Payments Dive

MAY 1, 2024

The company’s move to decouple embedded financial services from payment processing means it’s ready to pursue larger customers, analysts said.

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Finextra

MAY 1, 2024

Bank of Ireland is spending €34 million to overhaul its call centre operations, providing operators with a single customer view and introducing voice biometrics for added security.

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Payments Dive

MAY 1, 2024

“Real-time payments are still in their infancy in the U.S., accounting for only a 1.5% share of the total payments volume in 2023,” ACI Worldwide said.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 1, 2024

FinTech Australia , the member-driven group building an ecosystem for Australian fintechs, is collaborating with the Thai Fintech Association after the two organisations signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), to promote fintech capability between Australia and Thailand. Thai Fintech Association president Chonladet Khemarattana and Brian Collins , the deputy chair at FinTech Australia, signed the MOU in Bangkok, Thailand, joined by a group of fintech lenders, venture capitalists, corporate i

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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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Tearsheet

MAY 1, 2024

The RTP payments network reached a milestone by processing over 1 million payments in a single day on September 1, 2023. EWA and gig worker payments emerged as the network’s primary drivers , surpassing account-to-account (A2A) transfers. However, in the healthcare sector, small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) have increasingly turned to RTP payments for A2A transfers, showing a surge compared to credit cards and checks over the past year, according to a new report by PYMNTS.

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Finextra

MAY 1, 2024

One of Europe’s leading spend management platforms, Pleo, has secured a €40 million debt financing facility from HSBC Innovation Banking UK, the specialist financial partner for the innovation economy.

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Finextra

MAY 1, 2024

Mobile banking startup Monese has confirmed the break up of the business into separate consumer-facing and corporate concerns and the arrival of new funding.

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Basis Theory

MAY 1, 2024

If there’s one thing that everyone who’s ever sold anything can agree on it’s this: the harder it is for the customer to close a deal, the less likely it is that they’ll do so. And if there’s anything consumers can agree on it’s how much we hate to expend effort on buying something - there’s a reason people universally loathe the paperwork-heavy process of buying a car.

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Finextra

MAY 1, 2024

Buy now, pay later provider Sezzle is gamifying on-time payments with a loyalty programme designed to encourage financial responsibility.

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BNPL Payments 122

Fintech News

MAY 1, 2024

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has declared it will not extend the six-month restriction previously placed on DBS Bank. The pause, which spanned from 1 November 2023, to 30 April 2024, aimed to focus the bank on enhancing the resilience of its digital banking services. The directive was a response to multiple service disruptions faced by DBS Bank customers in 2023, leading to a comprehensive review and remediation plan.

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Finextra

MAY 1, 2024

I’m extremely pleased to share today that we’ve created, and filled, a new role at Synctera -- Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO).

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Fintech News

MAY 1, 2024

Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance , the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has been sentenced to four months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard Jones in Seattle, according to Bloomberg. The sentence comes as a conclusion to a lengthy investigation by the Justice Department into violations that enabled cybercriminals and terrorist groups to use the platform for illicit transactions.

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Finextra

MAY 1, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing are rapidly changing the way payments services providers (PSPs) operate.

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Fintech News

MAY 1, 2024

AIA Singapore recently inaugurated its AIA Wealth Centre at Six Battery Road as part of its strategy to serve the affluent and high-net-worth (HNW) individuals and families in the region. The opening event was graced by Gillian Tan, Assistant Managing Director of the Development and International Group and Chief Sustainability Officer of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

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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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Payments Dive

MAY 1, 2024

Payments and credit card companies are scrambling to soften the blow of an impending $8 cap on credit card late fees.

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Fintech News

MAY 1, 2024

Bank Neo Commerce (BNC) , an Indonesian digital bank, has named Eri Budiono as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in a strategic leadership reshuffle, according to Tech in Asia. The appointment was confirmed during the company’s general shareholders meeting, following the resignation of former CEO Tjandra Gunawan in June 2023. Eri Budiono brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles, including Head of Commercial Banking at HSBC and Global Banking Director at Maybank Indonesia.

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Bank Automation

MAY 1, 2024

Tech giants across the board are looking to monetize AI as they continue to pour funds into developing technology and cloud services. “We have clear paths to AI monetization through ads and cloud, as well as subscriptions,” Chief Executive Sundar Pichai said during Google’s April 25 earnings call.

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Fintech News

MAY 1, 2024

Global payments firm Airwallex has launched “Airwallex for Startups,” a new initiative aimed at supporting the growth of Australian startups. The programme offers a variety of resources, including practical financial management tools, networking opportunities, and content designed to help new businesses expand more effectively and efficiently. “Airwallex for Startups” is freely available to any registered business in Australia with between 2 to 100 employees, offering the

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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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The Paypers

MAY 1, 2024

The National Bank of Iraq has gone live with Temenos core banking and payments, aiming to develop new products faster and optimise the customer experience.

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Product Payments 92

Bank Automation

MAY 1, 2024

EverBank has selected payment and financial solutions provider Finzly to update its payment processing system, according to an April 18 release. The $34.6 billion, Jacksonville, Fla.

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Finextra

MAY 1, 2024

Researchers from Elliptic, IBM Watson and MIT have used AI to detect money laundering on the Bitcoin blockchain.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 1, 2024

Crypto-asset regulations, recent developments in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, and the growing risk of climate change emerged as key priorities as the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group for Asia (RCG Asia) gathered in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Monday 29 April. As members met to discuss these key topics, the FSB Asia group provided an update on its work programme, discussing how members could contribute to its emerging market and developing economies-focused work.

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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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Finextra

MAY 1, 2024

Coupa, the margin multiplier company, and Bottomline, a global leader in business payments, announced a strategic partnership to simplify digital payment processes for businesses.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 1, 2024

Although London remains the UK’s largest fintech hub, the development of the sector outside of the capital is impossible to ignore. One region enjoying significant success is Norfolk, where the fintech sector could be worth north of £100million by 2027; according to new research commissioned by Tech East , the network of tech firms in the East of England.

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Finextra

MAY 1, 2024

Mastercard and Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, have collaborated to roll out Mastercard Installments in the UAE.

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The Paypers

MAY 1, 2024

Mashreq Egypt and Visa have partnered to unveil the Mashreq NEO Visa Card, heralding a transformative era of banking convenience in Egypt.

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Finextra

MAY 1, 2024

The world’s most accurate device intelligence platform, Fingerprint and Oscilar, a trailblazer in AI-driven risk and fraud management, partner to empower fintech companies with advanced fraud prevention and detection capabilities while ensuring a frictionless customer experience.

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Payments Dive

MAY 1, 2024

The giant digital retailer has created a new payment flow connected to groceries.

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Payments 78

Finextra

MAY 1, 2024

The EY organization has announced an alliance between SAP Fioneer, a world-class software solution provider for financial services, and EY ifb SE to help facilitate software selection, business transformation, training and change management in the financial services industry.

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Finovate

MAY 1, 2024

This year FinovateSpring will feature eight startups that are winners of our Sustainability & Inclusion Scholarship program. The program is designed to showcase underrepresented founders and startups who are creating innovative solutions to combat climate change, promote diversity, and create financial inclusion. To be eligible for the Finovate Sustainability & Inclusion Scholarship program, fintech and technology companies must have less than $7 million in funding.

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