Sat.Feb 19, 2022 - Fri.Feb 25, 2022

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Why is Competitor Analysis Crucial to Drive Business Growth?

Agile Payments

Why is Competitor Analysis Crucial to Drive Business Growth? In the fast-paced era of automation and technological advancement, staying ahead in the business space is challenging. Especially when the market arena is noisy and full of intense competition, getting insights on your competitors becomes crucial for your business growth.

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Fraud Scams Skyrocket, But People Worry More About Pickpockets

FICO

When it comes to fraud, are people worried about the wrong things? New data suggest that people are concerned about fraud, but one of the biggest threats seems to be flying under the radar, at least for consumers. That threat is fraud scams – tactics and techniques that fraudsters are using to trick people into giving away their money. The financial impact of scams is staggering indeed: in the UK alone, authorised push payment (APP) scams accounted for £479 million in gross losses in 2020.

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This FP&A Factor will Cost US Businesses $7,800,000,000 in 2022

The Finance Weekly

Billions of dollars is a lot to lose, especially in regards to a largely avoidable mistake. A study by the University of Baltimore and Excel-based FP&A company, , DataRails , lays out the full economic costs of businesses sticking with manually prepared financial reports. Breaking down the Math. $6.1 billion is the first number that came out of the research and this represents the total amount of money lost by manual financial work.

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Uplinq partners with fundii

The Paypers

Transformative credit assessment platform, Uplinq , has partnered with fundii , an equity fundraising platform dedicated to tech startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

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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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Stop tinkering with APIs and start delivering secure business outcomes

Axway

You need a more scalable and consumable way to capitalize on opening key data and processes; you know that. You’re also committed to using APIs to do it.

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SME lender for Southeast Asia, Funding Societies, raises $294M in equity and debt. Funding Societies competitors include KoinWorks and Investree.

CB Insights

Funding Societies , a digital financing platform for SMEs in Southeast Asia, has raised $144M in an extended Series C round that drew participation from K3 Ventures, Rapyd Ventures, SoftBank Group, and VNG, among others. The company also raised $150M in debt financing from undisclosed investors. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? Singapore-based Funding Societies uses an AI-based credit assessment model to provide loans, credit cards, and expense management and B2B payment services to SMEs.

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OFAC employs further sanctions on Russian financial sector

The Paypers

US-based Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has expanded sanctions against Russia through blocking two state-owned financial institutions and restricting sovereign debt.

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Bringing the open banking promise – and how to get there – into sharper focus

Axway

The practical notion of “open banking” is generally regarded as the exchange of data and services between financial institutions and third-party providers for the purpose of enhancing the capabilities and experiences of end-users.

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Scalapay hits $1B valuation as it scales up its European BNPL offering. Scalapay competitors include Klarna, Alma, PayRight, and Divido.

CB Insights

Scalapay , a buy now, pay later (BNPL) company, has raised $497M in a Series B. The round drew participation from Tencent Holdings, Willoughby Capital Management, Deimos Capital, and Tiger Global Management, among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? Italy-based Scalapay offers a BNPL platform that enables shoppers to pay for goods in installments.

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The Rise of Money Mules in The Philippines

FICO

How COVID-19 became a catalyst for financial crime. The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped global economies and left millions unemployed. During the peak of the pandemic, unemployment rates in the Philippines hit a 30-year record high. While things have since improved , this ongoing economic stress will likely make more people susceptible to the siren song of money muling, especially with movement restrictions that severely limit work opportunities.

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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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Mercado Pago to initiate payments

The Paypers

Brazil-based fintech Mercado Pago has announced that it will allow transactions by initiating a payment, based on the ITP number, created in the third stage of Open Banking.

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How to Use Payment Orchestration Platform

Ikajo

Considering the increase in demand for online shopping and a variety of payment options in recent years, e-commerce merchants should keep up with this pace. The speed of transaction and its fulfillment with no delay shapes customers’ buying experience and encourages them to return to the merchant again and again. It is in the best interest of merchants not only to provide an excellent service but also to use an infrastructure that can expand their business opportunities.

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Employment Hero hits $890M valuation, a 12.4x price/revenue valuation multiple. Employment Hero competitors include Enboarder, Flare HR, Deputy, Bamboo HR, and Elmo Software.

CB Insights

Employment Hero , a human resources software provider, has raised $129M in a Series F funding round that drew participation from AirTree Ventures, OneVentures, and SEEK, among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? Australia-based Employment Hero enables SMEs to manage employment processes, such as those related to payroll, employee benefits and retirement, employment contracts, and accounting.

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Fraud Scams Skyrocket, But Consumers Are More Concerned About Pickpockets

FICO

When it comes to fraud, are people worried about the wrong things? New data suggest that people are concerned about fraud, but one of the biggest threats seems to be flying under the radar, at least for consumers. That threat is fraud scams – tactics and techniques that fraudsters are using to trick people into giving away their money. The financial impact of scams is staggering indeed: in the UK alone, authorised push payment (APP) scams accounted for £479 million in gross losses in 2020.

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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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FedEx Express partners with BigCommerce

The Paypers

FedEx Express , a subsidiary of global express transportation company FedEx, has announced a strategic partnership with US-based SaaS ecommerce platform BigCommerce.

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Bringing the open banking promise – and how to get there – into sharper focus

Axway

The practical notion of “open banking” is generally regarded as the exchange of data and services between financial institutions and third-party providers for the purpose of enhancing the capabilities and experiences of end-users.

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Freelancer digital bank Found raises $60M from Founders Fund. Found competitors include NOVO, Mercury, Joust, Lili, Oxygen, and Shine.

CB Insights

Found , a digital bank for freelancers, has raised $60M in a Series B. The round drew participation from Founders Fund and Sequoia Capital. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? California-based Found offers a suite of financial services for self-employed workers via its mobile app. Over the past year, the company has increased its customer base by more than 20x.

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The Key to Making Your Business Future-Proof in 2022

The Finance Weekly

The corporate landscape throughout the world appears to be in a never-ending state of transformation. Supply chain shortages, major gaps in the workforce, and a never-ending pandemic are impacting each and every industry and contributing to this perpetual state of uncertainty. Is your business set up to handle these dynamic market conditions? Do you have the resources to adapt?

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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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European Commission proposes rules for data access across economic sectors

The Paypers

The European Commission has proposed new rules on who can use and access data generated in the EU across all economic sectors.

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Bringing the open banking promise – and how to get there – into sharper focus

Axway

The practical notion of “open banking” is generally regarded as the exchange of data and services between financial institutions and third-party providers for the purpose of enhancing the capabilities and experiences of end-users.

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39 Crypto Fintech Unicorns

Fintech Labs Insights

Since cryptocurrency is such a hot sector, we created a separate offshoot of our Fintech Unicorn list tracking crypto/blockchain startups involved in financial services ( see definitions below ). We are not including all crypto companies, only those that have financial services activity as a core part of their offering ( eg., crypto exchange, lender, accounting, blockchain infrastructure, and so on ).

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Stop tinkering with APIs and start delivering secure business outcomes

Axway

You need a more scalable and consumable way to capitalize on opening key data and processes; you know that. You’re also committed to using APIs to do it.

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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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Stop tinkering with APIs and start delivering secure business outcomes

Axway

You need a more scalable and consumable way to capitalize on opening key data and processes; you know that. You’re also committed to using APIs to do it.

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Data leak reveals details about more than 18,000 Credit Suisse clients

The Paypers

A data leak has revealed details of the accounts and hidden wealth of more than 18,000 foreign clients of Credit Suisse.

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Google Pay to offer loans to Indian users

The Paypers

Google Pay India has announced that customers using the service in the country can now apply and receive personal loans through the company’s payment service app.

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Nextech AR launches new 3D SaaS solutions

The Paypers

Augmented reality platform Nextech AR has rolled out ARitize Swirls and ARitize Social Swirls to allow ecommerce sites to advertise with 3D banners and to use 3D/AR filters re on social media, respectively.

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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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National Bank of Malaysia to award five digital banking licenses

The Paypers

Bank Negara Malaysia , the country’s central bank, has announced it will award up to five digital banking licenses out of the 29 applicants enrolled in the programme.

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National Bank of Ukraine clarifies how banks will operate under Martial Law

The Paypers

The National Bank of Ukraine has issued new rules outing how banks will operate after the Martial Law declaration on 24 February 2022.

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ZignSec taps AsiaPay for Hong Kong expansion

The Paypers

Sweden-based regtech company ZignSec has partnered with Asiapay to automate the latter’s digital onboarding process.

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Klarna launches rewards programme and Pay Now in nine markets

The Paypers

Sweden-based Buy Now, Pay Later fintech Klarna has announced its plans for a new international expansion of two of the company’s products across nine of its markets.

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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.