Finextra

MARCH 13, 2024

JPMorgan Chase is planning a broad roll out of biometric payments with US retailers by early next year, enabling shoppers to make purchases by scanning their palms or faces.

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Payments Dive

MARCH 13, 2024

The BNPL provider’s CEO has suggested the company could IPO “quite soon,” but fintech investors expect the market will first want to see a stronger track record of profitability.

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Finextra

MARCH 13, 2024

At the Merchant Payments Ecosystem 2024 conference in Berlin, Evelien Witlox from the European Central Bank (ECB) presented a keynote on the possibilities of a digital euro.

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TechCrunch Fintech

MARCH 13, 2024

The company says it was cash flow positive in 2023, and plans to be again in 2024. With $8.7 billion in venture capital it likely means it has little to no need to raise more before it goes public. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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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Finextra

MARCH 13, 2024

In a keynote presentation at Merchant Payments Ecosystem 2024 in Berlin, Hemlata Narasimhan, president of Elavon explored what a smart city could look like in 2030, using Venice, Italy as a case study.

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Payments 124

Finovate

MARCH 13, 2024

The EU Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act today. Member states agreed upon the regulation in December 2023. Today, members of the European Parliament endorsed the act, with 523 voting in favor, 46 voting against, and 49 abstaining from the vote. It’s no secret that AI is a double-edged sword. For every positive use case, there are multiple ways humans can use the technology for nefarious purposes.

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Finextra

MARCH 13, 2024

Stripe says that businesses running on its platform processed more than $1 trillion in 2023, up 25% on the previous year.

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Fintech News

MARCH 13, 2024

Core banking systems serve as the backbone of financial operations and customer interactions for banks worldwide. They facilitate critical transactions like loan management, withdrawals, and deposits in real-time. However, maintaining such a system comes at a hefty cost. Financial institutions (FIs) are spending up to US$100 billion annually on technology to remain competitive.

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Finextra

MARCH 13, 2024

Dutch payments firm iDeal has partnered Rabobank to pilot a feature that makes it easier to make purchases at online stores.

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Payments 126

Fintech News

MARCH 13, 2024

In a step towards digitising insurance services in Vietnam, Saladin Technology Insurance, under the auspices of 10X Consulting and Technology Co., Ltd., has formed a strategic partnership with ZION Joint Stock Company, creators of the ZaloPay e-wallet. This collaboration was formalised at a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on 29 February 2024. Following the collaboration’s inaugural success in 2023 with the introduction of the Payer Insurance product on the ZaloPay platform — a unique offering

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Payments Dive

MARCH 13, 2024

The digital payments company processed $1 trillion in total payments volume last year, according to its annual letter released Wednesday.

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Fintech News

MARCH 13, 2024

Homegrown digital-first insurer Singlife today announced the roll-out of two revised insurance plans: Singlife Elite Term II and Singlife Cancer Cover Plus II, aimed at enhancing the financial stability and peace of mind for the Singaporean populace. This initiative aims to address the changing protection needs and fills the gaps in coverage that many Singaporeans face.

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Clearly Payments

MARCH 13, 2024

In today’s business landscape, where competition is fierce and customer expectations are constantly evolving, the ability to measure and analyze performance is more critical than ever. This is particularly true in payment businesses , where efficiency, accuracy, and reliability are paramount. The importance of measurement extends beyond payment processing alone; it is a cornerstone of success for any growing business.

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Fintech News

MARCH 13, 2024

Inypay, a neo-bank headquartered in Singapore, recently took to LinkedIn to announce substantial progress in its initiatives to enhance financial accessibility across Southeast Asia. In a detailed update , the bank revealed the successful launch of its consumer and partner applications, INYPAY & INYPAY Partner, in Singapore. This introduction signifies a robust market entry, underscored by the implementation of an Early Payday program with over 20 local businesses.

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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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FloQast

MARCH 13, 2024

In the world of accounting, the reconciliation process stands as a critical linchpin, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. As companies navigate complex financial landscapes, the need for streamlined reconciliation processes has never been more pronounced. Automation has emerged as a beacon of hope, promising to revolutionize traditional manual methods and alleviate the burdens accounting teams face.

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Finextra

MARCH 13, 2024

Data has become an essential driver for new monetisation initiatives in the fintech industry. Vast a.

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Payments Dive

MARCH 13, 2024

Payments firms are loading up on new C-suite hires this year as some in the industry build out new management teams.

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Stripe

MARCH 13, 2024

Today, the most innovative changes in marketplaces are about providing more value to sellers. Many of them hinge on the kind of financial infrastructure Stripe provides. We’ve found leading marketplaces increasingly ask us to support them with three main types of incentives for sellers: access to a global customer base, an easy onboarding experience, and financial tools like loans and spend cards available in the marketplace dashboard.

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Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

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Bank Automation

MARCH 13, 2024

Mastercard Foundry, the innovation hub for product development at the card giant, is creating a new technology-focused position, as it continues its tech investment. The company’s operating expenses in 2023 increased 11% year over year to $11.1 billion, according to Mastercard’s Jan. 31 earnings presentation.

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Basis Theory

MARCH 13, 2024

In today’s digital, virtual world, there are vanishingly few businesses remaining who can operate on a cash basis - everyone has to accept digital payments , like credit cards, debit cards, and cash apps like Venmo and PayPal. In order to do so, merchants need a relationship with at least one payment provider, who will operate as the merchant's bridge to the broader payment ecosystem.

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Bank Automation

MARCH 13, 2024

Greylock Federal Credit Union has selected Alkami to improve its digital banking offerings. The $1.5 billion credit union will implement the Alkami Digital Banking Platform to provide online and mobile banking to its retail and business clients, according to Alkami’s March 5 release.

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Finextra

MARCH 13, 2024

In response to heightened market volatility during the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Depository Trust &a.

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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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Fintech Finance

MARCH 13, 2024

A leading financial technology company redefining the checkout experience, Skipify and Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer finance company with more than 70M active customer accounts across the US, today announced their partnership. The technology partnership leverages Skipify’s payment infrastructure to provide simplified and enhanced checkout for Synchrony cardholders, improving the experience for shoppers and delivering higher authorization rates, conversion, and security for Sync

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Finextra

MARCH 13, 2024

Conflux Network, the only regulatory compliant public blockchain in China, today announces its pivotal role in assisting the successful beta-testing of the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)-backed stablecoin, AxHKD.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 13, 2024

Fondeadora , the financial service provider in Mexico, has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering secure digital payment services in the region as it partners with MeaWallet , the digital payments enabler specialising in card tokenisation. MeaWallet’s expertise in card tokenisation has been instrumental in powering Fondeadora offerings, including MeaWallet’s SDK Push Provisioning to enable Apple Pay , Google Pay , and integration with Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES) through

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Finovate

MARCH 13, 2024

Verification provider Sumsub announced a partnership with blockchain data platform Chainalysis this week. The integration will bring automated crypto transaction monitoring and secure data storage, as well as ensure regulatory compliance. Sumsub made its Finovate debut at FinovateEurope 2020 in Berlin, Germany. Full-cycle verification provider and FinovateEurope alum Sumsub announced an integration with blockchain data platform Chainalysis this week.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 13, 2024

The UK Government has published a draft legislation to extend payment service providers’ (PSPs) time to analyse potential fraudulent transactions, by 72 hours on top of the current business day they already have. We reached out to the industry to uncover if the move will be as useful as intended or if it will only delay legitimate transactions and negatively impact consumer experiences.

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Finextra

MARCH 13, 2024

A leading financial technology company redefining the checkout experience, Skipify and Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer finance company with more than 70M active customer accounts across the US, today announced their partnership.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 13, 2024

Financial incentives related to switching banking providers have been well-publicised across the UK. However, new research suggests that for many UK consumers, a positive customer experience ranks as a higher priority, leaving many happy to simply stay put. In fact, good customer service is the main reason that around 40 per cent of UK consumers stay with their current banking provider; European customer service software provider Odigo has revealed.

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Finovate

MARCH 13, 2024

The Harbor Bank of Maryland has partnered with digital account onboarding specialist Prelim. Courtesy of the partnership, the Baltimore, Maryland-based financial institution will leverage Prelim’s technology and expertise to enhance its account opening services. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Prelim made its Finovate debut at FinovateSpring 2022.

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