Fri.Jun 07, 2024

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Illinois heads toward landmark card interchange fee restrictions

Payments Dive

The state may become the first in the nation to outlaw the imposition of credit and debit card interchange fees on state excise tax and tips.

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Understanding Zero Trust Network Access and Why Needs It

VISTA InfoSec

As flexible working arrangements become increasingly common across every industry, companies need secure, dependable ways to grant remote employees online access to company data, services, and applications. Productivity in today’s highly digital business environment depends upon employees being able to access the systems and information they need for work when needed, from any location.

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Visa and Mastercard set for card fee suit

Finextra

A UK tribunal has ruled that interchange fee lawsuits against Visa and Mastercard can proceed.

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CFPB finalizes open banking standard-setter rule

Payments Dive

The bureau will consult public interest groups and app developers on open banking standards, and no single special interest can dominate the standards-making process.

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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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AI in financial crime prevention: A transformative approach

The Payments Association

AI's data analysis superpowers are revolutionising financial crime prevention, spotting fraud patterns in real-time, even for small transactions, but good data and industry collaboration are key.

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Affirm adds new options in bid to battle cards

Payments Dive

The buy now, pay later provider now offers two 30-day payment plans; one that allows for full payment and another that splits a purchase in two, in addition to its “pay in four” offering.

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The time is now to digitize syndicated commercial lending

Finextra

In case you hadn’t noticed, technology has made huge advances over the last 10 to 15 years. In all t.

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Coding cash: Unveiling the new frontier of programmable money

The Payments Association

Riccardo Tordera Ricchi, head of policy and government relations, The Payments Association, explores the transformative potential of programmable money and smart contracts.

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AI speeds Nasdaq fraud investigations by 33%

Bank Automation

NEW YORK — The Nasdaq Stock Market index is using AI to streamline its efforts to investigate suspicious trading and anti-money laundering.

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PAY360: The payments ecosystem under one roof

The Payments Association

At ExCel London, PAY360 gathered over 4,000 payment professionals to discuss the future of payments, innovation, and regulatory challenges with industry leaders.

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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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Payments tech a focus for 61% of merchants

Bank Automation

AMSTERDAM — Consumers are more likely to interact with a business with a frictionless payment experience in place. Sixty-one percent of merchants say payments is a high area of focus, according to Discover Global Network’s “Payment State of the Union” report, released June 3.

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Establishing sustainable commercial models for open banking: Overcoming the quagmire

The Payments Association

Open banking in the UK has yet to fulfil its potential, with apparent division between banks and fintechs regarding how best to proceed and establish viable commercial models.

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dLocal Unveils Guide to Payments Across Latin America, Asia and Africa

The Fintech Times

Although cash payments currently account for over one-third of transactions in Africa, the use of cash is expected to dwindle over time as its young population gains spending power; says cross-border payment platform, dLocal. In the first edition of a new dLocal handbook, ‘ Emerging Markets Payments Handbook: A guide to successfully transacting with local payment methods in Africa, Asia, and Latin America ‘, the firm aims to offer international companies insights and necessary contex

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Customer protection: A regulatory ‘last stand’?

The Payments Association

The Consumer Rights Act 2015 aimed to unify UK consumer protections, but rapid digital advances in banking have necessitated a stronger focus on fraud protection.

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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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Five Steps to CX Success in Finance

Finextra

In the intricate world of finance, there are a myriad of challenges influencing how financial organi.

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Crafting security: Australia’s strategic approach to combatting fraud

The Payments Association

Exploring Australia's comprehensive strategy to tackle payment fraud and enhance security across the national payments system.

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56% of US companies offer faster payments; 35% planning to do so

Finextra

According to a new US Faster Payments Council (FPC) report, more work is needed to ensure most faster payments products are financially inclusive.

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Payment voices: Europe’s banking revival won’t last

The Payments Association

Matthew Lynn, financial columnist for The Telegraph and The Spectator: European banks have experienced a notable recovery over the past year, with banking stocks significantly outperforming the market due to higher interest rates and stable economies. However, this resurgence is threatened by potential losses in commercial real estate and private equity, high government debt, and competition from tech-based challenger banks.

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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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U.S. Faster Payments Council Releases New Survey Report on Faster Payments and Financial Inclusion

Fintech Finance

The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC) , a membership organization devoted to advancing safe, easy-to-use faster payments in the United States, has announced the publication of its latest industry resource, the Faster Payments and Financial Inclusion survey report. This comprehensive survey, conducted in the third quarter of 2023, explores the readiness and preparation of financial institutions to implement faster payment solutions and their impact on financial inclusion.

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Scroll, click, sell: Navigating the risks and rewards of social commerce

The Payments Association

Exploring the transformative impact of social commerce on consumer behaviour and the lurking risks of online scams.

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Lucinity Enhances AI Copilot Plugin to Help FIs Tackle Financial Crime

The Fintech Times

A newly launched generative AI copilot plugin from SaaS AI financial crime-focused firm, Lucinity , is already delivering immediate results for fintechs. Launched on Thursday 6 June at Money20/20 Europe, the new AI copilot enhances ‘Luci’, an existing offering from Lucinity, making it far easier to integrate into financial institutions. The upgrade boasts the ability to enhance productivity by as much as 90 per cent and result in significant cost savings.

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Interview: Redefining fraud prevention – insights from a former insider

The Payments Association

Tony Sales, a former fraudster turned fraud prevention specialist and co-founder of WeFightFraud, shares his perspective on effective strategies and technologies businesses can use to protect against evolving threats.

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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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Finovate Global UAE: Thndr Expands, Visa Partners, and the CBUAE Backs Open Finance

Finovate

This week’s edition of Finovate Global takes a look at recent developments in the fintech industry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Thndr , a digital investment platform based in Egypt, announced an expansion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week. The expansion comes after the company secured a Category 3A license with retail endorsement from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA).

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Financial Crime 360: The industry leaders fighting fraud on the ground

The Payments Association

With Financial Crime 360 around the corner, Payments Review spoke to some of the leading figures working tirelessly to combat the growing issue of financial crime within the payments ecosystem.

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How Payment Gateway APIs Work and Code Examples

Clearly Payments

Any modern payment gateway has a robust set of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), along with clear documentation. These APIs allow mobile apps, websites, software platforms, and other devices to seamlessly call the payment gateway to conduct transactions and retrieve or send data. This article covers how payment gateway APIs work, their components, and their role in ensuring secure, efficient financial transactions.

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Leveraging ISO 20022 for enhanced cross-border payments and fraud prevention

The Payments Association

Adopting ISO 20022 is essential for modernising cross-border payments, enhancing fraud prevention, and ensuring seamless interoperability and efficiency in international financial transactions.

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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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Financial Services, the golden target for cybercriminals

Finextra

Financial services is one of the most regulated and well-resourced sectors when it comes to cybersec.

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Unlocking the digital euro: Europe’s currency revolution

The Payments Association

Exploring the need for a digital euro to maintain Europe's financial autonomy and enhance transaction efficiency in an increasingly digital global economy.

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56% of US companies offer faster payments, and 35% planning to do so - US Faster Payments Council

Finextra

According to a new US Faster Payments Council (FPC) report, more work is needed to ensure most faster payments products are financially inclusive.

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Balancing transparency and stability: Analysing the FCA’s ‘name-and-shame’ faux pas

The Payments Association

The FCA's controversial 'name-and-shame' policy has sparked significant industry backlash, raising concerns over market stability and reputational damage.

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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