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Padded Interchange – Hidden Processing Fees

Cardfellow

As with many things in credit card processing, its complicated. Interchange, as set by Visa and Mastercard, is non-negotiable. It isnt possible to get lower rates or fees than what Visa and Mastercard publish. But thats not the full story. Two factors – one malicious, one not – play a role in whether you can lower your interchange. Downgrades and Enhanced Data Categories: The Non-Malicious Problem Padded Interchange: The Malicious Problem Costs of Processing Appearing Competitive Is

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Attitudes to Virtual Assets in the Middle East: Why New-Age Finance is Here to Stay

The Fintech Times

Last week, Binance secured a $2billion investment from MGX , the new technology investment company created by United Arab Emirates (UAE) sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment and AI firm G42. Mubadala, one of the most active sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East, manages around $230billion in assets under management. For at least the last 15 years, it has been diversifying away from oil – but this Binance news signifies a significant shift towards virtual assets, instead of the mor

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The Week of European Expansion: Exploring the Potential of Tap to Pay on iPhone

The Fintech Times

Tap to Pay technology is changing the in-store payment experience for merchants and consumers. It enables merchants to facilitate digital wallet payments without the need for a POS system, ensuring tech costs are kept low while consumer convenience remains high. Over the past week, multiple firms enabling the tech have expanded into new regions showing Tap to Pay’s demand – but does it have a ceiling or will it continue to grow and make traditional POS systems obsolete?

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Jenius Bank Evolves Its Offering and Mobile App to Provide Better Personalisation

The Fintech Times

To help customers improve their cashflow with healthier spending and earning habits, and in turn make smarter financial decisions, Jenius Bank , the digital banking division of SMBC MANUBANK , a member of the SMBC Group , is launching the next-generation version of its mobile app and online banking platform. The new Jenius Bank platform will provide free, personalised insights, and allow them to enjoy a 360-degree view of their finances in one place when they link relevant external financial acc

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Shopify Migrates In-House DevOps to Bitrise to Expand App Capabilities and Accelerate App Builds

The Fintech Times

Mobile DevOps platform Bitrise is now powering mobile app development for e-commerce giant Shopify , enabling the global commerce giant to streamline workflows, reduce complexity, and accelerate app builds by up to 50 per cent. With over 875 million unique shoppers purchasing from Shopify merchants in 2024, it says that leveraging Bitrise enables it to expand its app capabilities and better serve its growing merchant base.

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DORA Readiness: Skillcast Uncovers Deficiencies in Fintech Sector’s Risk Management and Resilience

The Fintech Times

Fintech and technology finance is the fifth most prepared UK financial sub-sector for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), according to a new report from compliance training provider Skillcast. In its DORA Readiness Report , Skillcast reveals that the fintech sector needs stronger compliance strategies and resilience against cyber threats, after analysing over 270 leading UK companies in nine financially regulated sub-sectors.