Tue.May 28, 2024

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Visa preps for US pay-by-bank services

Payments Dive

The card network is focused on “stubborn categories” where large account-to-account payments have taken hold, such as in healthcare, education and rent, a Visa executive said.

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PayPal builds advertising platform

Finextra

PayPal is building an advertising platform, tapping into its trove of customer data to help merchants better target their ads.

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Data Privacy in Online Marketing: What Is Changing & How to Adapt?

VISTA InfoSec

Thanks to digital innovations, we can easily connect online, but they also leave us increasingly vulnerable and exposed. 68% of consumers are concerned about the volume of data businesses collect about them, with 40% expressing a lack of trust in companies’ ethical handling of data. Therefore, it’s no surprise that data privacy regulations are constantly improving.

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5 Lessons APAC Digital Banks Can Learn from Nubank’s US$1B Profitability Journey

Fintech News

The meteoric ascent of Brazilian neobank Nubank has sent shockwaves through the Latin American banking industry. In just over a decade, Nubank has amassed upwards of 100 million customers across the region, becoming the largest fintech company in Latin America. As digital banks in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region aim to replicate this success, there are valuable lessons to be learned from the unconventional Nubank approach to banking.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Nubank rolls out eSIM service to premium users

Finextra

Brazillian challenger bank Nubank is to bundle a digital travel eSIM into its package for premium customers in partnership with Telecom-as-a-Service platform Gigs.

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London’s B2C2 Sets Sights on Singapore’s Digital Asset Market

Fintech News

B2C2, a London-based provider of institutional liquidity and credit for digital assets, is expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region with a new offering in Singapore. This move builds on the company’s existing operations in Japan and other financial centers. As part of this expansion, B2C2 shared that it will apply for a Major Payment Institution license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

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Nium Appoints Alyssa-Jane Tan as Marketing Director for APAC & MEA

Fintech News

Global payments company Nium has appointed Alyssa-Jane Tan as its Director of Marketing for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Middle East & Africa (MEA) regions. Tan brings extensive experience in fintech and digital marketing, having previously held senior roles at Razer Inc., Google, and ShopBack. Her previous positions include Head of Global B2C & New Business at Razer Inc. and Audience Growth Manager at Google APAC, where she developed strategies for digital marketing and customer retentio

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Gnosis Pay Inks Partnership With Visa to Help Connect the Web3 Ecosystem With Traditional Payments

Fintech Finance

Gnosis Pay , the company building the rails for the next generation of banking, today announces a new partnership with Visa , a world leader in digital payments, that will help broaden the use of digital currencies in everyday payment settings. Through Gnosis’ decentralized network, Gnosis Pay allows entities to provide an on-chain spending account linked to a Visa debit card that can be used at Visa accepting merchant locations worldwide.

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RBI Unveils New Digital Tools for Regulatory Applications, Boost Fintech Insights

Fintech News

Governor of the Reserve Bank of India , Shri Shaktikanta Das, announced the launch of three significant initiatives: the PRAVAAH portal, the Retail Direct Mobile App, and a Fintech Repository. These initiatives, previously announced in the RBI’s bi-monthly Development and Regulatory Policies Statements, aim to streamline regulatory processes, facilitate retail investment in government securities, and enhance the understanding of the fintech sector.

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News & Views Podcast | Episode 155: NFT Revivals and RentalBot

The Fintech Times

On this week’s episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about what it would take to see an NFT revival and INZMO launching a new AI chatbot, RentalBot to help tenants and landlords get the legal info they need to resolve disputes. Unfortunately, the Podcast team was once again down a member. With Polly away, Tom and Francis took the reigns and discussed INZMO’s new service being launched in Germany.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

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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Paymentology Welcomes Tim Joslyn as New Chief Technology Officer

Fintech News

Global issuer-processor Paymentology has appointed Tim Joslyn as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), succeeding interim CTO James Letley. Tim brings over 25 years of experience in technology and a strong track record in driving innovation and growth, particularly in the payments industry. In his new role, Tim will oversee the development and implementation of next-generation technology solutions for Paymentology’s customers and partners.

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Rise of the ecology economy: why brands must go green

The Payments Association

Karine Martinez, member of the The Payment Association's ESG Working Group, lays out some key insights on the importance of brands prioritising initiatives that help to fight climate change and protect the environment. These ESG initiatives are not only imperative for companies aiming for longevity, but for maintaining and strengthening their relationships with their customers.

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Triple-A Expands Its Payment Options with Paxos-Issued PayPal USD

Fintech News

Licensed crypto payments provider Triple-A has announced the integration of PayPal USD (PYUSD) into its payment services. This move will enable clients to accept PYUSD as a payment method and facilitate cross-border transactions using the stablecoin. PYUSD, a US dollar-denominated stablecoin, is fully backed by US dollar deposits, US treasuries, and similar cash equivalents.

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Gnosis Pay partners Visa to connect Web3 ecosystems with traditional payments

Finextra

Gnosis Pay, the company building the rails for the next generation of banking, today announces a new partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, that will help broaden the use of digital currencies in everyday payment settings.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

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

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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AI Transformation in Banking: Interview with Alexandra Mousavizadeh

Fintech Review

In a rapidly evolving financial services industry, Alexandra Mousavizadeh , Co-Founder and CEO of Evident , is steering the company to the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI) transformation in banking. Evident , a benchmarking and intelligence firm, specialises in authoritative, data-driven insights on corporate AI adoption. It began its focus within the banking sector.

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Paze targets nationwide coverage by year-end shopping season

Payments Dive

The big bank-backed digital wallet is now accepted by about 80,000 "primarily small" merchants according to Early Warning Services Managing Director James Anderson.

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Digital Payments More Environmentally Efficient Than Cash, Report Finds

The Fintech Times

Digital payments produce significantly lower CO2-equivalent (CO2e) emissions than cash transactions, according to a new report conducted in Belgium by Worldline, a payment processing company. Its life cycle analysis (LCA) study reveals that in-store digital payments emit 14 per cent less CO2e than in-store cash payments, generating 2.45g of CO2e compared to 2.8g for cash.

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Guide to Credit Card Processing for Ecommerce

National Processing

The edge you need in your ecommerce business might be right under your nose. That’s right, your ecommerce credit card processing is a powerful tool. It’s also an incredibly versatile tool with tons of beneficial features. So why do so many ecommerce business owners not take advantage of this tool? The same reason owners […] The post Guide to Credit Card Processing for Ecommerce appeared first on National Processing.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Scotiabank reports rising digital banking adoption in Q2

Bank Automation

Scotiabank saw digital adoption among customers and its tech spend tick up during its fiscal second quarter 2024. The Toronto-based bank reported active mobile users increased 10% year over year to 4.3 million, while its digital adoption rate increased 2.7% YoY to 64.5% in Canada in the quarter ended April 30.

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ABN Amro on alert as supplier hit by ransomware attack

Finextra

ABN Amro is warning customers that their personal details may be at risk after a ransomware attack at one its supplier.

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5 questions with … J.P. Morgan Payments’ Lia Cao

Bank Automation

Lia Cao, global head of embedded finance and solutions at J.P. Morgan Payments, is focused on meeting consumers where they want to be met through integrated banking services. “Consumer demand is driving significant interest in embedded banking and alternative payment methods,” Cao told Bank Automation News. To keep up with demand, J.P.

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MOST joins forces with Hawaiian Airlines

The Paypers

Retail and payment solutions provider MOST has partnered with Hawaiian Airlines to offer hardware and software solutions customised for the latter’s fleet.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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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Exploring Gen AI use cases in financial services

Finextra

With the explosion of Gen AI in recent times, financial services organizations are looking to harn

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Business Banking Platform Rho Partners with Navan to Launch New Tool

Finovate

Business banking platform Rho has partnered with Navan to launch a jointly branded tool that will allow Rho’s business clients to add and manage their Rho Corporate Cards directly within Navan. The partnership is leveraging Navan Connect , a card-link technology that extends Navan’s No Expense Reports experience to authorized expense partners.

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Climate action fintech Deedster secures SEK 50 million investment

Finextra

Stockholm-based sustainability fintech Deedster has secured a SEK 15 million investment round led by Wellstreet.

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Thndr Expands Investment Services to UAE, Following Strong Uptake Across Egypt

The Fintech Times

Thndr , the MENA-based investment platform, is expanding its services to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after acquiring a Category 3A license with retail endorsement from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). Initially, Thndr has plans to provide direct access to US-listed securities, including stocks, Exchange Traded Funds ( ETFs ) and fractional shares with no minimum investment requirements and plans on introducing an even wider array of investmen

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7 Essential Criteria for Choosing the Right Payments Partner

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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Reducing banks' carbon footprint: What can be done to achieve environmental targets?

Finextra

Join FinextraTV at the Temenos Community Forum 2024 as Kalliopi Chioti, Chief Marketing & ESG Officer at Temenos, and Dan Broten, CTO of EQ Bank, discuss how technology helps banks measure and reduce their carbon footprint. They highlight the role of SaaS in improving scalability, security, and sustainability targets; emphasise the importance of measuring emissions, and showcase the collaborative efforts required to enhance carbon efficiency with innovations.

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Middle East on Path to Cashless Economy with Surge in Real-Time and Electronic Payments

The Fintech Times

The Middle East continues to be the fastest-growing market for real-time payments, according to the 2024 Prime Time for Real-Time report by ACI Worldwide and GlobalData. With a 33.6 per cent year-over-year growth in 2023, the region’s real-time payment transactions reached 855 million, and projections indicate they will also grow to three billion by 2028.

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HPS acquires Dublin-based CR2

Finextra

HPS has acquired long-established Irish digital banking and payments software company CR2.

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DNA Payments Integrates Alipay+ to Improve Tourism, Hospitality and Travel Sectors in the UK

The Fintech Times

Over 50,000 UK merchants will now be able to offer customers Alipay+ as an alternative payment method at checkout following a launch by UK-based fintech DNA Payments. DNA Payments has integrated the suite of cross-border mobile payment and digitalisation tech solutions operated by Ant Solutions into its point-of-service (POS) terminals to accept more direct payments.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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