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Top payments trends for 2024

Bank Automation

Industry experts predict adoption of real-time payments as well as the increased use of FedNow and digital wallets in 2024 as consumer demand for instant payments continues to grow.

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The Costs of Payment Service Provider (PSP) Lock-In

Basis Theory

What is Vendor Lock-in? Vendor lock-in describes a situation where a customer becomes entirely dependent on a specific vendor for products or services, and switching to another vendor becomes prohibitively difficult or expensive.

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Former Anthemis partner soft-launches new fintech-focused venture firm

TechCrunch Fintech

Ruth Foxe Blader has left her role as partner at Anthemis Group after nearly seven years to start her own venture firm, Foxe Capital, TechCrunch learned exclusively today. Blader is joined by former Anthemis investment associate Kyle Perez. Sophie Winwood is serving as an operating partner. Winwood previously co-founded WVC:E, an organization that pledges to […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Krungsri App Enables QR Payments Between Thailand and Hong Kong

Fintech News

Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), a part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), has recently expanded its services in the ASEAN region by launching cross-border QR payments between Thailand and Hong Kong. Travelers from Thailand and Hong Kong can make payments by using mobile payment apps to scan Hong Kong’s FPS QR code and Thailand’s PromptPay QR Code displayed at the merchants’ point of sale.

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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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HSBC to take on Wise with launch of money transfer app

Finextra

HSBC is looking to take on money transfer behemoth Wise with the launch of a global currency conversion app.

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YouTrip Quadruples Wallet Size to S$20K, Spending Limit Now S$100K

Fintech News

Singapore-based multi-currency e-wallet YouTrip has announced a substantial increase in wallet holding and spending limits for its users effective immediately. YouTrip users can now hold up to S$20,000 in their wallets, a significant jump from the previous S$5,000 limit, and have access to an annual spending limit of S$100,000, previously capped at S$30,000.

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Why Do We Need Strong Resilient Financial System

Finextra

Resilience is a process and an outcome of effectively adjusting to life's challenges and adversities.

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DBS Ups Stake in China’s Shenzen Bank in S$376 Million Deal

Fintech News

DBS Group announced its intention to raise its stake in China’s Shenzen Rural Commercial Bank, a move valued at S$376 million (approximately US$285 million), according to Reuters. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. The bank is set to increase its ownership in the Chinese bank from 13% to 16.69%. This expansion will involve the acquisition of 383.6 million shares at a price of 5.52 yuan per share, with the bank financing the transaction using its internal cash reserves.

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5 questions with … Valley Bank’s chief data and analytics officer

Bank Automation

Valley Bank is exploring generative AI, expanding machine learning operations and paying keen attention to data throughout the bank’s operations. Chief Data and Analytics Officer Sanjay Sidhwani joined the $61 billion, Morristown, N.J.-based bank in April in the new position.

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UN and EU back effort to improve Southern Africa remittances

Finextra

The United Nations and European Union are backing two private sector fintechs working to bring down the cost of remittances in Southern Africa.

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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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HSBC takes on Revolut, Wise with new Forex app for non-customers

Bank Automation

HSBC Holdings Plc is set to debut an international payments app aimed at directly challenging the dominance of fintechs like Revolut and Wise Plc that have gathered tens of millions of retail customers by offering cheap foreign exchange.

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Circle scores French regulatory registration

Finextra

USD Coin issuer Circle has secured conditional Digital Asset Service Provider registration from French authorities and appointed JP Morgan and PayPal veteran Coralie Billmann to spearhead its operations in the country.

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AI Will Transform the Credit Industry by Putting the Customer First

The Fintech Times

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the credit industry, swinging power back to consumers and away from the credit bureaus for the first time ever. Highlighting the significance of credit scores in 2023 and the challenges consumers face in understanding and improving their credit is Adrian Nazari , founder and CEO of Credit Sesame , a personal finance company that helps consumers manage their credit and credit decisions.

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Will catching APP fraud be enough for banks?

Finextra

A thought on the PSR’s recent statement on APP reimbursement policy: Under the Consumer Standard of.

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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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Hong Kong Proposes new Regulatory Regime for Stablecoin Issuers Alongside Sandbox Environment

The Fintech Times

As innovation continues in the virtual asset space, regulatory authorities in Hong Kong have proposed new regulatory rules for stablecoin issuers. The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ( HKMA ) jointly issued a public consultation paper on 27 December 2023 regarding a new legislative proposal for implementing the regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong.

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HSBC Launches Money Transfer and Currency Conversion App Zing

Finovate

HSBC announced the launch of a new money transfer and currency conversion app and debit card, Zing, this week. Available in both iOS and Android, the app enables users to hold up to 10 different currencies and make transactions in local currency, avoiding point of sale currency conversion fees. Zing was founded by HSBC head of FX and Payments James Allan.

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In Profile: Vivi Friedgut, Founder and CEO of Blackbullion

The Fintech Times

In H1 2023, only 2.2 per cent of venture capital deals were completed by female-driven fintechs: a harsh drop from 4.9 per cent in 2022. Highlighting ways in which this alarming gap in investment can be closed, we spoke to Vivi Friedgut , founder and CEO of Blackbullion. Vivi Friedgut, Founder and CEO of Blackbullion A former wealth manager, Friedgut is a regular public speaker, author and passionate advocate of fintech for good.

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How Internal and External Monitoring Drive Regulatory Compliance: An Expert Interview

Neopay

In an exclusive interview with Neopay’s Consultancy Manager, Margita Layne, we delve into the pivotal role of internal and external monitoring in ensuring regulatory compliance within the financial services sector. Margita, drawing from her extensive experience as a former MLRO and Head of Compliance in the payment sector, sheds light on the challenges commonly faced by companies and explores the critical significance of internal controls.

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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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Zing Meets International Money Demands in the UK Ahead of Launch in the Region

The Fintech Times

Zing , the international money fintech has started the new year with a bang as it launches in the UK. As international money transfers take on a bigger role in people’s lives, either for business or for personal reasons, the HSBC Group member has looked to simplify this task for UK residents. Spending both online and offline has been made easier following Zing’s expansion.

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Implementing a global enterprise scale payment hub: the challenges and business impacts

Nomentia

With complex global operations, decentralized ways of working across treasury , finance, and accounting, lack of process automation, and security concerns on the rise, you may be considering a payment hub for your enterprise. When juggling multiple priorities and all the operational tasks already stretching your organization, the implementation project may seem dreadful.

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StoneX Announces Adoption of Swift’s Payment Pre-validation Service

Fintech Finance

StoneX has announced that it is one of the first financial organizations to enable Swift ’s new leading-edge solution for cross-border payments. Cross-border payments have long been a complex area marked by ongoing regulatory and compliance changes, bank offline hours, and increasing competition. Swift has consistently played a pivotal role in facilitating such transactions, connecting a vast network of financial institutions as well as banks worldwide.

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DBS Ups Stake in China’s Shenzhen Bank in S$376 Million Deal

Fintech News

DBS Group announced its intention to raise its stake in China’s Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank, a move valued at S$376 million (approximately US$285 million), according to Reuters. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. The bank is set to increase its ownership in the Chinese bank from 13% to 16.69%. This expansion will involve the acquisition of 383.6 million shares at a price of 5.25 yuan per share, with the bank financing the transaction using its internal cash reserves.

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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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Walmart Taps Affirm for BNPL at Self-Checkout

Finovate

Affirm has extended its partnership with Walmart to offer buy now, pay later (BNPL) tools at self-checkout stands. Shoppers can use Affirm to pay for non-grocery purchases ranging from $144 to $4,000 in monthly installments. Affirm also recently landed partnerships with Amazon and Google. BNPL heavyweight Affirm ended 2023 announcing an expansion of a partnership with one of its major customers.

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What You Need To Know About the COSO ERM Framework

FloQast

Businesses that navigate the ever-changing risk management landscape are the ones that will be most likely to succeed. PWC’s 2022 Global Risk Survey reveals that organizations embracing risk management as a strategic organizational capability are twice as likely to expect revenue growth of 11% or more in the following year. Robust risk management capabilities help protect an organization from downside risks, enabling it to look forward and take appropriate risks in pursuing growth.

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Circle Secures Conditional DASP Registration and Appoints Head of French Operations

Fintech Finance

Circle , a global financial technology firm and the issuer of USDC and EURC, has today announced receipt of a conditional registration as a Digital Asset Service Provider (‘DASP’, or ‘Prestataire de Service sur Actifs Numériques’ (PSAN)) with the French Financial Markets Authority (‘Autorité des Marchés Financiers’ (AMF)). As further testament to the company’s commitment to France and the EU, Circle has also announced the selection of payments industry veteran Coralie Billmann to spearhead its l

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StoneX adopts Swift’s Payment Pre-validation service

Finextra

StoneX has announced that it is one of the first financial organizations to enable Swift’s new leading-edge solution for cross-border payments.

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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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Fawry and Simple Touch collaborate for enhanced digital payments in MENA’s restaurant sector

Fintech Finance

In a move towards reshaping the future of fintech and digital payments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) restaurant industry, “Fawry,” the leading digital banking and payments technology company, proudly announces its strategic partnership with “Simple Touch,” a prominent player specializing in cutting-edge business management software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for the food and beverage sector across the region.

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Payment processors: Find the one you really love

Finextra

Watch this webinar and discover the secrets to choosing the right payment processor for your financial institution or fintech.

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Travel debit card Currensea saves travellers over £3m in exchange fees

Fintech Finance

The UK’s first travel debit card, Currensea , has saved travellers over £3 million in foreign exchange (FX) fees since its launch in 2020. The Currensea card saves at least 85% on every overseas transaction by cutting out the normal fees leveraged by banks. Currensea cards are now used globally every 10 seconds, with card usage doubling across 2023 compared to the previous year, as the UK’s appetite for travel returns alongside a growing awareness of high foreign exchange rates and a demand for

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Unlimit and UnionPay International Announce Global Issuing Partnership

The Nilson Report

The post Unlimit and UnionPay International Announce Global Issuing Partnership appeared first on Nilson Report.

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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.