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MARCH 13, 2025

Did you know that there are approximately 12.52 million credit card users in Australia, along with 43.77 million actively issued debit cards? These figures reflect Australia’s heavy reliance on digital payments and card-based transactions for everyday purchases and online commerce. However, with this widespread adoption comes an equally significant risk which is the growing threat of data breaches and payment fraud.

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Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

According to the US Federal Reserve in 2022, general-purpose card payments reached $153.3 billion transactions and $9.76 trillion in value. On top of that, 69% of Americans online in 2023 said they used digital payment methods to make a purchase. As a business owner, you just cant afford to ignore these statistics. Youll be locking out a significant customer segment with high purchasing power to propel your business forward.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 17, 2025

Keeping up with bills, payroll, and expenses can be overwhelming. Without proper cash management, businesses risk financial stress and missed opportunities.Cash management controls, monitors, and optimizes cash flow, ensuring enough to cover expenses while using extra funds wisely. Poor forecasting and untracked expenses lead to cash shortages. For instance, the Resolution Foundation study found that 14% of UK workersface pay fluctuations, highlighting the risk of financial instability.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 11, 2025

Flutterwave , Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced its approval to provide inward remittance services to Ghana, granted recently by the Bank of Ghana. This development further solidifies Flutterwave’s commitment to simplifying payments for endless possibilities across Africa. Ghana’s fintech landscape is rapidly evolving, characterized by high mobile phone penetration and a robust mobile money ecosystem.

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

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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Fintech News

MARCH 11, 2025

Pine Labs , an Indian merchant commerce platform, and Visa have announced a partnership to bring Visa Instalment Solutions (VIS) to merchants across key Southeast Asian markets. This collaboration utilises Pine Labs multi-issuer payment platform and aims to streamline the instalment payment process for businesses. Previously, merchants typically needed separate agreements with multiple issuers and deployed numerous payment terminals to handle instalment transactions.

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TechCrunch Fintech

MARCH 17, 2025

On the heels of its IPO filing, Swedish fintech giant Klarna announced on Monday that it will exclusively provide buy now, pay later loans for Walmart. The partnership with Walmart is one that rival Affirm had previously owned. Klarna will provide the loans to Walmart customers through OnePay, a fintech startup in which it owns […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 11, 2025

A new survey of 4,500 travelers across five markets commissioned by travel payments specialist Outpayce from Amadeus , reveals growing demand for robust payment security, with over 70% of travelers stating they would choose a travel company based on its strong reputation for secure commerce. The findings highlight the increasing importance travelers place on secure payments, showing that security has become a key factor influencing traveler purchasing decisions.

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Bank Automation

MARCH 17, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. The uncertain status of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could result in more state-based regulations. In one recent example, New York State Attorney General Letitia James on March 13 announced legislation to establish the Fair Business Practice Act, Christy Hancock, partner at law firm Bradley LLP, said today during a panel at […] The post States could pick up where CFPB left off appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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PCI Security Standards

MARCH 17, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, and the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has introduced new guidance to support the responsible use of AI in PCI assessments. The guidance provides a balance between leveraging the benefits of AI while maintaining the high standards of security that protect payment card data worldwide.

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TechCrunch Fintech

MARCH 11, 2025

Worth, a company focused on helping fintechs, banks, and enterprises underwrite small and medium-sized businesses more easily, has raised $20 million in a seed funding round, the startup tells TechCrunch exclusively. Its a large seed round, especially these days when capital is harder to come by. But the founders history may have something to do […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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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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Fintech News

MARCH 11, 2025

Payments giant Visa has established a specialised Scam Disruption practice to tackle emerging fraud schemes and protect consumers. The newly formalised group operates under Visa’s Payment Ecosystem Risk and Control (PERC) division and prevented more than US$350 million in attempted scams in 2024. This effort is part of Visas broader fraud prevention strategy, which blocked US$40 billion in fraudulent transactions across its network last year.

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Finovate

MARCH 12, 2025

Rocket Companies is acquiring real estate platform Redfin for $1.75 billion. Rocket anticipates that adding Redfin into its offerings will create a more seamless home-buying experience by integrating home search, real estate brokerage, and mortgage financing. The acquisition brings Redfins 50 million monthly visitors, 1 million active listings, and 2,200+ real estate agents into Rockets ecosystem.

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NFCW

MARCH 13, 2025

DIGITAL ID: Taiwan says it plans to begin public testing of its Taiwan Digital Identity Wallet this year Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) has unveiled a prototype of the Taiwan Digital Identity Wallet (TW DIW) and announced plans to begin public testing of consumer services by the end of the year. “MODA plans to launch a sandbox by the end of March, gradually releasing the source code while also organizing multiple regulatory adjustment meetings, seminars, and workshops,&#

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Stax

MARCH 13, 2025

Credit and debit cards have become the preferred payment methods for many, and it isn’t hard to see why. This small rectangular piece of plastic enables customers to ditch bulky wads of cash, making payments easier and safer. In 2023, 27% of all point-of-sale (POS) payments were made using credit cards while 23% were made with debit cards. A survey by Forbes Advisor also revealed that 33% of consumers prefer to use credit cards as they’re safer than carrying cash.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 13, 2025

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Fintech News

MARCH 11, 2025

UnionPay International ( UPI ) and National ITMX (NITMX) have partnered to integrate China’s UnionPay payment system with Thailand’s PromptPay. The initial phase of this collaboration will allow Chinese tourists to utilise the UnionPay app, specifically the YunShanFu app, to pay via PromptPay QR codes at Thai merchants. This will mirror the payment experience they have in China.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 11, 2025

Clear Junction , a global leader in cross-border payments for regulated financial institutions, has once again been recognised in the 2025 FT 1000 , the Financial Times’ prestigious ranking of Europe’s fastest-growing companies. This marks the second consecutive year that Clear Junction has earned a spot on the list, reflecting its sustained momentum and increasing industry influence.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 16, 2025

Digital payment solutions provider HyperPay has launched its new Tap on Phone payment solution, HyperTap, to enable UAE businesses to receive payments by using smartphones as contactless point-of-sale (POS) terminals. By enabling smartphones to serve as contactless point-of-sale (POS) terminals without the need for additional hardware, HyperPay aims to reduce costs and drive efficiencies for both customers and merchants across the UAE with HyperTap.

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MARCH 11, 2025

Customers in this age of instant gratification always expect a smooth and seamless online payments experience. As a business owner, you must have a clear understanding of how online payments processing works to be able to create a hassle-free checkout process that will keep buyers coming back to your eCommerce store. This article will show all you need to know about online credit card processing and how you can select the best payment services provider for your needs.

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NFCW

MARCH 14, 2025

ST25R300: The high-end NFC reader is designed for NFC charging, payment and consumer applications PARTNER NEWS: STMicroelectronics has added a new reader to its ST25R NFC reader range that is designed to deliver high performance under even the most challenging conditions. “The ST25R300 offers significantly higher power output (up to 2.2W) and extended range capabilities, allowing designers the freedom to use compact antenna components,” ST says. “The devices high output power a

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Fintech News

MARCH 12, 2025

Backbase , a digital banking software provider, has partnered with Swiss financial services consultancy Synpulse to support digital transformation for banks across Asia-Pacific. The collaboration builds on their work with major Swiss financial institutions and aims to help APAC banks modernise customer experiences and improve operational efficiency.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 12, 2025

DailyPay, a worktech company and leading provider of earned wage access, and the National Jack in the Box Franchisee Association announced a new strategic partnership to boost employee financial wellness and keep Franchisee Association members engaged, motivated and happy at work. Through this partnership, JIB-NFA members can offer DailyPay’s financial wellness platform within their organizations, allowing workers to simplify and optimize their working lives and better manage the money the

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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 12, 2025

Payments giant Mastercard has been busy forging three new partnerships in the UAE, with Al Etihad Payments , the payments infrastructure provider and subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE ; LikeCard , an e-commerce prepaid card platform; and credit-as-a-service platform CredibleX. Through three separate partnerships, Mastercard appears to be enhancing its focus on the UAE and surrounding Middle East region, with plans to simplify access to finance , enhance payment processes and bolster fina

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Stax

MARCH 17, 2025

The best ISVs go beyond simply providing merchant services. They also invest in their client’s success and help them thrive. One way to do that is by providing merchants with more tools and options to boost conversions, attract customers, and streamline transactions. In line with that, we’re thrilled to announce that Stax Connect ISVs can now give merchants the ability to accept PayPal, Venmo, and Pay Later (BNPL).

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NFCW

MARCH 14, 2025

ADOPTION: More than 200,000 New Yorkers have signed up for the state’s Mobile ID service since June More than 200,000 New Yorkers have signed up for the US state’s Mobile ID service since it launched in June 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul has revealed. Were thrilled that more than 200,000 New Yorkers have embraced this revolutionary technology that enables secure, contactless identification right from your phone, Governor Hochul says.

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Fintech News

MARCH 16, 2025

Network for Electronic Transfers (NETS) has appointed Alex Woo as the CEO of Banking Computer Services Private Limited (BCS), effective today. BCS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NETS that plays a role in managing and operating Singapore’s national clearing and payment infrastructure. This includes systems like FAST (Fast And Secure Transfers), Interbank Giro, eGiro, PayNow, and the SGQR Central Repository.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 14, 2025

Inclusive global payments platform, Ecommpay , has been recognised for its commitment to seamless e-commerce payments at the FStech Awards 2025. The business took home the Payments Innovation of the Year award at the gala dinner which took place in London on 13 th March 2025. The FStech Awards have been celebrating excellence and innovation within the UK and EMEA financial services sector for 25 years, and the Payments Innovation category recognises a product, solution or project which has broke

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TechCrunch Fintech

MARCH 11, 2025

The banking-as-a-service space took a hit last year when Synapse collapsed. But that hasnt stopped BaaS startup Synctera from raising another $15 million in funding, it tells TechCrunch exclusively. Synctera works to provide companies of all shapes and sizes with everything they need to launch and operate fintech and embedded banking products, including: accounts, cards, […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 12, 2025

A new partnership has been announced between Swedish embedded finance provider Intergiro and SEON , the digital fraud prevention and compliance firm, to improve security in the former’s embedded finance ecosystem and combat growing cyber threats. AI-generated deepfakes , synthetic identities and hyper-targeted phishing attacks are just some of the cyberthreats on the rise.

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NFCW

MARCH 13, 2025

MOBILE PAYMENT: Seven card issuers are supporting Google Wallet at launch in Pakistan Google Wallet has gone live in Pakistan with the support of seven card issuers at launch and four additional issuers due to add support “soon” The seven issuers supporting Google Wallet at launch are Bank AlFalah, Bank of Punjab, Faysal Bank Noor, HBL, JazzCash, Meezan Bank, and UBL.

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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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