Thu.Aug 15, 2024

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JPMorgan, Zelle may have upper hand if litigation ensues

Payments Dive

If the banks that own Zelle’s parent battle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in court, they may find some federal judges open to their arguments, lawyers specializing in the area said.

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Evolution of payments: The rise and future of mobile transactions

The Payments Association

The history of payments has seen significant innovations, from gold and coins to cheques, wire transfers, and electronic payments. The advent of mobile payments marked a major shift, offering seamless, on-the-go transactions, with the market expected to grow rapidly. This growth is fueled by increasing smartphone penetration and the convenience of contactless payments, which became particularly popular during the pandemic.

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Science Card opens e-money account for socially-conscious spending

Finextra

UK fintech Science Card has opened an e-money account to further its goal of supporting scientific projects across health, climate change and tech through customer spending.

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Klarna jumps into banking business

Payments Dive

The Swedish buy now, pay later company will let consumers use savings accounts to make payments, receive refunds and earn cash rewards from some retailers.

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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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The rise of digital wallets: Benefits and challenges

The Payments Association

Last month, the UK's Payment Systems Regulator and Financial Conduct Authority launched a review into the rapidly growing use of digital wallets, with over 30 million Britons now using them regularly. Described as part of a "seismic shift" in payments, digital wallets are expected to process over $9 trillion globally by the end of 2024. While they offer convenience and lower transaction costs, challenges like regional adoption and security concerns remain.

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Future of Virtual Terminals: 16 Trends

National Processing

National Processing Future of Virtual Terminals: 16 Trends How does the future of virtual terminals and payment innovations look? Bright and full of promise for businesses and consumers. There are emerging payment technologies that will save money for all parties involved in payment transactions. And the rollout of new, security-focused digital payment solutions will help slow the onslaught of fraud that is at an all-time high.

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Senators ask Dimon to justify new checking account fees

Payments Dive

“JPMorgan Chase is the industry leader when it comes to usurious overdraft fees,” Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, and Chris Van Hollen, D-MD, wrote in a letter sent Friday.

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Modern Treasury Drives Growth of Instant Payments with Leading Banks

Fintech Finance

Modern Treasury , essential infrastructure for the new era of payments, has announced that it has expanded instant payments support for mutual customers of six leading banks — Bank of America, Cross River, JPMorgan Chase, PNC Financial Services, U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo. Instant payments, powered by the first new payment rails in the U.S. in more than four decades, enable businesses to move money faster and gain real-time insights into money movement as they track payments from initiation to re

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Fintechs ramp up lobbying over earned wage access, crypto

Payments Dive

Chime, PayPal and Block, for example, spent more on lobbying in the first half of 2024 than for the same span last year, OpenSecrets reported.

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Airwallex Surpasses US$100 Billion in Processing Volume Amid Global Expansion

Fintech News

Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform, has surpassed US$100 billion in annual processing volume, marking a 73% year-on-year increase. The company’s revenue run rate is now approaching US$500 million, with operations achieving cash flow positivity at the end of 2023. Airwallex attributed this growth to the company’s strong product-market fit, expansive global infrastructure, and ongoing market expansion.

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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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New Debit Card Launches to Help People Accelerate UK Scientific Discovery and Innovation via Everyday Spending

Fintech Finance

People are now able to support UK innovations across health, climate change and tech by simply spending on their debit card, with the new Science Card account and Mastercard debit card. Through its free account, Science Card customers can choose which UK university project(s) they’d like to support and automatically contribute to these projects each time they use their Science Card.

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Payment orchestration: What a merchant needs to know

Basis Theory

Payment orchestration is used interchangeably with payment routing, and we’re clearly defining both in this post!

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PayQuicker Expands Global e-Wallet Payouts Capabilities

Fintech Finance

PayQuicker , a leader in global payouts orchestration, announced a collaboration with Thunes , a global money movement innovator, to expand its e-Wallet payout capabilities worldwide. The collaboration aims to address the increasing demand for more diverse, and flexible payout methods, especially in emerging markets where e-Wallets serve as essential financial tools.

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How Valley Bank taps AI to do more with less

Bank Automation

Valley Bank is using AI and automation to boost its efficiency without adding as much personnel. The $62 billion bank is using AI, machine learning and robotic process automation to limit “repetitive, manual tasks” for employees, Russell Barrett, senior executive vice president and chief operating officer, told Bank Automation News.

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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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Airwallex Processing Volume Surges Past $100 Billion

Fintech Finance

Airwallex , a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, has surpassed $100 billion in annual processing volume, up 73 percent year-on-year. Airwallex has seen growing volumes across all products, including payments, FX, payouts, and issuing, and an annual run rate revenue approaching $500 million. These achievements come on the heels of Airwallex achieving cash flow positivity at the end of 2023 – a dividend of the company’s strong product market fit, ubiquitous globa

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Wells Fargo updates virtual assistant to monitor spending

Bank Automation

Since the start of the year, Wells Fargo has added new capabilities to its AI-driven virtual assistant, Fargo. Powered by Google Cloud, the digital assistant is now equipped with AI-driven insights to help bank clients better understand their spending habits and access actionable tips about their finances, according to the bank.

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Communify acquires Fincentric from S&P Global

Finextra

Wealthtech entrepreneur John Wise and PE firm Stellex Capital Management have acquired S&P Global’s Fincentric business with a view to providing digital experiences and financial data distribution to the wealth, broking and asset management industries.

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Sionic Announces Fraud Protection Service Using Google Cloud AI Technology

Fintech Finance

Sionic , a leading provider of real-time, Pay-by-Bank Commerce (PbBC) services, today announced the launch of its comprehensive fraud detection and mitigation service built exclusively for real-time, bank-to-bank payments at checkouts, whether online, mobile or in-store. Using Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform, Sionic is able to help financial institutions and retailers detect fraud more effectively.

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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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PSR sets out next steps for variable recurring payments in the UK

Finextra

The UK's Payment Systems Regulator says it will assess the necessity and scope of mandated participation in Phase 1 expansion of Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs) following stakeholder feedback.

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Klarna Customers Can ‘Save Now, Pay Later’ With New Balance and Cashback Features

Fintech Finance

Klarna , the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, has launched two new products tapping into retail banks’ core business: everyday spending and saving. Launched in 12 countries across Europe and the US, this marks a significant step forward in Klarna’s mission to disrupt retail banking and become an every day spending partner to the world’s consumers.

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Klarna takes on banks with new 'account' for storing funds

Finextra

Klarna is rolling out an "account" where customers can store money and cashback rewards as the Swedish fintech continues to diversify beyond its BNPL roots into more traditional retail banking services.

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Yuze Secures $30m From Osten Investments to Expand Into New Markets

Fintech Finance

Yuze , a leading UAE-based fintech, has secured a $30 million investment from Osten Investments to drive its expansion into new markets. This funding will enhance Yuze’s mission to provide advanced financial solutions to SMEs and independent professionals beyond the UAE. The investment will accelerate Yuze’s plans to offer tailored financial services to underbanked businesses, supporting global financial inclusion initiatives.

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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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UK challenger banks beat incumbents all-hands down in CMA awards

Finextra

UK challenger banks once again outshone incumbents in the latest annual banking satisfaction survey conducted by the Competition and Markets Authority.

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FinovateFall 2024 Sneak Peek Series: Part 4

Finovate

A look at the companies demoing at FinovateFall in New York on September 9 and 10. Register today using this link and save 20%. APIMatic APIMatic’s developer experience platform adds a layer of technology between fintech APIs and developers to make integrations faster through automation and AI. Features Automates the creation of SDKs Includes dynamic use case guides Delivers AI-generated integration code Who’s it for?

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Product Updates 08/24: Nomentia Cash Management

Nomentia

Increased automation, customizability and visibility for boosted accuracy, flexibility, and productivity New features and improvements! Nomentia Cash Management 2024.06 release introduces significant upgrades across various modules; customizable fields for more precise data capture, expanded bank connections for greater integration, and advanced features for AI-powered reconciliation.

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NOW Money Signs Two New Partnerships to Improve Financial Inclusion in Dubai

The Fintech Times

NOW Money , a fintech providing banking and payroll solutions to the underbanked migrant population in the Middle East, is on a mission to provide accessible and inclusive finance. However, achieving this alone is an incredibly difficult task. As such, the fintech has announced new partnerships with Commercial Bank International (CBI) and Network International (Network).

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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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Tackling NPA: How Advanced Lending Software Solutions Are Helping Indian Banks

Finezza

The growth of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) continues to be a top concern for digital lenders, today. According to reports, Indian banks continue to face challenges in recovering debt. India’s 39 Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and five Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) struggle to cope with the volume of cases. Though 60,000 new cases are reported […] The post Tackling NPA: How Advanced Lending Software Solutions Are Helping Indian Banks appeared first on Finezza Blog.

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Andromeda Expands Into Middle East to Offer Home Loans for Properties in India

The Fintech Times

Andromeda Sales & Distribution , an India-based loan distribution network, is expanding into the Middle East in partnership with Wealth Link Solutions , following strong domestic performance. By joining forces with Wealth Link Solutions, Andromeda is aiming to address the home loan needs of the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) population in the Middle East, which totals around 9.55 million.

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FIS Leverages Scale and NYCE Debit Network to Enable Streamlined P2P Payment Capabilities within Digital Banking Platforms

Fintech Finance

FIS® (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial technology, today announced that it is unlocking the Neural Payments solution to its clients, expanding the availability of peer-to-peer (P2P) payments by leveraging the company’s global scale and NYCE debit rails to bring this capability to a wider range of institutions. Neural Payments’ innovative platform enables bank customers to transfer money from their account to anyone, regardless of whether the recipient’s institution utilizes Neural Paymen

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Adatree Launches Account Verification and Balance Checks to Fight Fraud Across Australia

The Fintech Times

Adatree , an Australian open data solution provider, has unveiled a new ‘Insights’ product suite, including Account Verification and Balance Checks, in a move to empower companies in the fight against financial fraud and scams. After Australians suffered losses exceeding $2.7billion due to financial scams in 2023, Adatree is providing a secure, real-time method for verifying account ownership and balances.

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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.