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Lead or be left behind: Adapting to the payment needs of every generation

Payments Dive

Meet the payment needs of every generation to boost loyalty, satisfaction and on-time payments.

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Coinbase Sets Sights on Thai Baht and Philippine Peso Stablecoins

Fintech News

Coinbase, the global cryptocurrency platform, plans to introduce stablecoins pegged to the Thai baht and Philippine peso as part of its focus on Southeast Asia, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. The company currently has no plans to directly enter Southeast Asian jurisdictions. Instead, the company is focusing on its wallet business and blockchain platform Base to drive blockchain adoption by enabling local developers to create solutions for baht and peso stablecoins.

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Ripple joins Tenity DeFi fund

Finextra

Swiss fintech incubator Tenity is expanding its focus on Decentralized Finance though an early-stage fund backing promising startups building blockchain-based services on Ripple's XRP ledger.

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Intuit and Adyen Collaborate to Help Small and Mid-Market Businesses Get Paid Faster

Fintech Finance

Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform behind TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, has announced a collaboration with Adyen , the fintech of choice for many of the world’s leading businesses, to help small and mid-market businesses (SMBs) more easily manage electronic payments. The two companies will initially integrate Adyen’s embedded payment services into Intuit’s business platform through QuickBooks Online (QBO) which enables approximat

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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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Consumers grab credit cards for holiday shopping

Payments Dive

Credit card debt will not slow shoppers down as they spend for the holidays, according to a new survey of U.S. consumers.

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Cash use in the UK rises for second year in a row

Finextra

Cash usage rose for the second time in a year in the UK as consumers resorted to handing over notes and coins at the till to better aid budgeting.

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Mambu Acquires Payment Technology Provider Numeral, Bolstering Its Market Position to Target New Growth Opportunities

Fintech Finance

Mambu, a leading cloud banking platform, has announced the acquisition of Numeral , a French payment technology provider for banks and fintechs. The acquisition strengthens Mambu’s position as an industry leader, in a move that underscores market confidence and growing demand for modern financial experiences. The addition of advanced payment capabilities represents a significant investment in the next phase of Mambu’s growth as an established market player.

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CFPB proposes rule to rein in data brokers’ sale of consumer information

Payments Dive

With the proposal, the federal agency aims to crack down on fraudsters and others seeking to use sensitive personal information for illicit activities.

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Singapore to Launch Two New e-Payment Solutions in Mid-2025 to Phase Out Cheques

Fintech News

The Monetary Authority of Singapore ( MAS ) and the Association of Banks in Singapore ( ABS ) announced that two new electronic payment solutions will be launched in mid-2025. The Electronic Deferred Payment (EDP) and EDP+ solutions will offer businesses and individuals more convenient ways to make payments while phasing out the use of cheques. The solutions were developed in collaboration with all Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)—Citibank, DBS Bank, HSBC, Maybank, OCBC Singapore,

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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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Deel acquires Wise competitor Atlantic Money

Finextra

Digital payroll vendor Deel has acquired Atlantic Money, a UK fintech startup set up to compete against money transfer giant Wise.

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The Mastercard Payment Passkey Service Debuts in Latin America with Sympla and Yuno

Fintech Finance

Mastercard has partnered with Sympla , the leading events platform in Brazil, and Yuno , a global payments orchestrator based in Latin America, to bring its Payment Passkey Service to the region and accelerate secure online checkout for shoppers. Beginning in January, Sympla and Yuno will be the first partners in the region to offer this innovative solution to their customers, followed by a wider roll out.

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Fiserv cuts as many as 1,500 employees, analyst estimates

Payments Dive

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Is Vietnam Undergoing a Cashless Revolution?

Fintech News

Vietnam is undergoing a transformation and moving towards becoming a cashless economy, a shift that has been driven by innovative financial solutions and public initiatives, a new report by Chiming, a market research firm focusing on Vietnam and Indonesia, shows. The Vietnam Consumer Trends 2024 report, released in October, explores key drivers set to fuel Vietnam’s growth and opportunities, highlighting that digital payment methods are gaining dominance, and helping improve financial inclusion

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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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AI power centres are fresh targets for hackers - Experian

Finextra

Experian’s 12th annual Data Breach Industry Forecast includes five 2025 predictions for 2025 that show that global data breaches show no signs of slowing down.

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dLocal and Spreedly Strengthen Partnership to Expand Global Payment Access in Emerging Markets

Fintech Finance

dLocal , the leading payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Spreedly, the world’s leading Open Payments Platform. The enhanced agreement will expand the companies’ collaborative efforts beyond Latin America into Africa and Asia-Pacific (APAC), offering customers access to dlocal’s over 900 alternative payment methods (APMs) and the extensive benefits of Spreedly’s vast payment ecosystem in these hi

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Harmoney Acquires Compliance Specialist APPC

Finovate

Belgian regtech Harmoney has acquired compliance specialist APPC, a subsidiary of the Forsides Group. The acquisition will provide APPC clients with a broader range of tools to fight challenges ranging from anti-money laundering (AML) to counter-terrorism financing (CTF). Harmoney made its Finovate debut at FinovateEurope 2022 in London. Belgium-based regtech Harmoney announced its acquisition of APPC, the compliance-oriented subsidiary of the Forsides Group.

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Tenity to Invest in XRP Ledger Startups as It Doubles Down on DeFi

Fintech News

Tenity, a global innovation ecosystem and early-stage fintech investor, is expanding its focus on decentralised finance (DeFi) through its Incubation Fund II. The fund will provide support to startups building on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) across Asia and Europe. Backed by institutions such as UBS, SIX Group, Julius Baer, Generali’s House of InsurTech Switzerland, and Ripple, which is also a strategic partner and Limited Partner, the fund seeks to foster the development of blockchain-based financial

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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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Wells Fargo to sell San Francisco HQ to favour US East Coast - WSJ

Finextra

Exclusively reported by The Wall Street Journal, the bank's San Francisco Financial District office may be for sale later this month.

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Simplifying PCI Compliance and Elevating Payment Security: IXOPAY Merges With Aperia Compliance

Fintech Finance

I am beyond excited to share a transformative milestone in our journey to redefine the payments industry. Today, IXOPAY proudly announces its merger with Aperia Compliance, a global leader in Payment Card Industry (PCI) validation and risk management. This strategic alliance unites two industry frontrunners, creating an integrated powerhouse committed to delivering secure, compliant, and scalable payment solutions like never before.

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Black Friday winners and losers

Payments Dive

Payments players charted an increase in spending over the Thanksgiving Day holiday weekend, with e-commerce sales growth outstripping the rise in stores.

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ADB, Mastercard to Bridge US$2.5 Trillion MSME Financing Gap in Asia

Fintech News

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Mastercard Impact Fund have forged a new partnership to tackle the pressing financing challenges faced by MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific. This collaboration, facilitated by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, will initially focus on seven countries in the region – Georgia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam.

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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 Clearing House raises RTP transaction limit to $10M

Bank Automation

The Clearing House raised the transaction limit on its Real Time Payments network to $10 million, opening the door for new uses of the rail for commercial transactions. The Clearing House (TCH) expects to see growth in volume and use cases, Jim Colassano, senior vice president of product development at TCH, told Bank Automation […] The post The Clearing House raises RTP transaction limit to $10M appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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One Month to Go: PayRetailers Launches Enhanced Solution to Help Betting Operators Comply With Brazil’s New Sports Betting Regulations

Fintech Finance

PayRetailers , a leading payment processor in Latin America and Africa, has launched an enhanced Pix payment solution to assist betting operators in Brazil as they prepare for the new sports betting regulations set to take effect on 1 January 2025. Pix, Brazil’s instant payment system developed and managed by the Central Bank, has changed how transactions are made in the country.

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FedNow racks up nearly $246M in annual expenses

Payments Dive

The Federal Reserve projects the real-time payment system’s costs will climb slightly next year, from the $245.5 million it expects to spend this year.

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Embedded Finance Is Making Payments Easier for Everyone Across Asia

Fintech News

Have you ever wondered how easy it has become to pay for a ride or order food through an app without pulling out a card or cash? Not because it’s free, but because the payments were seamlessly integrated into the apps you’re using. This is embedded finance at work, and it’s quietly transforming the way we interact with money – without most of us even realising 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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WPS Advsiory works with Moneyhub on development of LifeStage financial app

Finextra

WPS Advisory, the independent financial advice firm, has partnered with data & payments platform provider Moneyhub to develop and launch LifeStage, an app designed to empower employees to make informed financial decisions, based on their unique circumstances and goals.

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Equifax and Mastercard Join Forces to Combat Payment Fraud in Latin America

Fintech Finance

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) have joined forces to empower Latin American financial institutions, payment service providers, acquiring banks, and merchants to overcome payment fraud challenges without disruption to the customer experience. Enhanced fraud management tools, including Mastercard Identity, Ethoca Alerts and Ethoca Consumer Clarity are now available to Mastercard business customers in Latin America through the Kount Payment Fraud solution from Equifax.

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Lightspeed discloses strategic reorganization

Payments Dive

The Canadian payments software company said it expects the operational overhaul to impact 200 workers and result in savings that can be redirected to its priorities.