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Paysend launches instant settlement accounts to enable businesses to unlock liquidity by receiving, moving and settling funds globally in real-time

The Payments Association

Earlier this month , Paysend announced the launch of Instant Settlement Accounts. This new feature enables PSPs, Banks, Marketplaces, FX Brokers and Freelancer/Contractor EOR Payroll Platforms to unlock $400 billion in liquidity trapped in cross-border payment processing. Treasurers and CFOs can receive, convert, and settle funds instantly between the UK, Europe, and North America to optimise liquidity.

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Volt Partners With Online Travel Company Webjet’s Motorhome Republic To Offer PayTo at Checkout in Australia

Fintech Finance

Volt, the global real-time payments platform, has been chosen by Motorhome Republic to power its PayTo payment option in Australia. As part of the ASX-quoted Webjet Group , Motorhome Republic is one of the world’s largest motorhome and campervan rental agencies. It operates out of New Zealand and has vehicle pick-up locations in over 45 countries, with a particularly strong market presence in Australia, where it has now integrated Volt via payment infrastructure provider Optty.

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Marqeta and Klarna Extend Partnership to Roll Out the Klarna Card in the US

The Fintech Times

It has been a busy month for Klarna , the global digital bank and flexible payments provider. It kicked off with a big announcement at Money20/20 , launching a new debit card in partnership with Visa. Now, the firm has announced that is expanding its partnership with Marqeta , the global modern card issuing platform, to enable the new debit card. In July 2024, Marqeta became the first issuer processor in the US certified for Visa Flexible Credential (VFC).

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Justt Announces Dispute Optimization to Help Merchants Maximize Chargeback Recovery

Fintech Finance

Justt , the leader in AI-based chargeback management, announces Dispute Optimization, a first-in-market capability designed to help merchants make informed and timely decisions on chargeback disputes, reducing associated costs and ensuring the highest possible returns, at scale. Dispute optimization works on a case by case basis, recommending or automating actions, based on return on investment (ROI) predictions for each chargeback dispute.

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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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Gambling prepares Resilient and Secure Cloud Technology for Banks

Finextra

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Summit Lays Off Over a Third of Staff Following Rebrand, Strategic Refocus

Fintech News

Summit, the fintech firm previously known as Spenmo, has laid off 24 employees out of its 64-person team across Singapore, Indonesia and India. The job cuts, which impacted staff across all departments, were first reported by Tech in Asia and confirmed by a retrenched employee. Staff were notified of the layoffs through an internal email sent on Wednesday.

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Proprietary vs SaaS-based Loan Management System: What Suits Lenders Better?

Finezza

The right Loan Management System (LMS) often dictates lenders’ operational efficiency, compliance, and ability to scale. However, as digital lending grows, many lenders wonder whether to opt for an in-house, proprietary LMS or a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) approach. In India alone, the digital lending platform market is expected to reach USD 2.38 billion by 2030, growing […] The post Proprietary vs SaaS-based Loan Management System: What Suits Lenders Better?

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Ria Money Transfer Sets Sights on Supporting Businesses in Malaysia to Manage Worker Wages

The Fintech Times

Ria Money Transfer , a cross-border money transfer company, has been officially approved by the Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia to disburse digital wage payments via the Ria Wallet. By digitally streamlining wage distribution, the Ria Prepaid Card programme, in collaboration with Mastercard , provides an omnichannel solution to employers struggling with conventional banking access for their workforce.

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Why the “Boring” Parts of Lending Need a Makeover

Fintech News

In today’s climate of mounting geopolitical tensions and escalating trade wars, corporate banks are navigating an increasingly complex risk environment. Economic uncertainty, prolonged inflation, and exchange rate volatility are reshaping the financial landscape. According to the Economist Impact and Swift , growing financial fragmentation is compounding the challenge – raising funding cost and constraining lending.

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News & Views | Episode 203: Crypto Scam Losses, Digital ID Adoption & FCA’s Supercharged AI Sandbox

The Fintech Times

On this week’s episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about crypto scam losses exceeding $4billion in 2024 with an increase in deepfake and AI tech use, merchants and financial institutions not offering digital ID being at risk of losing customer trust & the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) unveiling its ‘supercharged AI sandbox’.

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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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Vietnam Lays Groundwork for Digital Asset Regulation, Effective 2026

Fintech News

Vietnam has formally recognised digital assets under a newly passed law aimed at supporting the country’s digital transformation and regulatory clarity in emerging technologies. As reported by The Investor Vietnam , the National Assembly approved the Law on Digital Technology Industry on 15 June. The legislation introduces a legal framework for digital assets, including crypto, and is set to take effect on 1 January 2026.

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View. Click. Buy. PayPal Storefront Ads Expand Merchant Reach Across the Web

PayPal

By turning ads into shoppable storefronts, merchants can bring commerce directly to consumers through advertising, using PayPal Storefront Ads.

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Watch: In Conversation With Fahmi Syed, President at Midnight Foundation

The Fintech Times

The popularity of cryptocurrency has overshadowed blockchain to the point that a misconception has been formed: blockchain’s sole purpose is to facilitate cryptocurrencies. While this is certainly one blockchain use case, it has many more that are not being properly utilised due to the public nature of mainstream blockchains. One organisation exploring some of these use cases is the Midnight Foundation , an organisation dedicated to advancing the development, adoption, and real-world impac

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The CFO as Mission Control - Interview with Roy Hefer

Fintech Weekly

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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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KuCoin Launches SEC-Licensed Crypto Exchange in Thailand

Fintech News

KuCoin has launched its crypto exchange in Thailand, marking the debut of its first locally licensed platform under the KuCoin brand. The platform is licensed by Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission and is now available to all eligible users after an initial invite-only phase. The exchange integrates KuCoin’s global technology, adapted to meet the needs and preferences of Thai users.

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Sponsor's message: [New Impact Study] Reimagining Customer Journeys: How can Banks Upscale Experience and Boost Retention?

Finextra

To stay competitive and better serve their customer base, financial institutions (FIs) must urgently reimagine their customer journeys — from onboarding to the broader lifetime experience — or risk facing a hit to their market share. Technology has significantly transformed the financial services industry, particularly over the last five years.

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Yonder Launches Premium Rewards Debit Cards To Help More People Earn Meaningful Rewards on Their Everyday Spending

Fintech Finance

Yonder , the UK’s leading modern lifestyle rewards card, has today launched two premium rewards debit cards designed to help more people unlock meaningful value from their everyday spending – without needing to use credit. The launch marks a major evolution in Yonder’s mission to reshape how consumers engage with financial products, with members now able to choose between credit or debit depending on what suits them best.

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Amazon to Invest AU$20 Billion in Australia to Expand Cloud, AI Infrastructure

Fintech News

Amazon plans to invest AU$20 billion in Australia between 2025 and 2029 to expand, operate, and maintain its cloud infrastructure through Amazon Web Services (AWS). The company says this is the largest publicly-announced tech investment in Australia to date. The investment is aimed at meeting rising demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence services and supporting national efforts to strengthen AI capability.

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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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Arch Insurance Partners With Insurtech bolt to Expand Access to Multi-Trip Travel Insurance Plan

The Fintech Times

Arch Insurance , a speciality insurance solution provider, has selected insurtech company bolt to expand its travel insurance plan. By using the bolt platform, Arch Insurance plans to expand access to its Annual Multi-Trip Travel Insurance plan to travellers via agents. Arch says its addition to the over 100 carriers on bolt’s insurance distribution platform reinforces its commitment to delivering more choice and better coverage options to insurance buyers.