Fri.Jan 19, 2024

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Choosing the Right Payment Processor: A Comparative Analysis

National Processing

We get it. Choosing the best payment processor for your business can get complicated. And you don’t have extra minutes “lying around” for comparing top payment processors for SMBs. That is why we put together this quick, scannable comparative analysis for you. Whether you are considering switching payment processing providers or need one for […] The post Choosing the Right Payment Processor: A Comparative Analysis appeared first on National Processing.

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What is Triangulation Fraud? How Merchants Can Prevent It

Basis Theory

Triangulation fraud is a complicated fraud scheme that occurs, predominantly in ecommerce, between three parties: an unsuspecting customer, a fraudulent seller, and a legitimate merchant.

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Credit card surcharge bills lurk in state legislatures

Payments Dive

The state legislation relating to credit card surcharges is poised to keep percolating in a pack of states this year, following new laws in some last year.

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Fraud.net Recognized as one of the “10 Best CyberSecurity Companies to Watch in 2024”

Fraud.net

Fraud.net is thrilled to announce its inclusion in Mirror Review magazine’s “10 Best CyberSecurity Companies to Watch in 2024.

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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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NFC Forum spells out DPP ambitions in ebook

NFCW

DOWNLOAD: The digital product passport ebook is available on the NFC Forum’s website The NFC Forum has produced a 22-page ebook on the role NFC can play in digital product passports (DPPs). The digital product passport initiative is “expected to be the future information system of the circular economy, enabling data sharing around re-using, remanufacturing and recycling materials,” says the Forum. “Using NFC for DPP is optimising a component already in billions of devices

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EU Agrees on Stricter Anti-Money Laundering Rules

Finextra

Francesco Fulcoli - Chief Compliance Officer The Council of the European Union and the European Parl.

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Davos 2024: AI most relevant for fintech development until 2029

Finextra

Bryan Zhang, executive director and co-founder of the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance at The University of Cambridge Judge Business School presented research on the future of global fintech, conducted in conjunction with the World Economic Forum.

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Fifth Third to up tech investment in 2024

Bank Automation

Fifth Third Bank expects to increase noninterest expenses slightly in 2024 as technology investment ticks up at the bank. Noninterest expenses in the fourth quarter fell 7% year over year to $1.

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Apple offers to open up NFC payments access to settle EU antitrust probe

Finextra

Apple has moved to head off European Commission antitrust charges by offering third-party party providers access to the NFC chip technology that enables iPhone users to make contactless payments.

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Huntington CTO to retire

Bank Automation

Huntington Bancshares Chief Technology and Operations Officer Paul Heller is set to retire March 1. Heller has built the technology operations throughout the $187 billion, Columbus, Ohio-based bank since 2012, according to a Jan. 10 bank release. As Heller retires, the bank’s executive team is getting an overhaul.

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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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Biometric in banking

Finextra

Recent years have witnessed a significant increase in the level of banking inclusion. In 2022, aroun.

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Singapore and Malaysia to replace passports with QR codes at land border crossings

NFCW

CROSSING: The Singapore-Malaysia Causeway for vehicular, train and foot traffic, looking towards Johor. There is also a road bridge, the Tuas Second Link. Singapore and Malaysia are to start using QR codes instead of passports at their land border, to speed up clearance of travellers at checkpoints. The two countries last week signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which will see the introduction of initiatives to enhance trade betw

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FinovateEurope Best of Show Winner Finshape Partners with Arab National Bank

Finovate

Digital banking solutions provider Finshape announced a strategic collaboration with Arab National Bank (anb). The partnership will enable anb to leverage Finshape’s personalization and data analytics platform to enhance its digital banking services. The bank will also be able to take advantage of Finshape’s latest offering, Money Stories.

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Ally sells POS financing business to Synchrony

Bank Automation

Ally Financial today agreed to sell its point-of-sale financing business along with its loan books to Synchrony Financial for an undisclosed price.

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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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Faster Payment Networks are a ‘Must-Have’ for 78% of US-Based Financial Firms

The Fintech Times

Financial firms in the US are highly interested in faster payment networks, with 78 per cent saying it is a ‘must-have’ for their organisation; according to Volante Technologies , the payments-as-a-service (PaaS) firm. With the FedNow Service launch in July 2023, most institutions have established firm FedNow plans, with a 50 per cent year-over-year uptick in respondents who said they plan to connect within the year or sooner.

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TreviPay and Mastercard partner on B2B payments

Finextra

TreviPay, the most-trusted B2B payments and invoicing network, today announced the launch of its Universal Acceptance solution to expand supplier access to and faster implementation of TreviPay’s payments and invoicing technology, in partnership with Mastercard.

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Ebury Launches Brazilian Bank Brand to Offer Cross-Border Payment Products

The Fintech Times

Ebury , the fintech offering cross-border payment solutions, has launched its new ‘Ebury Bank’ brand, to advance its expansion across Brazil. Ebury acquired the Brazil-based Bexs Group , which includes Bexs Banco (FX) and Bexs Pay (payments) and is now undergoing the last stages of the framework for the transition of controllers, following the procedures of the Brazilian Central Bank.

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Ebury becomes Rangers FC FX transfer partner

Finextra

Rangers Football Club are today delighted to announce a partnership with Ebury that will see one of the fastest-growing global fintech companies become the club’s Official FX Transfer partner.

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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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Starling Bank Joins FinTech Wales Community, With Plans to Help Create ‘High-Quality Employment’

The Fintech Times

Starling Bank has become the latest partner looking to empower Wales as a globally recognised hub of fintech excellence with FinTech Wales , the independent members association and champion of the fintech and financial services industry. The leading digital bank aims to give people a fairer, smarter and more human alternative to the banks of the past.

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JP Morgan to pay $18 million for violating whistleblower protection law

Finextra

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged JP Morgan $18 million for obstructing clients and brokerage customers from reporting breaches of law to regulatory authorities. The payments giant has agreed to pay the penalty charge.

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In Conversation With David Davies, CEO of Navos Technologies

The Fintech Times

At the inaugural Fintech Awards South West at Aerospace Bristol last year, Navos Technologies’ CEO David Davies was named Fintech Leader of the Year. In this Q&A, Matt Hyde, managing director at Fintech Awards South West , chats to Davies, the former chief information Officer of FTSE100 Hargreaves Lansdown , about Navos’s journey, commitment to innovation, data security and the importance of strategic collaborations.

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Wise accuses high street banks of hidden exchange rate fees

Finextra

For GBP to EUR, Wise reports that HSBC has the highest fee for exchange rates (3.7%), followed by Lloyds at 3.6%, Barclays at 2.75%, and NatWest, TSB and Santander all at 2.5%.

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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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Klarna: Consumers ‘Increasingly Aware’ of Benefits of Circular Practices; But Fail to Implement Them

The Fintech Times

Consumers, particularly those in the younger generations, are becoming increasingly aware of both the financial and environmental benefits of circular practices including repair and second-hand shopping; a new report from Klarna , the AI-powered payments network, has found. However, even though people are more aware of the benefits of circular practises, the ‘ 2024 Circularity Insights Report ‘ by Klarna also discovered a gap between attitudes and actual behaviour persists, with barr

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SumUp releases suite of new product features

Finextra

Global fintech SumUp has announced its array of new product features to support small businesses at the company’s annual event.

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How to Reduce Friction in the Loan Origination System with Automation?

Finezza

Customer experience is one of the major talking points for customers dealing with businesses operating in the retail and hospitality sectors. However, that was hardly the case in the finance industry, especially in lending. However, the times they are a-changing. Modern customers are ready to ditch the traditional, inconvenient, and time-consuming process in favour of […] The post How to Reduce Friction in the Loan Origination System with Automation?

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Viamericas partners 24Xoro to expand cross-border remittances to Mexico

Finextra

Viamericas Corporation, a licensed, international remittance company, recently has integrated with 24Xoro to provide additional options for remittance beneficiaries to receive money in Mexico, providing Viamericas customers more options and locations for their remittance recipients to receive their money.

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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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The Crucial Connection Between BNPL and Risk Management

Fraud.net

Learn the best BNPL risk management challenges, fraud prevention strategies, real-time monitoring, advanced solutions and more.

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DailyPay closes $75 million equity round

Finextra

DailyPay, the leading on-demand pay company, today announced it has secured over $175 million to fuel growth. The funding is divided between $100 million of expanded secured credit facility capacity provided by Citi and over $75 million in equity financing, which valued the company at $1.75 billion on a pre-money basis.

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Tesla partners with Origence

The Paypers

Tesla has announced its partnership with US-based lending technology company Origence in order to provide credit union financing to electric vehicle buyers.

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Accept Cards becomes employee owned

Finextra

Leading payments broker Accept Cards - which works with more than 260 accountancy and financial services firms in the UK - has become employee owned, with all the shares transferring to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).

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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.