Finextra
AUGUST 14, 2024
Apple is opening up the NFC chip technology that enables iPhone users to make contactless payments to third-party providers in a host of countries - including the US and UK - but will charge associated fees.
Fintech News
AUGUST 14, 2024
UOB is set to relocate certain back and middle-office operations to Malaysia, primarily in Kuala Lumpur, according to The Business Times. Lee Wai Fai This strategic move aims to maintain the bank’s cost-to-income ratio at 40% by 2026, according to Group Chief Financial Officer Lee Wai Fai. This relocation, coupled with anticipated growth across ASEAN and a greater focus on non-interest income, is expected to help UOB sustain its return on equity (ROE) at approximately 14% by 2026.
Payments Dive
AUGUST 14, 2024
The bank and credit card issuer told regulators in a letter that competition will require it to keep its products fairly priced.
Fintech News
AUGUST 14, 2024
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has joined forces with DBS, HSBC, OCBC, UOB, SPTel, and SpeQtral to explore quantum security solutions for the financial sector. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 14 August 2024, aims to study the application of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) in financial services.
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.
The Fintech Times
AUGUST 14, 2024
Al Fardan Exchange, a financial services provider in the UAE, has partnered with the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival 2024 reflecting its commitment to advancing AI integration within the financial sector as well as supporting the UAE’s vision for a digitally advanced economy. Dubai AI & Web3 Festival , organised by the Dubai AI Campus in strategic partnership with DIFC and the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy & Remote Work Applications Office , takes plac
Fintech News
AUGUST 14, 2024
DCS Innov, a subsidiary of DCS Fintech Holdings, has acquired HolyWally , a Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS) platform provider. This acquisition supports DCS Innov ’s expansion into the US and European markets. Before the acquisition, HolyWally selected to deliver a WaaS solution that integrates core payment services from DCS Card Centre, including cards, virtual bank accounts, and Web3 payments via DCS Tokens.
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Fintech News
AUGUST 14, 2024
Standard Chartered has announced an update to its group management team, with Alex Manson , CEO of SC Ventures, joining the team effective immediately. Alex Manson Manson had set up SC Ventures in 2018, and under his leadership, it has become Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment, and ventures arm, driving the bank’s digital transformation and innovation efforts.
Clearly Payments
AUGUST 14, 2024
In 2024, payment processing is more complex and competitive than ever. With the global economy’s increasing digitization, the demand for efficient, cost-effective payment processing solutions has surged. Merchants and corporations are always in search of low cost processing across all industries and regions. This article covers current statistics and general information of payment processing across the globe for merchants.
Fintech News
AUGUST 14, 2024
Prudential has announced an expanded strategic partnership with Google Cloud to introduce AI-driven products and applications aimed at enhancing experiences for customers, agents, and employees. This collaboration will support the launch of Prudential’s new AI Lab, which will initially focus on improving healthcare access and operational efficiency.
Finextra
AUGUST 14, 2024
Crooks are circulating AI-generated deepfake videos of Prince William and UK prime minister Keir Starmer on Facebook and Instagram to dupe viewers into scam cryptocurrency investments.
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
Fintech Finance
AUGUST 14, 2024
DBS has announced the pilot launch of DBS Treasury Tokens, a next-generation treasury and liquidity management solution, in collaboration with Ant International. Ant International will be able to use the digital form factor to achieve instant, multi-currency treasury and liquidity management on DBS’ permissioned blockchain for their entities across multiple markets.
Finextra
AUGUST 14, 2024
As more people use smartphones and other mobile devices to conduct their daily lives, mobile paymen.
Fintech Finance
AUGUST 14, 2024
Paddle , the payments infrastructure provider, has today opened applications for its third AI Launchpad, offering 75 ambitious AI founders the chance to participate in a 6-week program to help them build, launch and scale their AI-powered business ideas. The potential for AI startups is huge, with generative AI startups globally raising more than $25 billion in funding in 2023, a figure that is predicted to rise to around $45 billion this year.
Finextra
AUGUST 14, 2024
Last month, the European Commission (EC) adopted a Delegated Act (DA) to postpone the application da.
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.
Fintech Finance
AUGUST 14, 2024
TransUnion , a global information and insights company, and receeve, an all-in-one platform for collections and recovery, proudly announce a strategic partnership to deliver increased collections autonomy and profitability through AI-powered insights and strategy optimisation, all seamlessly integrated into the receeve platform. The collaboration represents a significant moment in the collections industry, as both entities leverage technology and expertise in credit data and services.
The Payments Association
AUGUST 14, 2024
The adoption of ISO 20022, a global standard for financial messaging, is progressing but facing challenges, especially for traditional banks with outdated systems. With a looming March 2025 deadline in Europe, banks must quickly adapt or risk non-compliance. Partnering with compliant payment processing providers offers a strategic advantage, enabling banks to focus on innovation while ensuring compliance.
Fintech Finance
AUGUST 14, 2024
Network for Electronic Transfers (NETS) , Singapore’s leading payment services group, has launched NETS SoftPOS, a terminal-less payment solution for swifter, seamless and more cost-efficient payment transactions. Merchants can now download the NETS SoftPOS app from the Google Play Store and use their Android smart devices as payment terminals to accept contactless payments.
Stax
AUGUST 14, 2024
Experienced payments and sales executive joins Stax leadership team to drive accelerated growth for Stax Connect and embedded payments. Stax Payments , Inc., a leading payment technology provider, has appointed Jeremy Krahl as the SVP, ISV Business Development. Krahl brings more than 25 years of experience in integrated payments partnerships and sales across verticals such as healthcare, government, and technology companies, including senior level roles with Elavon, TSYS, and at his own successf
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Fintech Finance
AUGUST 14, 2024
TaluCard , in collaboration with IDEX Biometrics and a London based issuer is launching its state-of-the-art biometric payment solution. This groundbreaking initiative is set to transform payment solutions with a strong focus on accessibility and security for all users, including those with visual impairments and members of the aging community. TaluCard features fingerprint authentication and enhanced security as only the authorised, registered user can make transactions.
The Payments Association
AUGUST 14, 2024
Regulatory changes in BNPL, cVRPs, and digital wallets aim to boost e-commerce innovation and competition while safeguarding consumer protection and market stability.
Fintech Finance
AUGUST 14, 2024
Over half of consumers worldwide (56%) have changed their spending habits from a year ago, not only becoming more price conscious but demanding payment choice, from debit cards and bank transfers to digital wallets and cash, according to new research from Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE), a global payment processor and digital wallet provider. According to Paysafe’s report, ‘Inside the Wallet: How consumers are spending and saving in 2024’, 43% of consumers have abandoned their online shopping cart if a bus
Axway
AUGUST 14, 2024
For over a decade, Dealer Tire , a global tire distributor serving automotive dealers, has leveraged Axway B2B Integration to meet supply chain demands.
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
Fintech Finance
AUGUST 14, 2024
Leading Pan African innovator in secure and seamless payment solutions, SeerBit and Kuda , a digital bank renowned for its commitment to financial inclusion, has announced a strategic partnership with to boost the reliability and convenience of online payment for businesses and other users. The partnership enables millions of Kuda retail customers to make seamless payments on SeerBit’s checkout platform without inputting their card details, further assuring the security of their transactions.
Bank Automation
AUGUST 14, 2024
Vantage Bank has selected digital banking service provider Unit to improve its core digital banking offerings and provide embedded finance capabilities. Community banks don’t have the resources to execute rapid, high-quality digital transformations which has seen their share of the U.S.
Fintech Finance
AUGUST 14, 2024
Leading financial services business Cardstream and multichannel payments provider PayPoint Plc (PayPoint) have officially announced their collaboration. The powerful partnership sees PayPoint integrating Cardstream’s Gateway Connectivity into their MultiPay digital payments platform, which will allow it to continue to build a robust and scalable solution for clients.
FloQast
AUGUST 14, 2024
Fanatics , a global leader in sports fan experiences and v-commerce, was grappling with an inefficient month-end Close process. With over 80 offices worldwide and more than $8 billion in revenue, their financial operations were burdened by outdated methods involving spreadsheets, email, and paper reports. Discovering FloQast marked a turning point for Fanatics, providing the efficiency and control needed to enhance their financial processes.
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.
Finextra
AUGUST 14, 2024
Singapore's DBS is collaborating with Ant International on a blockchain-based tokenization project for 24/7 intra-group treasury and liquidity management.
Bank Automation
AUGUST 14, 2024
London-based Barclays bank and Amazon have come together to launch a co-branded card in the United Kingdom: Amazon Barclaycard. “We’ve launched this card for anyone who loves to shop at Amazon and wants to be rewarded for doing so on their everyday spend,” a Barclays spokesperson told Bank Automation News.
Payments Dive
AUGUST 14, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s earned wage access rule “could outright deny EWA to the wage earners who need it the most,” writes a trade group CEO.
The Fintech Times
AUGUST 14, 2024
A new report from Visa has revealed why generative AI is booming in Singapore and how consumers are using the tech. In its Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes Study, Visa found that consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the potential of generative AI (gen AI). This was especially the case for Gen Z consumers, those aged 18-23 years old. Eighty-four per cent are aware of gen AI and its potential applications.
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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