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Now is the Time for Organizations to Adopt the Future-Dated Requirements of PCI DSS v4.x

PCI Security Standards

Merchants around the world use the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) to safeguard payment card data before, during, and after a purchase is made. The standard is intended for all entities involved in payment card processing, including merchants, processors, acquirers, issuers, and service providers. As of 31 March 2024, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) officially retired PCI DSS v3.2.1.

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Sarah Buchner started as a carpenter when she was 12 — now her AI construction startup has raised $20 million

TechCrunch Fintech

Construction companies deal with a lot of documents — so many that it can be difficult to process and manage them all. According to one recent survey, a third of construction professionals found accessing documents to be a challenge in completing a project, while a fourth said that inaccurate project paperwork has contributed to a […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Podcast: JPM connects to French payments network Cartes Bancaires

Bank Automation

J.P. Morgan is joining French payments network Cartes Bancaires, Mike Lozanoff, managing director and global head of merchant services at J.P. Morgan, tells Bank Automation News on this episode of “The Buzz” podcast. The bank is tapping cloud-based Renovite to build the connection to the network, Lozanoff says.

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Adyen taps rival PayPal to offer Fastlane in the US

Finextra

Adyen has struck a deal to offer rival PayPal's Fastlane guest checkout product to its enterprise and marketplace customers in the US.

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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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TrueMoney App Users Can Now Buy Health, Accident Insurance Powered by Igloo

Fintech News

Insurtech firm Igloo has teamed up with TrueMoney , Thailand’s e-payment and financial services provider, to offer insurance products directly through the latter’s application. Through the TrueMoney app, customers can now purchase a range of insurance products, including critical illness coverage from ThaiVivat Insurance, personal accident insurance from Dhipaya Insurance, and hospital benefit insurance from Tokio Marine Insurance.

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Capital One, Citi plan to join FedNow in ‘near future’

Payments Dive

The two big banks say they’ll soon connect to the Federal Reserve’s new instant payment system, even as other major banks remain on the sidelines.

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How do neobanks generate revenue?

Finextra

If you’ve recently switched to a neobank or are considering it, you might be curious about how they.

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MSIG’s SUMO Insurance for SMEs Now Available through WhatsApp

Fintech News

MSIG Insurance has partnered with intermediary Embed Global to streamline the business insurance purchasing process for SMEs via WhatsApp. This initiative marks MSIG’s second venture into using a WhatsApp chatbot to automate insurance quotations. The new system allows SME clients to quickly obtain insurance coverage by interacting with a chatbot that guides them through the process.

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National Bank of Egypt to roll out Mastercard Touch Card for visually impaired customers

Finextra

The National Bank of Egypt (NBE), in collaboration with Mastercard, has unveiled the Touch Card, a groundbreaking payment solution designed to empower customers with visual impairments.

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ClearBank’s Jonny Fry featured fireside chat at Bank Automation Summit Europe 2024

Bank Automation

Jonny Fry, head of digital assets strategy at ClearBank and chief executive of TeamBlockchain, will be featured in a fireside chat at Bank Automation Summit Europe 2024 on Monday, Oct. 7, at 2:15 p.m. GMT +1. The summit takes place Oct.

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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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AI’s Historic Role in Fighting ‘Friendly Fraud’

Fintech Finance

Global losses to payment fraud have surged to $48 billion USD in 2023, and payment companies around the world are under more pressure to leverage new and existing technology to tackle this problem. Experts at leading chargeback technology platform Chargebacks911 report that AI is one of the key drivers to combat emerging payment threats and prevent disputed transactions.

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SeaMoney Among Major Players Vying for Thailand’s First Virtual Bank Licences

Fintech News

A mix of Thai and regional business groups, including SeaMoney Thailand, SCB X, CP Group, Gulf Energy, and VGI, are preparing to apply for virtual bank licences from the Bank of Thailand, according to the Bangkok Post. SeaMoney Thailand, a digital financial services provider under Singapore’s Sea Group, is among those vying for a licence. The company currently offers payment and lending services through ShopeePay and SPayLater in Thailand, and its parent company operates MariBank, a digita

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Bank of England to develop analytics data platform for ISO 20022

Finextra

The Bank of England is working with the BIS Innovation Hub London centre on a project that will explore how technology can enhance the analytical use of ISO 20022 data to shed light on economic conditions, system liquidity and compliance

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BNPL providers won’t face penalties during transition to new CFPB rule

Payments Dive

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in a blog post that the agency will not fine companies making a good faith effort to follow regulations treating buy now, pay later loans like credit card transactions. His remarks follow significant industry pushback.

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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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Not a minute to waste: Why KYB speed matters in merchant onboarding

The Payments Association

This article explores innovative strategies that can transform KYB (Know Your Business) checks from a routine compliance requirement into a strategic asset for Payment Service Providers (PSPs) in the Asia-Pacific region. We explore how leveraging advanced technologies and optimising processes not only enhances the efficiency of KYB checks but also significantly boosts PSPs' competitive edge.

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What is 3D Secure Authentication and How Does It Work

Stax

In today’s digital age, more and more consumers are shopping online. With that, it’s no longer possible for merchants to check ID or signature to ensure that the person making a purchase is who they say they are. This has led to an increased need for security measures to protect both merchants and customers. One solution to counter this problem is 3D Secure Authentication. 3D Secure is a fraud prevention solution with an added layer of security that helps protect buyers and merchants

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Transact365 launches updated range of payment solutions

The Payments Association

Transact365 updates its global payment solutions, improving stability, success rates, and coverage in regions like China, India, Germany, and Brazil.

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Forage Enables More EBT Transactions with Help from Basis Theory

Basis Theory

Nearly 43 million people in the United States received benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2023, totaling almost $154 billion. All of that funding was distributed via Electronic Benefit Transfers (EBT), which are payments processed like debit card transactions.

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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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Matt Komorowski Named CRO of myPOS

The Payments Association

Matt Komorowski has been appointed as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of fintech company myPOS, following its acquisition by Advent International. With over a decade of experience in the payments sector, including senior roles at PayPal and Volt.io, Matt will focus on driving revenue growth and strengthening myPOS’ position as a leading payments provider in Europe.

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What is Embedded Finance and Embedded Fintech?

Stax

A few years back, you had to pay for your ride home or food delivery using cash or card. Today, you don’t even have to exit the app. Everything is done under one platform. And it’s all thanks to embedded finance and embedded fintech. Embedded finance isn’t entirely a new concept. Airline credit cards, payment plans for costly items, and car rental insurance are forms of embedded finance that have been around for a while.

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Mobile wallet operators band together on cross-border payments

Finextra

Money movement company TerraPay has formed a 'Wallet Interoperability Council' with five leading payment operators to facilitate interconnection in cross-border transactions.

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Transactions: FIs invest in credit decision platforms

Bank Automation

Gather Federal Credit Union has selected credit underwriting platform Zest AI to reduce fraudulent activity during the loan origination and decisioning process. AI-driven Zest Protect can help financial institutions fight identity fraud and identify fake documents during the loan procedure, Adam Kleinman, head of strategy and client success at Zest AI, told Bank Automation News.

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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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State Street selects Taurus to grow digital assets business

Finextra

State Street is to add tokenization and digital custody services to its digital assets business through a deal with infrastructure provider Taurus.

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Zaelab teams up with Shopify

The Paypers

Digital consultancy company Zaelab has announced its collaboration with Shopify , intending to merge their solutions and knowledge to offer B2B commerce solutions globally.

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Citi inks referral agreement with Dubai's Network International

Finextra

Citi has struck a referral agreement with Dubai-based Network International to offer the bank's corporate clients omnichannel payments services in the Middle East and Africa.

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Flutterwave Enables Online Merchants in Nigeria to Accept American Express Payments

The Fintech Times

Online merchants based in Nigeria can now accept American Express payments through Africa-based payments technology firm, Flutterwave. American Express card members will now be able to make payments to e-commerce businesses using Flutterwave in Nigeria, with plans to expand the service to Flutterwave merchants in the likes of Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and Uganda in the near future.

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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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The Quantum Leap in Cryptography: Preparing for a Post-Quantum World

Finextra

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a new challenge looms on the horizo

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Igloo Looks to Expand Access to Insurance Products to Underserved in Thailand Alongside TrueMoney

The Fintech Times

Insurtech Igloo is joining forces with TrueMoney , a Thailand-based e-payment and financial service provider, to make essential insurance products available via the TrueMoney application, enhancing accessibility, affordability and convenience for users. By leveraging the TrueMoney platform, Igloo plans to extend the reach of essential insurance products to the underserved and those residing in remote areas, helping to bridge the protection gap.

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Nubank hails massive growth in Mexico

Finextra

Standing as the number one business priority for Nu in 2024, Mexico has proven to be a savvy choice in the company’s international expansion strategy: one year after the launch of Cuenta, the company has already surpassed 8 million customers in the country and $3.3 billion in deposits.

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Binance Partners With Macau Police to Warn Locals About Risk of Scams During Transactions

The Fintech Times

Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance is joining forces with the Macau Judiciary Police to launch a joint anti-scam campaign to increase risk awareness and reduce the risk of fraud in the digital space. Via the new anti-scam campaign, Binance and the Macau Judiciary Police plan to enhance users’ awareness of online fraud and reduce their risks of being scammed by building tailored anti-fraud alerts into our system.

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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