Wed.Mar 05, 2025

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GXS Group Taps Thoughtworks to Bolster Tech Infrastructure for Its 3 Digital Banks

Fintech News

GXS Group has partnered with technology consultancy Thoughtworks to support the launch of its digital banking platforms in Singapore and Malaysia. The group operates as GXS Bank in Singapore and GXBank in Malaysia and works closely with Indonesias Superbank, which shares the same parent companies, Grab and Singtel. The three banks utilise a common core banking system, data architecture, and product infrastructure.

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All You Need to Know About Internet Credit Card Payment Processing

Stax

Fact: modern consumers are increasingly gravitating towards eCommerce businesses. While brick-and-mortar retail isnt going away, todays customers value the convenience of shopping online. That means selling your products and services online allows you to better serve your customers (and reach new ones!) all while increasing revenue. Payment processors undeniably play a critical role in the success of your online store; all shoppers wont be able to make purchases through your website without a ro

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DBS CEO Gupta’s 2024 Pay Rises to S$17.58 Million, Up 14% Amid Profit Surge

Fintech News

Outgoing DBS CEO Piyush Guptas total pay for 2024 increased to S$17.58 million, according to the banks annual report published on 6 March, as reported by The Straits Times. This rise follows DBSs record financial performance, with full-year net profit surging 11 percent to S$11.4 billion and return on equity reaching 18 percent. The bank attributed Guptas higher pay to its strong overall performance and enhanced technological resilience, which led to an improved scorecard assessment by the board

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FreeAgent and Mimo Team Up to Help Small Businesses Manage Global Payments and Finances

Fintech Finance

Innovative accounting software firm FreeAgent and global payment solutions company Mimo have announced a new partnership that will enable small businesses to manage their payments, cash flow & financing more effectively. Under the partnership, FreeAgent’s award-winning software will be directly integrated with the Mimo platform, saving small business customers valuable time and money by providing them with a single tool to manage global payments, cash flow & financing.

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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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OKX Australia Names Kate Cooper as New CEO

Fintech News

Crypto exchange OKX Australia has announced the appointment of Kate Cooper as its new CEO. In her new role, Cooper will oversee OKX Australia’s operations, product development, and sales. With over two decades of experience in technology, strategy, and leadership, she has held executive roles at major financial institutions globally. Prior to joining OKX , Cooper held significant roles at Zodia Custody as Head of APAC and Australia CEO, and at National Australia Bank (NAB) as Executive, Di

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FreeAgent and Mimo Team Up to Help Small Businesses Manage Global Payments and Finances

Fintech Finance

Innovative accounting software firm FreeAgent and global payment solutions company Mimo have announced a new partnership that will enable small businesses to manage their payments, cash flow & financing more effectively. Under the partnership, FreeAgent’s award-winning software will be directly integrated with the Mimo platform, saving small business customers valuable time and money by providing them with a single tool to manage global payments, cash flow & financing.

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Mastercard Signs Strategic Collaboration With Mashreq to Support Its Launch as a Digital Bank in Pakistan

Fintech Finance

Mastercard has signed a multi-year strategic agreement with Mashreq to support its launch as a digital bank in Pakistan. Announced at a signing ceremony held at Mashreq HQ in Dubai, UAE welcoming leadership from Mashreq and Mastercard, the collaboration is to be on card portfolios across the consumer, affluent, and business market segments. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has awarded Mashreq Pakistan a restricted license for pilot operations as part of the government’s strategy to unlock

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Simu Liu highlights the importance of ‘borderless payments’ in Unlimit’s biggest campaign to date

The Payments Association

Global fintech Unlimit announced today that actor, producer, and entrepreneur Simu Liu will be the companys first global brand ambassador. The Chinese-Canadian megastar leads Unlimits biggest campaign to date, headlining a high-impact advert behind the scenes of a movie production set. The campaign shows businesses how important it is to choose the right partner in payments and allow customers to pay any way they want, anywhere they want.

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Ozean Teams up With First Digital to Provide Stablecoin Solutions to Projects Tokenising RWAs

The Fintech Times

Ozean , a blockchain for Real-World Assets (RWA) yield launched by Clearpool , is joining forces with First Digital , a Hong Kong-based group offering global multi-asset custodial, trust, payments and stablecoin solutions, as part of WakeMaker, Ozean’s accelerator programme. Following the partnership, the accelerator programme will provide projects on Ozean access to First Digital’s licensed digital asset custody and the First Digital USD (FDUSD) stablecoin ecosystem.

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Checkout.com opens San Francisco office

Payments Dive

The British digital payments company is expanding its U.S. presence after seeing revenue surge last year.

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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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Creating Real-world Solutions for Africa’s Digital Finance Future

Fintech Finance

Africas digital payment ecosystem is growing rapidly , making innovative and scalable financial products essential for sustained growth. But more doesnt necessarily mean better, says Paul Selibas, newly appointed Chief Product Officer at EFT Corporation (EFTCorp). Innovation is not just about building more products – its about solving real customer challenges and making payments more seamless, scalable, and accessible.

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CFPB co-founder: Agency will ‘rise from the ashes’

Bank Automation

The immediate future is uncertain for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and it might experience downsizing and less regulatory enforcement, but will eventually rise from the ashes, one of the agencys founders predicted during Bank Automation Summit 2025 on March 4 in Nashville, Tenn. It looks really scary from the news, like theyre going to […] The post CFPB co-founder: Agency will rise from the ashes appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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HSBC Collaborates With TreviPay on New E-Commerce Trade Solutions

Fintech Finance

HSBC is collaborating with global B2B payments and invoicing network TreviPay with the aim to enhance digital purchasing experiences for businesses by offering flexible payment options and financing solutions at the point of sale. By leveraging TreviPays platform, HSBC is focusing on helping corporate customers enable sales and engage with new business buyers through receivables finance, invoice processing and management and risk mitigation.

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Deus X Pay Unveils NeXus: Instant, Zero-Cost Cross-Border Transfers

Fintech Review

Vilnius, Lithuania, March 5th, 2025, FinanceWire Deus X Pay , a regulated stablecoin payment provider, announced the launch of NeXus , enabling instantaneous transfers at zero cost across the Deus X Pay ecosystem. NeXus addresses the challenge of inter- and intra-company transfers, overcoming major pain points, particularly in cross-border transactions.

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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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Deus X Pay Unveils NeXus: Instant, Zero-Cost Cross-Border Transfers

Fintech Finance

Deus X Pay , a regulated stablecoin payment provider, announced the launch of NeXus , enabling instantaneous transfers at zero cost across the Deus X Pay ecosystem. NeXus addresses the challenge of inter- and intra-company transfers, overcoming major pain points, particularly in cross-border transactions. NeXus eliminates these pain points by offering a real-time transfer network , ensuring immediate and frictionless fund movements between Deus X Pay clients.

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Banks say court’s ‘novel’ ruling upends wire transfer business

Payments Dive

The banking industry wants a federal appeals court review in New York’s case against Citibank, arguing that a judge has injected uncertainty into the wire transfer market.

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HPS and Enigma Join Forces to Revolutionise Fraud Detection With AI

Fintech Finance

HPS , a leading global provider of payment software and solutions, and Enigma , a global leader in artificial intelligence enabled entity resolution and decision-making, today announced a strategic collaboration to deliver cutting-edge AI fraud detection models to businesses worldwide. This partnership combines Enigma’s advanced AI capabilities with HPS’s comprehensive payment platform, offering clients unprecedented security and efficiency in navigating the complexities of modern pa

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FS-ISAC offers payment card industry guidance on quantum computing risks

Finextra

With work on quantum computing gaining momentum, the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) has issued guidance to help the payment card industry mitigate risks posed by the technology.

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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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Emirates NBD and Visa partner to launch Visa Commercial Pay – Mobile in the UAE

Fintech Finance

Emirates NBD , a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Trkiye (MENAT) region, is set to be the first bank in the UAE to introduce the Visa Commercial Pay-Mobile Module for its SME and Corporate clients, in collaboration with Visa. This initiative aligns with the UAE Government’s vision of digitalising payments while at the same time providing a distinctive and unique proposition to Emirates NBDs clients to enhance payment efficiencies enabling security, automation and

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Building a Career in Crypto: Why Mastering Crypto Wallets is Essential

Fintech Weekly

Master crypto wallets to boost your blockchain career! Learn why wallet expertise is essential for security, DeFi, and digital asset management. Explore key skills, trends, and job opportunities in the evolving crypto industry. Start mastering wallets today!

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Clip is the Most Valuable Fintech Brand in Mexico

Fintech Finance

Clip , the leading digital payments and financial solutions platform that enables the growth of businesses from all over Mexico, has been recognized for the second consecutive year in the “Kantar BrandZ Top 30 Most Valuable Mexican Brands” list. In this 2025 edition, Clip registered an approximate brand value of $983 million, as well as being the youngest brand and the only one in the fintech sector.

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Grain raises $50m for AI-driven FX optimisation and hedging platform

Finextra

Startup Grain has raised over $50 million to launch an AI-driven foreign exchange optimisation and hedging platform.

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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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Orange Money Burkina Faso Expands Collaboration With Comviva for Next-Generation Mobile Money Services

Fintech Finance

Orange , a key player in Burkina Faso’s mobile money landscape, today announced the successful upgrade of its mobile money platform to Comvivas next-generation mobiquity Pay. This strategic enhancement aims to foster innovation and ensure seamless service delivery for Orange Money users in Burkina Faso. The advanced platform will empower Orange to rapidly scale its payment services while ensuring smooth integration within the broader ecosystem.

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HSBC partners TreviPay on e-commerce trade offering

Finextra

HSBC is teaming up with B2B payments and invoicing network TreviPay to boost the digital purchasing experiences for businesses by offering flexible payment options and financing at the point of sale.

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Tuum Becomes a Mastercard Digital Activity Service Provider (DASP), Powering Secure Digital Payments for Banks and Fintechs

Fintech Finance

Tuum , a leading next-generation core banking provider, is proud to announce its new status as a Mastercard Digital Activity Service Provider (DASP), enabling seamless integration with Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES). This partnership empowers banks and fintechs to deliver secure, tokenized digital payments across all major wallets and digital channels—without the need for additional third-party integrations.

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PayPal scammers adopt Docusign API to con customers

Finextra

PayPal scammers are using an old Docusign trick to enhance the trustworthiness of their phishing emails.

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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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Tuum Becomes a Mastercard Digital Activity Service Provider (DASP), Powering Secure Digital Payments for Banks and Fintechs

Fintech Finance

Tuum , a leading next-generation core banking provider, is proud to announce its new status as a Mastercard Digital Activity Service Provider (DASP), enabling seamless integration with Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES). This partnership empowers banks and fintechs to deliver secure, tokenized digital payments across all major wallets and digital channelswithout the need for additional third-party integrations.

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Airwallex to acquire Vietnam's CTIN Pay

Finextra

Airwallex, a leading global payments and financial platform for growing businesses, has signed definitive agreements to acquire CTIN Pay, an Intermediary Payment Service (IPS) licensed company in Vietnam.

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Expedia Group plans to launch Flex Pay for cruise booking

The Paypers

Expedia Group, a travel technology company, has announced its intention to launch Flex Pay and provide flexible payment options in the US and Canada.

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Savings accounts see huge surge in mule-linked activity

Finextra

Money launderers and their mules are switching away from current accounts to savings accounts in a bid to bypass stringent bank checks brought about by APP reimbursement rules and AI-based anti-fraud tools.

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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