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Fiserv to leverage artificial intelligence to help merchants

Payments Dive

The payments behemoth says its data team will use AI to mine transactions on its products to help merchants and financial institutions profit.

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Attend the Payment Industry Event of the Year

PCI Security Standards

Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of innovation and expertise as the PCI SSC Community Meetings unite the foremost thinkers in payment security. Welcoming individuals from all corners of the payments industry, we invite anyone in the payment space to register and seize the chance to explore cutting-edge advancements, exchange insights, and enhance their understanding of global payment security.

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FTC investigates 'surveillance pricing' based on customer data

Finextra

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating how companies including Mastercard and JPMorgan Chase use AI and personal data for services that let firms set different prices for different people.

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How to Select the Best POS System for Small Business

Stax

Years ago, point-of-sale (POS) systems were reserved for large enterprises with big budgets. Thanks to the rise of SaaS platforms, that’s no longer the case. Today, a small business is barely complete without a POS system. If you feel left out, the good news is that there’s a POS system out there ideal for your business. Whether you run a brick and mortar retail business or a multi-location restaurant, you can always find an option for every price point.

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How Harry Rosen Turns Targeted Personalization Data into Retail Loyalty

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton and Kailey Holmes

Unlock the potential of customer data to create personalized retail experiences that resonate with your audience. This webinar will explore the critical role of customer data in modern retail, providing you with strategies to collect, analyze, and apply data to enhance personalization. Learn from leading retailers, like Harry Rosen, and experts on how to turn data into actionable insights that drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Trescon Unveils Three Startup Finalists in FutureTech World Cup at Dubai AI & Web3 Festival

The Fintech Times

The ‘FutureTech World Cup’, a new initiative launched by Dubai AI & Web3 Festival and Trescon to recognise and support emerging tech startups, is now underway. On 10 July 2024, ten pre-qualified startups from across the globe pitched ideas to a panel of five jury members at the Dubai AI Campus. Three startups – Momint , Nettle and Orbii – advanced to the grand finale, set to take place on 11 to 12 September 2024, during the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival.

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Visa, Mastercard say CrowdStrike didn’t impact networks

Payments Dive

Still, cardholders may have been affected, particularly in Europe, as some bank card issuers were hit by the cybersecurity company’s update snafu.

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Alipay+ Expands to Serve 90 Million Global Merchants in 2024 Summer Campaign Following UEFA EURO Craze

Fintech Finance

Alipay+ , the cross-border mobile payment and digitalization solutions operated by Ant International, continued its global summer campaign, which was kicked off by UEFA EURO 2024, in preparation for the travel industry’s full rebound by the end of 2024. Alipay+ is the Official Payment Partner of the UEFA EURO 2024 , and connects leading e-wallets and bank apps, including European partners like Bluecode and Tinaba, to 400,000 merchants across Europe.

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The Search for Payment Page Perfection

Segpay

There’s been a lot of talk about changes to cross-sales and checkout pages. You’ve likely noticed that acquirers are actively pushing back on allowing merchants to offer a negative option, upsell, or cross-sell on payment pages. Our U.S. and many of our EU acquirers no longer support these additional sales. The bank will reject or decline the account even if we present a merchant with an existing biller payment form, a negative option, or an opt-out cross-sale on a payment page.

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Fintech in Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Challenges

Fintech Review

In emerging markets, fintech is profoundly transforming financial services. These markets, often characterised by underdeveloped financial infrastructure , benefit significantly from fintech innovations. This article delves into how fintech is reshaping financial services in these regions. We will explore success stories, the pivotal role of mobile money , and the unique challenges faced.

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How retailers can drive more sales by meeting the financing needs of more customers

Payments Dive

Embracing secondary-credit offers enables retailers to offer credit to customers who have less-than-perfect credit, otherwise known as nonprime consumers.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

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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Former LSEG Exec David Runacres Joins Broadridge as APAC President

Fintech News

Broadridge Financial Solutions has named David Runacres as President of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) operations. Based in Tokyo, Runacres will oversee the company’s regional activities and also serve as Senior Country Officer for Japan, a key market for Broadridge ‘s growth strategy. Runacres comes from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where he led the Japan division for 12 years.

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PayU GPO appoints Simona Covaliu as Chief Risk Officer

Fintech Finance

PayU GPO , the leading online payment service provider operating in over 50+ emerging markets, today announces the appointment of Simona Covaliu as Chief Risk Officer. Covaliu brings over 18 years of experience to the role, having worked at various global companies including Booking.com as Senior Risk Manager, Uber as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, and Mambu as VP of Risk and Compliance.

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MIntos expands to Portugal

Finextra

Following its successful entrance in other EU nations, Mintos, the multi-asset investment platform offering a unique mix of alternative and traditional investment options, continues its European rollout by making its official debut in the Portuguese investment market.

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HKMA Unveils Stablecoin Sandbox Participants, Ensuring ‘Sustainable and Responsible Development’

The Fintech Times

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has revealed the participants for its stablecoin issuer sandbox, which will be able to test plans to issue a stablecoin in Hong Kong. Launched by HKMA in March 2024, the stablecoin issuer sandbox is part of the regulator’s efforts to facilitate responsible development of the stablecoin ecosystem in Hong Kong.

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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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How to speed up FedNow adoption

Payments Dive

“Interfaces need to be standardized to ensure a consistent and reliable payment experience for businesses and consumers,” writes one payments software executive.

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Strengthening Financial Resilience: Huawei’s Role in the Future of Finance

Fintech News

The financial sector is on the edge of a major transformation powered by continuous technological advancements. At the recent Huawei HiFS Frontier Forum 2024 in Shenzhen, industry leaders discussed how cloud, network, storage, and computing infrastructures can strengthen financial systems’ resilience. The forum’s theme, “ Boost Resilience, Reshaping Smarter Finance Together ,” encapsulates the industry’s collective ambition to navigate the challenges of an uncertain

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My EU Pay Selects ClearBank to Expand its Client Offerings

Fintech Finance

The financial institution that offers frictionless payments and FX to businesses, My EU Pay selects ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking for financial institutions, to provide a range of banking services for their clients. My EU Pay will use ClearBank’s API to offer its customers real-time clearing, allowing them to access the UK Faster Payments Service and multi-currency services, which have been in demand with their customers for some time.

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Blackhawk Network to transition open-loop prepaid cards from plastic to paper-based materials

Finextra

Blackhawk Network (BHN) and Mastercard Announce Global Environmental Sustainability Initiative Mastercard, BHN transitioning open-loop prepaid cards supplied to third party retail networks from plastic to paper-based materials

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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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How Are Incumbents Adjusting Their Offerings to Become More Accessible?

The Fintech Times

Now encapsulating a focus on societal impact and the environment, the term ‘fintech for good’ has evolved from its initial meaning of charity. But it doesn’t stop there. This July, we are on the hunt to find out how the fintech industry is doing ‘good’ for local communities and the world, revealing current and future plans to make change. When thinking about a financial service doing ‘good’, one of the first things that comes to mind is accessibility.

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Zelle, big banks challenge senators on scam reimbursements

Payments Dive

Forcing banks to reimburse authorized payments could encourage bad behavior and would not deter scammers, bank executives said in a Senate hearing.

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DBS and Deloitte Launch Sustainability Accelerator Tool for Singapore SMEs

Fintech News

DBS and Deloitte have introduced the Sustainability Accelerator Tool , designed to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore in evaluating their sustainability maturity levels. This tool provides industry-specific recommendations, enabling companies to better identify and address gaps in their sustainability journeys more effectively.

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NAB and Plenti Switch on PayTo Solution Powered by Global Fintech Banked for Personal Loan Customers

Fintech Finance

Customers of fintech lender Plenti now have a new way to make additional loan repayments, made possible with National Australia Bank’s (NAB) Pay by Bank solution, which enables PayTo transactions. This innovative technology, developed by global fintech Banked in partnership with NAB, enables fast and secure payments straight from a user’s bank account.

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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.

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BofA CashPro app surpasses $500bn in payment approvals

Finextra

Bank of America has seen the adoption and use of its CashPro App for corporate payment approvals accelerate significantly over the last couple of years.

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Movers and shakers: Alliant Credit Union appoints Jamie Warder as CIO

Bank Automation

Chicago-based Alliant Credit Union has selected Jamie Warder as its chief information officer and head of business strategy, effective July 8. In his new role, Warder is responsible for the technology and business strategy at the $20 billion credit union, according to a company release.

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FTC demands pricing input from Mastercard, others

Payments Dive

The Federal Trade Commission demanded information from eight companies, including the card network, to better understand how consumer data is being used in the pricing of products and services.

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HSBC, SBF to Support Singapore Businesses’ Expansion to Key Trade Corridors

Fintech News

HSBC and the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help Singapore businesses explore growth opportunities in key trade corridors such as the Greater Bay Area, India, and the Middle East. The agreement aims to leverage HSBC ‘s global network and range of solutions to support local businesses in their sustainable transition and international expansion.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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Carl Slabicki Named Chairperson of U.S. Faster Payments Council Board of Directors

Fintech Finance

The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), a membership organization devoted to advancing safe, easy-to-use faster payments in the United States, is pleased to announce that Carl Slabicki, Executive Platform Owner of Treasury Services at BNY, has been named the new Chairperson of the FPC Board of Directors. Carl succeeds Michael Bilski, CEO of North American Banking Company, who has served as Board Chairperson since 2019.

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UK neobanks set to outpace incumbents in mobile arms race

Finextra

UK neobank app users are on track to surpass legacy banks for the first time by Q1 2025, according to research conducted on the Google Play Store by SplitMetrics.

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Unlocking the Power of AI in Accounting: Opportunities and Challenges

FloQast

AI. Two letters that, when combined, elicit a weird combination of panic and hope. For years, we’ve been talking about the talent crunch facing the accounting profession. Accountants leaving in droves, fewer majors at universities, and growing expectations have created a vicious cycle in which accountants are busier — and more stressed — than ever before.

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PayPal changes chairman, reduces board size

Payments Dive

PayPal’s chairman of nine years left that post this week, and was replaced by one of the board’s newer members.

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6 Innovative Strategies for Mastering Merchant Services Sales

Ready to boost your game and stand out in the competitive world of merchant services sales? Discover 6 innovative strategies that will help you rise above the crowd, from leveraging tech trends and perfecting referral programs to harnessing the power of testimonials and pop-up events. Learn how educating clients can turn you into a trusted advisor and uncover the secrets of building community ties that cement your reputation as a market leader.