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A new survey of 4,500 travelers across five markets commissioned by travel payments specialist Outpayce from Amadeus , reveals growing demand for robust payment security, with over 70% of travelers stating they would choose a travel company based on its strong reputation for secure commerce. The findings highlight the increasing importance travelers place on secure payments, showing that security has become a key factor influencing traveler purchasing decisions.
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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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
Pine Labs , an Indian merchant commerce platform, and Visa have announced a partnership to bring Visa Instalment Solutions (VIS) to merchants across key Southeast Asian markets. This collaboration utilises Pine Labs multi-issuer payment platform and aims to streamline the instalment payment process for businesses. Previously, merchants typically needed separate agreements with multiple issuers and deployed numerous payment terminals to handle instalment transactions.
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.
Rocket Companies is acquiring real estate platform Redfin for $1.75 billion. Rocket anticipates that adding Redfin into its offerings will create a more seamless home-buying experience by integrating home search, real estate brokerage, and mortgage financing. The acquisition brings Redfins 50 million monthly visitors, 1 million active listings, and 2,200+ real estate agents into Rockets ecosystem.
Rocket Companies is acquiring real estate platform Redfin for $1.75 billion. Rocket anticipates that adding Redfin into its offerings will create a more seamless home-buying experience by integrating home search, real estate brokerage, and mortgage financing. The acquisition brings Redfins 50 million monthly visitors, 1 million active listings, and 2,200+ real estate agents into Rockets ecosystem.
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Lengthy month-end close leads to inefficiencies and delays. The manual processes only make it worse with errors, which increases compliance risks and makes financial planning and analysis (FP&A) teams scramble to meet deadlines. And if your current software lacks scalability, customization, or real-time visibility, you're stuck in a cycle of inefficiency.
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Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting
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FinScan®, an Innovative Systems solution and leading provider of advanced anti-money laundering (AML) compliance solutions, has enhanced its payment screening solution, FinScan Payments , to amplify payments risk reviews, accelerate payment workflows, and seamlessly integrate with payment ecosystems to support faster, frictionless payment operations on a global scale.
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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Backbase , a digital banking software provider, has partnered with Swiss financial services consultancy Synpulse to support digital transformation for banks across Asia-Pacific. The collaboration builds on their work with major Swiss financial institutions and aims to help APAC banks modernise customer experiences and improve operational efficiency.
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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.
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The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the addition of USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT) stablecoins to its approved list of cryptocurrencies. This revision allows these stablecoins to be used for investments in digital tokens through Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), transactions conducted via ICO portals, and as base trading pairs on digital asset exchanges.
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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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Digital payments giant Visa has launched Tap-to-Add Card in the Egyptian market, enabling cardholders to add their Visa contactless cards to digital wallets with a simple tap on their mobile device. By launching the solution, which removes the need for manual entry – a common source of errors and a vulnerability exploited by fraudsters seeking to compromise sensitive card information – Visa aims to promote the use of digital wallets in Egypt while also bolstering security in the regi
The Merchants Payments Coalition and the Payment Choice Coalition locked arms to advance stablecoins as the Senate Banking Committee passed a stablecoin bill.
Inclusive global payments platform, Ecommpay , has been recognised for its commitment to seamless e-commerce payments at the FStech Awards 2025. The business took home the Payments Innovation of the Year award at the gala dinner which took place in London on 13 th March 2025. The FStech Awards have been celebrating excellence and innovation within the UK and EMEA financial services sector for 25 years, and the Payments Innovation category recognises a product, solution or project which has broke
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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