpectedly frozen in the recipient’s bank accounts,

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Upcoming virtual conference to address digitalisation in banking, fintech, and public administration

The Payments Association

ProID and Monet+'s free virtual conference will delve into the evolving landscape of digitalisation in critical sectors, focusing on the impact of new EU eIDAS 2.

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CFPB targets ‘bait-and-switch’ card reward programs

Payments Dive

Major credit card providers offset attractive rewards programs with fees and interest, costing consumers carrying balances, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said.

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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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Utilising AI to drive improved outcomes for customers: Interview with Chirag Shah

Fintech Review

Fintech Review sat down with Chirag Shah, Founder of Nucleus Commercial Finance , to get his view on how ultimately automation will drive better outcomes for customers. We talk about how artificial intelligence can make things better for customers, tackle the worries some have about AI being unfair, and look at the big changes coming in fintech. From keeping data safe to using blockchain and making sure companies can handle rules easily, there is a lot going on.

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Ebury expands presence in Africa

Finextra

Ebury, the global financial services firm, is proud to announce its partnership with dLocal, a leading cross-border payment platform specialising in high-growth markets.

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Revolutionizing Recs: Inside the Exciting New Updates to FloQast Reconciliation Management

FloQast

For a profession that digests a volume of data that many others might not think possible, the onus on accountants to ensure accuracy consistently can seem daunting. Never mind that thousands of data sets were entered and analyzed without a hitch — it’s always the one that gets away and can get someone in trouble. But suppose you look at how valuable the compilation and analysis of these figures can be.

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GUAVAPAY APPOINTS LAURA MCCRACKEN AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Payments Association

Guavapay, a UK-based fintech, is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura McCracken as a new non-executive director Read more

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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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Visa launches AI-powered fraud prevention tools

Finextra

Visa has added a trio of AI-powered risk and fraud prevention tools to its suite of products for businesses.

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FinMont Partners With Triple-A to Add Digital Currency Payments to Its Global Travel Payment Orchestration Platform

Fintech Finance

Global travel payment orchestration platform FinMont has partnered with Triple-A to integrate digital currency payments into its ecosystem. Launched by the founders of German airline Hahn Air, FinMont offers merchants from the travel industry a unique solution that unlike other options available,streamlines both B2C and B2B payments. FinMont’s robust payment orchestration platform combines both types of payments into a single view and connects multiple banks and providers through one user-friend

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HSBC Earmarks US$150M for Venture Debt to Fuel Singapore’s Business Expansion

Fintech News

HSBC has earmarked US$150 million for its venture debt offering that is aimed at scaling high-growth companies in Singapore. Through this initiative, high-growth, venture capital or private equity-backed companies in Singapore will have access to flexible funding arrangements to fuel their expansion efforts. This newly launched Venture Debt programme by HSBC is set to offer a more adaptable and long-term financing solution for a variety of funding needs, including capital expenditure, extending

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Preventing Future Fraudsters After Five Convicted for £500,000 Shell Company Money Laundering

The Fintech Times

Five people, including convicted fraudster Neale Rothera , were sentenced for their involvement in a fraud and money laundering scheme which cost banks over £500,000 earlier this week. But with the money unrecoverable, how can this type of situation be avoided in the future? Rothera set up four separate businesses which claimed to sell furniture and carpets across Leicestershire in 2012.

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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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Visa Set to Roll out New AI-Powered Fraud Prevention Solutions

Fintech News

Visa announced the expansion of its value-added services by introducing three new AI-powered solutions aimed at bolstering fraud and risk prevention. These additions are part of Visa’s comprehensive Protect suite, targeting immediate account-to-account transactions, card-not-present (CNP) payments, and activities beyond its network. The Protect suite is among nearly 200 products under Visa’s portfolio, covering critical areas such as Acceptance, Advisory, Issuing, Open Banking, and R

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Thames Technology partners with Ellipse to elevate banking card security

The Payments Association

Thames Technology has announced a strategic partnership with Ellipse to offer dynamic security code technology Read more

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NewRetirement wants to simplify financial planning for retirement

TechCrunch Fintech

NewRetirement builds software to help people create financial retirement plans. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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NY Assembly bill counters governor on BNPL

Payments Dive

A New York assemblymember has introduced a buy now, pay later bill, countering one introduced in the governor’s budget bill.

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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.