Fri.Nov 29, 2024

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Norway Joins TIPS, Adding Norwegian Krone to Eurosystem’s Instant Payment Service

Fintech Finance

The European Central Bank (ECB) and Norges Bank signed an agreement for Norway to join the Eurosystem’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) service. This will make the Norwegian krone the fourth currency available for settlement in TIPS, in addition to the euro, the Swedish krona and the Danish krone, which is scheduled to join in April 2025. The inclusion of the Norwegian krone in TIPS, which is part of the Eurosystem’s TARGET Services, is planned for the first half of 2028 and will enable

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Drive results, recover revenue with zero-touch fraud resolution

The Payments Association

Managing fraud cases has been a top challenge for card issuers, according to recent studies. Rising operations and outsourcing costs and burgeoning fraud recovery caseloads make it especially challenging for issuers to meet chargeback deadlines and avoid cardholder write-offs. Developed years ago, legacy banking systems are ill-equipped to deal with current fraud volumes.

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MontyPay Takes Home the “Payment Innovation of the Year” Award for Revolutionizing Global Commerce

Fintech Finance

MontyPay has been awarded the “Payment Innovation of the Year” accolade at the eCommerce Expo 2024, held in London. MontyPay has been contributing to the payment landscape with cutting-edge solutions that meet the ever-evolving needs of global businesses, which culminated in this prestigious recognition. The eCommerce Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the online retail space.

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Reem Finance Selects Temenos Cloud-Based Solution to Power New Digital Community Bank in the UAE

The Fintech Times

Reem Finance , a corporate and retail finance specialist regulated by the UAE Central Bank , has selected Temenos , the composable banking platform, to power a new digital community bank in the United Arab Emirates. Transitioning to a cloud-based solution from Temenos is part of a broader strategy for Reem Finance, as it looks to embrace digital transformation and enhance its service offerings.

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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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Generation Duped: Younger Generations More Likely to Have Been Victims of Financial Fraud

Fintech Finance

Research from Moneyhub , the Open Banking data and payments platform, has revealed that younger generations are more likely to have been victims of financial fraud than older generations, who have traditionally been seen as the primary target. The research, which surveyed over 2000 people, brings into focus the extent and scale of the issue across the country and across the generations.

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ID Crypt Global, ADEX, and cheqd announce partnership

Finextra

cheqd, a decentralised payment and trust infrastructure provider, has announced a strategic partnership with ID Crypt Global, a leading digital identity and security company, to integrate cutting-edge identity and security solutions into Apex Digital Exchange (ADEX), a prominent player in the decentralised finance (DeFi) space. This collaboration is designed to tackle two critical challenges facing the cryptocurrency and DeFi markets: user trust and identity verification.

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Digital ID wallets bolstered as EU commission adopts technical standards

Finextra

The European Commission has adopted rules for the core functionalities and certification of the European Digital Identity Wallets as 2026 deadline nears.

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German Government Selects Secupay and Episode Six Technology to Deliver Government Disbursements

Fintech Finance

Episode Six (E6), a leading global provider of enterprise-grade payment processing and ledger infrastructure, today announces a partnership with payment solutions and services provider Secupay to provide asylum seekers with payment cards, enabling them access to financial support from the German Government. By integrating E6’s powerful enterprise-grade card issuance and transaction processing technology, and supported by Visa Ready for Government Disbursements, Secupay can ensure the safe and c

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Norway joins Eurosystem’s instant payment service

Finextra

Norway has struck a deal to add the krone to the Eurosystem’s Target Instant Payment Settlement (Tips) service.

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Instant payments ‘really kick up’ during holidays

Bank Automation

The Clearing House’s Real Time Payments network is seeing growth in adoption and transaction volume as consumers, small- and medium-sized businesses and large enterprises demand instant payment capabilities. Now in its seventh year, the network has 800 banks, reaches 70% of the market and is averaging 1 million transactions per day, Jim Colassano, senior vice […] The post Instant payments ‘really kick up’ during holidays appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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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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Insights into the FCA Crypto Roadmap and Consumer Research

Finextra

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is making significant progress toward regulating the bur.

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HSBC fails to overturn EUR 31.7 mln fine in Euribor cartel case

The Paypers

HSBC has lost its appeal against a EUR 31.7 million fine imposed by the European Commission for participating in a cartel to manipulate benchmark Euribor rates.

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Co-operative Bank taken over by Coventry Building Society

Finextra

Coventry Building Society’s £780 million takeover of the Co-operative Bank has been given regulatory approval.

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Fidelity partners with Maybank to launch multi-asset fund in Malaysia

The Paypers

Asset manager Fidelity International has announced a partnership with Maybank to launch the MAMG Alpha Capital & Income Opportunities fund, a multi-asset fund in Malaysia.

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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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Mastering Know Your Customer (KYC) for Business Compliance

Paystand

Table of Contents What is Know Your Customer? How to Do KYC for Customers? What Are the KYC Regulatory Requirements for Know Your Customer? Know Your Customer Example What Happens if a Customer Fails KYC?

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OKX launches exchange and wallet services in Belgium

The Paypers

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has officially launched its exchange platform and wallet services in Belgium.

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Architecting Scalable API Infrastructure for Open Banking: Challenges and Best Practices

Finextra

The financial services industry is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by Open Banking — a movemen

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Deel acquires Atlantic Money

The Paypers

All-in-one payroll and HR platform for global businesses Deel has announced the acquisition of UK-based money transfer service Atlantic Money.

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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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Blockchain Oracles in Payments: The Unsung Heroes.

Finextra

In the great blockchain story, oracles are often the overlooked heroes. Sure, smart contracts get al.

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European Payments Council publishes 2025 payment scheme rulebooks

The Paypers

The European Payments Council (EPC) has released the five rulebooks for its 2025 payment schemes, along with the associated Implementation Guidelines (IGs).

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Konvi commissions investable Fabergé egg

Finextra

Renowned luxury jeweller, Fabergé, will be commissioned to create its first-ever Christmas Egg Objet by Konvi, Europe’s leading luxury assets fractional investment platform.

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Norway joins TIPS for optimised instant payment services

The Paypers

ECB and Norges Bank have signed an agreement for Norway to join TIPS, in order to add the Norwegian krone to Eurosystem’s instant payment service.

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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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Starling Bank appoints Michele Rousseau as chief marketing officer

Finextra

Starling Bank announces the appointment of Michele Rousseau as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) as part of moves to strengthen its leadership team under Group CEO Raman Bhatia. As a member of the bank’s executive committee, Michele will be responsible for driving Starling’s next phase of growth through brand development, customer engagement, and product marketing.

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NFU Mutual teams up with Synectics to strengthen fraud prevention

The Paypers

NFU Mutual has entered a strategic partnership with Synectics to strengthen its fraud prevention measures and improve the experience for genuine customers.

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KPMG UK joins FinTech Scotland

Finextra

KPMG UK has joined FinTech Scotland, the cluster management organisation for fintech in Scotland. The two organisations will work closely together to help foster innovation, accelerate growth and drive technology adoption within the Scottish financial technology sector.

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Mastering Know Your Customer (KYC) for Business Compliance

Paystand

Table of Contents What is Know Your Customer? How to Do KYC for Customers? What Are the KYC Regulatory Requirements for Know Your Customer? Know Your Customer Example What Happens if a Customer Fails KYC?

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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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Wise entered European remediation plan over AML controls - FT

Finextra

Money transfer giant Wise was ordered by European regulators to put in place a formal remediation plan over issues with its anti-money laundering controls, according to the Financial Times.

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Benefit collaborates with Tarabut for Open Banking integration

The Paypers

Benefit , a fintech provider of electronic financial transaction services, has partnered with Tarabut to launch an Open Banking authentication solution.

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MyFatoorah partners Mastercard on Middle East digital payment gateway platform

Finextra

MyFatoorah, a leading payments platform and the only payment service provider (PSP) licensed in all GCC countries offering payment solutions across the Middle East, has announced its strategic collaboration with Mastercard to introduce new digital payment gateway platform, powered by Mastercard Gateway.

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Bank NXT teams up with Mindgate to launch a new digital platform

The Paypers

Bank NXT , a provider of comprehensive banking solutions, has teamed up with Mindgate Solutions to develop a digital platform for corporate clients.

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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