Finextra

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In a business environment, convenience often dictates consumer choices. Thats why payment methods p.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Cross-border payment firm XTransfer and OCBC Bank have announced a partnership to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with enhanced financial services for international trade. The collaboration focuses on payment processing, foreign exchange, risk management, and wealth management solutions tailored to SMEs. The partnership will leverage OCBCs regional network in markets including Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

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TechCrunch Fintech

DECEMBER 24, 2024

In an era where it has become tougher to raise venture capital, many companies have turned to non-dilutive, revenue-based financing (RBF) as an alternative. As a result, plenty of startups have risen to meet that challenge, none more so than in the MENA region, which has taken to the model like a duck to water. […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 24, 2024

In a new step to enhance its financial services and expand its regional scope, Weyay Bank announces the launch of the AFAQ service, which is a qualitative leap in the field of bank transfers between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. AFAQ, by linking the payment systems of the Gulf countries, enables financial transfers in the local currencies of these countries to be made faster and at lower cost compared to the traditional methods usually used in transfers.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll and Tiffany Spizzo

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Finextra

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Crooks stole $2.2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, with hackers associated with North Korea accounting for $1.3 billion, according to a study from Chainalysis.

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Bank Automation

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Payments service provider Checkout.com has appointed Philip Symes as its interim chief financial officer, according to a release from the company on Dec. 4. Symes previously served as CFO of Visa Europe for 10 years, responsible for pricing and treasury, he told Bank Automation News. In the short term, I want to make sure we […] The post Movers and Shakers: Symes to be new CFO at Checkout.com appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Klarna , the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant has expanded their partnership with Woo , the flexible, open-source ecommerce solution built on WordPress, by making Klarna a default payment option for merchants using WooPayments. Under the expanded partnership Klarna will become a network of choice, offered as a default payment method to WooPayments merchants globally, alongside traditional card payments.

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Finextra

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Fiserv is boosting its embedded finance capabilities with the acquisition of Payfare, a provider of workforce payments for gig economy companies.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Thredd, a global payments processor, has announced the appointment of four senior executives to its leadership team. This move is part of Thredd ‘s efforts to strengthen its platform, products, and regional support for fintech firms and programme managers worldwide. Patricia Haynes joins as Senior Vice President of Platform, bringing her expertise in technology operations and risk management from roles at Zopa and LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

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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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Finovate

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Digital banking solutions provider Infinant has raised $15 million in Series A funding. The round was led by FINTOP Capital and JAM FINTOP BankTech, and featured participation from Raido Capital Partners, Woodforest Financial Group, and Bankers Helping Bankers. “Financial institutions are realizing significant and responsible growth by diversifying their deposit gathering and payment channels by decoupling from the core and distributing their products across new platforms,” Infinant

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Varo Bank , the first all-digital nationally chartered bank in the U.S., has announced a collaboration with Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT) and CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) to enable deposits for no fee for millions of Varo Bank customers at over 7,500 participating CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide.1 Utilizing Green Dot’s embedded finance platform (Arc) and expansive money movement network, the “Green Dot Network,” Varo customers can now deposit cash at participating CVS Pharmacy

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Finextra

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Its been quite the year for regulatory compliance in 2024. For one, several major regulations were.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Visa has finalised its acquisition of Featurespace, a company specialising in real-time artificial intelligence technology for payment protection. The acquisition is expected to bolster Visa s fraud protection capabilities and enhance security for its customers worldwide. Featurespaces advanced fraud detection and risk-scoring capabilities will be integrated into Visas existing portfolio of fraud prevention solutions.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Founded in Edinburgh in 2018, BR-DGE is a payment orchestration provider on a mission for hyper-growth. The company enables enterprise merchants, financial institutions, platforms and payment providers access payment tools and products via a single integration. In this week’s In Profile, we chat with Thomas Gillan , CEO of BR-DGE, to explore the company’s approach to simplifying payment processes for large-scale merchants and to discuss the advancing role of payment orchestration tec

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Cashfree Payments , Indias leading payments and API banking platform, today announced the launch of its Affiliate Partner Program. The new initiative opens up exciting opportunities for freelancers, web development agencies, marketing firms, startup accelerators, influencers, and other digital ecosystem players to collaborate with Cashfree and earn revenue by referring its cutting-edge payment gateway solutions to businesses looking to grow online.

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Finextra

DECEMBER 27, 2024

13 Predictions for Retail Banking in 2025 and Beyond The retail banking landscape in 2025 is poised

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 22, 2024

In 2024, Singapore continued to solidify its position as a global fintech leader. The year saw nearly universal adoption of cashless payments and milestones in cross-border payment linkage initiatives, notably through Project Nexus. New crypto regulations came into effect, introducing requirements relating to anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) and financial stability, and reflecting Singapores commitment to fostering innovation in the crypto and tokenizat

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Paymob , the financial services enabler in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), now enables consumers to use Apple Pay to make purchases in-store, in-app and online, following the recent launch of the payment method in Egypt. The Paymob merchant network will accept Apple Pay across Egypt, offering customers a seamless, secure and private payment experience.

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Neopay

DECEMBER 24, 2024

In today’s increasingly digital world, fraudsters continue to adapt and exploit vulnerabilities, with Authorised Push Payment (APP) scams posing one of the most significant threats to consumers. These scams, where individuals are tricked into sending money to fraudulent accounts, cause financial loss and emotional devastation, eroding trust in payment systems and the broader digital ecosystem.

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Finextra

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The European Payments Council has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for an API Test Toolbox for the Verification of Payee scheme.

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EBizCharge

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As transactions evolve, merchants often find themselves torn between Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments and credit card processing. Understanding how these payment methods operate and the benefits and disadvantages of each can help you determine which is best for your business to significantly enhance your bottom line. ACH vs. credit card payments: A comprehensive comparison ACH and credit cards are two popular options for electronic payments.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) and the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) have officially approved PayRetailers , the payments processor in Latin America and Africa, to acquire Transfeera , a fintech focused on payment solutions for businesses. As PayRetailers looks to expand its presence in Brazil, it hopes the acquisition of Transfeera will enable it to gain direct access to Pix , the real-time payment system in Brazil.

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Paystand

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Table of Contents What Are EDI Payments? How Do EDI Payments Work? Who Uses EDI Payments? EDI Payments vs. ACH Payments Is EDI the Same as EFT? What Are the Benefits of EDI Payments? What Are the Disadvantages of EDI? Types of EDI Payments Key Takeaways Definition: EDI payments involve the electronic exchange of payment-related data between businesses in a standardized format.

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Finextra

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The landscape of credit lending to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) has undergone a signific.

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Fraud.net

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Learn the truth about machine learning models, and how they deliver accurate fraud prevention for businesses of all sizes.

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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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BlueSnap

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In 2024, businesses saw the global economy stabilize and worldwide inflation begin to ease. This has been a year of resilience for many industries, and being sure your payments are set up for success is key for the growth that many businesses are preparing for in the new year. The post BlueSnaps Top 10 Digital Payment Articles of 2024 appeared first on BlueSnap.

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Paystand

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Explore Bitcoins role as a hedge against inflation, its unique deflationary design, and why its seen as a long-term store of value.

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Finextra

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Prologue Extended trading, also known as electronic trading hours, refers to the buying and selling.

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