Fintech News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

StraitsX, a Southeast Asian digital asset infrastructure provider, has partnered with RedotPay and Visa to launch a new digital asset-backed card programme in Singapore. The company is the Visa BIN sponsor for the initiative, enabling users to convert and spend their digital assets at millions of Visa merchants globally. StraitsX s infrastructure facilitates the seamless conversion of digital assets into spendable funds, ensuring compatibility with traditional payment systems.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Today, The Clearing House and BNY (NYSE: BK), announced the successful completion of the largest instant payment in U.S. history and the first-ever payment on the RTP network exceeding $1 million, following the recent increase in the networks transaction limit. The $10 million inter-company liquidity management payment, from a leading, global transfer agent, Computershare, to an account at another financial institution, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of instant payments, unlockin

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The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Navigating AML obligations in the age of virtual IBANs February 10 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The compliance challenges of virtual IBANs, focusing on AML obligations and regulatory gaps. Why is it important? While vIBANs offer innovation in payment systems, they introduce risks like money laundering due to insufficient oversight.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL) (Atleos), a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, has announced that it has received the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) Outstanding Service Award. The award recognizes Atleos’ exceptional contributions to the industry, highlighting its long-term positive influence, excellence in technology and service, leadership in best practices, and specific, measurable achievements that have produced

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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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The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act examined: A guide to avoiding the failure-to-prevent fraud offence February 6 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, specifically the “failure-to-prevent fraud” offence, and outlines how businesses can mitigate fraud risks.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Leading virtual payments provider Conferma has partnered with global commerce platform WEX to enable Concur Invoice customers to dramatically reduce costs and control their B2B payments spend. This innovative integration, which will be available globally in all markets and currencies supported by WEX, will provide Concur Invoice customers the functionality to pay suppliers using WEX issued virtual Mastercards powered by Confermas pioneering technology.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Optimism remains high across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with the region looking to strengthen the capital markets infrastructure and boost future liquidity. MENA markets enjoyed a successful 2024, seeing a total of 54 initial public offerings (IPOs) last year, raising a total $12.6billion, according to the MENA IPO Eye Q4 2024 report by EY.

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NFCW

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

NFC TICKETING: Fans download tickets to their mobile phone’s iOS or Android wallet to access the stadium Atltico de Madrid has become the first member of Spain’s LaLiga soccer league to add support for NFC ticketing. Fans attending matches at the team’s Riyadh Air Metropolitano home stadium can download their ticket to their iOS or Android wallet and then use their mobile phone to gain access to the stadium.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

There is a diminishing knowledge base in the trade finance industry, as new entrants into the field cannot compare to their seasoned mentors and veterans of the sector. To put a dent in this issue, Finastra , the financial software and solutions provider, has launched its new AI-powered assistant, Assist.AI. Assist.AI by Finastra is built on architecture powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Thailand will initiate the search for a new central bank governor next month as Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput nears the end of his five-year term in September, Bloomberg reports. Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput Having reached the retirement age of 60, he is ineligible for reappointment. The transition comes at a critical time, with Thailand facing economic challenges and policy tensions between the government and the Bank of Thailand (BOT).

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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 Finance

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Kivra and Trustly have developed a new generation of Autogiro, making automatic payments easier than ever. The service allows users to register direct debit with a simple BankID confirmation, lowering the barriers to sign-up. For businesses, the solution can drive more on-time payments, reduce administrative workload, and enhance the customer experience.

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Bank Automation

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Deutsche Bank is restructuring expenses aimed at investing in technology, reducing overall headcount and exiting certain business lines. The $1.3 trillion bank is looking to drive efficiencies and reduce operating costs, Chief Executive Christian Sewing said during the banks fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 30. The bank hired 1,300 tech specialists, while eliminating 1,800 contractors and […] The post Deutsche Bank cuts 3,500 jobs, adds 1,300 tech positions appeared first on Bank Automation

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Finovate

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Engagement Banking company Backbase has announced a strategic partnership with financial intelligence solutions provider Feedzai. The partnership will integrated Feedzai’s Digital Trust solutions with Backbase’s Engagement Banking Platform. Backbase most recently demoed its technology on the Finovate stage at FinovateFall 2021. Feedzai made its Finovate debut at FinovateEurope 2014 in London.

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Bank Automation

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Citis Mike Naggar, chief digital officer and chief information officer for U.S. Personal Banking, focuses on customer experience at the $2 trillion bank. Naggar has worked at Citi since 2018, initially holding the title of chief digital officer before assuming the additional role of chief information officer in 2023. Prior to joining Citi, Naggar served […] The post 5 questions with Citi Chief Digital and Information Officer Mike Naggar appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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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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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Trustly , the global leader in Pay by Bank, has announced a partnership with Spreedly , the worlds leading Open Payments Platform. Together, Trustly and Spreedly will provide merchants with full-service access to Pay by Bank to drive improved conversion rates and optimize payment efficiency across expanded regional and global markets. Through this collaboration, businesses using Spreedly will now gain access to Trustly’s Pay by Bank capabilities, increasing Trustlys market reach in the U.S

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Payments Dive

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Consumer uptake of the payments pioneer’s flagship payments tool was lackluster last year. The company promised skeptical analysts more growth this year.

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Finextra

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Treasury Committee has written to CEOs at nine banks and building societies to request information on the scale and impact of IT failures which have affected their businesses over the last two years.

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Payments Dive

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau staff were told to work remotely this week after a new acting chief halted agency supervision and enforcement. He also told the Federal Reserve the agency wouldn't take any unappropriated funding next quarter.

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Finextra

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A labour union has filed lawsuits against Consumer Financial Protection Bureau acting director Russell Vought after he ordered staff to halt much of the watchdog's activities.

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Payments Dive

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The company said that offering more interest-free financing options would drive profits by bringing in more customers.

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Finextra

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

BNY has used The Clearing House's RTP Network to send the largest instant payment in US history, transferring $10 million to Bank of America on behalf of a client.

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The Paypers

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Swedish fintech firm Klarna has taken into account integrating cryptocurrency into its platform as it prepares for a potential US initial public offering (IPO).

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Finextra

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Payments-as-a-Service platform Rapyd is in talks to raise $300 million at less than half the valuation it secured in a 2021 funding round, according to Bloomberg.

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The Paypers

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Paysafe stock has surged higher following a report that mentioned the way the company is exploring a potential sale after receiving takeover interest.

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Finextra

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Australian financial services firm AMP has tapped Engine by Starling for a new digital bank for small business owners and everyday customers.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission ( ASIC ) has launched a consultation on new regulatory guidance for buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers ahead of upcoming legal changes. From 10 June 2025, BNPL products will be regulated under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009, This requires providers to hold a credit licence and comply with various obligations, including responsible lending requirements.

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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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Finextra

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Buy now, pay later giant Klarna is working towards cryptocurrency integration ahead of an anticipated IPO in April this year.

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Finezza

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A recent report predicts that Indian banks will witness a credit growth of 12.5 per cent growth in the financial year 2025. Despite this positive outlook, using outdated tools and processes, in particular, puts lenders at risk, especially as they attempt to scale faster. For instance, they may experience a growth of loan delinquencies and […] The post How Does Process Automation in a Loan Origination System Reduce Errors appeared first on Finezza Blog.

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Finextra

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

UAE-based buy now, pay later player Tabby has hired banks to prepare for an eventual IPO.

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Stripe

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

With the rise of usage-based billing for AI services, the strategic importance of credits is growing. Thats why weve recently added a new credits feature to Stripe Billing.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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