March, 2025

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New Information Supplement: Payment Page Security and Preventing E-Skimming

PCI Security Standards

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has introduced a new information supplement: Payment Page Security and Preventing E-Skimming Guidance for PCI DSS Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1. This document provides direction for merchants and service providers implementing controls to protect payment card data during e-commerce transactions.

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Tackling Fraud and Compliance Burdens: CFIT Publishes Digital Company ID Blueprint

The Fintech Times

Dealing with fraud is an extremely costly reality organisations need to face, and it can result in billions of pounds being lost every year. To help organisations ensure they are not losing revenue and improving their efficiency, security and trust, The Centre for Financial, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has published its blueprint for fighting economic crime through its Digital Company ID.

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Cash Management Overview

The Finance Weekly

Keeping up with bills, payroll, and expenses can be overwhelming. Without proper cash management, businesses risk financial stress and missed opportunities.Cash management controls, monitors, and optimizes cash flow, ensuring enough to cover expenses while using extra funds wisely. Poor forecasting and untracked expenses lead to cash shortages. For instance, the Resolution Foundation study found that 14% of UK workersface pay fluctuations, highlighting the risk of financial instability.

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How PCI DSS Compliance Protects Australian Businesses from Data Breaches?

VISTA InfoSec

Did you know that there are approximately 12.52 million credit card users in Australia, along with 43.77 million actively issued debit cards? These figures reflect Australia’s heavy reliance on digital payments and card-based transactions for everyday purchases and online commerce. However, with this widespread adoption comes an equally significant risk which is the growing threat of data breaches and payment fraud.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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HSBC Shifts Investment Banking Focus to Asia, Middle East Amid Global Restructuring

Fintech News

HSBC Holdings plans to ramp up investment banking efforts in Asia and the Middle East following a strategic retreat from the US and Europe, CEO Georges Elhedery told Bloomberg Television. Georges Elhedery Elhedery, who took over in September, said the bank is reallocating US$1.5 billion in cost savings toward areas of growth. The focus includes strengthening debt and financing capabilities globally, while sharpening its presence in Middle Eastern equity capital markets and M&A advisory.

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RAIN Alliance to create new standard for RFID tag reading on mass market smartphones

NFCW

The RAIN Alliance is to create a new standard that will enable manufacturers to integrate support for Ultra High Frequency (UHF) tag reading into standard smartphones, making it possible for consumers and enterprises to interact with products containing RFID tags without needing specialist equipment. The move follows Qualcomms announcement that it is working to integrate RAIN functionality into its mobile device chipsets and Zebra’s January launch of an enterprise Android smartphone with b

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ProjectPay’s Fintech Payments Platform to Support UK Government

Fintech Finance

ProjectPay , the construction payments fintech, which received a project grant funded by the government’s innovation division, Innovate UK, to research and test how to solve cashflow problems in the construction industry, has now published its findings. The report has been provided to the government. The report follows on from recent news1 that building levels are falling and companies do not have the confidence to invest.

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How CFO Job Listings are Changing

The Finance Weekly

Did you know that CFO job listings are shifting to reflect new business demands? A recent analysis of 6,000 CFO job postingsshows a clear trend. From just 8% to a staggering 27% in one yearAI is no longer optional for CFOs.More organizations are looking for CFOs who can lead AI-driven financial operations.

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VISTA InfoSec Achieves CREST Membership a Milestone in Cybersecurity

VISTA InfoSec

We are excited to announce that VISTA InfoSec has achieved CREST membership , a new recognition joining the list of our diverse array of global certifications and accreditations. This new milestone not only marks our ongoing dedication to excellence but also strengthens our standing as a trusted partner for all the organizations seeking comprehensive and reliable security solutions.

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Sam Altman’s World Network Reportedly in Talks With Visa for Stablecoin Payments

Fintech News

Sam Altmans World Network is in talks with Visa to bring stablecoin payments to its self-custody crypto wallet, enabling users to spend crypto across Visas global merchant network, a source told CoinDesk. The plan would link Visa card functionality to World Wallet, part of a broader push to offer foreign exchange, fiat on- and off-ramps, and crypto payment tools in a single app.

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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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Accelerating All Stages of the Insurance Process: Edenred Payment Solutions Launches VCN Product

The Fintech Times

The insurance sector has long been plagued by long wait times. No matter the stage of the insurance claim, be it filing claims or waiting for a refund, customers are often left dissatisfied with how long they must sit around for a response. To tackle this issue, Edenred Payment Solutions has launched a new Virtual Card Number (VCN) product designed to help make claims payouts faster and easier for policyholders.

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ABI cuts biometric payment card adoption forecast

NFCW

“Despite significant investment, biometric payment cards continue to struggle with mainstream adoption,” ABI Research concludes in a new market forecast that predicts there could be as few as just 1.27m in circulation by 2029. “In a conservative scenario, biometric payment card shipments will grow from an initial base of 310,000 units in 2023 to 1.27m by 2029, with a more aggressive outlook projecting 43m units still far from initial market expectations,” ABI says. ̶

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Checkout.com Surpasses $10 Billion in Revenue Unlocked for Enterprise Merchants Using AI-Powered Boost

Fintech Finance

Checkout.com , a leading global digital payments company, today announced that its Intelligent Acceptance product, an AI-powered engine designed to help enterprise businesses boost their payment performance, has generated over $10 billion in additional merchant revenue. Powered by over 20 billion data points and insights from Checkout.com’s global network, Intelligent Acceptance applies numerous optimizations at every step of the payment process (e.g., messaging, routing, authentication, c

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Why do Companies Conduct Accounts Receivable?

The Finance Weekly

Businesses need cash to keep running, but not every sale brings in immediate payment. Accounts receivable is the money customers owe for goods or services bought on credit. It allows businesses to track unpaid invoices and ensure they get paid.Payments could be delayed or lost without a proper system, leading to financial trouble. Managing accounts receivable helps maintain cash flow, reduce risk, and build customer trust.

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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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Welcome Our Newest Associate Participating Organizations

PCI Security Standards

We are pleased to welcome the newest organizations that have joined as Associate Participating Organizations of the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). These organizations play a crucial role in supporting the evolution of the PCI security standards and programs and promoting the implementation of PCI security standards worldwide to protect payment data.

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DBS Banking Masterstroke Coming to an End Under Piyush Gupta

Fintech News

This Friday, March 28, 2025, marks the end of an era for DBS Bank as Piyush Gupta steps down after an extraordinary 16-year tenure as Chief Executive Officer. His leadership has been nothing short of transformative. During his tenure, he turned DBS from a traditional lender into a globally recognised powerhouse of digital banking. When Piyush took the reins in 2009, DBS was in dire need of a strategic overhaul.

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Klarna nabs Walmart away from Affirm and boosts its IPO prospects

TechCrunch Fintech

On the heels of its IPO filing, Swedish fintech giant Klarna announced on Monday that it will exclusively provide buy now, pay later loans for Walmart. The partnership with Walmart is one that rival Affirm had previously owned. Klarna will provide the loans to Walmart customers through OnePay, a fintech startup in which it owns […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Indonesia adds support for NFC payments to QR mobile payment system

NFCW

NFC PAYMENT: Bank Indonesia governor Perry Warjiyo launching the new service at Bundaran HI Station Indonesia’s central bank has added support for NFC payments to the country’s QRIS national QR mobile payments platform. The move follows the central bank of Brazil’s move last month to add NFC payments support to its national Pix payments system. “QRIS Tap provides a fast, convenient, affordable, secure and reliable alternative payment method for the public, particularly to

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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.

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Interflora Achieves Highest Ever Acceptance Rate of 95.4% With Checkout.com Ahead of Mother’s Day Surge

Fintech Finance

As flower orders surge ahead of Mothers Day, global digital payments company Checkout.com is supporting Interflora to deliver high performing payments at scale. The partnership has enabled a 95.4% acceptance rate across Interfloras European markets – their highest ever – helping the international flower delivery network meet peak demand with confidence.

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Creditspring Reveals Affordable Credit Options Needed as 2 Million UK Adults Turn to Illegal Lenders

The Fintech Times

New research from lending firm, Creditspring has been published during Debt Awareness Week to shed light on the fact that two million UK adults have borrowed from illegal lenders in the last 12 months. Given that 15 per cent (7.6) million of the population will need to borrow to get by over the next six months, Creditspring is calling for more affordable borrowing options.

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States could pick up where CFPB left off

Bank Automation

ORLANDO, Fla. The uncertain status of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could result in more state-based regulations. In one recent example, New York State Attorney General Letitia James on March 13 announced legislation to establish the Fair Business Practice Act, Christy Hancock, partner at law firm Bradley LLP, said today during a panel at […] The post States could pick up where CFPB left off appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Singapore Businesses Can Now Accept UPI Payments via HitPay

Fintech News

HitPay , a payments solution provider for businesses, has partnered with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) to integrate Indias Unified Payments Interface ( UPI ) into its platform, This move will enable Singapore merchants to accept UPI payments for both in-store and e-commerce transactions. The integration gives businesses access to over 450 million UPI users in India, offering a cost-effective alternative that can save merchants up to 50% on fees compared to traditional credit cards.

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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.

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The sibling founders of Stax Payments are back with a new fintech and a $20M seed raise

TechCrunch Fintech

Worth, a company focused on helping fintechs, banks, and enterprises underwrite small and medium-sized businesses more easily, has raised $20 million in a seed funding round, the startup tells TechCrunch exclusively. Its a large seed round, especially these days when capital is harder to come by. But the founders history may have something to do […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Simplified Integration with Paytiko

The Payments Association

To remain competitive in the rapidly evolving digital environment, businessesmust respond quickly to technological developments. One key transition is integrating digital solutions into current platforms, which, while improving operational efficiency and customer experience, is typically a complex process requiring extensive technical expertise. However, with the correct tools and solutions, such as Paytiko’s payment gateway, businesses can integrate digital payments without requiring soph

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U.S. Faster Payments Council Publishes Report on Overcoming Usability Impediments to Instant Payment QR Code Adoption

Fintech Finance

The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), a membership organization devoted to advancing safe, easy-to-use faster payments in the United States, today released a new report, Overcoming Instant Payment QR Code Impediments to Adoption: Usability , which examines key challenges in implementing QR code-based instant payments at the point-of-sale (POS) and offers insights into addressing these barriers.

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Building Boom Won’t Solve Insolvency Issues: ProjectPay Urges For Cashflow Crisis to be Solved

The Fintech Times

Cashflow problems are impacting the construction industry, and could potentially get worse in the government’s building boom. According to a new report from ProjectPay , the construction paytech, simply digitising payments isn’t enough to solve this issue. This report was created following funding from the government’s innovation division, Innovate UK , and explores how cashflow problems in the construction industry can be solved.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

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

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Core10 Taps PayNearMe to Facilitate Loan Repayment

Finovate

Core10 is partnering with PayNearMe to integrate loan repayment options, allowing its bank clients to offer payments via PayPal, Venmo, Cash App Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH, and even cash at 62,000 retail locations. The integration with Core10s Mesh middleware simplifies adoption, enabling real-time core banking connections for faster payment posting, balance updates, and improved transaction accuracy.

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Trust Bank Adds New Security Feature ‘Trust Lock’ to Combat Scams

Fintech News

Singapores digital bank, Trust Bank , has introduced a new security feature called Trust Lock , designed to provide users with an added layer of protection against scams. The launch comes amid rising concerns over financial fraud, with at least S$1.1 billion reported lost to scams in Singapore last year. Locking your money Trust Lock allows customers to secure funds in a designated Savings Pot within the bank app.

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What is a Payment Processing System and How Does It Work?

Stax

According to the US Federal Reserve in 2022, general-purpose card payments reached $153.3 billion transactions and $9.76 trillion in value. On top of that, 69% of Americans online in 2023 said they used digital payment methods to make a purchase. As a business owner, you just cant afford to ignore these statistics. Youll be locking out a significant customer segment with high purchasing power to propel your business forward.

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Why staying put is no longer the safe option for payments innovation

The Payments Association

Banks clinging to outdated systems risk security breaches, regulatory headaches, and lost market sharemodernisation isnt just an upgrade, its a survival strategy. For years, banks have been reluctant to modernise their legacy infrastructure, believing that change outweighs the risks of staying put. But as the financial landscape evolves, that mindset is in danger of proving very costly.

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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