Thu.Sep 14, 2023

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Square apologizes for last week’s outage

Payments Dive

Block’s mea culpa for outages last week at its merchant unit, as well as its peer-to-peer business Cash App, acknowledged “this situation was made more difficult by our communication.

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GDPR Compliance for US Companies

VISTA InfoSec

Numerous U.S.-based companies that operate online have customers from the European Union (EU) or other parts of the European Economic Area (EEA). If your business engages with these customers, it is subject to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This extensive data privacy regulation has an impact on many U.S. entities due to its extraterritorial reach.

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FIS battles higher labor costs

Payments Dive

The run-up in labor costs at Fidelity National Information Services has eased, and the paytech services company is eyeing AI to keep them in check.

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France’s e-invoicing mandate: Adhering to the new standard

Axway

E-invoicing is no longer a matter of choice for buyers and suppliers. Amid the rollout of new e-invoicing standards — specifically, the move to continuous transaction control (CTC) — e-invoicing is a must-have for B2B.

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6 Innovative Strategies for Mastering Merchant Services Sales

Ready to boost your game and stand out in the competitive world of merchant services sales? Discover 6 innovative strategies that will help you rise above the crowd, from leveraging tech trends and perfecting referral programs to harnessing the power of testimonials and pop-up events. Learn how educating clients can turn you into a trusted advisor and uncover the secrets of building community ties that cement your reputation as a market leader.

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CEO out at embattled Binance.US

Payments Dive

Brian Shroder joined the U.S. arm of the world's largest crypto exchange in 2021. Now, he's gone, as are one-third of the company's employees — who, unlike Shroder, were laid off this week.

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Intuit launches QuickBooks Money

The Paypers

Global technology platform Intuit has announced the launch of QuickBooks Money, a new subscription-free payments, and banking solution for small businesses.

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Visa launches Visa Cross-Border Solutions

The Paypers

Visa has announced the launch of its Visa Cross-Border Solutions in partnership with Currencycloud , in order to improve business development around the globe.

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Embedded payments: Everything you need to know

Cardknox

Embedded payments: Everything you need to know A seamless product experience is key to maintaining a satisfied, loyal clientele. Embedded payments not only streamline the customer journey but also drive […] The post Embedded payments: Everything you need to know appeared first on Cardknox.

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High-Risk Source of Application: How to Detect and Manage Them

Seon

To lower your rate of fraudulent applications, you need to look at both who and where they’re being sent from. Digging deep into the source of an application, such as your applicant’s IP, physical address, and PEP status, can give a crucial indication of how trustworthy – or indeed high-risk – they are as an applicant. Taking a bird’s eye view across the many relevant data points gives you the means to stop things like money laundering and ID theft before they happen.

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SEPA One-Leg Out SCT Inst (OCT Inst) : a great opportunity for new international services

ACI Worldwide Blog

Payment Service Providers in Europe should start looking at the significant possibilities offered by the newest EPC rulebook on One-Leg Out SCT Inst, to develop new business propositions by providing effective international transaction processing to their retail and corporate customer base. The post SEPA One-Leg Out SCT Inst (OCT Inst) : a great opportunity for new international services appeared first on ACI Worldwide.

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How To Craft Your Perfect Retail Tech Stack

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.

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What is a Signature Identifier?

Nanonets

Today where documents flow seamlessly across industries and organizations, the need for robust signature identification has never been more critical. This advanced technology serves as a gatekeeper, verifying the authenticity of signatures and safeguarding the integrity of documents. From legal contracts to healthcare records and beyond, the applications of signature identification are as diverse as they are impactful.

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Telegram adds global self-custodial crypto wallet, excluding the US

The Paypers

Chat app Telegram has integrated a self-custodial crypto wallet to tap into the crypto community that has emerged from its platform and drive crypto adoption.

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Swift starts testing interlinking CBDC solutions with three central banks

The Paypers

Swift has announced that three central banks are beta testing its solution for interlinking CBDCs, while financial institutions are experimenting with the solution to explore further use cases.

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Finastra launches Compliance as a Service

The Paypers

Financial software applications and marketplaces provider Finastra has launched its Compliance as a Service solution on Microsoft Azure to help banks combat financial crime for instant payments.

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Noda selects BVNK to enable stablecoin payments in the UK and EU

The Paypers

Open Banking payment provider Noda has chosen B2B payments platform BVNK to bring stablecoin settlements to the former’s customers across the UK and Europe.

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Viva.com partners with Petit Bateau

The Paypers

Cloud-based neobank Viva.com has announced its partnership with France-based clothing brand Petit Bateau in order to upgrade the latter’s Store+ solution.

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Paysend partners with Visa

The Paypers

UK-based fintech Paysend has announced its partnership with Visa in order to offer its customers around the world improved international money transfers.

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Bankjoy partners with Panacea Financial

The Paypers

US-based digital banking provider Bankjoy has partnered with Panacea Financial in order to offer its full suite of services to healthcare professionals.

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Maximizing Success as an Independent Sales Agent: The Value of a Payment Partner

Maximize success as an independent sales agent with a supportive payment processor partner. This article reveals the challenges agents face with uncooperative processors, like slow responses and lack of support, leading to missed opportunities. Discover how a supportive partnership can transform your success, offering extensive training, marketing materials, and ongoing support.

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Episode Six launches the Business Now, Pay Later solution

The Paypers

Episode Six has launched the Business Now, Pay Later solution to enable banks to cater to the demand for flexible working capital solutions from SMEs.

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Opera launches MiniPay, a stablecoin wallet on the Celo blockchain

The Paypers

Opera has rolled out MiniPay, a Celo blockchain-based wallet integrated directly into the Opera Mini browser, to onboard African users to Web3.

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Network International launches Alipay+ in the UAE

The Paypers

Network International has partnered with global payments facilitator Alipay+ to enable the acceptance of several global e-wallets in the UAE.

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Cashfree Payments launches one-step UPI payment service

The Paypers

India-based payments and API banking solutions company Cashfree Payments has launched its UPI Plug-in service for mobile-first businesses.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Gr4vy expands cloud Vault-as-a-Service

The Paypers

Cloud-native payments infrastructure provider Gr4vy has expanded its enterprise-level Vault-as-a-Service (VaaS) to merchants of all sizes.

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PwC UK partners with Clearspeed to combat fraud

The Paypers

PwC UK has announced a partnership with voice analytics technology provider Clearspeed for accurate, automated risk assessment at scale.

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Nethone partners with Verifi

The Paypers

Poland-based Know Your Users AI-powered fraud prevention company Nethone has announced a partnership with Verifi , a Visa solution.

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AFSOL taps Fime for certification of universal payment solutions

The Paypers

France-based payment software editor AFSOL has selected US-based fintech Fime to drive its digitalisation of payments.

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How Investors & Strategic Buyers Evaluate Integrated Payment Strategies

Explore how integrated payment strategies impact investor and buyer evaluations. Payments are more than a feature — they’re a key to long-term success and market differentiation. They help SaaS companies offer seamless user experiences and efficient operations. Investors and strategic buyers assess these integrated payment strategies as a measure of a company's growth potential and sustainability.

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Hokodo partners with Fuse

The Paypers

Hokodo has partnered with Fuse to improve credit decisioning and offer finance options for SMEs in the UK.

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Alpha Group to acquire stake in Cobase

The Paypers

UK-based Alpha Group has announced its plan to acquire 85% of Cobase , an ING -developed fintech.

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Swan raises EUR 37 million in a Series B funding round

The Paypers

France-based Embedded Finance platform Swan has raised EUR 37 million in a Series B funding round led by Lakestar.