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Sen. Cruz seeks to restrict Fed role for CBDC

Payments Dive

Sen. Ted Cruz's legislation, which follows a companion House bill introduced earlier this year, would prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency directly to consumers.

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API security: 12 essential best practices

Axway

API security should never be taken for granted. With the increasing demand for data-centric projects, companies have quickly opened up to their ecosystem through SOAP or REST APIs.

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FPC 2022 Spring Member Meeting

Faster Payments Council

The Spring Member Meeting will bring together FPC members for two days filled with presentations on the most pressing issues in faster payments, panel discussions with industry experts, roundtables on timely topics, and engaging networking opportunities. This in-person event will take place on March 3-4, 2022 at the Loews New Orleans Hotel. Please note: the City of New Orleans Health Department currently requires all individuals to provide proof vaccine or negative antigen or PCR COVID-19 test t

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Klarna launches Klarna Kosma division for Open Banking

The Paypers

As announced during this exclusive interview with The Paypers , Klarna has launched a new business unit that has its own brand — Klarna Kosma, as reported by TechCrunch.

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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

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CEOs Sound Off: Confronting a lack of diversity in payments

Payments Dive

Payments CEOs recognize the need to draw more women and people of color into the industry, and the need to promote them. To effect change, these CEOs are changing job descriptions, casting a wider net in recruiting and showcasing how they're different.

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European expense management solution Yokoy hits $500M valuation with new financing from Sequoia Capital. Yokoy competitors include Spendesk, Pleo, Payhawk, Moss, and Soldo.

CB Insights

Yokoy, a spend management platform, has raised $80M in a Series B. The round drew participation from Sequoia Capital, Balderton Capital, and Left Lane Capital, among others. <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"<div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-wrapper"><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-content"></div><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-forms" ><div class="cta has-desktop"><div class="cta-desktop cente

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Ukrainians can now receive free payment accounts with EU IBANs

The Paypers

Netherlands-based electronic money institution (EMI) Bitsafe has opened its services to Ukrainian people currently residing in the European Union.

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Credit card late fees likely to keep climbing, CFPB says

Payments Dive

Total credit card late fee volume is rising again after a dip during the pandemic, and current inflation levels mean the largest issuers are likely to keep increasing fees, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said.

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Employee performance management software Leapsome raises $60M from Insight Partners. Leapsome competitors include 15Five, Lattice, and Culture Amp.

CB Insights

Leapsome , an employee performance management software provider, has raised $60M in a Series A that drew participation from Creandum, Insight Partners, and Visionaries Club. the state of venture report. Download our free report to get the TL;DR on what you need to know about venture funding and trends in 2021. First name. Last name. Email. Company name.

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API security: 12 essential best practices

Axway

API security should never be taken for granted. With the increasing demand for data-centric projects, companies have quickly opened up to their ecosystem through SOAP or REST APIs.

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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.

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Activists launch Ukrainian Rescue Token

The Paypers

A group of crypto activists has launched Ukan Token (UKAN), a rescue token designed as a decentralised community for humanitarian purposes.

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Visa urges cautious approach to BNPL regulations

Payments Dive

"The CFPB should tailor its approaches to preserve consumers’ and merchants' ability to access a wide variety of installment options and maintain competition among BNPL solutions," Visa said in commenting to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Airtable competitor Causal raises $20M from Coatue

CB Insights

Causal , a spreadsheet software provider, has raised $20M in a Series A. The round drew participation from Accel and Coatue Management, among others. <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"<div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-wrapper"><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-content"></div><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-forms" ><div class="cta has-desktop"><div class="cta-desktop center-copy "><h4

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?eská spo?itelna Modernizes Operations With Debt Collection Optimization

FICO

Improving customer outcomes. ?eská spo?itelna, the Czech Republic’s oldest and largest bank, has modernized its operations by optimizing its decisions around customers in early collections. The use of FICO prescriptive analytics, in this case, debt collection optimization, has improved customer satisfaction and reduced agent call minutes by 25 percent.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Why Should Finance Teams Care About ESG Reporting?

The Finance Weekly

In the last 12 months, there has been a growing buzz in the market about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. What's behind it, and why should CFOs and finance leaders care about it? Continue reading to learn what ESG reporting is, what's new with ESG reporting standards, why Finance teams should care, and the five benefits of aligning ESG and financial reporting.

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BNPL critics urge CFPB to protect consumers from payment app

Payments Dive

Proponents and opponents of buy now-pay later services are weighing in on how the new installment financing should be regulated after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asked for input. The federal agency is absorbing the views as it conducts an inquiry into the industry's business practices.

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Theta Lake, a developer of security and compliance software for collaboration apps, raises $50M. Theta Lake competitors include Mimecast, Aware, and Smarsh.

CB Insights

Theta Lake , a digital communication supervision and compliance platform, has raised $50M in a Series B. The round drew participation from Battery Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Cisco Investments, Zoom Video Communications, and Salesforce Ventures, among others. <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"<div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-wrapper"><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-content"></div><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-f

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Santander announces instant payments for companies in Europe and Brazil

The Paypers

Spain-based Santander Bank has launched a new international payments solution for companies from Europe and Brazil.

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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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Cross River reaches $3B valuation, eyes global expansion

Payments Dive

The company has a sweet spot in payments. Cross River's fintech clients include payments juggernaut Stripe, buy now-pay later provider Affirm and crypto exchange Coinbase.

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Transit app incorporates Apple Pay, Google Pay for fares

Payments Dive

An integration between public transportation app Transit and mobile ticketing provider Token Transit aims to make these mobile wallet payment methods available to more commuters across the U.S.

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Checkout startup Fast seeks buyer: report

Payments Dive

In January, CEO Domm Holland said his company was fielding "incredible demand" from investors and planning big growth this year. Now, the San Francisco-based one-click checkout startup has reportedly hired Morgan Stanley to consider a sale and may lay off hundreds of employees, according to the publication The Information.

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OnPay Solutions acquired by Medius

Payments Dive

The acquisition of Jacksonville-based OnPay Solutions is the latest in a string of business-to-business deals over the past year. For Medius, it provides entry into the U.S. market following other recent expansion moves.

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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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PayPal's Happy Returns to add service in Ulta stores

Payments Dive

PayPal's Happy Returns services will now be available at the beauty products store chain. PayPal has integrated its returns services into multiple retailers’ brick-and-mortar locations over the past few years.

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Small businesses adjust to inflation, supply chain disruptions: survey

Payments Dive

A new survey from American Express and its Kabbage unit found nearly two-thirds of small businesses will keep their inflation-adjusted pricing for the next six months.

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Corporate learning platform WorkRamp raises $40M from Salesforce and Slack. WorkRamp competitors include Seismic, Docebo, and Litmos.

CB Insights

WorkRamp , a learning management system provider, has raised $40M in a Series C. The round drew participation from Salesforce Ventures, Slack Fund, OMERS Ventures, and Susa Ventures, among others. the state of venture report. Download our free report to get the TL;DR on what you need to know about venture funding and trends in 2021. First name. Last name.

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Azimo, a money transfer service, acquired by Papaya Global, a global payroll provider, for $150M to $200M. Azimo competitors include ZEPZ, TransferGo, CurrencyFair, Taptap Send, CurrencyCloud, and Monisnap.

CB Insights

Papaya Global , a global payroll provider, has acquired Azimo , a money transfer platform, for $150M to $200M. <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"<div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-wrapper"><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-content"></div><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-forms" ><div class="cta has-desktop"><div class="cta-desktop center-copy "><h4>FREE DOWNLOAD: STATE OF FINTECH 20

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Secure SaaS Success: Embedded Finance as a Competitive Advantage

Speaker: Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, where he’ll explore the significant impact of embedded finance on the software industry! This session is designed to provide you with the strategic insights needed to navigate the future of SaaS successfully, all while gaining a deeper understanding of how these trends can enhance your competitive edge, boost revenue, and deepen customer loyalty.

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Wealth tech funding broke records in 2021. Here’s what’s behind the surge

CB Insights

Startups are changing how retail and institutional investors manage wealth. Wealth tech companies aim to help individuals manage their finances and make more asset classes and services accessible to lower-income investors. Some offer platforms and tools to help wealth management professionals improve portfolio management, investment-tracking, and advising. free report: The Future Of the wallet.

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Digital bookkeeping and accounting software Digits hits $565M valuation after a new financing round by Benchmark, Softbank, GV, and Harry Stebbings’ 20VC. Digits competitors include Pilot, Bench Accounting, Zeni, and inDinero.

CB Insights

Digits , a provider of financial management tools, has raised $65M in a Series C. The round drew participation from SoftBank Group, Google Ventures, 20VC, and Benchmark. <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"<div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-wrapper"><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-content"></div><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-forms" ><div class="cta has-desktop"><div class="cta-desktop center-co

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Factris partners with Eurowag to launch new financial product

The Paypers

Factris has partnered with Eurowag , a pan-European integrated payments and mobility platform, to offer ‘Eurowag Cash’, a pilot product aimed at helping transport and logistics companies finance invoices and secure cash flow.

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Cross River announces USD 620 mln capital raise

The Paypers

CRB Group , the parent company of Cross River Bank , a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, has announced a USD 620 million financing.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.