Wed.Jun 12, 2024

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Apple unveils new iPhone touch and pay feature

Payments Dive

The P2P ‘Tap to Cash’, which enables iPhone users to transfer money by holding their phones together, was unveiled along with a slate of other features Monday.

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UK home to 3m 'Frankenstein identities, posing multi-billion pound threat

Finextra

The UK is home to nearly three million "Frankenstein" identities stitched together by fraudsters out of real and made up personal details, according to researchers who warn of a potential multi-billion pound hit to the economy.

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eBay to accept Venmo

Payments Dive

A week after dropping American Express, the online auctioneer said it will now accept payments through Venmo, which is popular among Gen Z and millennials

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PCI DSS V3 vs V4 – Infographic

VISTA InfoSec

PCI DSS v3 has been protecting card holders for years, but as the number of card holders increase so do the threats of cybercrimes. To counter the threats of cybercrimes and absorb emerging technologies, the PCI Council launched its v4 version. As organizations shift to the v4 version, here are all the differences between v3 and v4 and how it affects your organization.

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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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Fighting deepfakes via payments

Payments Dive

“Since many of these deepfake software services accept credit cards, payments providers are on the front lines of detecting these companies,” writes one corporate compliance officer.

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ING gen-AI chatbot pilots in the Netherlands

Bank Automation

ING is running a generative AI-driven chatbot pilot in the Netherlands before it plans to scale the technology. The pilot funnels only 2.5% of clients’ chats into its gen-AI chatbot, Chief Analytics Officer Bahadir Yilmaz told Bank Automation News at the recent Money2020 Europe event in Amsterdam.

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How Curis Streamlined Their Close, Strengthened Compliance, and Saved Six Figures With FloQast

FloQast

Curis , a biopharmaceutical innovator based in Lexington, Massachusetts, faced challenges with their traditional, paper-heavy month-end Close process and compliance program. These inefficiencies not only led to wasted time and resources but also resulted in significant audit fees. This is where FloQast stepped in. By leveraging FloQast’s automation and connected platform, Curis was able to streamline their Close process, strengthen their compliance program, and achieve substantial cost sav

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Grace Park Joins Prudential as Chief Data, Analytics and AI Officer

Fintech News

Prudential plc has announced the appointment of Grace Park as its new Chief Data, Analytics & AI Officer, effective 7 June 2024. Grace Park Based in Singapore, Park will report to Chief Information Officer Ashley Veasey. In her new role, Park will focus on enhancing Prudential ‘s use of data and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive growth and improve efficiencies.

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Embracing Fintech's Omnichannel Payment Revolution

Finextra

In today's fast-paced digital era, the convergence of finance and technology is reshaping the paymen.

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New OCBC Ignite Initiative to Boost Polytechnic Graduates in Banking Careers

Fintech News

OCBC has introduced OCBC Ignite, an accelerated banking career programme aimed at benefiting 500 polytechnic students over the next three years. This initiative, developed in collaboration with all five polytechnics in Singapore, seeks to enhance the employment prospects of polytechnic graduates in the financial sector. OCBC Ignite aims to double the bank’s annual intake of fresh polytechnic graduates.

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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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Trustly Launches Revolutionary AI-Powered Recurring Payments to Boost European Subscription Economy

Fintech Finance

In a major leap for subscription services, Trustly , the global leader in open banking payments, today unveiled its innovative AI-powered recurring payments solution poised to revolutionise how merchants handle repeat transactions through a single integration. This cutting-edge technology enables businesses to seamlessly accept recurring transactions directly from customers’ bank accounts, circumventing the limitations of time-consuming traditional payment methods such as cards.

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UOB and EnterpriseSG to Streamline Sustainability Financing for SMEs

Fintech News

UOB and Enterprise Singapore have launched the Sustainability-Linked Advisory, Grants and Enablers (SAGE) programme , targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative aims to simplify sustainability-linked financing for SMEs, offering preferential loan rates from UOB for those meeting pre-agreed sustainability performance targets (SPTs).

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PayPal Partnership Expands to EU, UK

Fintech Finance

MoonPay and PayPal partnership is now live to users across the European Union and United Kingdom, following a successful launch in the United States last month. MoonPay users in 24 EU member states and the UK can now buy cryptocurrency using their PayPal account. The U.S. launch, which has also now rolled out to 100% of users, demonstrated strong demand for PayPal as a payment option to buy crypto with impressive results: Popularity : PayPal has quickly become the third most popular payment meth

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BIS, MAS Launch Project Viridis for Financial Authorities to Monitor Climate Risks

Fintech News

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have developed a blueprint – Project Viridis – a climate risk platform aimed at helping financial authorities identify, monitor, and manage climate risks in the financial system. Recognising the financial risks posed by climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy, central banks and financial authorities are increasingly called upon to ensure climate-sensitive regul

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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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Airwallex Hong Kong Increases Local Customer Base by Nearly 80% Amid Growing Adoption for Cross-Border Money Transfers

Fintech Finance

Airwallex , a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, saw robust customer growth in Hong Kong, with its transacting customer base increasing by 79% YoY in the first quarter of 2024. Reflecting the strong customer growth, Airwallex Hong Kong also recorded a 108% YoY revenue increase for the first quarter of 2024. Additionally, transaction volume rose by 86% in Hong Kong, signifying continued appetite among Hong Kong businesses to operate internationally.

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The Transformative Power of Cards-as-a-Service in Revitalising Credit Cards

Fintech News

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, traditional credit cards face the challenge of staying relevant amidst the rise of digital wallets and changing consumer expectations. The emergence of Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS) offers a transformative solution that can help credit cards adapt and thrive in this new era. CaaS is revolutionising how financial institutions approach credit card issuance and customer engagement, ultimately reshaping the future of credit cards.

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Buy Now Pay Later: Nexi and Compass Expand Their Partnership to Include E-commerce

Fintech Finance

Nexi , the European PayTech leader, and Compass , the Mediobanca Group’s consumer credit arm, are consolidating their strategic partnership in the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) segment by expanding it to include the e-commerce channel as well. This extension of the partnership will involve PagoLight, Compass’s proprietary, full-digital BNPL solution, being integrated into XPay, the e-commerce payment gateway developed by Nexi.

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Paxos Announces 20% Staff Layoffs Despite Robust Financial Position

Fintech News

Stablecoin issuer Paxos has announced a 20% workforce reduction, affecting about 65 employees. Despite the layoffs, the company reportedly remains in a strong financial position with over US$500 million on its balance sheet. Following the layoffs, Paxos’ workforce is now estimated to be between 200 and 300 employees, according to a source familiar with the situation.

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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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Visa Releases Third Annual Money Travels: 2024 Digital Remittances Adoption Report

Fintech Finance

While remittances are a lifeline for millions of migrant workers and their families, Visa ’s annual “Money Travels: 2024 Digital Remittances Adoption” research report found that humanitarian assistance was a predominant driver of remittance usage on the send side, with many noting that it was important to support the lives of people in need, amid worldwide events.

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DBS Aims for S$500 Billion in Wealth Assets by 2026

Fintech News

DBS Group is targeting S$500 billion (US$369.7 billion) in assets under management for its wealth business by the end of 2026, as reported by Reuters. The announcement comes as the DBS benefits from robust inflows into Singapore, driven by the city-state’s political stability, low taxes, and favorable policies for family offices and trusts. In 2023, DBS achieved a record S$365 billion in wealth assets, marking a 23% growth.

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Citi and Emirates NBD Collaborate to Launch First-of-Its-Kind 24/7 USD Cross Border Payments in the Middle East

Fintech Finance

Citi (NYSE: C) and Emirates NBD , a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, announced a collaboration to launch Citi’s first-of-its-kind 24/7 USD Clearing service in the Middle East. This makes Emirates NBD the first bank to use Citi’s 24/7 USD Clearing service to make cross-border USD payments available to their corporate and retail clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, end to end across their branch network.

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The Evolution of Insurtech and its Impact on Traditional Insurance Models

Fintech Review

The insurance industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements. Insurtech, a term blending ‘insurance’ and ‘technology,’ is revolutionising traditional insurance models. We explore the innovations in personalised insurance products, the role of IoT devices in data collection and risk assessment, and the challenges faced by established insurance companies integrating new technologies.

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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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Lexasure and OneDegree Global Unveil New Cyber Insurance Platform

Fintech News

Lexasure, a reinsurance and insurtech solutions provider, and OneDegree Global , known for its IXT insurtech solutions and cybersecurity services, have announced a new collaborative cyber insurance solution. The platform, launched during the ITC Asia conference in Singapore, aims to tackle the rising cybersecurity threats in South and Southeast Asia.

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How to Use Composable Apps in Payments

Basis Theory

Software can be designed and implemented in any number of ways, but a core architectural approach can be instrumental in producing tools that are ideally suited to their purpose. Increasingly, CFOs and the rest of the financial apparatus of organizations are looking to composable applications to give them the flexibility to adjust their approach at the speed of business.

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Ripple brings Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility to XRP Ledger

Finextra

We collectively believe that the future of blockchain is multi-chain, and are excited to share an update on one of the top requests from the developer community: bringing Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility to XRP Ledger (XRPL).

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Transactions: Mastercard and Temenos team up for global payments

Bank Automation

Technology provider Temenos will integrate Mastercard’s Mastercard Move solution to provide banks with international money transfer capabilities. Mastercard Move will enable Temenos’ bank clients to use a range of options to cost-effectively route and deliver money, according to a June 4 Temenos release.

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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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Starling reports third profitable year

Finextra

UK mobile lender Starling Bank has reported its third full year of profitability, with pre-tax profits up 55% to £301.1m and revenue up 51% to £682.2m.

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Appian and Swiss Re Streamline Life Insurance Underwriting With AI

Fintech News

Appian, a software company that automates business processes, and Swiss Re have expanded their partnership to streamline the life insurance underwriting process and enhance the productivity of underwriters. The Connected Underwriting Life Workbench platform by Appian, which was successfully launched in North America last year, will now be available in select countries in Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

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Update MFT software with zero downtime thanks to Axway’s ZDU capabilities

Axway

What happens if your managed file transfer (MFT) software goes down? With file transfers at the heart of business operations, the impact is significant. To this end, high availability is critical for MFT software — including as updates are performed.

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Ripple partners with the National Bank of Georgia

The Paypers

Ripple has partnered with the National Bank of Georgia to explore ways to digitise the country’s local economy.

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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