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Decoding the FCA’s Safeguarding reforms: Practical steps for payments and E-money firms

The Payments Association

The FCA’s proposed safeguarding reforms for payments and e-money firms, aiming to enhance consumer protection and operational compliance. The reforms ensure robust safeguarding practices, bolster consumer trust, and address risks like fund shortfalls during insolvency. Why is it important? What’s next?

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Varo Bank Introduces Zero Fee Cash Deposits at Participating CVS Locations

Fintech Finance

For customers who deposit cash regularly, this means saving $120 or more per year. Traditional banks often charge fees unless customers maintain specified minimum balances in their accounts or meet monthly direct deposit requirements.

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SC Ventures Launches Invoicing and Billing Platform, Labamu, to Help APAC SMEs Accelerate Growth

The Fintech Times

Merchants using Labamu can get invoice and bill payments directly deposited to their bank accounts.” Emmanuel Van De Geer , CEO of Labamu Labamu believes that every small business contributes to shared economic prosperity and we want to empower them,” explained Labamu’s CEO, Emmanuel Van De Geer.

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What Is an ACH API and How Does It Work?

Stax

Automation and efficiency By automating ACH payment processing, businesses can eliminate time-consuming manual processes like uploading CSV files or logging into a bank portal. Your employees will need to give their authorization and provide their account information and routing number. Q: Can ACH API handle employee payroll?

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How to Choose Between EFT vs ACH: A Comprehensive Guide

Stax

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). ACH Credit or direct deposit refers to when the payer pushes funds into the recipients bank account or credit union account.

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Ibanera Leverages FIS Innovation to Launch Comprehensive Prepaid Card Program

Fintech Finance

This collaboration is set to deliver cutting-edge payment solutions tailored for both businesses and individual consumers across the United States. Whether for managing business expenses or everyday personal use, our prepaid cards offer a seamless payment experience that aligns with the needs of todays consumers and businesses.”

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Consumer Stimulus Payments Expected This Week

PYMNTS

People with direct deposit on file with the IRS will be among the first to get coronavirus relief funds when stimulus payments start going out this week, according to numerous reports Sunday (April 12). Initial payments had already started being deposited into bank accounts on Friday night (April 10), the official said. “We

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