Fintech Weekly

JUNE 8, 2025

This centralization allows you to implement consistent authentication policies and other cybersecurity standards across all plugins. The average app uses between 26 and 50 APIs , all of which may have different levels of encryption, authentication, regulatory compliance and data formats.

API

Finovate

JULY 14, 2025

Fraud prevention solutions provider Signicat announced this week that it is bolstering its identity authentication and orchestration tools with the acquisition of the Netherlands-based Inverid. The acquisition positions Signicat to meet growing regulatory and fraud prevention demands across Europe.

Verification

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

In our role, we guide fintechs to ensure their messaging is authentic and backed by genuine impact, helping them avoid impact-washing and demonstrate real commitment to social good. By collaborating with NGOs and other organisations committed to financial literacy and sustainability, fintechs can solidify their positive reputation.

FinTech

The Payments Association

JANUARY 22, 2025

Electronic forms of authentication and identification help individuals to access these services smoothly and quickly. The widespread shift to online reliance has created a greater demand for accessing various services online, including government public services and online retail payments.

Security

The Fintech Times

JULY 3, 2025

InvestiFi, a platform for embedded digital investing, has welcomed fintech law expert Ethan Silver as a strategic advisor. Identity verification platform IDnow has partnered with biometric authentication provider Keyless to enable ongoing user authentication beyond onboarding.

FinTech

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

They will continue in the capacity of Special Advisors to the Executive Directors. The tapestry of these authentic, loving, compassionate, respectful and most importantly, human relationships that we see in the community, is absolutely magical to see.

Payment Networks

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

By leveraging Apple Pays authentication methods (including Face ID, fingerprint, and passcode), MiFinity ensures payment card details remain private, enhancing security and privacy for users. Additional partnerships MiFinity, a global payment services provider, has integrated Apple Pay into its mobile app.

FinTech

Finovate

JANUARY 24, 2025

To counter these threats, PSD2 and its upcoming successor, the Third Payment Services Directive (PSD3), mandate stronger security measures like enhanced customer authentication and tighter oversight of third-party access. Revolut launched its robo-advisor service in Singapore.

Regulations

The Paypers

JUNE 26, 2025

Through the partnership with Yodlee, advisors will be given the possibility to retain access to its data aggregation technology that accelerates the development strategies of businesses. Source: Link Free Headlines in your E-mail Every day we send out a free e-mail with the most important headlines of the last 24 hours.

Stablecoins

The Fintech Times

JUNE 12, 2025

As a result, ‘finfluencers’ are fast becoming modern-day financial advisors. For the kind of fintech brands I represent, the appeal of influencer partnerships is clear; they promise authentic engagement, cultural relevance and access to younger demographics. What a best-in-class disclaimer looks like.

Due Diligence

PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2019

The latest Digital Identity Tracker delves into the issues digital identity players are facing and explores alternate digital ID authentication methods that could be more secure than conventional passwords and other commonly used methods. PYMNTS’ Digital Identity Lifestyle Capsule found that 45.2 Biometrics. Blockchain.

Authentication

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

One source, writing for ZDNet, claimed to have confirmed the authenticity of at least two such accounts, although the Engadget report notes that it was unable to verify this for every victim. The accounts could also be used for blackmail, and intruders could be used to undermine email-based two-factor authentication, the Engadget report says.

Business Email Compromise

PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2019

As September approaches, the deadline for EU merchants to implement Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) is looming. A significant share of European merchants remain unaware of SCA, and those that are aware still need guidance regarding what they are required to do — if anything — to remain compliant when authenticating customers.

Authentication

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

has entered into a definitive deal to sell Cost Plus World Market to Kingswood Capital Management, while Authentic Brands is reportedly in discussions with Arcadia Group and Debenhams. and Bryan Cave were among the advisors to Bed Bath & Beyond on the arrangement. Authentic Brands Could Buy Arcadia Group And Debenhams.

Authentication

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2016

is predicated on risk-based authentication, leveraging data points for accurate verification, while optimizing the consumer experience. Get individual and industry perspectives on: – Payment authentication, its importance to fraud prevention and to ecommerce security. But, what are the choices and consequences of migration?

Card Issuer

PYMNTS

MAY 18, 2016

approaching a couple thousand dollars, and each incident of eCommerce fraud costing merchants several hundred dollars, now is the time to wonder if the traditional methods of consumer authentication are pulling the weight that they once did. With the average loss of a single fraudulent “new” online bank account in the U.S.

Authentication

Fintech Finance

MARCH 31, 2025

Exploring topics from accommodation preferences and high-end advisors to payment security and choice, the findings suggest that to meet travelers’ demands, providers will need to offer seamless customer experiences and exclusive experiences that are personalized, high-touch and frictionless from start to finish.

Advisors

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Hedgy co-founder and CEO Matt Slater will join Wyre as an advisor as part of the deal, which is for an undisclosed sum. In other news, China’s Supreme People’s Court has ruled that blockchain can now be legally used to authenticate evidence in legal disputes, as long as parties can prove the legitimacy of the technology being used.

Authentication

Finovate

AUGUST 15, 2024

Eko Investments Offers investments to all clients starting from $10, and not just the top 1% via a financial advisor. illuminote Enables financial institutions and advisors to authenticate registered client legal estate records with confidence, providing access to authenticated data without expensive tech integrations.

Innovation

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The SEC has issued warnings in the past few months on ransomware, which involves attacks on broker dealers, investment advisors and investment companies, along with attacks on service providers that affect companies under the purview of the SEC. Clayton recommended that companies and individuals each perform digital hygiene, CNBC reported.

Cybersecurity

Payments Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

As long as we can create enough trust between the parties involved in a payment transaction, the system works, writes Francis Limousy, principal advisor for UL Transaction Security Advisory Services.

Innovation

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2018

s strategic advisor on smart cities, Dr. Jacqui Taylor, who said fines could amount to millions of pounds. While the fine was slightly lower than experts predicted, the company’s efforts to report the incident and cooperate with authorities helped mitigate the final amount. Smart cities ” based outside the U.S. This comes from the U.K.’s

Data Breach

Nanonets

MAY 3, 2023

Rebank uses multiple laters of data encryption and multi-factor authentication to protect its users’ financial data. It’s basically an AI financial advisor who can give people semi-personalized financial advice based on their income, debt, preferred risk level and more.  It

AI

PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2017

Overview: Join Hannah Preston, Solution Strategist, Payment Security Division, CA Technologies and Karen Webster, CEO, Market Platform Dynamics, on Thursday, March 30th, at 1:00 PM (EST), to learn how authentication is evolving; how it could transform your security and user experience; and how you can tackle the choices and consequences.

Security

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As one of the most trusted PCI DSS advisors, VISTA InfoSec has seen firsthand how implementing PCI DSS can bolster client trust and improve overall data security in the SaaS sector. PCI DSS compliance reassures clients that their data is handled securely, helping build confidence in the platform.

PCI DSS

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As one of the most trusted PCI DSS advisors, VISTA InfoSec has seen firsthand how implementing PCI DSS can bolster client trust and improve overall data security in the SaaS sector. PCI DSS compliance reassures clients that their data is handled securely, helping build confidence in the platform.

PCI DSS

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

LLC (NMIM) and Mason Street Advisors LLC (Mason Street) (collectively, Northwestern Mutual), agreed to pay a $16.5million penalty; Guggenheim Securities LLC (Guggenheim Securities), together with Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC (GPIM) (collectively, Guggenheim), agreed to pay a $15million penalty; Oppenheimer & Co. (CIR),

Compliance

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

In this live digital discussion on cross-border transactions, a panel of cybersecurity experts from ThreatMetrix and Karen Webster, CEO of MPD, will focus on new ways to authenticate customers transparently and pinpoint cybercriminal activity before it enters the business. Karen Webster. CEO of Market Platform Dynamics.

Identity Theft

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 9, 2024

With bad actors becoming more nefarious, this process can be extended to authenticate high-value transactions, such as discharging a mortgage. This will help consumers to feel more secure in their digital transactions.” AI lacks the emotional intelligence and empathy that is essential in financial and estate planning.

AI

Fintech Finance

AUGUST 20, 2024

It is essential as an industry that we protect consumers but as consumers increasingly champion convenience, banks are more relied upon to resolve disputes through chargebacks, which are growing at an alarming rate and devastating merchants,” said Roger Alexander, a key advisor at Chargebacks911.

Disputes

Innovative Payments Association

MARCH 7, 2024

Guest post by Emily Rueth , Managing Director & Founder of Vicuse Payments Advisors For card issuers, embracing and implementing even the most basic use cases for artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize your operations and enhance customer experiences. This frees up live agents to focus on more complex issues.

Card Issuer

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The new app also features expanded authentication options for users, including biometric login via fingerprint, voice or facial recognition, as well as PIN. The app as designed will allow customers to combine their banking, wealth management and money movement capabilities all in a one-shot digital location.

FinTech

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2019

The Shariah Supervisory Board of Amanie Advisors found that the system exceeded Shariah requirements on ethical trading and transparency. Shariah principles demand transparency, traceability and accountability,” said Datuk Dr. Mohd Daud Bakar, founder of Amanie Advisors. The data is then recorded instantaneously on EmTech’s blockchain.

Accreditation

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

After eating up $20 million in venture funding earlier this year, HungryPanda loaded up with an additional $70 million, with Arma Partners acting as the exclusive financial advisor for the deal, according to a press release. People are demanding authentic cuisine and a tailored experience that fits with their cultural background.”.

Caps

PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2019

The RealReal , an online retailer for authenticated luxury consignment, has authorized the sale of up to $70 million in new shares that could put its valuation at $1.06 A Delaware stock authorization filing was discovered by the Prime Unicorn Index.

Underwriting

FICO

JULY 23, 2018

In line with other fraud reporting, PSPs will have to report this in two categories: when strong customer authentication has been used and when it hasn’t. By definition, strong customer authentication will not make any difference to a fraud where the accountholder has been manipulated into providing that authentication.

Authentication

PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2019

PYMNTS spoke with David Temoshok, senior policy advisor for the Trusted Identities Group at NIST, about how the agency’s best practices for digital ID security can be applied to private businesses, as well as areas where corporations and the government have been lacking. It’s going to mean they’re going to be short-circuited.

Multifactor Authentication