Payments Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2024

After the storm ripped through the southeastern U.S., consumers and merchants have been left grappling with card network outages and cash shortages.

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Finextra

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Banks around the world will next year start live trials of digital asset and currency transactions over the Swift network.

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Payments Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency blasted an Illinois law that prohibits credit and debit card interchange fees on tips and excise taxes.

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Faster Payments Council

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Save the date for the 2025 FPC Spring Member Meeting on April 23-24, 2025, at the Westin San Diego Bayview Hotel in San Diego, California. More details coming soon!

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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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Payments Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The card network may bend to emboldened fintech rivals and more assertive merchants following the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit.

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Finextra

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Today, Klarna Checkout, also known as KCO, becomes the independent company Kustom.

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Nanonets

OCTOBER 3, 2024

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Bank Automation

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Credits unions tapping Dublin-based fintech Pulsate for mobile solutions see a return on investment with a major uptick in funded loans, engagement and transactions. It is imperative that “community financial institutions [are equipped with] the tools they need to not just survive in this digital-first world, but be competitive,” Sarah Martin, chief executive of mobile […] The post Mobile solutions offer competitive edge for credit unions appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Consumers are losing over £17m a year by choosing to pay in pounds rather than the local currency when using credit and debit cards abroad. The figure is likely to be higher as this only accounts for the top five spending categories, ATM, accommodation, restaurants, duty free and groceries. Mystery shopper research was carried out on behalf of NatWest in countries around the world and found it was always cheaper to pay in the local currency.

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NFCW

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The German government is developing a digital wallet in which the country’s citizens can store their national identity card and official documents. The move follows the EU’s earlier mandate that all member states need to introduce a standardised European digital identity wallet (EUDI) enabling EU nationals to verify their identity across the EU27 countries.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Numerated, the leading AI-driven commercial lending platform, today announced its partnership with Alloy, the identity risk management company trusted by over 600 leading banks, credit unions and fintech companies, to deliver best-in-class fraud checks within commercial lending. This strategic partnership will supercharge Numerated’s lending automation capabilities by combining cutting-edge risk management with advanced automation, providing unparalleled security and efficiency to financia

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Finextra

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Post trade body Euroclear has partnered with blockchain firm Digital Asset and the World Gold Council in a pilot to tokenise gilts, gold and Eurobonds.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Worldline (Euronext: WLN), a global leader in payment services, announces a partnership with the Bank of China (Hong Kong) (‘BOCHK’), making it Worldline’s first customer of its open platform card solution Paysuite Essential Edition (Previously named Cardlite) in Hong Kong. BOCHK will leverage Worldline’s innovative cloud-native application to further enhance customer experience and expand customer offering with its new Mastercard multi-currency debit card.

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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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The Paypers

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The National Bank of Romania has announced that it authorised the instant payment system BLIK operation on the country’s territory.

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Segpay

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Age verification tools are crucial in the adult industry to ensure that only users of legal age (typically 18+) access adult content. Various tools and methods are used across platforms to verify age, ranging from simple age-checking prompts to sophisticated identity verification systems. Here are some of the most popular age verification tools and methods: Document-Based Verification Yoti : Yoti is a widely used digital identity platform that allows users to upload government-issued identificat

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Stax

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Customer relationship management (CRM) systems are not just tools for enterprises; they are equally essential for small businesses. Small business CRM software can give you a competitive edge to boost productivity, sales, and growth. For small business owners, harnessing the power of a CRM system means having a comprehensive view of customer interactions, tracking every sale and service request, and implementing strategic data-driven decisions.

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Basis Theory

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Choosing to switch processors in the back-end rather than the front end nets significant benefits. Learn more here.

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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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The Payments Association

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Traditional banks must modernise their entire tech stack, from card management to backend systems, to stay competitive with fintechs and meet evolving consumer expectations. How can traditional banks survive and thrive in a world dominated by fintech challengers and shifting consumer expectations? Digital transformation has been a game-changer for banks, driving commercial success, improving client support, and boosting customer retention.

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Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Payment terminals, often referred to as point-of-sale (POS) terminals or credit card machines, are devices that enable businesses to accept electronic payments from customers. There is a difference between a payment terminal (credit card machine) and a POS. In general terms, a payment terminal is a tool that just takes payments, while a POS system is a full toolkit that not only takes payments but also helps run various parts of a business.

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Finextra

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Visa has unveiled a platform that helps banks issue and manage fiat-backed tokens such as stablecoins on blockchain networks.

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Finovate

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Fidelity Investments has launched its first dedicated venture capital fund, Venture Capital Fund I. The $250 million Fund I targets mid-to-late stage companies in technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. The new fund marks a shift from Fidelity’s traditional private market investing, allowing the firm to make direct minority investments and cater to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and registered investment advisers.

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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

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The first half of 2024 has seen a dramatic decline in spending within Ireland's fintech industry, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Tink , the open banking platform from Visa , has launched a new feature to offer consumers a more detailed overview of their transactions in their banking app. Through its newest feature, ‘Merchant Information’, Tink is ensuring banking app transactions are shown with a clear brand name, logo, location, and merchant contact details – reducing the need for consumers to contact their bank to enquire about transactions they don’t recognise.

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Finextra

OCTOBER 3, 2024

HSBC has partnered B2B global trade network Tradeshift on a joint venture offering embedded finance solutions to business clients.

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The Paypers

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Alkami , a provider of cloud-based digital banking solutions has announced its partnership with Intrepid Credit Union to launch a new digital banking platform.

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Finovate

OCTOBER 3, 2024

How can companies take advantage of the opportunity of AI to grow revenues, help develop new products, and better engage customers? Our latest Streamly interview features Chris Brown, President of Intelygenz , who shares strategies for businesses to effectively implement AI. In this interview, conducted by Finovate Senior Research Analyst Julie Muhn, Brown talks about Intelygenz’s engagement models that quickly deliver measurable ROI.

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The Paypers

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Hastings Direct Loans has announced its collaboration with IDVerse Identity to automate personalised journeys and improve its growth strategies.

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Finextra

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Visa (NYSE:V), a global leader in digital payments, announced a new commercial payments ecosystem, the Visa Commercial Solutions Hub.

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