Thu.May 08, 2025

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Cyber Threats Surge in India’s Financial Sector

Fintech News

Cyber threats have become an immediate and inescapable reality for Indias banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) industry. In 2024, the sector witnessed a surge in the sophistication, scale, and diversity of cyberattacks, with phishing attacks, deepfakes and tech vulnerabilities emerging as key threat vectors and attack techniques, according to a new report by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the Computer Security Incident Response Team in Finance sector (CSIRT-Fi

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Klarna takes foot off AI gas as CEO acknowledges importance of human customer service

Finextra

After aggressively pursuing an AI-driven workforce reduction strategy, Klarna is rowing back and hiring customer service employees in an acknowledgment that people often still want to talk to a human.

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OpenAI Supports OakNorth by Bolstering Speed, Personalisation and Operational Efficiency With AI

The Fintech Times

OakNorth , the digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, is teaming up with AI giant OpenAI to further embed generative AI technologies across its business and enhance personalisation and efficiency for customers. Alongside OpenAI, OakNorth is deploying AI across horizontal and vertical initiatives, from digital lending to functional-led AI enhancement projects, as well as firmwide AI adoption to enhance speed, personalisation, service quality and efficiency.

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GreenBanana launches bnplx.io, a BNPL platform for the retail sector

The Paypers

Germany-based fintech GreenBanana has launched its BNPL platform, blplx.io, to optimise the retail sector, assisting both merchants and customers.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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AI writes up to 30% of code at Microsoft, CEO says

Bank Automation

Despite recent reports sounding alarms about big tech pulling back on AI-driven data center capital expenditures, executives have calmed the markets during first-quarter earnings calls by reaffirming their commitments to build out the tech. Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft said they are significantly increasing investments in data centers and other infrastructure to bolster AI. […] The post AI writes up to 30% of code at Microsoft, CEO says appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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GoCardless announces integration with Giacom to optimise Cloud Market tools

The Paypers

Global bank payment company GoCardless has announced integration with Giacom ’s Cloud Market Tools billing platform.

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KPMG in Greece selects Confide Platform

The Paypers

KPMG Greece has selected Confide Platform as a strategic partner to increase compliance and whistleblowing services for clients.

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EBANX Powers Cross-Border Recurring Payments with UPI Autopay in India

The Fintech Times

Global paytech EBANX , which specialises in payment services for emerging markets, has successfully integrated UPI Autopay, the recurring payments feature of Indias instant payments system, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), into its cross-border payments platform. Operating in India in a partnership with local private sector bank YES BANX , EBANX has set its sights on enabling cross-border e-commerce merchants to offer UPI’s recurring feature for their clients in India something that was

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Payrails Review: Orchestrating Global Payments

Fintech Review

As global platforms and fast-scaling digital businesses expand across borders, payment complexity becomes a major operational challenge. Payrails is tackling this head-on, providing a next-generation payments orchestration and revenue management platform designed for businesses with complex, international needs. In this Payrails review , we will explore how the company operates, what problems it solves.

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OCC latest US regulator to give banks crypto freedom

Finextra

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today clarified permissible bank activities related to crypto-asset custody and execution services.

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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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Angela Yore: How to Get More from Your Marketing and PR Budget in 2025

The Fintech Times

In the coming months, small and medium-sized businesses in the UK will feel the effects of a sharp rise in employment costs. Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) have increased from 13.8 per cent to 15 per cent, and the earnings threshold has dropped from 9,100 to 5,000 per year. For fintechs operating on tight margins, this shift adds real pressure to cash flow and forecasting.

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Monmouthshire Building Society selects Phoebus for account servicing

Finextra

Monmouthshire Building Society has selected Phoebus to provide account servicing solutions to its 90,000 mortgage and savings members.

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MoonPay enables TRX purchases for US users via TRON deal

The Paypers

MoonPay has entered into a new agreement with the TRON decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) to support purchases of TRX, TRON’s native token.

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Modern Warfare: What is Payments’ Role in Conflict?

Finextra

One month after the start of the Russian war against the Ukraine in 2022, the Ukrainian government

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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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Tether partners with Chainalysis

The Paypers

Tether has announced its partnership with Chainalysis in order to integrate its compliance and monitoring tools onto Tether’s tokenisation platform.

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Juice raises £25m for founder-focused lending platform

Finextra

Juice, a UK-based alternative lending platform for digital founders, has raised £25 million in funding.

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Ghana prepares to regulate digital assets by September 2025

The Paypers

Ghana’s central bank has revealed its plans to begin regulating the digital asset sector in September 2025, contingent on the approval of new legislation.

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Freedom Bank chooses Vine to accelerate commercial lending

Finextra

Vine Financial, a commercial lending accelerator for banks and credit unions, announced that Freedom Bank is using its commercial lending technology to better serve its local businesses and their financial needs.

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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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iCard and Regula to optimise secure customer verification

The Paypers

European e-money institution iCard has optimised its customer check experience with Regula ’s biometric and document verification technologies.

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Real-Time Rail on track for Q3 completion - Payments Canada

Finextra

Jude Pinto, Chief Delivery Officer at Payments Canada, was joined today by the Real-Time Rail (RTR) delivery partners at The Payments Canada SUMMIT to provide an update on this national infrastructure.

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Stripe offers iOS developers a way around App Store fees

The Paypers

Stripe has released new technical guidance aimed at helping iOS app developers redirect users to external payment platforms.

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Extend launches open source AI toolkit

Finextra

Extend, the spend and expense management platform that works with business existing credit cards, announces the launch of its open-source AI toolkit marking a significant step forward in finance automation solutions for businesses of all shapes and sizes.

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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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Zeepay secures USD 18 million debt funding to accelerate expansion

The Paypers

Ghanaian fintech company Zeepay has announced the rise of USD 18 million in debt funding, aimed for the process of accelerating its expansion.

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Northern Tool + Equipment picks TreviPay Pay by Invoice programme

Finextra

TreviPay, the most-trusted B2B payments and invoicing network, today announced its Pay by Invoice program with Northern Tool + Equipment, a major supplier of tools and equipment.

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XTransfer receives official EMI Licence from the Dutch Central Bank

The Paypers

XTransfer has acquired an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from De Nederlandsche Bank , the central bank of the Netherlands.

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Monex adopts Broadridge SaaS platform for Jasdecps

Finextra

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR) today announced that Monex, Inc., a leading online brokerage firm, has chosen to migrate its current JASDECPS system to Broadridges advanced cloud-based SaaS platform.

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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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Cardstream adds Open Banking via Mastercard

The Paypers

Cardstream has integrated Open Banking capabilities into its Payment Facilitation-as-a-Service (PFaaS) platform, following a partnership with Mastercard.

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Finova and Castle Trust Bank team on broker portal

Finextra

Finova, the UK's largest cloud-based mortgage and savings software provider, has today announced the successful delivery of a new upgraded application and processing platform built for brokers for Castle Trust Bank.

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Jeeves launches Embedded Finance solution for optimised travel management in Brazil

The Paypers

Jeeves has announced the launch of its Embedded Finance solution, which was developed to optimise business travel management in Brazil.

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Wealthsimple taps Eventus for compliance

Finextra

Eventus, a leading provider of comprehensive, at-scale trade surveillance and financial risk solutions, announced that Wealthsimple is among its newest clients deploying the firms Validus platform for trade surveillance across asset classes.

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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