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Interflora Achieves Highest Ever Acceptance Rate of 95.4% With Checkout.com Ahead of Mother’s Day Surge

Fintech Finance

As flower orders surge ahead of Mothers Day, global digital payments company Checkout.com is supporting Interflora to deliver high performing payments at scale. The partnership has enabled a 95.4% acceptance rate across Interfloras European markets – their highest ever – helping the international flower delivery network meet peak demand with confidence.

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Standard Chartered Deploys SC GPT GenAI Tool Across 41 Markets

Fintech News

Standard Chartered has launched SC GPT, a GenAI tool, across 41 markets worldwide as part of its strategy to integrate AI into its business. The tool is designed to improve operational efficiency and client engagement. SC GPT is expected to support over 70,000 employees globally by improving operations and productivity, tailoring sales and marketing efforts to drive revenue, advancing software engineering through automation, and enhancing the way risks are measured, managed, recorded, and report

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DBS Banking Masterstroke Coming to an End Under Piyush Gupta

Fintech News

This Friday, March 28, 2025, marks the end of an era for DBS Bank as Piyush Gupta steps down after an extraordinary 16-year tenure as Chief Executive Officer. His leadership has been nothing short of transformative. During his tenure, he turned DBS from a traditional lender into a globally recognised powerhouse of digital banking. When Piyush took the reins in 2009, DBS was in dire need of a strategic overhaul.

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Creditspring Reveals Affordable Credit Options Needed as 2 Million UK Adults Turn to Illegal Lenders

The Fintech Times

New research from lending firm, Creditspring has been published during Debt Awareness Week to shed light on the fact that two million UK adults have borrowed from illegal lenders in the last 12 months. Given that 15 per cent (7.6) million of the population will need to borrow to get by over the next six months, Creditspring is calling for more affordable borrowing options.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Simplified Integration with Paytiko

The Payments Association

To remain competitive in the rapidly evolving digital environment, businessesmust respond quickly to technological developments. One key transition is integrating digital solutions into current platforms, which, while improving operational efficiency and customer experience, is typically a complex process requiring extensive technical expertise. However, with the correct tools and solutions, such as Paytiko’s payment gateway, businesses can integrate digital payments without requiring soph

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EU orders Apple to provide iPhone NFC access to third-party connected devices

NFCW

A new European Commission ruling will require Apple to open up a range of iOS connectivity features to third-party devices so that, for example, an iPhone owner will be able to use their choice of NFC-enabled wearable to make a payment using a card they have stored on their smartphone. The move follows last year’s deal between Apple and the EU to open up access to the iPhones NFC functionality so that third-parties can offer iOS users a host card emulation-based alternative to Apple Pay.

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Fintech Mercury lands $300M in Sequoia-led Series C, doubles valuation to $3.5B

TechCrunch Fintech

Digital banking startup Mercury has raised $300 million in primary and secondary funding at a $3.5 billion post-money valuation, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Wednesday. The valuation is more than double the startups valuation when it last raised capital a $120 million Series B round in 2021 that valued the company at $1.

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How Adopting Stax Connect Plus Transformed Internal Lift & Customer Experiences for ClientTether

Stax

ClientTether is a top-rated franchise CRM purpose-built to support the entire franchise life cycle, from initial development to long-term success. Born out of real need, ClientTether unknowingly filled a critical gap, quickly becoming a trusted leader in meeting the unique challenges of franchise systems. By empowering corporate franchise teams to streamline both franchise development and ongoing unit support, ClientTether helps franchises grow smarter, faster, and more efficiently.

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Owning the customer relationship: How embedded finance is redefining corporate success

The Payments Association

Embedded finance and multi-banking give corporates greater control, new revenue streams, and stronger networks, unlocking value beyond traditional banking. In todays rapidly evolving financial landscape,disintermediation of finance, where financial services are embedded directly into non-financial platforms, presents a unique opportunity for corporates toown a bigger share of valueand gain control over the financial relationships with their customers to satisfy needs within their merchant networ

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Coffee with the Council Podcast: Guidance for PCI DSS E-commerce Requirements Effective After 31 March 2025

PCI Security Standards

Welcome to our podcast series, Coffee with the Council. I'm Alicia Malone, Director of Communications and Public Relations for the PCI Security Standards Council. As many of our listeners are aware, we are quickly approaching the deadline to adopt the future-dated requirements of PCI DSS version 4.0.1 on March 31st, 2025. Over the course of the last year, the Council has received feedback that more guidance was needed to properly implement some of the e-commerce security requirements in the stan

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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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Scam Survey: UK Consumers Lack Confidence in Real-Time Payments Security

Fintech Finance

An international survey on the uptake, trust, and future of real-time payments (RTP) from global analytics software leader FICO highlights the need for UK banks to focus on building confidence in the security of the payment method. While three quarters of consumers in the UK say they have sent (79%) and received (73%) RTP, nearly a quarter (23%) say they do not know if RTP processes include enough security checks.

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Creditinfo Launches KYC Fraud Solution to Combat $5trillion Global Financial Crime Problem

The Fintech Times

According to the 2024 Nasdaq global financial crime report, fraud scams and bank fraud schemes alone cost have cost businesses across the globe $485.6billion. To help put a dent in this figure, Creditinfo , a global service provider for credit information and risk management solutions, has launched its global identity, know your customer (KYC), and fraud and ID solution.

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How to Choose Between EFT vs ACH: A Comprehensive Guide

Stax

A cash shortage, a payment delay, and limited payment options. These three things can derail your cash flow and frustrate your customers at checkout. Thats why 92% of consumers and 82% of companies reportedly made the switch to electronic payments, like Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) and Automated Clearing House (ACH). Checks can bounce, and cash can get lost.

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RAIN Alliance to create new standard for RFID tag reading on mass market smartphones

NFCW

The RAIN Alliance is to create a new standard that will enable manufacturers to integrate support for Ultra High Frequency (UHF) tag reading into standard smartphones, making it possible for consumers and enterprises to interact with products containing RFID tags without needing specialist equipment. The move follows Qualcomms announcement that it is working to integrate RAIN functionality into its mobile device chipsets and Zebra’s January launch of an enterprise Android smartphone with b

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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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77% of FIs expect record fraud cases in 2025, study says

Bank Automation

Financial institutions are bracing for what could be a historical year in fraud cases. Fraud losses reached $12.5 billion in 2024, up 25% from 2023, according to a report released today by cloud-based digital banking solutions provider Alkami, referencing data from accounting firm KPMG. This year is expected to top 2024, with 77% of FIs […] The post 77% of FIs expect record fraud cases in 2025, study says appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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myPOS Acquires UTP, Strengthening Support and Payment Solutions for UK SMEs

Fintech Finance

Leading European fintech myPOS has acquired UK-based payment solutions provider UTP Group Ltd (UTP) , reinforcing its commitment to delivering advanced payment solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK and Europe. With over a decade of experience and backed by leading global private equity investor Advent, myPOS has consistently delivered innovative and scalable payment solutions that meet the evolving needs of SMEs and empower them with real-time access to funds.

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15 Years of Accelerating Business Growth: FinTech Innovation Lab New York Releases Latest Cohort

The Fintech Times

Founded in 2010, the FinTech Innovation Lab New York, a 12-week programme founded and run by Accenture , the digital service provider, and the Partnership Fund for New York City , helps early- and growth-stage fintechs accelerate product and business development. Marking its 15th year, the latest 11 firms selected to take part in the programme have been announced.

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YC alum Mendel, a ‘Ramp for LatAm enterprises,’ raises $35M Series B

TechCrunch Fintech

Mexico City-based Mendel has raised $35 million in a Series B round of funding, it tells TechCrunch exclusively. Corporate spend management platform Mendel last raised in December 2021 — a $15 million Series A round and $20 million in debt — after participating in Y Combinators Winter 2021 cohort.

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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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Key Differences of Payments for Small Businesses vs. Enterprises

Clearly Payments

Payment processing is a major part of business operations, influencing cash flow, customer satisfaction, and overall efficiency. However, the methods and preferences for processing payments vary between small businesses (SMB) and large enterprises. This article explores these differences in the USA and Canada for small business vs enterprise payment processing.

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Tod’s adds NFC digital product passports to custom Gommino moccasins

NFCW

NFC CHIP: The digital product passport in the shoe sole provides access to details including material origins Each of Tod’s iconic custom Gommino moccasins now comes with an NFC tag integrated into the sole that lets customers authenticate the product and learn about the origin of the materials used. The move follows Tod’s introduction of a similar digital product passport offering for its custom Di Bag. “With My Gommino, customers can create unique versions of the iconic Tods

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CFPB predicts late fee lawsuit settlement

Payments Dive

The agency’s new leadership believes it can settle a 2024 lawsuit banks and business groups filed over an $8 cap on credit card late fees.

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Mastercard Partners With Ethio Telecom to Boost Financial Inclusion and Wealth Creation in Ethiopia

The Fintech Times

Payments giant Mastercard is joining forces with Ethio Telecom , a telecommunications service provider in Ethiopia, in a move to enhance financial inclusion and wealth creation in East Africa. Through the collaboration, Mastercard is combining its global capabilities with Ethio Telecom’s extensive customer base to address critical barriers to financial access and economic empowerment in and around Ethiopia.

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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300 Lloyds execs grab backpacks for AI training at Cambridge

Bank Automation

Lloyds Bank is training its top executives on AI so they can better work with AI-driven tools as the bank deploys the technology. The London-based $1.1 trillion bank sent 300 senior executives to University of Cambridge to learn AI. The end goal is for attendees to understand what AI is, what it can do and […] The post 300 Lloyds execs grab backpacks for AI training at Cambridge appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Fiserv Launches Clover, the World’s Smartest Point-of-Sale System, in Australia

Fintech Finance

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI) , a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced the launch of Clover in Australia. As the world’s smartest point-of-sale system and software platform, Clover will power the country’s small-to-medium businesses, by offering an all-in-one solution that streamlines operations, enhances efficiency and helps business grow.

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TreviPay Goes Live with New B2B Purchase Controls

Finovate

B2B payments and invoicing network TreviPay has introduced new B2B purchase controls. The controls will leverage automation to help reduce manual reconciliation activity and enhance compliance with procurement requirements. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, TreviPay made its Finovate debut at FinovateFall 2022 in New York. Global B2B payments and invoicing network TreviPay recently unveiled new, advanced purchase controls.

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CFPB plans to spike BNPL rule

Payments Dive

The buy now, pay later industry sued to block the consumer-friendly rule, arguing that the services are not the same as those offered via credit cards.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

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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FICO: UK Banks Must Educate Consumers About Real-Time Payments to Build Trust and Boost Adoption

The Fintech Times

UK banks need to focus on building confidence in the security of real-time payments, global analytics software leader FICO has urged following its latest international survey. According to the FICO survey, three-quarters of consumers in the UK say they have sent (79 per cent) and received (73 per cent) real-time payments (RTP). However, nearly a quarter (23 per cent) say they do not know if RTP processes include enough security checks.

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BNY’s strategic approach to BaaS

Bank Automation

BNY is tapping into the BaaS market by combining traditional financial services with modern technology and strategic partnerships. With $30 billion assets under management, BNY is using APIs, real-time payments and enhanced risk management tools to scale services and ensure compliance, Carl Slabicki, executive platform owner of treasury services at BNY, told Bank Automation News. […] The post BNYs strategic approach to BaaS appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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The Future of Payments is Here: International Instant Payments Between BANCOMAT, BIZUM and MB WAY Are Now Launching

Fintech Finance

Bancomat , Bizum and SIBS are bringing European payments to the next level through EuroPA, the European Payments Alliance, by achieving a significant milestone in cross-border payments in Europe. Bancomat, Bizum and MB WAY have begun rolling-out their connection, which will enable users in Italy, Portugal, Spain and Andorra to send and receive money instantly to mobile phone numbers, using their preferred payment solutions.

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Fintech Rundown: A Rapid Review of Weekly News

Finovate

This week marks Eid al-Fitr, the festival celebrating the end of Ramadan and the breaking of a month-long fast. Similarly, the close of this quarter feels like fintech is breaking its own fast, with Klarna filing its IPO prospectus, Rocket Companies announcing major acquisitions of Mr. Cooper and Redfin, and regulatory frameworks beginning to ease in the U.S.

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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.