Thu.Mar 28, 2024

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Protecting Customer Data: Key Principles Every Company Should Know

VISTA InfoSec

In the digital age, protecting customer data is a cornerstone of trust and reliability between a company and its consumers. As cyber threats loom larger and data breaches become more frequent, safeguarding sensitive information cannot be ignored. Companies that excel in data protection comply with stringent regulations and gain a competitive edge by building solid relationships with their customers.

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EU banks worried about 'unrealistic' instant payment deadlines

Finextra

A third of EU banks do not currently offer an instant payments service and the majority have been discouraged by the January 2025 deadline, according to recently published research.

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The frontline of payments compliance: sanctions and terror financing

The Payments Association

With increasing complexity in sanctions/CTF screening, which shows no signs of abating, better solutions are needed to make sense of this complexity and deliver clarity and contextual insight when it truly matters. Ultimately, technology will play a pivotal role in realising such a solution.

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Banks told to expand risk management to cover AI

Finextra

A report from the US Treasury has called on banks to bolster their risk management frameworks in order to avoid being overwhelmed by AI-powered fraudsters and cybercriminals.

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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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Businesses remain vulnerable to APP fraud despite mandatory reimbursement rules

The Payments Association

The incoming PSR mandatory reimbursement rules for victims of authorised push payment (APP) fraud will require banks and other payment service providers (PSPs) to share the cost of reimbursing victims 50:50 between sending and receiving payment firms; a ~£500M bill that gets generated each year from APP fraud. These firms need to beef up their defenses against APP fraud and their best weapon is technology.

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Chase wealth planning tool draws millions of users

Finextra

JPMorgan Chase says its free Wealth Plan digital money coach has helped customers create more than a million personalised plans in just a year since launch.

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Fintech Innovation Lab New York names 2024 class

Finextra

Ten emerging technology companies have been selected to participate in the 2024 FinTech Innovation Lab New York, a 12-week program founded and run by Accenture and the Partnership Fund for New York City that helps early- and growth-stage fintechs accelerate product and business development through in-depth engagement with top financial services and venture capital executives.

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VE3 Selected for CCS’s Payment Acceptance 2 Agreement

The Payments Association

VE3 has been selected as a key supplier for the Payment Acceptance 2 Agreement by Crown Commercial Services for the provision of payment consultancy services.

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Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison

Finextra

Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing $8 billion from customers of FTX, the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange he founded.

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The Most Popular Credit Card Machines in Canada

Clearly Payments

Accepting credit card payments is no longer a luxury but a necessity for most businesses. People are using credit cards more while cash use is declining. As a result, choosing the right credit card machine for your business is crucial for ensuring smooth transactions and customer satisfaction. Canada, known for its robust financial services sector, offers a wide range of credit card machines catering to various business needs.

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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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Westpac announces multibillion tech upgrade

Finextra

Australian bank Westpac is planning to spend billions of dollars over the next four years to simplify its technology infrastructure.

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The card payment value chain explained

The Payments Association

Unveiling the complexities and optimisation opportunities in the card payments industry's operational landscape.

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Revolutionizing On-Device AI: World-English Language Models and FinTech Impact

Finextra

Prelude In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), there is a constant drive

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Alchemy Pay Invests in UK Fintech LaPay and Secures API License as Part of Global Web3 Expansion

Fintech Finance

Alchemy Pay, the leading global Web3 payment solution provider, has revealed its investment in LaPay UK Ltd, a UK-based fintech dedicated to facilitating international business growth for companies. Significantly, LaPay holds an Authorised Payment Institution (API) License in the UK with reference number 914920 and is regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

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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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The Power of Machine Learning in Transaction Monitoring

Bank Automation

In the banking industry, transaction monitoring stands as a critical pillar of defense against fraud, money laundering, and other illicit activities. While traditional methods have served their purpose, the landscape is evolving, demanding a more sophisticated approach. This is where machine learning emerges as a key driver, offering remarkable capabilities in transaction monitoring.

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How To Collect and Store Credit Card Data Securely: Ultimate Guide

Basis Theory

When merchants accept credit card payments, they also must consider what happens after the transaction is authorized. Can they store the card data? Should they?

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Ally Financial names Rhodes as CEO

Bank Automation

Ally Financial named a new chief executive today, ending a three-month search. Michael Rhodes will take the reins of the bank April 29 and become a member of the board, according to an Ally release. Prior to joining Ally, Rhodes served as CEO of Discover Financial Services, which Capital One announced plans to acquire last month.

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How Are Startups and Incumbents Collaborating to Drive Innovation and Meet Changing Consumer Demands?

The Fintech Times

This March, The Fintech Times is shifting its spotlight towards insurtech, exploring the potential impact of blockchain technology on insurance processes and its role in instilling trust in digital transactions. Synergy between innovation-driven startups and established industry players is not only reshaping traditional practices but also addressing the dynamic needs of modern consumers.

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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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Bankman-Fried is sentenced to 25 years in prison over FTX collapse

Bank Automation

FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing billions of dollars from customers, marking the final chapter in a case that has upended the crypto industry. US District Judge Lewis A.

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Sumsub Integrates Travel Rule Solution with Binance, Supporting VASPs Globally

The Fintech Times

Sumsub , a global full-cycle verification and compliance provider, has completed the integration of its Travel Rule solution with Binance , the crypto exchange platform, through the Global Travel Rule (GTR) Alliance. Sumsub hopes to support Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), financial institutions, and fintech companies involved in crypto transactions in validating transaction data when working with Binance, via the integration.

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Worldline gets Turkish green light for international payments in partnership with Lidio

Finextra

Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global leader in payments services, today announces that Türkiye’s Central Bank (TCMB) has approved Worldline’s partnership with leading Turkish fintech company Lidio Payment Services Inc (Lidio) (TCMB announcement) to accept payments for global online businesses from Türkiye.

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This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 28/03

The Fintech Times

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup on Thursday 28 March 2024 serves up the latest industry movers and partnerships. M&As Abrigo, a provider of compliance, credit risk, and lending solutions for financial institutions, has acquired TPG Software, an investment accounting and management solutions company. The acquisition marks the latest in a series of strategic investments by Abrigo to help financial institutions streamline risk and accounting management processes while ensuring internal

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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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MoneyGram teams up with Saudi fintech barraq

Finextra

MoneyGram International, Inc. (“MoneyGram” or the “Company”), a leading global financial technology company that connects the world’s communities, today announced a strategic partnership with innovative financial technology app barraq.

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Paymob Partners with MID Takseet to Expand Consumer Finance Solutions in Egypt

The Fintech Times

Paymob, a provider of financial services in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan (MENAP), has teamed up with MID Takseet, a consumer finance company, to enhance access to consumer finance solutions in Egypt. Since its founding in Egypt 2015, Paymob’s gateway has offered the largest and most comprehensive number of payment acceptance methods in North Africa, positioning it as a trusted growth partner to businesses of all sizes.

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Insights from the Nomentia Treasury Summit 2024: Navigating the dynamics of modern treasury management

Nomentia

As Bob Dylan put it: “The times they are a changing.” In today’s volatile business environment, there’s no questioning the pivotal role effective treasury management plays in ensuring financial stability and facilitating strategic decision-making. That said, gray, wet, and slippery Helsinki in Mid-March may not immediately awe and inspire people to think proactively, but when the 2nd annual Nomentia Treasury Summit brought industry leaders and experts together to explore the intricacies of moder

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Gen Z More Likely to Be Involved in Fraud than Baby Boomers Reveals Sift

The Fintech Times

When it comes to fraud, older generations are less likely to commit it and fall victim to it according to Sift , the AI-powered fraud platform. In its latest findings, Q1 2024 Digital Trust & Safety Index , Sift has uncovered that 33 per cent of Gen Z survey respondents either have, or know someone who has participated in payment fraud. This is compared to only 10 per cent of Baby Boomers.

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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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Preparing for IFGS 2024: The next generation of UK fintech shaping the decade ahead

Finextra

In the lead up to UK Fintech Week and the flagship event IFGS 2024, Janine Hirt, CEO, Innovate Finance, & Louise Smith, Chair, Innovate Finance, introduce the theme ‘Fintech’s Next Generation: Shaping the Decade to Come’, whilst reflecting on the success and challenges across the investment landscape in 2023. We hear about Innovate Finance's recently launched Unicorn Council for UK FinTech and what this means for the industry, the ambitions outlined in their FinTech manifesto and how the importa

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WorldFirst Tackles UK SME Trading Struggles With New Solution: World Account

The Fintech Times

When SMEs look to trade abroad, they can often find themselves facing management challenges when it comes to organising and ensuring all their accounts in different regions are accurate and working as they should. Looking to alleviate this issue in the UK, WorldFirst , a one-stop digital payment and financial services platform for global businesses, has launched a new e-commerce growth solution.

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Advancing payments: How can innovation drive business growth?

Finextra

At MPE 2024, Neil Caldwell, Senior Vice President, Merchant Sales & Acquiring, Visa Europe, explores the influence of Open Banking and regulatory changes such as PSD2 on the payments industry. We discuss how technologies like tokenization and biometric authentication safeguards merchants and drives growth; and look at methods for optimising payments and enhancing customer experience, alongside exciting developments in biometric payments, real-time platforms, and the integration of artificial int

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EIS Launches Cloud Solution to Address Claims Platforms Challenges ‘Head-on’

The Fintech Times

EIS , the SaaS platform provider to the insurance industry, has launched ‘ClaimSmart’, a new cloud solution designed to help insurers reduce the cost of claims, while increasing the quality of the customer experience. EIS ClaimSmart aims to reduce the cost of claims, by addressing key inefficiencies and waste drivers, such as redundant manual work, fraudulent claims, and claims leakage.

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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.