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BIS advances oversight structure for broader faster payments ecosystem

Payments Dive

In the interest of faster, cheaper and more transparent cross-border payments, the Bank of International Settlements last week produced an interim report aimed at developing a governance structure for an interlinked faster payments system.

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SOX VS SOC – Mapping the Differences

VISTA InfoSec

Let’s explore the critical differences between SOC and SOX compliance. In the realm of information security and financial reporting, compliance enables organizations to build trust and transparency with stakeholders. To accomplish this, companies must adhere to specific regulations and standards. SOC and SOX represent two pivotal compliance frameworks that help maintain financial reporting integrity and data security.

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Using open banking to provide a timely boost for the nation’s credit scores

The Payments Association

Recently launched BuildMyCreditScore empowers people to build their credit score simply through everyday spending on a debit card. The card allows people to spend directly from their bank account , allowing them to build their credit score without changing their spending habits or taking on new lines of credit.

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5 Ways to Identify and Optimize Core Business Processes for Sustainable Growth

Agile Payments

5 Ways to Identify and Optimize Core Business Processes for Sustainable Growth Source

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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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Visa faces remaining litigation exposure of up to $4B

Payments Dive

That’s the maximum amount of money the card network estimates may yet result from claims brought against it years ago by merchants who argue they were overcharged for card transaction processing.

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How to Conduct an ISO 27001 Risk Assessment

VISTA InfoSec

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on ‘Conducting an ISO 27001 Risk Assessment’. This blog is designed to equip you with effective strategies for a successful risk assessment, incorporating the principles of ISO 31000 risk management. Risk assessment is a vital component of a robust information security framework and is in alignment with ISO 31000. It’s a systematic, iterative, and collaborative process that leverages insights from stakeholders and reliable information, supplemented as necessary

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Bottomline's Paymode-X opens access to its B2B payment network

The Paypers

Financial technology provider Bottomline has reportedly opened access to its B2B payment network to financial institutions, fintechs, and others.

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Wex buys Payzer for $250M

Payments Dive

The purchase continues a spate of payments industry acquisitions this month, and will let the fleet management services company cross-sell more software.

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Retrieval-Augmented Generation and RAG Workflows

Nanonets

Introduction Retrieval Augmented Generation, or RAG, is a mechanism that helps large language models (LLMs) like GPT become more useful and knowledgeable by pulling in information from a store of useful data, much like fetching a book from a library. Here’s how RAG makes magic with simple AI workflows: Knowledge Base (Input) : Think of this as a big library full of useful stuff—FAQs, manuals, documents, etc.

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Too legit to quit: Crypto is going mainstream, whether we like it or not

The Payments Association

The rise of cryptocurrencies, often met with skepticism and mistrust, is becoming increasingly mainstream as major players and regulators endorse their legitimacy. With over 9,000 cryptocurrencies and 420 million users worldwide, crypto is evolving into a practical means of exchange. Stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are emerging as vital tools in this transition, offering stability and utility, making it evident that the digital asset market is growing and transforming our

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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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Blockaid secures USD 33 mln Series A funding

The Paypers

US-based blockchain security startup Blockaid has secured USD 33 million in Series A funding to scale its technology aimed at stopping malicious transactions.

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Crypto legislation would put US ‘back in the game,’ stakeholders say

Payments Dive

A pair of House bills would help the industry gain clarity, scale digital asset products and promote financial inclusion, cryptocurrency stakeholders said Sunday on a panel at Money20/20.

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What is Compliance Management?

FloQast

While it can feel burdensome, compliance management has become a critical risk management feature and is too important to ignore. Unfortunately, compliance management is no walk in the park. In Deloitte’s State of Compliance Survey 2021 , 61% of respondents said they’re experiencing challenges performing their roles effectively because of recent increases in regulatory requirements.

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The Future of Competitive Advantage in Banking & Payments Report

The Payments Association

The results are ‘in’ from over 500 banking and non-banking financial institution players across Treasury, Fraud, Operations, Innovation, Product, and Technical Implementation at C-Level in 32 countries globally. This report is based on a peer-based, real-time comparison benchmarking survey on - real-time/instant payments, cross-border payments, ISO 20022 messaging, transitioning from on-premise to SaaS, compliance and regulation, cash positioning and fraud monitoring, and pre-validation (Confirm

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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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dLocal partners with ACE Money Transfer

The Paypers

Emerging markets payment provider dLocal has partnered with ACE Money Transfer to offer instant, secure, and cost-effective remittances in APAC and EMEA.

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Do low-income consumers need more digital payments protection?

Payments Dive

“Big gaps in the law” are leaving the financially vulnerable open to harms from digital payments, one law professor argues in a recent Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law & Policy paper.

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The Best Way to Build Unified Commerce Experiences

DeckCommerce

Did you know the average retention rate for retailers with an excellent omnichannel and unified commerce strategy is 89%? Compare that to the 33% retention rate for those brands without a strong omnichannel strategy and it’s clear why so many brands are investing in creating unified commerce experiences.

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Confirmation of Payee On-Demand Webinar – Best Practice Roll-Out & How to Fully Leverage the Opportunity with the PSR, Cambridge Building Society, and Bottomline

The Payments Association

Join this Webinar to hear from Bottomline and other key industry experts from Payments System Regulator, and Cambridge Building Society as they discuss: • The benefits of CoP beyond the mandate. • What is involved in implementing a solution? • What preparations and considerations must you make before you go into a project? • What ongoing requirements will there be on you as a Responder and offering a service to your client to make outbound calls?

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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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What Is Biller Genie? A Guide to Compliant Surcharging by Evolve Payment

Evolve Payment

Table of Contents In today’s digital era, businesses continually seek efficient ways to manage their finances, especially when it comes to credit card acceptance fees. These fees are one barrier to entry that merchants look at when deciding on how to accept payments. This is especially true for merchants who work with low margin products. Enter the innovative solution by Biller Genie: Compliant Surcharging.

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CFPB: Consumers paid record credit card fees in 2022

Payments Dive

"With credit card debt crossing the trillion dollar mark, we will be working to prevent bait-and-switch tactics when it comes to rewards,” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in a Wednesday press release.

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How AI and Blockchain Are Shaping the Future of Fintech

PayXpert

Predicting the future is a perilous exercise. You can go down in history for all the wrong reasons, like Thomas Watson, president of IBM, who proclaimed in 1943 “I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.

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Helping banks navigate complex payments ecosystems

The Payments Association

The Payments Association’s George Iddenden sat down with Intellias senior vice president and global head of sales Olaf Baunack to discuss how his company helps financial services firms use ecosystems to their advantage.

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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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[Guest Post] How the Right 3PL Helps Brands Deliver A True Omnichannel Experience

DeckCommerce

Consumers expect a good delivery experience and consistency when interacting with your brand, regardless where they shop. That’s why finding the right partners to deliver that omnichannel experience is so important.

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Modernizing momentum: How the right payment platform can create value in the C-Suite

Payments Dive

When crafting strategies that can both create this future-forward perspective while capturing sales today, it’s important to consider modernizing the virtual payment structure.

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What Are ACH Prenotes and How Do They Work?

EBizCharge

As electronic transactions garner popularity and evolving efficiency, understanding the nuances of systems like the Automated Clearing House (ACH) becomes more imperative than ever. Among the various features included in ACH payments, ACH prenotes are valuable tools that provide an additional layer of security to keep your funds safe and secure. This article will delve into the world of ACH prenotes and how they affect everyday transactions, answering common questions like what is a prenote and

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FCA publishes guidance on money mule prevention

The Payments Association

The FCA recently published its latest guidance on detecting and preventing money mules. This came off the back of the national Economic Crime Plan 2 and Fraud Strategy that has been introduced to focus on disrupting money mule activity.

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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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Choosing the Right Credit Underwriting Software for Lending Needs

Finezza

Underwriting is an important process in lending operations. A lender’s ability to predict creditworthiness seals the fate of the loan. Whether it will be repaid promptly, or become a non-performing asset, or worse still result in loan fraud, is an outcome of underwriting efficiency. Manual underwriting interventions are no longer sustainable, no matter how many […] The post Choosing the Right Credit Underwriting Software for Lending Needs appeared first on Finezza Blog.

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PayPal taps Fiserv as ‘core’ payments partner

Payments Dive

Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano said Tuesday that his company is now PayPal’s “core U.S. partner for payment services.

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How To Prevent Data Breaches: 15 Best Practices

EBizCharge

Now more than ever, businesses are focusing on preventing data breaches and implementing response protocols to mitigate breaches if they occur. According to the 2023 IBM Data Breach Report , the global average cost of data breaches was $4.45 million this year, up 15% over the last three years. To effectively implement preventive solutions, businesses need to understand what data breaches are and familiarize themselves with their most common causes.

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70% of Crypto Companies Report Deepfake Fraud Rise

The Payments Association

Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform, today releases its “State of Verification and Monitoring in the Crypto Industry 2023” report. The findings focus.

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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.