Apple unveils new iPhone touch and pay feature
Payments Dive
JUNE 12, 2024
The P2P ‘Tap to Cash’, which enables iPhone users to transfer money by holding their phones together, was unveiled along with a slate of other features Monday.
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De-banking in cross-border payments: Why the system needs reform
The Payments Association
JUNE 25, 2024
Banks are de-banking payment providers, causing major disruptions in cross-border transactions and impacting financial inclusion
Understanding the Cyber Risks in Video Communication
VISTA InfoSec
JUNE 19, 2024
With the surge in remote work and virtual meetings, video communication is crucial for businesses and individuals. However, this convenience comes with significant cyber risks that can compromise sensitive information and privacy. Therefore, this article explores the common cyber threats in video communication and provides strategies to mitigate them.
Just Published: PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI Security Standards
JUNE 11, 2024
To address stakeholder feedback and questions received since PCI DSS v4.0 was published in March 2022, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has published a limited revision to the standard, PCI DSS v4.0.1. It includes corrections to formatting and typographical errors and clarifies the focus and intent of some of the requirements and guidance.
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
Unlocking profit potential in the payments back-office
Payments Next
JUNE 27, 2024
By Kate Knudsen, Senior Program Director at BHMIAs the payments space changes rapidly, banks, merchants, and processors are updating front-end platforms to The post Unlocking profit potential in the payments back-office first appeared on Payments NEXT.
Bank-backed DLT-based CBDC platform Project MBridge reaches MVP stage
Finextra
JUNE 5, 2024
The Bank for International Settlements says it multi-central bank CBDC platform, Project mBrige, is ready to accept value added products and new use cases as it reaches minimum viable product stage (MVP).
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98% of Banks Worldwide Plan Core System Upgrades to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Fintech News
JUNE 30, 2024
Nearly three-quarters of banks globally continue to run on legacy core banking systems, which fail to deliver on transformation goals. However, new reports by the International Data Corporation (IDC), commissioned by Thought Machine, reveal that 98% of banks are planning to upgrade their core banking systems to accelerate digital transformation within the next three years.
Data Disaster: Los Angeles Public Health Department Suffers Biggest Data Breach
VISTA InfoSec
JUNE 19, 2024
On June 17, 2024, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) disclosed a data breach impacting more than 200,000 clients, employees, and other individuals. The stolen data includes personal, medical and financial information. The DPH said the incident took place between February 19-20, 2024, was caused by a gang of cyber criminals who gained access to the log-in credentials of email accounts of 53 employees through a phishing email.
Less Than 1 in 10 Firms Are Fully Prepared for MiCA With 25% Having Made No Preparations
The Fintech Times
JUNE 29, 2024
The first stage of the European Union ‘s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) will come into play on 30 June. However, a new report by Acuiti , the management intelligence platform, and conducted by Eventus , the trade surveillance software provider, has found that a move to establish market surveillance systems is underway as firms find themselves underprepared.
How Stripe’s document databases supported 99.999% uptime with zero-downtime data migrations
Stripe
JUNE 5, 2024
In this blog post we’ll share an overview of Stripe’s database infrastructure and discuss the design and application of the Data Movement Platform.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
Mastercard targets 100% e-commerce tokenisation in Europe
Finextra
JUNE 11, 2024
Mastercard has set itself a target of hitting 100% e-commerce tokenisation in Europe by 2030, phasing out manual card entry and making online shopping safer and more accessible.
Apple adds BNPL offerings from rivals
Payments Dive
JUNE 13, 2024
The tech giant will allow installment plans from Affirm, as well from certain debit and credit cards, onto Apple Pay alongside its own BNPL service.
5 questions with … Morgan Stanley Head of AI Jeff McMillan
Bank Automation
JUNE 20, 2024
Morgan Stanley’s Jeff McMillan, head of firmwide artificial intelligence, is focused on developing and deploying AI throughout the operations of the $212 billion financial institution. The New York-based FI appointed McMillan to the newly created position March 14, he told Bank Automation News.
Open Banking Could Become a Mainstream Payment Method in 5 Years Time Surpassing BNPL, emerchantpay Research Finds
Fintech Finance
JUNE 19, 2024
New research released today by emerchantpay , a leading global payment service provider and acquirer, has found that there is strong market potential for merchants who prioritise the adoption of Open Banking payments early in their payment strategies. The survey of UK consumers found that one in two people are unknowingly using this payment method during checkout, with more than half (51%) of the UK population being unfamiliar with the term Open Banking.
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
Organisations Remain Unprepared to Fight AI-Driven Fraud, Signicat Reveals
The Fintech Times
JUNE 2, 2024
Fraud prevention decision-makers across Europe are well aware of the growth and danger of AI-driven identity and financial fraud, but are unprepared to combat it, Signicat , the European digital identity and fraud prevention solution provider, has revealed in a new report. ‘ The Battle against AI-driven Identity Fraud ‘ study by Signicat delves into how organisations across Europe are battling the growing threat of AI-driven identity fraud.
Wealth Management Firms in Asia Embrace AI to Serve the Region’s Ultra-Wealthy
Fintech News
JUNE 17, 2024
The global wealth management industry is undergoing a profound transformation, including in Asia, driven by the convergence of technological advancements like artificial intelligence (AI), shifting investor preferences, and evolving economic conditions. Capgemini’s World Wealth Report 2024, now in its 28th edition, reveals that high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) are reaching unprecedented numbers and wealth levels, with the Asia Pacific region emerging as a hotbed of growth and innovation.
Barclays, HSBC and Nationwide customers hit by payment delays
Finextra
JUNE 28, 2024
Thousands of Barclays, HSBC, Nationwide and Virgin Money customers have been hit by a payments problem that has seen some people not receiving their salaries.
Illinois heads toward landmark card interchange fee restrictions
Payments Dive
JUNE 7, 2024
The state may become the first in the nation to outlaw the imposition of credit and debit card interchange fees on state excise tax and tips.
Top Strategies to Future-Proof & Sustain Your Merchant Services Portfolio
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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.
Podcast: Retail POS lending is an opportunity for lenders, Pagaya president says
Bank Automation
JUNE 25, 2024
Point-of-sale financing as an alternative payment method is a growing opportunity for lenders, technology company Pagaya’s President Sanjiv Das says on this episode of “The Buzz” podcast. According to auto lender and Pagaya partner Ally Financial, POS financing is expected to reach a value of more than $81 billion by 2030.
Samsung Next Invests in Curve’s Differentiated Payment Features that Accelerate Digital Wallet Adoption
Fintech Finance
JUNE 24, 2024
Curve , the leading digital wallet, today announced a strategic investment by Samsung Next. This new investment takes Curve’s total raised funds to over $250 million and will be used to further enhance its products and offerings to financial consumers. With digital wallets expected to comprise half of all e-commerce spending in the UK, worth an estimated £203.5 billion by 2027, competition in the digital wallet market is intensifying.
How are Financial Firms Like Visa, Swift, Pay.UK and Mangopay Using AI to Combat Financial Fraud?
The Fintech Times
JUNE 1, 2024
Fraudsters continue to pose huge issues for the financial sector across the globe. UK Finance recently revealed that criminals stole over £1billion in 2023 alone. Even worse, the fraud landscape shows no signs of improving, as bad actors increasingly utilise AI to increase the damage done to financial organisations. However, many of the largest financial organisations worldwide are actively investigating measures to counteract these threats.
Bank of Thailand to Test Programmable Payments in Enhanced Sandbox
Fintech News
JUNE 11, 2024
Daranee Saeju, Assistant Governor of Payment System Supervision and Financial Service User Protection at the Bank of Thailand (BoT) , announced the launch of a new initiative to test programmable payment systems under the Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox framework. This initiative responds to the rapid and complex development of financial innovations, such as distributed ledger technology (DLT) and smart contracts, which are transforming financial services.
Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process
Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Swift bids to connects VoP schemes across Europe
Finextra
JUNE 18, 2024
Bank-to-bank payment messaging network Swift is working to facilitate interoperability of Verifcation of Payee schemes across Europe as new research shows that 83% of SMEs across France, Germany, Italy and Spain rank upfront beneficiary checks as important to them in trading across borders.
Cash use persists in US beyond pandemic
Payments Dive
JUNE 11, 2024
Consumers remained committed to cash use last year, even as the share of card payments rose and online payments increased, according to an annual Federal Reserve study.
ING gen-AI chatbot pilots in the Netherlands
Bank Automation
JUNE 12, 2024
ING is running a generative AI-driven chatbot pilot in the Netherlands before it plans to scale the technology. The pilot funnels only 2.5% of clients’ chats into its gen-AI chatbot, Chief Analytics Officer Bahadir Yilmaz told Bank Automation News at the recent Money2020 Europe event in Amsterdam.
PayPal’s Stablecoin Joins Solana: Impact on Consumers and Banks Explained
Finovate
JUNE 3, 2024
PayPal’s stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), was officially added to the Solana Blockchain last week. This shift comes after the California-based company launched on Ethereum blockchain last summer. Now, PayPal stablecoin users can send PYUSD on Ethereum or Solana when transferring out to external wallets. “For more than 25 years, PayPal has been at the forefront of digital commerce, revolutionizing commerce by providing a trusted experience between consumers and merchants around the wor
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.
UK Has Seen the Biggest Increase in Online Fraud in the Past 12 Months According to Ravelin Research
The Fintech Times
JUNE 17, 2024
According to research from fraud prevention platform Ravelin , the UK economy and businesses that reside within it are at great risk, as the UK’s online fraud presence has increased the most out of 10 countries surveyed in the past 12 months. In its fourth edition of the Fraud and Payments Survey Ravelin has revealed that 84 per cent of UK merchants have confirmed an increase in online fraud.
Generative AI in Payments: 4 Use Cases to Increase Revenue and Optimise Costs
Fintech News
JUNE 20, 2024
Will Generative AI in payments accelerate financial institutions on their path to increased revenue and cost optimisation? The zero-humility ChatGPT says yes and offers multiple proofs from McKinsey, Forbes, EY, and other analysts. Even more reassuring, 54% of FSIs surveyed in EMEA, USA, and APAC are already embedding AI into their offerings or expanding their initiatives, and 61% plan to use Gen AI in 2024.
Evolve Bank confirms data stolen by ransomware gang
Finextra
JUNE 26, 2024
Days after claiming that it had hacked the US Federal Reserve, the Russia-linked LockBit ransomware gang has posted stolen customer data from Evolve Bank & Trust on the dark web.
Why a Visa-Mastercard settlement is likely to fall short
Payments Dive
JUNE 24, 2024
The persistence of the networks’ ‘honor all cards’ rule may be a key reason Judge Margo Brodie is unlikely to approve a negotiated resolution of the two-decade-old case brought by merchants.
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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