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5 payments predictions from research firm Forrester

Payments Dive

Cash use worldwide will drop significantly next year, despite its U.S. persistence, the research firm Forrester predicts. Meanwhile, business-to-business acquisitions in the payments realm will pick up.

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Finovate Global Nigeria: A New Unicorn, Mobile Wallets, and the Pursuit of Financial Inclusion

Finovate

This week’s edition of Finovate Global features news from the fintech industry in Nigeria. Africa’s newest fintech unicorn raises $110 million African fintech Moniepoint is the continent’s latest fintech unicorn. The firm, Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, announced this week that it has raised $110 million in a funding round led by private equity firm Development Partners International (DPI).

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Is the FTC targeting chargeback service providers?

Payments Dive

“For better or for worse, applying pressure to payments organizations to ferret out bad-merchant actors seems to be an effective way for the FTC to make private industry police the merchant marketplace,” writes an industry lawyer.

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SEC charges JP Morgan affiliates $151 million

Finextra

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Investment Management Inc. (JPMIM) in five separate actions.

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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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Transforming employee benefits with digital platforms: Prioritising individuality

The Payments Association

Employee demands have evolved significantly over the past few years, transforming the employee benefits ecosystem and disrupting a field traditionally dominated by standardised packages. Worldwide, companies recognise that employee benefits are more than just a monthly salary, and innovative platforms are now available in the marketplace that can improve talent retention, enhance productivity, and boost morale through personalised benefits, instant payments and rewards, and more.

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iCapital® to Acquire AltExchange to Enhance Data Management Capabilities

Fintech Finance

iCapital , the global fintech platform driving the world’s alternative investment marketplace for the wealth and asset management industries, and AltExchange , a leading AI-driven technology firm transforming alternative investment data aggregation, management, and reporting for financial advisors and asset managers, today announced they have entered a definitive agreement under which iCapital intends to acquire AltExchange.

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MiFinity Appoints Linus McDonnell as Chief Innovation Officer to Drive Vision and AI Expansion

Fintech Finance

MiFinity , a leading global payment services provider, is delighted to announce the appointment of Linus McDonnell as the company’s new Chief Innovation Officer. Based in Dublin, McDonnell will spearhead MiFinity’s innovation strategy, with a key focus on accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) throughout the company’s infrastructure to enhance product offerings and operational efficiencies further.

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Fiserv leads $150m funding round for Melio

Finextra

Melio, an accounts payable and receivable platform for small and medium businesses, has hit a $2 billion valuation in a $150 million strategic funding round led by Fiserv.

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Trustly Bolsters European Leadership with Appointment of Henrik Wallström as CTO

Fintech Finance

Trustly , the global leader in Open Banking Payments, is excited to announce the appointment of Henrik Wallström as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for its European operations. Based in Stockholm, Henrik joins Trustly from communications platform Sinch where he served as CTO for the Applications business unit, leading global teams and focusing on integrating acquired companies and creating a shared operating model and technical platform.

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Tech roundup: Giants report growing cloud revenue

Bank Automation

Tech giants are reporting growing cloud business as companies around the globe adopt generative AI technology. “This business [AI] has real momentum, and the overall opportunity is increasing as customers embrace gen AI,” Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai said during the company’s third-quarter earnings call on Oct. 29. Microsoft is seeing continued growth in […] The post Tech roundup: Giants report growing cloud revenue appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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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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TBC Uzbekistan Launches Salom Card, its New Flagship Daily Banking Product

Fintech Finance

TBC Bank Uzbekistan (TBC UZ), the country’s largest mobile-only bank, announces the soft launch of Salom Card, its flagship debit card product. Salom Card will initially be released exclusively for waiting list subscribers, with full rollout to follow shortly. A sleek and innovative daily banking product, Salom Card will transform how people in Uzbekistan interact with their bank.

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Yape Partners with TerraPay to Bring Digital Remittances to Over 16 Million Peruvians

The Fintech Times

Yape, a Peruvian super app for digital payments, has teamed up with TerraPay , a global money movement company, to simplify remittance transfers for millions of Peruvians. In 2023, Peru received approximately $4.4billion in remittances, supporting the demand for streamlined, efficient money transfer options. The partnership aims to broaden financial inclusion as well as improve access to remittances by enabling funds sent via TerraPay’ s network to be received directly within the Yape app.

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HitPay Unveils Single Switch for Cross-Border Payments, Providing Access to 10 Global Real-Time Payment Schemes With Unmatched Flexibility and Cost Savings for Businesses

Fintech Finance

The Challenge Cross-border payments are critical yet often costly and complex, especially for growing businesses expanding into Southeast Asia and South Asia. Geopolitical shifts have diversified supply chains, and real-time payments have become the preferred method for digital transactions in these regions. Traditional card payment schemes, with their high fees and slow settlement times, are inadequate for the fast-paced, dynamic markets of Southeast Asia and South Asia.

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Klarna Expands Partnership with Worldpay to Become Default Payment Option for Global Merchants

The Fintech Times

Klarna has expanded its partnership with Worldpay , allowing thousands of merchants worldwide to offer Klarna as a standard payment method alongside traditional options. The collaboration is set to position Klarna within Worldpay’s extensive merchant network, aligning with consumer demand for flexible payment options. Klarna will be available as a default, enabling Worldpay merchants to offer customers choices like immediate payments, interest-free BNPL as well as longer-term financing, supporti

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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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MyGuava and Crystal Palace Football Club Launch Exciting Fan Payment Cards and Rewards

Fintech Finance

MyGuava in association with Crystal Palace Football Club is thrilled to launch exclusive Crystal Palace Fan Cards with rewards and a variety of perks as well as a unique opportunity for fans to celebrate their connection to the club while enjoying MyGuava’s seamless payment solutions. Palace fans can now download the MyGuava App and order a Crystal Palace Card, choosing from three custom-designed cards: ‘Palace Gold’, ‘Palace Sash’ and ‘Selhurst 100’.

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Starling Bank Unveils New Tool to Help Customers Identify Bank Impersonation Scam Calls

The Fintech Times

Starling Bank , the British digital challenger bank, has launched a new tool to help customers identify and protect themselves against bank impersonation scams. Through the new tool, Starling Bank is hoping to help customers identify and protect themselves against bank impersonation scams. A ‘call status indicator’ will instantly let customers know if they’re receiving a genuine call from Starling, enabling them to quickly know if a scammer is on the phone, trying to persuade them to make a pay

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Torus Payments Analytics SaaS Wins Title of Fastest-Growing Fintech Startup in Lithuania on Sifted

Fintech Finance

Sifted published “The Sifted 30”: Eastern Europe and Baltics Leaderboard, which ranks the fastest-growing startups in the region by revenue growth. Lithuanian fintech startup Torus has secured 8th place, becoming the leader among Lithuanian fintech startups in this category. “We are thrilled to see that Torus is really enabling banks and fintechs to optimise the way they deal with Visa and Mastercard fees and gain double or even triple digit profitability improvement.

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emerchantpay and Visa Team Up to Boost Global Acquiring and Tech Integrations

The Fintech Times

emerchantpay , a global payment service provider and acquirer, has joined forces with Cybersource , a part of Visa Acceptance Solutions to expand global acquiring reach and streamline tech integrations for merchants. The collaboration expands emerchantpay’s global acquiring capabilities and extends its reach, while providing access to integrations with established technology and infrastructure providers through a single connection.

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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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Klarna and Zoom Announce Global Launch of Flexible Payments in 16 Markets

Fintech Finance

Klarna , the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, announces the launch of its flexible payment options for Zoom Workplace , enabling users across the US and multiple European markets* to access Zoom’s premium services with greater financial flexibility. The initiative aims to make digital collaboration more accessible and affordable for businesses and individuals alike.

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Sustainable Finance Live Hackathon 2024 Winners: Established Category

Finextra

Richard Peers, Contributing Editor, Finextra and Founder of Responsible Risk, connects with Rochelle Mountany, CEO, and Dicky Thomas, Operations Manager at Afri, to discuss the company’s 26-year journey and their win in the Established Category for the Sustainable Finance Live Hackathon 2024. After choosing the Challenge of enhancing nature through sustainable agriculture with large language models and geospatial data, this hackathon team created AfriGIS Ecohub that built upon Afri’s specialisat

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Melio Raises $150 Million To Expand B2B Payments Partnerships

Fintech Finance

Melio , a leading accounts payable and receivable platform for small and medium businesses, has announced it has raised an additional $150 million in a strategic funding round led by Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions. Shopify Ventures and Capital One Ventures also participated in the funding round, which will help fuel the company’s growth through partnerships.

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Paxos introduces US dollar backed stablecoin global dollar

Finextra

Paxos, the leading regulated blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform, today introduced Global Dollar (USDG) - a US dollar-backed stablecoin that is substantively compliant with MAS’ upcoming stablecoin framework. Paxos Digital Singapore Pte. Ltd. is the issuer of USDG and is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Paxos’s affiliate, Paxos Global Pte.

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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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Revolut partners with Upvest to expand its wealth and trading offering

The Paypers

Revolut , a global financial app, has partnered with Upvest to expand its wealth and trading offering by launching ETFs and fractional European stocks.

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Barclays completes Tesco Bank acquisition

Finextra

Barclays has completed the £600 million acquisition of Tesco Bank’s retail banking business.

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How to Effectively Manage Short Payments: Strategies, Best Practices, and Solutions

EBizCharge

Getting paid has always been a critical component for any company since incoming funds drive revenue and allow for acquiring and allocating resources to various high-priority operations that keep your business afloat. When a buyer pays less than the billed amount, also known as a short payment, significant challenges can arise for businesses trying to maintain a healthy cash flow.

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Alison Potter appointed as chair of FCA and PSR decision making committees

Finextra

The FCA and PSR boards have announced the appointment Alison Potter as chair of the FCA’s Regulatory Decisions Committee (RDC) and the PSR’s Enforcement Decisions Committee (EDC).

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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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M&A: nCino to acquire FullCircl for $135M

Bank Automation

Technology provider nCino Oct. 30 announced plans to acquire SaaS platform FullCircl for $135 million cash. The acquisition will create an entity that enables financial institution customers to “unify and intelligently manage the entire client lifecycle across information intake, document collection and customer due diligence in one place, regardless of the entity’s complexity,” Pierre […] The post M&A: nCino to acquire FullCircl for $135M appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Paystand: Pioneering Commercial Blockchain

Paystand

Key Takeaways Paystand advances decentralized finance, addressing risks in traditional banking through blockchain. Its Assurety Protocol on Ethereum enhances B2B payment security and auditability. The DeFi Card offers Bitcoin “sats” as a rewards model, countering inflation. Ethereum-based smart contracts streamline cash flow between buyers and suppliers.

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CFTC warns on messaging app scams

Finextra

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Office of Customer Education and Outreach today released a customer advisory alerting messaging app users to beware of schemes to defraud them of assets, specifically crypto assets.

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Fighting Fraud with Advanced Strategies and Tools

Bank Automation

Fraudsters and cybercriminals are exploiting new technologies and stolen data at an accelerated rate. Innovations like generative AI and deepfakes, combined with vast amounts of breached personally identifiable information (PII), have created sophisticated fraud methods that challenge traditional defense mechanisms. This rapid evolution in cybercrime can put financial institutions in a tough position, making it […] The post Fighting Fraud with Advanced Strategies and Tools appeared first o

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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.