Payments Dive
APRIL 1, 2024
The settlement gives merchants the ability to surcharge for nearly all Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions, and puts pressure on American Express to allow the same.
Finextra
APRIL 1, 2024
ValidMind, an AI and model risk management platform for financial services, has raised $8.1 million in seed funding.
Fintech News
APRIL 1, 2024
In Q4 2023, the payment and cryptocurrency sectors were the most targeted industries by identity fraud attempts, accounting for 47% and 32% of these attacks, respectively, a new report by Israeli identity verification company AU10TIX says. The rise of attacks targeting the crypto sector comes amid renewed interest in the emerging sector and increased trading activity.
Finextra
APRIL 1, 2024
Santander's US arm has hired Swati Bhatia, the former head of Goldman Sachs' Marcus business, to lead its retail operations and lead a digital transformation programme.
Speaker: Becky Parisotto
Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
Payments Dive
APRIL 1, 2024
To achieve growth targets, Clover will need to fend off competition from rivals, especially Square, and make headway in new verticals and geographic regions, analysts and consultants said.
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Fintech News
APRIL 1, 2024
Southeast Asian ride-hailing superapp Grab has declared that its GrabPay Card service will be phased out, effective 1 June 2024. The decision affects both digital and physical versions of the card. Starting from 1 April 2024, Grab will cease accepting new applications for the GrabPay Card. Cardholders can request a replacement for their physical cards until 30 April 2024, beyond which no replacement requests will be entertained.
Payments Dive
APRIL 1, 2024
For many companies, CaaS not only improves the customer experience but also yields expected—and sometimes unexpected—benefits for the business.
Fintech News
APRIL 1, 2024
Fintech Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Asia-Pacific (APAC) declined by nearly 15% in Q3 2023, with total deals dropping from 141 in Q2 2023 to 132 in Q3 2023, a report by market data and intelligence platform S&P Global Market Intelligence says. The figure marks a considerable decline compared with the 155 deals recorded during the same period a year ago.
Payments Next
APRIL 1, 2024
By Ariel Chen, CEO, Chargeflow Chargebacks are an issue. Mastercard recently announced that the estimated US chargeback volume will reach 146 million The post The State of Chargebacks in 2024 first appeared on Payments NEXT.
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
Fintech News
APRIL 1, 2024
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and DBS Bank have unveiled a US$500 million financial initiative aimed at enhancing trade in emerging markets. This collaborative effort is part of IFC’s Global Trade Liquidity Programme (GTLP) and seeks to increase capital and trade flows across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The initiative is a strategic response to the US$2.5 trillion global trade finance gap, targeting economic acceleration in these pivotal regions.
Basis Theory
APRIL 1, 2024
What are FinTech Companies? FinTech is a broad term (shortened from financial technology) that encompasses technologies aiming to improve, simplify, or modernize financial services. With the integration of AI and a host of new regulations, FinTech companies continue to grow, evolve, and expand in response.
Fintech News
APRIL 1, 2024
Binance Holdings, operator of a crypto exchange of the same name, has established its first board of directors. The announcement comes as the company seeks to navigate through the aftermath of legal challenges in the United States , including a guilty plea to violations related to anti-money laundering and sanctions. The board will be led by Gabriel Abed, previously Barbados’ ambassador to the UAE, starting 7th March.
FloQast
APRIL 1, 2024
After taking an extended vacation, IPOs are back big, and many companies are thinking about what it means to be IPO-ready. With an IPO being such a pivotal moment in a business’s life cycle, it definitely pays to prepare. Our own Accounting Operational Evangelist, Stefan van Duyvendijk , sat down with DFIN’s Justin Lewis to discuss what it takes to ensure a company’s readiness for its initial public offering.
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Fintech News
APRIL 1, 2024
Over the past years, venture capital (VC) funding in Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) has increased substantially, growing by more than fivefold between 2018 and 2023, a new report produced by RISE Research in cooperation with EA Group and BGlobal Ventures, as well as Crunchbase, the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, and KPMG Caucasus and Central Asia, says.
Bank Automation
APRIL 1, 2024
Jefferson City, Mo.-based Central Bank is looking to data analytics and AI to provide customers with insights about their financial health and increase overall engagement.
Fintech News
APRIL 1, 2024
6G Digital Private Limited, a Swedish cloud-based integrated digital ecosystem, has acquired a 25% stake in Singaporean fintech FlexM in a deal valued at US$ 12.5 million with potential talks of a full takeover by 2024. Rune Wahl Nilsson Operating in six countries with Rune Wahl Nilsson leading the firm as CEO, FlexM owns and operates a proprietary Fintech as a Service (FaaS) platform that provides its clients and users with modern and digital alternatives to banking and payments.
Bank Automation
APRIL 1, 2024
Allison Shonerd, managing director and head of Global Digital Disbursements in the Global Payments organization of Global Transactions Services at Bank of America, is focused on meeting the growing demand for payment solutions through innovation. The $3.
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
The Paypers
APRIL 1, 2024
The Alternative Bank has announced its partnership with TK Tech Africa in order to optimise the Nigerian financial technology and non-interest banking landscape.
The Fintech Times
APRIL 1, 2024
Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has granted Deribit FZE, t he Dubai-based arm of the Deribit group, a conditional virtual asset service provider (VASP) licence for VA exchange services. The licence, which covers both spot and derivatives trading, remains non-operational until Deribit meets all remaining conditions and select localisation requirements defined by VARA.
The Paypers
APRIL 1, 2024
Hong Kong-based crypto exchange HKVAEX has decided to withdraw its licence with the Securities and Futures Commission.
Finovate
APRIL 1, 2024
If there is one area where AI is making a massive impact in financial services, that area is cybersecurity. A recent report from the U.S. Treasury Department underscores the opportunities and challenges that AI represents to the financial services industry. The product of a presidential order and led by the Treasury’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP), the report highlights in particular the growing gap between the ability of larger and smaller institut
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.
The Fintech Times
APRIL 1, 2024
The inaugural SME Confidence Index report from UAE’s RAKBANK unveils a thriving post-Covid-19 landscape, with SMEs showcasing robust growth and optimism. The index offers a detailed analysis across key industries, including construction and manufacturing, transport, trading, public services, professional services, and consumer and retail services.
Paystand
APRIL 1, 2024
In today's competitive job market, having specialized skills can make all the difference. NetSuite certification is one credential that demonstrates expertise in this cloud-based software and ERP payments. Whether you're an aspiring professional or an experienced user looking to enhance your skills, unlocking NetSuite certification can open doors to new opportunities.
Finovate
APRIL 1, 2024
Visa and Mastercard have reached a settlement that will lower interchange fess for U.S. merchants. The settlement, which still must be approved by the court, calls for a five-year reduction in fees as well as changes that will enable greater optionality for merchants when it comes to credit card transaction surcharging. U.S. merchants stand to save more than $29 billion over the next five years due to the settlement.
Finextra
APRIL 1, 2024
Regulatory actions are pointing towards a high stakes form of capital market manipulation, primary m.
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.
Finovate
APRIL 1, 2024
The first week of April begins with a resolution in the Sam Bankman-Fried saga as the former FTX founder and infamous crypto entrepreneur receives a sentence of 25 years in prison. Crypto Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for its role in the FTX scandal. Web3 payment solution provider Alchemy Pay announces investment in LaPay Payments Modern Treasury launches new Professional Services offering MENA-based fintech Valu partners with noon Payments.
Bank Automation
APRIL 1, 2024
Allison Shonerd, managing director and head of Global Digital Disbursements in the Global Payments organization of Global Transactions Services at Bank of America, is focused on meeting the growing demand for payment solutions through innovation. The $3.
Paystand
APRIL 1, 2024
Since its founding in the early 1970s, ACH payments have made payment processes between entities easier. They use direct bank account transfers instead of card networks, checks, or cash. ACH's value lies in its fast payment processing, lower fees, and security. Read on to learn more about what is an ACH payment, and how businesses can use the ACH network to their advantage.
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