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Amazon to drop ‘just walk out’ at some grocery stores

Payments Dive

The e-commerce giant will replace the grab-and-go tech with its smart shopping carts in its Amazon Fresh grocery stores, a tech media outlet reported.

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US and UK sign agreement to regulate AI models

Finextra

The governments of the UK and US have signed what they claim is the first international bilateral agreement to regulate the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) models.

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Credit Card Surcharge Sign Wording and Template: How to Create Effective Notice for Your Surcharging Program

Stax

Credit card processing fees are expensive. There’s no way around it. In 2022, industry data shows that credit card companies earned a whopping $126.4 billion in processing fees. At upwards of 3.15% plus ten cents in interchange fees, these extra fees cost a pretty penny. And with merchants expected to pay as much as $502 million extra after price hikes in 2023 and 2024, these fees are shooting up faster than the transaction amounts spent on purchases.

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Amazon removes Just Walk Out technology from Fresh stores

Finextra

Amazon is removing its cashierless "Just Walk Out" technology from its Fresh grocery stores in the US.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

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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MAS Bolsters Crypto Payment Rules, Here’s What You Need to Know

Fintech News

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced revisions to the Payment Services Act (PS Act) and related regulations, marking a significant expansion in the regulation of payment services within the country. The amendments, which are set to be implemented in phases starting from 4 April 2024, aim to encompass a broader range of payment services under MAS oversight and introduce new user protection and financial stability requirements for providers of digital payment tokens (DPTs).

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Embedded Finance market to be worth $22bn by 2028

Finextra

The market for embedded finance is forecast to grow by 148% over the next five years, according to a recently published study.

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Soroban Smart Contracts and Their Impact on the Stellar Blockchain

Finextra

The release of the smart contacts platform Soroban on the Stellar blockchain in February 2024 marked.

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Nick Wilde Steps Down as Thought Machine’s APAC Managing Director

Fintech News

Nick Wilde, the Managing Director of APAC for Thought Machine , has announced his departure from the company to return to Australia after a notable 17-year career abroad. During Wilde’s five-year tenure at Thought Machine, he was instrumental in the growth of Vault Core, the company’s flagship core banking platform. Vault is an API enabled, cloud-native alternative to the legacy platforms commonly found in the banking industry.

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Rakuten to merge fintech units

Finextra

Japanese financial services conglomerate has announced plans to consolidate its various fintech divisions into a single unit.

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Sydney Fintech Constantinople Secures $50M Series A Funding

Fintech News

Sydney-based fintech Constantinople has raised US$50 million in a Series A funding round led by Prosus Ventures, the venture capital division of Prosus. The firm had previously secured US$32 million in a seed round in 2023. The funding round also saw participation from several previous investors including Great Southern Bank, Square Peg, and Airtree Ventures.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Advent to acquire Nuvei in $6.3bn deal

Finextra

Canadian payments firm Nuvei is set to go private after agreeing an acquisition deal with a private equity firm.

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Nuvei goes private in stock sale to Advent

Payments Dive

The sale of the Canadian payments processor’s stock to the private equity firm will hand some investors a $560 million windfall.

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Podcast: 6 criteria for choosing a backup loan servicer

Bank Automation

The 2023 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank reminded fintechs and financial institutions of the importance of having a backup loan servicer in the case of a trigger event.

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How Merchants Can Modernize Their Payments Infrastructure

Basis Theory

Payments are an inescapable element of any commercial enterprise, yet the whole payment ecosystem can seem like a closed book to many businesspeople. Beyond the existing complexity, there is a deep and rich history of financial systems and business morphing that reaches back before the Common Era - a story that continues to evolve even today.

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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 Neobanks: A New Era in Banking

Fintech Review

Neobanks are starting a new chapter in banking by using technology to offer easy and modern services, changing how we think about banks and attracting people who prefer using digital tools. This new era of banking is characterized by technology-driven services, offering a level of convenience and user experience that traditional banks often struggle to match.

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Apiture to Power Online and Mobile Banking for New Washington State Bank

Finovate

Indiana-based New Washington State Bank (NWSB) has selected Apiture’s Digital Banking Platform to power its online and mobile banking solutions. The community bank will also deploy Apiture’s Account Opening and Data Intelligence solutions to onboard customers faster and to offer tailored campaigns. Apiture made its Finovate debut at FinovateFall 2022.

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ACI Worldwide and Arab Financial Services Look to Drive Payments Modernisation Across MEA Region

The Fintech Times

ACI Worldwide , the real-time payments software provider, has partnered with Arab Financial Services (AFS), the Middle East and Africa region’s digital payment solutions provider and fintech enabler, to collaboratively drive digital payments modernisation for banks, fintechs and merchants across the region. During a 10-year strategic partnership, AFS plans to leverage the ACI Worldwide Enterprise Payments Platform, a single transaction processing platform for all payment types, backed by cuttin

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Adyen partners Adobe Commerce

Finextra

Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, is partnering with Adobe Commerce to deliver flexible online and offline payments solutions to global enterprise merchants operating on Adobe Commerce.

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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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Jeton Ranks #75 on the Financial Times List of Europe’s 1,000 Fastest-Growing Companies

The Fintech Times

Global payment provider Jeton has secured a place among the top 1000 largest growing companies in Europe, ranked by Financial Times (FT) and compiled in collaboration with data provider Statista. It placed 75th on the FT1000 list, which acknowledges companies from 31 European countries that have experienced the highest revenue growth. This recognition comes after years of diligent work and expansion for Jeton, which has grown significantly since its establishment in 2018.

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ASDA extends Worldline deal

Finextra

Worldline (Euronext: WLN), a global leader in payment services, announces the extension of its 16-year partnership with ASDA, the UK’s third-largest supermarket group, to deliver a full omnichannel payment solution, for an initial period of five years.

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This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 02/04

The Fintech Times

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup on Tuesday 2 April 2024 serves up the latest industry movers and partnerships. Partnerships Adyen, the global financial technology platform, has partnered with PayMe by HSBC in Hong Kong to become an acquirer for the mobile payment service. Through this partnership, Adyen’s merchants can now accept PayMe as a payment method when their Hong Kong customers check out their purchases online.

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Online shopping surges in Middle East during Ramadan

Finextra

Checkout.com, a leading global payments solution provider, has predicted that online shopping in the UAE over the month of Ramadan will continue to surge across many key retail and service categories, reflecting how the country’s digital payment ecosystem is gaining more trust while becoming more convenient for consumers.

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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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FedNow service providers onboard with cloud

Bank Automation

Certified service providers of the Federal Reserve’s FedNow network are looking to the cloud to streamline client onboarding and drive adoption of the payments rail.

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Informatica launches AI data management platform in KSA

Finextra

Informatica, the enterprise cloud data management leader, today launched its AI-powered Intelligent Data Management Cloud™ (IDMC) in Saudi Arabia, a first for the Kingdom.

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Treasury Prime Taps Narmi to Offer Instant Payments

Finovate

Embedded banking software provider Treasury Prime partnered with digital banking solutions company Narmi. Banks in the Treasury Prime network will be able to offer their BaaS clients access to a real-time payment platform via Narmi’s FedNow service. Under the agreement, Narmi will act as the service provider for FedNow. Embedded banking software provider Treasury Prime announced today it has partnered with digital banking solutions company Narmi.

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Bangladesh's Mutual Trust Bank introduces biometric cards

Finextra

Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) in Bangladesh is launching biometric payment cards based on IDEX Pay, the biometric solution from IDEX Biometrics.

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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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Bybit Card Integration with Google Pay Elevates Convenience for EEA Users

Fintech Finance

Bybit , one of the world’s top three crypto exchanges by volume, is thrilled to announce a significant advancement in its Bybit Card service, enhancing user convenience and accessibility. The integration of Google Pay now allows Bybit Card users in the European Economic Area (EEA) to seamlessly spend their assets with unprecedented ease and security.

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Form3 taps Feedzai for APP fraud prevention

Finextra

Form3, the cloud-native account-to-account platform, today launches a new, innovative authorised push payment fraud (APP fraud) prevention solution, powered by Feedzai, the market leader in anti-fraud and financial crime software.

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Bridging the Gap: Empowering Financial Resilience Through Automating Accounts Payable in Private Higher Education

Paymerang

Private nonprofit higher education institutions are navigating a complex financial landscape amidst current and anticipated shifts in enrollment trends. To empower finance staff at these institutions and foster financial resilience, there is a compelling case for embracing the automation of Accounts Payable (AP).

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Mutual Trust Bank Launches Biometric Cards with IDEX Biometrics in Bangladesh

Fintech Finance

Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) in Bangladesh is launching biometric payment cards based on IDEX Pay, the biometric solution from IDEX Biometrics. Mutual Trust Bank ranks amongst the top ten banks in Bangladesh and is recognized as one of the most sustainable banks of Bangladesh, winning Bangladesh’s best bank for diversity and inclusion award in 2021.

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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.