Sat.Jan 06, 2024 - Fri.Jan 12, 2024

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Fiserv seeks special purpose bank charter

Payments Dive

The designation would allow the payment processor to own transactions from end-to-end, removing the need for a bank partner.

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USDC issuer Circle files for IPO

Finextra

Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO).

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European Central Bank set to Stress Test 109 Banks to Assess Cyberattack Response and Recovery

The Fintech Times

The European Central Bank (ECB) has revealed plans to carry out cyber resilience stress tests on 109 of the banks it directly supervises in 2024, to assess how they both respond to and recover from a cyberattack. Stress testing the banks will not analyse their ability to prevent it in the first place, the European Central Bank explained. Instead, in the stress test scenario, a cyberattack succeeds in disrupting a bank’s daily business operations.

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Open Banking & Direct Debits: The Best of Both Worlds For Insurers

Open Banking Excellence

The world of payments is undergoing major change Fast-paced technological progress is disrupting the market rapidly. Consumer expectations are rising as regulators push for increased competition and innovation to meet evolving consumer demands. This is leading to a golden age of choice for businesses, who now have access to the cost savings and customer-centric capabilities that a new wave of Open Banking-powered payment products can deliver.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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6 payments trends to watch in 2024

Payments Dive

Swipe fee battles, real-time payments, fraud prevention and acquisition plans will be among the hot topics pulsing through the industry this year.

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Cybersecurity is the Number One Priority for the Financial Sector Again, Says Softcat

The Fintech Times

Over half of financial organisations (55 per cent) have prioritised cybersecurity above all else for the coming year, according to new research from IT infrastructure provider Softcat. Softcat has released its annual Business Tech Priorities Report , exploring the top tech investments the financial sector is prioritising in the year ahead. The findings form part of a report based on the views of more than 4,000 customers from 2,900 organisations in the UK and Ireland, across 27 industries in bot

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Ant Group eyes up $200 million acquisition of Multisafepay

Finextra

China's Ant Group is reportedly preparing to acquire Dutch payments firm Multisafepay as it expands further into Western markets.

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X plans payments launch for this year

Payments Dive

“I would be surprised if it takes longer than the middle of [2024] to roll out payments,” X owner Elon Musk said during a conversation last month with Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood.

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Thai PM Announces May Launch for US$14.3 Billion Digital Wallet Stimulus

Fintech News

Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced the anticipated May commencement of a substantial economic stimulus initiative, according to a Reuters report. This plan, a centerpiece of the ruling Pheu Thai party’s election campaign, involves disbursing approximately US$14.3 billion through a ‘digital wallet’ system. Under this scheme, around 50 million Thai citizens will each receive 10,000 baht (about US$285) to spend within their local communities.

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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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How Should Fintechs Utilise AI in 2024?

The Fintech Times

Particularly since the release of OpenAI ‘s ChatGPT at the back-end of 2022, the world has sat up and taken notice of the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to disrupt all industries in countless ways. To kick off 2024, The Fintech Times is exploring how the world of AI may continue to impact the fintech industry and beyond throughout the coming year.

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Big Tech firms begin fight back over regulatory oversight of digital wallets

Finextra

A US lobby group representing the interests of Big Tech firms has hit out at proposals by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to regulate tech giants such as Apple and Google that offer digital payment apps and wallets.

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Visa cracks down on surcharge programs

Payments Dive

The card network company is boosting efforts to enforce surcharge rules, with non-compliance potentially resulting in fines up to $1 million, according to one card processor.

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Pier banks $2.4M to launch ‘Stripe for credit’

TechCrunch Fintech

Developers add Pier’s APIs with a few lines of codes, and the company then manages the credit lifecycle from end-to-end, including origination, underwriting, compliance and servicing. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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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PCI DSS Requirement 1 – Changes from v3.2.1 to v4.0 Explained

VISTA InfoSec

As we all know, data security is a constantly evolving field, and it’s essential to keep up with the latest standards and requirements. And mark your calendars, because the current PCI DSS v3.2.1 is set to retire on March 31st, 2024. That’s right, the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC) has announced the release of the new and improved PCI DSS v4.0, and compliance with this updated version is mandatory for organizations to maintain data security.

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PCI SSC Participating Organizations Share Why You Should Join the Council in 2024

PCI Security Standards

Collaboration is at the heart of the PCI Security Standards Council’s mission to help secure payment data globally. As a global forum, the Council brings together payments industry stakeholders to develop and drive implementation of data security standards and resources for safe payments worldwide. We seek involvement from all sectors of the payment card industry - merchants, service providers, banks, processors, hardware and software developers, point-of-sale vendors, etc. - to help secure paym

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Visa debuts Web3 loyalty program

Payments Dive

As the card network behemoth ventures into the Web3 experience, some firms are scaling back there.

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NFC Forum to develop Digital Product Passport standard

NFCW

The NFC Forum has announced that it is in the process of developing a Digital Product Passport (DPP) standard that would allow electronic goods manufacturers to use NFC tags and chips to provide merchants and consumers with “reliable and robust access to information on how a product can be reused, remanufactured, or recycled throughout its lifecycle” The proposed NFC DPP standard will allow manufacturers to use NFC tags and chips to create a link between their products and in-depth D

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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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Paytm to Invest 100 Crore in GIFT City, Aims to Set Up New Development Center

Fintech News

Indian payment firm Paytm ‘s parent company One97 Communications Limited (OCL) announced that it will invest Rs 100 crore (US$ 12 million) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). The investment, which will be made over a certain period, is still pending necessary approvals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared last year that India intends to expand the role of GIFT City to make it a new age financial services and technology nerve center.

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Subscription Industry Faces £102Billion Lost Revenue Due to Bad Transaction Practices

The Fintech Times

As much as £102billion of revenue could be lost annually by subscription companies in 2025 due to bad subscription practices, according to subscription management and billing software, Recurly. Much lost revenue often boils down to failed payments, or expired or lost cards (also known as ‘involuntary churn’). At a time when consumers are cutting back on costs across the board due to the pressures caused by the cost of living crisis, these unnecessary losses could severely impact subs

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California’s DFPI fines Credova $50K

Payments Dive

The buy now, pay later provider catering to gun sellers didn’t inform consumers of potential convenience fees, the state agency said.

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Musk’s X makes progress in payments as he continues his beef with advertisers

Tearsheet

X ended 2023 with the addition of a Money Transmitter License in Pennsylvania, pushing the total number of states where the company can engage in moving money to 13. These recent licenses put the company one step closer to Musk’s vision of turning X into something distant from the digital town square he once called it. “We are rapidly transforming the company from what it was, Twitter 1.0, to the everyone app,” he said on October 26th last year, in the first all-hands meeting after his takeover

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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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Indonesian Agritech Semaai Raises US$4.7M, Sets Sights on Fintech Partnerships

Fintech News

Indonesian agritech startup Semaai has secured US$4.7 million in a pre-series A funding round led by CyberAgent Capital, bringing its total funds raised to US$ 7.6 million. The raise was also joined by Sumitomo Corporation Equity Asia, Ruvento, MyAsiaVC, and Heracles Ventures. With the newly acquired funds, Semaai plans to forge collaborations with fintech institutions, focusing on advanced financial solutions to support the agricultural community.

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Traditional and Digital Ecosystems Gap Bridged as AsiaNext Launches Crypto Derivatives Trading

The Fintech Times

Following the need for greater security of digital assets, AsiaNext , an institution-only global digital asset exchange, has launched crypto derivatives trading. A joint venture between SBI Digital Asset Holdings (SBI DAH) and SIX, based in Singapore, AsiaNext provides professional investors with an end-to-end digital assets value chain. Trading members benefit from reduced counterparty and settlement risk and can enjoy capital efficiencies.

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Stablecoin issuer Circle files for IPO

Payments Dive

Circle, which issues the USDC stablecoin, has filed confidential paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission — one day after the SEC's approval of 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

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Most Surprising Fraud Scams and What to Expect in 2024

Finextra

Fraudsters are fickle. What’s new is old in the world of cybercrime, with fraudsters often just repa.

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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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Indonesian Neobank KOMUNAL Gears Up for Expansion with US$5.5M Funding

Fintech News

Indonesian fintech company KOMUNAL has secured US$ 5.5 million in a Series A+ funding round led by Sumitomo Corporation Equity Asia. The fundraise also saw participation from several venture capital firms including Jafco Asia, Skystar Capital, Sovereign Capital, and Gobi Partners. This funding boost comes after KOMUNAL’s operational profitability in the second half of 2023.

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Paymob and Tamara Bring Payments Gateway Together With BNPL to Create Ecosystem for Merchants

The Fintech Times

Paymob , the financial services enabler in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan (MENAP) has joined forces with Tamara , the shopping and payments platform in the GCC region. The strategic partnership integrates the Tamara Buy Now Pay Later ( BNPL ) service with the secure Paymob gateway to power seamless payments by enabling customers to split their payments in four without any hidden fees or interest.

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States race ahead of US lawmakers in payments

Payments Dive

State lawmakers and regulators are out-running their national peers in giving direction to the fast-evolving payments industry.

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