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Just Published: PCI DSS v4.x Targeted Risk Analysis Guidance

PCI Security Standards

Risk analysis is a foundational tool to help organizations identify and prioritize potential threats and vulnerabilities within their environment. PCI DSS v4.0 introduced the concept of targeted risk analysis (TRA) with two different types of TRAs to provide entities with the flexibility to evaluate risk and determine the security impact of specific requirement controls, as appropriate for their environment.

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FPC 2024 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 27-28, 2024, at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

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PayPal tackles chargeback fraud

Payments Dive

PayPal is attacking illegitimate customer returns with new policies after a rise in e-commerce activity has fueled that type of fraud across the industry.

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How to Reduce Involuntary Churn

Basis Theory

In any subscription business, there is inevitably churn - subscribers who end their contract and move on. There is, however, a difference between those who choose to end their relationship (voluntary churn) from those who stumble into it (involuntary churn). The involuntary churn demographic generally slip out of the merchant’s grasp for maddeningly simple reasons - often a problem with payment, like an expired card, an exceeded card maximum, or hard declines following fraud attempts on a card t

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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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Coffee with the Council Podcast: EMVCo and PCI SSC Present: A Discussion on Mobile Payments

PCI Security Standards

Welcome to this episode of Coffee with the Council. I'm Alicia Malone, Senior Manager of Public Relations at the PCI Security Standards Council. Today I'm joined by my co-host for the day, Director of Communications, Simon Kleine, at EMVCo. And we're having a conversation with Arman Aygen, Director of Technology at EMVCo, and PCI Security Standard Council's VP of Solution Standards, Andrew Jamieson.

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Swift connects instant payment systems to bring 24/7 processing across borders

Finextra

Swift has connected domestic payment schemes across Europe to provide full transparency and end-to-end tracking for instant cross-border transfers destined for the EU.

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Wind.app makes DeFi accessible to the average consumer

TechCrunch Fintech

Hussain Elius is best known as the co-founder of Pathao, one of Bangladesh’s top ride-sharing apps. For his latest startup, however, Elius is exploring the world of DeFi with Wind.app, a self-custodial, smart contract wallet with three main features. The first is enabling businesses to send payments to remote employees around the world. The second […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Streamlining Loan Approvals with Automated Credit Underwriting Software

Finezza

Recently, the RBI’s June Financial Stability Report revealed that retail loans in the Indian banking sector experienced an impressive compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.8% between March 2021 and 2023. A pivotal reason for this growth is the ongoing transformation of the traditional and time-consuming manual loan approval process, driven by the adoption of automated […] The post Streamlining Loan Approvals with Automated Credit Underwriting Software appeared first on Finezza B

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A Simple Guide to Payment Processing (2024)

National Processing

Finally, an easy-to-understand guide to payment processing. We’ll be taking a look at what payment processing is, how it works, and best practices. Why is this crucial information for businesses? For one, nearly all organizations need a convenient way to accept payments. The people you serve expect convenience and flexibility when doing business with […] The post A Simple Guide to Payment Processing (2024) appeared first on National Processing.

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X picks up two more state money licenses

Payments Dive

South Dakota and Kansas are the first states to grant X money transmitter licenses since September, inching the social media platform closer to adding a payments feature.

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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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Candex lands $45M infusion to grow its procurement management business

TechCrunch Fintech

Candex, a startup that aims to simplify procurement — specifically vendor management and payment processes — for businesses, today announced that it raised $45 million in a Series B investment led by Goldman Sachs with participation from WiL (World Innovation Lab), Altos, NFX, Craft, JP Morgan, American Express and Edenred. The tranche brings Candex’s total […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Dialect wins “Judges Special Award” at NECCA Awards 2023

The Payments Association

Dialect, a customer experience solution provider within the Fintech and Payments industry is excited to announce they won the “Judges Special Award” at the North East Contact Centre Awards (NECCA), […] Read more

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Know Your Customer (KYC): What It Is and How to Comply

Stax

204.5 billion. That’s the amount of non-cash payments made in the U.S. in 2021, according to the Federal Reserve. That’s a lot of money being exchanged—and also provides a huge amount of possibility for financial crime. Financial crime can take on several faces, including (cyber) fraud, cryptocurrency scams, and money laundering—and companies offering financial services can lose out on serious bucks.

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Apple seeks to end Goldman Sachs credit-card partnership: reports

Payments Dive

The proposed winddown would entail the entire consumer partnership, including the savings account that was rolled out this year, sources told The Wall Street Journal.

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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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Yieldstreet to acquire real estate investment platform Cadre

TechCrunch Fintech

Alternative investment platform Yieldstreet announced today that it has agreed to acquire Cadre, an online real-estate-focused investment platform aimed at institutional and high net worth investors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2015, Yieldstreet gives people a way to invest in areas like real estate, marine/shipping, legal finance, commercial loans and […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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PayAlly Named as the 19th Fastest Growing Company on London’s 2023 Fast Growth 50 index

The Payments Association

PayAlly has been recognised as the 19th fastest-growing business in London. This is part of the Fast Growth 50 index for 2023, which identifies the fifty fastest-growing companies across six nations and regions, including London. This achievement underlines PayAlly’s significant impact on London’s economy and its capacity for growth and innovation.

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High-Risk Payment Processing: High-Performance Merchants

Basis Theory

In the first four posts of this five-part series, we covered the rules of payment processing for high risk merchants, what causes processors to shut down merchants, and how merchants can stay operational with one or many PSPs.

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FIS eyes small acquisitions

Payments Dive

Fidelity National Information Services is on the hunt for smaller acquisitions in one of its divisions, and it’s benefitting from other companies’ deals in another.

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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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Subscription alchemy: How to build lasting customer loyalty 

Chargebee

Customer loyalty is like gold dust in today’s volatile economic landscape. With inflation reaching decades-high levels, customers are adjusting their buying habits and have no qualms about switching to more cost-effective brands to get the deals and benefits that matter to them. Price isn’t the only deciding factor for consumers. What makes a brand’s relationship with customers really unique is the ongoing value exchange.

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Power Play: Germany’s Thriving Online Gaming Market

Segpay

8 minute read Germany, known for its solid cars, innovative engineering, rich culture, and love for sports, has emerged as a powerhouse in the European online gaming industry. Over the past few years, Germany’s online gaming market has grown remarkably, driven by a combination of factors, including regulatory changes, technological advancements, and shifting consumer preferences.

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Los sistemas de pago impulsan la expansión de los pagos inmediatos en Latinoamérica 

ACI Worldwide Blog

Aunque los pagos inmediatos son una realidad desde hace muchos años, no se puede negar que la transformación que supone el “tiempo real” ha despegado en Latinoamérica a un ritmo vertiginoso. No obstante, la tasa de adopción varía enormemente de un país a otro. The post Los sistemas de pago impulsan la expansión de los pagos inmediatos en Latinoamérica appeared first on ACI Worldwide.

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NCR Voyix sells payments assets for $82M

Payments Dive

The divestiture mainly consisted of merchant contracts, Voyix’s front-end authorization platform “and certain relevant intellectual property,” the company said in its quarterly filing.

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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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How Consumer Brands Can Boost Revenue with Membership Programs

Chargebee

In today’s digital marketplaces, consumers are spoiled for choice. With just a click, they can browse a plethora of options, making brand loyalty seem like a relic of the past. Yet, as brands battle for attention in this hyper-competitive landscape, the key to standing out lies not solely in attracting new customers but in nurturing existing ones. Enter the era of membership and loyalty programs — dynamic engines of retention and revenue.

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U.S. Travel Association Warns Congress of Durbin-Marshall Bill’s Devastating Impact on Travel Industry

Electronic Payments Coalition

The post U.S. Travel Association Warns Congress of Durbin-Marshall Bill’s Devastating Impact on Travel Industry appeared first on Electronic Payments Coalition.

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Nine in 10 payment ring users say it’s their favourite way to pay

NFCW

SMART RING: Customers can connect their payment card to the ring to make contactless payments Nearly nine in 10 European consumers using a contactless payment ring say that it is their preferred method for making contactless payments (89%) compared with smartphone payments (49%) and payment cards (44%), according to a Mastercard survey. The survey comes as Mastercard partners with Intesa Sanpaolo bank to roll out a contactless NFC payments ring in Italy, enabling users to connect the device to t

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CCCA battle may slide into next year

Payments Dive

Prospects for passing the Credit Card Competition Act this year are dimming, but supporters and opponents remain locked in battle over the legislation.

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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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Webull leaps into Mexico with acquisition of stock trading app Flink

TechCrunch Fintech

Popular stock trading app Webull has acquired Mexican investment platform Flink, giving it an entry into the Mexico market. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Although Webull has China roots, it is based in the United States and rivals Robinhood in the country as a low-commission online trading platform that also offers cash […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Comparison and List of Payment Acquirers, ISOs, and Aggregators

Clearly Payments

In the intricate landscape of payment processing, merchants are confronted with a choice between three types of payment processors: Acquirers, Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs or MSPs), and Aggregators (PSPs or PayFacs). Understanding the distinctive roles each plays is important for businesses seeking an optimal payment processing solution. This article covers the differences between Acquirers, ISOs, and Aggregators, shedding light on their unique functions and contributions to the flow o

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Transactions: Alkami, Finastra, Temenos Q3 wins

Bank Automation

Technology providers Alkami, Finastra and Temenos all brought on new financial institution customers in the third quarter as demand for cloud-based solutions and digital banking rose. “Digital banking is an essential product now for a financial institution.

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Who wants Apple’s credit card? Analysts weigh in.

Payments Dive

Synchrony, American Express and Capital One have all been floated by analysts as potential successors to Goldman Sachs for Apple’s credit card.

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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.