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USDC issuer Circle files for IPO

Finextra

Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO).

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Pier banks $2.4M to launch ‘Stripe for credit’

TechCrunch Fintech

Developers add Pier’s APIs with a few lines of codes, and the company then manages the credit lifecycle from end-to-end, including origination, underwriting, compliance and servicing. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Instant payments to buoy cross-border flow

Payments Dive

The latest cross-border input from the U.S. Faster Payments Council suggests it’s not too early to assess how real-time payments will shape international transactions.

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2024 Trends in Credit Card Processing: What SMBs Need to Know

National Processing

Stay on top of credit card trends, and new features your customers expect in 2024 The post 2024 Trends in Credit Card Processing: What SMBs Need to Know appeared first on National Processing.

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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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thinkmoney partners with Edenred Payment Solutions to upgrade card and account processes for its customers

The Payments Association

thinkmoney partners with Edenred Payment Solutions to upgrade card and account processes for its customers. thinkmoney’s mission has always been to provide access, equality, and inclusion to best-in-class financial products, services and experiences to those that need it most. Under the partnership, Edenred Payment Solutions will provide a full platform of payment services, including card processing and settlement, banking processing including screening of transactions, enhanced mobile wallet fu

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The Evolution of Merchant Processing: Past, Present, and Future

National Processing

This article will satisfy your curiosity about how merchant processing first began. Not only that, but you will gain key insights into future merchant processing trends for small businesses. With payments being so crucial to every business, it can only benefit you to understand the past, present, and future of this crucial component, right? […] The post The Evolution of Merchant Processing: Past, Present, and Future appeared first on National Processing.

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NFC Forum to develop Digital Product Passport standard

NFCW

The NFC Forum has announced that it is in the process of developing a Digital Product Passport (DPP) standard that would allow electronic goods manufacturers to use NFC tags and chips to provide merchants and consumers with “reliable and robust access to information on how a product can be reused, remanufactured, or recycled throughout its lifecycle” The proposed NFC DPP standard will allow manufacturers to use NFC tags and chips to create a link between their products and in-depth D

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Temenos Rolls Out Comprehensive Banking Toolkit for Same-Day Product Launch

Fintech News

Financial software company Temenos has announced the launch of its comprehensive Enterprise Services on the Temenos Banking Cloud , aimed at retail, business, and corporate banking. This new service promises rapid deployment capabilities, allowing banks to set up software solutions within 24 hours while significantly cutting down on modernisation costs.

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Will Toast raise prices this year?

Payments Dive

The restaurant point-of-sale provider may give clients a choice when it makes price adjustments, following a fee flub last year.

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U.S. Faster Payments Council Explores the Practicalities of Cross-Border Payments in a Faster Payments World

Fintech Finance

The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC) , a membership organization devoted to advancing safe, easy-to-use faster payments in the United States, today published its latest research report, titled The Practicalities of Cross-Border Payments in a Faster Payments World. This new report builds on the FPC’s previous white paper, Cross-Border Faster Payments , released in June 2021, which focused on use cases and user expectations for cross-border faster payments.

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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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Amazon brings cashierless tech to hospitals

Payments Dive

After opening automated stores on college campuses and sports stadiums, the tech giant is moving into healthcare facilities.

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Grasshopper, Mantl to launch small business product

Bank Automation

Grasshopper Bank is working with account origination solution provider Mantl to make credit more easily available to the bank’s small business clients. The New York-based digital bank’s clients asked for a simpler way to access credit in “a more efficient, technology-oriented way,” Grasshopper Bank Chief Executive Mike Butler told Bank Automation News.

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Convenience retailer Maverik taps Relay’s fuel payment tech

Payments Dive

The Salt Lake City-based convenience store retailer joins Yesway and Pilot in implementing Relay’s contactless purchasing platform.

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By the numbers: 97% of FIs to invest more in AI

Bank Automation

The financial services industry is investing in AI and generative AI as uses for both technologies expand. Ninety-seven percent of FIs plan to increase investment in AI to identify uses, optimize workflows and enhance their infrastructures, according to chip-making behemoth Nvidia’s “State of AI in Financial Services: 2024 Trends” report, published today.

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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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Swiss payments fintech Rivero raises $7 million

Finextra

Swiss payment technology house Rivero has raised $7 million in Series A funding to step into new markets and boost its product development and workforce.

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Walmart announces new generative AI-powered capabilities

The Paypers

Walmart has announced new AI-powered tools to help shoppers quickly search for products and automate the process of re-ordering frequently ordered items.

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The Finovate Podcast: Fintech Funding in 2024; Neurodiversity in Banking

Finovate

Start your year with a pair of brand new conversations from the Finovate Podcast ! First, join podcast host and Finovate VP Greg Palmer as he sits down with Tamara Steffens, Managing Director, TR Ventures. An early stage venture investor with more than 20 years of experience, Steffens shares her insights and perspective on what’s in store for fintech and the funding ecosystem in 2024.

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Heavy-handed Digital Regulation Could Hinder US Startup Development Warns CCIA

The Fintech Times

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has responded to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureu ‘s request for comments on a proposal to define and regulate larger participants in the general-use digital consumer payment marketplace. The rule was first proposed in November 2023, to provide greater regulation for fintechs and nonbank financial service (FS) providers.

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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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UK Payment Systems Regulator Final Scam Reimbursement Requirements Including Observations and Industry Response

BioCatch

This blog is being published in two parts. Part 1 summarizes the final UK regulations for mandatory APP scam reimbursement. Part 2 discusses what non-UK FIs should take away from what is happening in the UK around APP scams. In December 2023, the UK Payment System Regulator (PSR) released the final details of the new APP scam reimbursement requirements ahead of the October 2024 implementation date.

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Manchester’s Fintech Hub Highlighted in FLIP MCR Hosted by Zally and SoSquared

The Fintech Times

FLIP MCR bridges the gap between founders and investors as it offers insights into investor perspectives ahead of the new year. Taking place at Peak ‘s headquarters in Manchester on 25 January 2024, the event will be hosted by Zally and SoSquared following a new collaboration. Patrick Smith , founder and CEO of Zally , the Manchester-based user authentication platform and Sam Royle , founder and CEO of SoSquared, the UK influencing marketing platform will host FLIP MCR, the free-to-atten

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Commerzbank and Global Payments form payments joint venture for SMEs

Finextra

Global Payments and Commerzbank are to launch a joint venture company catering to the digital payment needs of small and medium sized enterprise in germany.

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The Perfect Payment Experience – Why Offering Multiple Options Is Key to Business Success

The Fintech Times

The needs of consumers change over time, including their preferences in payment methods. Businesses must constantly adapt to these changes, both for their direct to consumer and business-to-business (B2B) transactions. Alexander Berrai , deputy CEO, emerchantpay highlights how offering multiple payment options can help to satisfy customers’ expectations, help businesses expand and succeed in a competitive market.

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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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The Biggest Payments Industry Trends of 2024 (and How to Implement Them Now!)

Finextra

Emerging Digital Payment Trends As we usher in 2024, the payments industry stands on the threshold o.

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Saudi Arabia Launches Five New Premium Residency Products to Attract Talent and Investment

The Fintech Times

Saudi Arabia has completed its next move in positioning itself as an attractive global hub for skilled professionals and investments as it launches five new premium residency products. The announcement comes as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Alkassabi , chairman of the board of the Premium Residency Centre , aligns the company with the vision of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud , Crown Prince to accelerate S

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TodayPay Appoints Seasoned Visa Executive

Fintech Finance

TodayPay Inc., a technology company pioneering a new category in payments called Refunds as a Service announced today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024) that Visa executive Mike West has joined as a Strategic Advisor. Mike West brings deep industry expertise from leading Visa Direct’s international commercialization and the network expansion by launching new use cases, innovative payment capabilities and value-added services.

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American Express Powers Pay With Bank Transfers for 4 Million OVO Customers

The Fintech Times

‘Pay by Bank’ is catching on across the globe. The payment method which enables consumers to pay merchants directly through their own bank account, without the need for a debit or credit card, continues to enjoy increasing levels of success. Continuing its growth, ‘Pay with Bank’ transfer, powered by American Express , has partnered with one of the UK’s largest energy suppliers, OVO.

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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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Global Payments and Commerzbank Announce Joint Venture in Germany

Fintech Finance

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) , a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, and Commerzbank (FRA: CBK), the leading bank for small and medium size German enterprises and a strong partner for corporate clients and private and small-business customers in Germany, today announced a joint venture to offer digital payment solutions to small and medium size business customers across Germany.

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ACI Worldwide takes over Payment stack of UK retailer Co-op

Finextra

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software, today announced that leading U.K. retailer Co-op has successfully moved its full stack of payments and fraud prevention technology software into ACI’s multi-tenant cloud platform hosted in Microsoft Azure.

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Nu Mexico launches functionality for customers to receive money from the US through WhatsApp

Fintech Finance

Nu México is launching the option to receive money from the United States, in association with Felix Pago. This strategic alliance with Felix Pago simplifies the process of sending money from the United States to Mexico and revolutionizes the landscape of cross-border money transfers, taking advantage of technology to provide a fluid, fast, secure and efficient experience to its customers.

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What Non-UK Financial Institutions Should Take Away from UK Regulatory Actions to Combat APP Scams

BioCatch

In my previous blog , I shared the key observations and industry response to the final UK PSR scam reimbursement requirements expected to go into effect in October 2024. In part two of this series, I will discuss why banks outside the UK should be paying attention to these important changes. There is much to learn from how financial institutions in the UK are dealing with consumer financial scams.

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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.