Sat.Dec 11, 2021 - Fri.Dec 17, 2021

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Implementing A Good Data Strategy Has Become Essential

The Finance Weekly

Data has become one of the most valuable assets any business has — not just for digital giants like Google, Amazon, or Facebook, but for small and midsize firms, too. Companies may use data to make better decisions, gain a better understanding of market trends and customers, create smarter products and services, improve corporate operations, and generate new revenue streams.

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The Future According To Andreessen Horowitz

CB Insights

2021 has been a landmark year for Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). The investor has seen a record 43 portfolio companies exit via M&A and IPO, including 3x more IPOs this year than any previous year on record. . Deal-making too has accelerated dramatically. 2021 has already seen more than double a16z’s previous annual deal record. We mined CB Insights data to track a16z’s investments over the past 5 years to see where the firm identifies the next big opportunity — and where it’s pumping the brake

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Uber teams with Paymob for in-app payment solutions in Egypt

The Paypers

US-based transport company Uber has partnered with payment service provider Paymob to expand payment options on the Uber app and drive financial inclusion in Egypt.

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Get to know the customer: Meet Scott Marshall from AmerisourceBergen

Axway

In our new series, “Get to know the customer,” Axway will focus on getting to the heart of the people behind our customers in an informative behind-the-scenes Q&A.

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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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The Role of AI Model Governance

FICO

A few weeks back I had the pleasure of participating in a LinkedIn Live broadcast with Scott Zoldi, FICO’s Chief Analytic Officer on the topic of model governance & artificial intelligence. I always welcome opportunities to participate in panel discussions with Scott (a genuine trailblazer in the field of AI and predictive analytics), as I invariably learn something new about the field of AI every time I do!

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CRUD App Airtable Hits $11.7B Valuation — A 137x To 180x Price To ARR Valuation Multiple

CB Insights

Airtable , a workplace productivity startup, has raised $735M in a Series F round that drew participation from Benchmark, Salesforce Ventures, D1 Capital Partners, MSD Capital, Thrive Capital, and Franklin Templeton, among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? California-based Airtable enables finance, marketing, and other non-technical teams to create workplace applications that meet their various needs — such as spreadsheet creation, content calendar management, and inventory track

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Looking back on 2021: Axway’s year in review

Axway

As 2021 comes rapidly to a close, we’re looking back on a year full of ups and downs for many people in the world, but also a year where we’ve risen to the occasion to continue powering digital experiences that …

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Lending Predictions 2022: From BNPL to ESG (and More)

FICO

In an environment where everything is changing — the way we work, travel, meet and shop — the world of credit is adapting quickly. The pandemic isn’t the sole cause of this, as fintechs have been upending traditional banking models for years. Here’s what we at FICO see for next year. 1. The Focus Will Change from Digital Transformation to Digital Engagement.

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Get a Healthy Bottom Line with Digital Payments

Payment Savvy

A recent study conducted by pymnts.com states 59% of over 400 CFOs believe digital payments are essential for a healthy business bank account. Reading this, you know your business should be accepting digital payments, but how do you make the switch? We’re here to help! In this blog post, we’ll cover why it’s essential for your business and what steps you can take to get started.

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Finastra, Liquid to help banks integrate cryptocurrency services

The Paypers

Finastra and Liquid have announced plans to make Liquid’s Quick Exchange (QEX) app available through Finastra’s open developer platform and app store, FusionFabric.cloud.

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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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Opening Everything through collaboration – the API way

Axway

Collaboration is at the heart of digital innovation. Building or taking part in a digital platform economy means encouraging and enabling an ecosystem of collaboration.

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European Fraud Predictions 2022: Vaccine Scams to Deep Fakes

FICO

2021 saw the world settling into a new normal with heightened expectations of digital experiences. But European fraud and financial crime have continued to evolve. As we move forward into 2022, we are seeing the first signs of some interesting trends that will pick up pace across borders. Whether they are seen as challenges or opportunities, they are worth watching to avoid another disruptive year. 1.

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Our Top Customer Engagement Research Of 2021

CB Insights

In 2021, Facebook became Meta, NFTs came to dominate media discussion, and companies increasingly adopted omnichannel marketing models. We covered all of these developments and many more across the customer engagement space, and we brought our top research together in the curated list below. DIGITAL CONTENT. [Client Research] Analyzing Snap’s Growth Strategy: How The Company Is Becoming A Leading Immersive & Shoppable Virtual Platform.

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Cashplus Bank, Equifax launch Business Creditbuilder

The Paypers

SME fintech Cashplus Bank has partnered with Equifax to launch a Business Creditbuilder tool, aimed to increase accessibility to lending for the 65% of new UK businesses who are refused access to credit.

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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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Get to know the customer: Meet Scott Marshall from AmerisourceBergen

Axway

In our new series, “Get to know the customer,” Axway will focus on getting to the heart of the people behind our customers in an informative behind-the-scenes Q&A.

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Critical update: Log4J injection bug

Atomikos

To all our users: We were informed about a potential security issue with Log4J: Watch the explanation in this YouTube video Please adjust your Log4J dependency versions accordingly, to avoid any risk. No new Atomikos release needs to be installed since this is isolated to a 3rd party library dependency marked as optional, so it is not pulled in transitively.

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Top 7 Online Digital Payment Processors for Small Businesses (SMB): Dec 2021

Fintech Labs Insights

Companies with a significant volume of credit/debit card payments rely heavily on payment processors to keep them afloat. Downtime equals lost revenue, so it’s not a function easily entrusted to a startup. That’s why there are fewer players in this category, and the three established ones (Adyen, Square, Stripe) continue to dominate the U.S. SMB market for third-party solutions.

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Wells Fargo, FurnitureDealer.Net, and Versatile Credit announce partnership

The Paypers

Versatile Credit , Wells Fargo Retail Services , and FurnitureDealer.Net have partnered to offer Furniture Marketing Group (FMG) dealers tools and technology to deploy consumer financing solutions to shoppers.

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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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Get to know the customer: Meet Scott Marshall from AmerisourceBergen

Axway

In our new series, “Get to know the customer,” Axway will focus on getting to the heart of the people behind our customers in an informative behind-the-scenes Q&A.

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Looking back on 2021: Axway’s year in review

Axway

As 2021 comes rapidly to a close, we’re looking back on a year full of ups and downs for many people in the world, but also a year where we’ve risen to the occasion to continue powering digital experiences that …

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Opening Everything through collaboration – the API way

Axway

Collaboration is at the heart of digital innovation. Building or taking part in a digital platform economy means encouraging and enabling an ecosystem of collaboration.

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Worldline partners with Bexs Pay for cross-border remittance from Brazil

The Paypers

France-based payment service provider Worldline has teamed with Brazil-based Bexs Pay to launch a cross-border remittance product for online payments from Brazil.

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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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I2c and Ooredoo partner to release digital payment initiative in Qatar

The Paypers

Qatar-headquartered multinational telecommunications company Ooredoo and global tech i2c have announced their partnership to launch the first digital payment initiative in Qatar.

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EBA CLEARING completes migration of RT1 technical account to TIPS

The Paypers

EBA CLEARING has announced the migration of the RT1 technical account from TARGET2 to TIPS.

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PAYSTRAX partners with Sentinels to enhance AML transaction monitoring

The Paypers

European-based intelligent transaction monitoring platform Sentinel and Lithuanian-based PAYSTRAX have partnered to improve the anti-money laundering (AML) process in Europe.

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Citi's Present and Pay introduces account authentication and real-time payments

The Paypers

Global bank Citi’s Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) has announced the improvement of in-house payment platform Present and Pay by introducing real-time payments.

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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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Apple Pay now available at Standard Bank

The Paypers

Standard Bank , one of the largest bank groups in Africa, has introduced Apple Pay as an alternative payment method for its clients in South Africa.

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Nium partners with Krungthai Bank

The Paypers

Nium and Thailand-based Krungthai Bank (Krungthai) have partnered to improve global transfer offerings for both corporate and individual Krungthai customers across Thailand.

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Mesh Payments receives USD 50 mil in funding

The Paypers

Corporate payment and spend management platform Mesh has raised USD 50 million in Series B funding from several investors, including Falcon Edge Capital and Entrée Capital.

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ACCC watches lenders behind on Open Banking schedule

The Paypers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it is actively watching lenders behind on Open Banking schedule.

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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.