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Checkout.com Powers Vinted’s Growth, Advancing the Second-Hand Industry Through High-Performance Payments

Fintech Finance

Checkout.com , a leading global digital payments company, announces its partnership with Vinted , Europes leading online marketplace for second-hand fashion. With millions of members across 20+ countries, Vinted is revolutionizing the second-hand fashion industry by empowering individuals to buy and sell pre-loved items with ease through its digital platform.

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Cross-border payments and UPI revolution in India

The Payments Association

UPI is revolutionising cross-border payments, expanding Indias digital payment influence through global integration, regulatory reforms, and strategic partnerships. The introduction of the unified payments interface (UPI) in 2016 marked a transformative shift in India’s digital payments landscape. Designed for speed, interoperability, and user-friendliness, UPI has become the backbone of India’s payment ecosystem.

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Zelle® Shatters Records with $1 Trillion Sent in a Single Year

Fintech Finance

Zelle has announced that in 2024 the network reached 151 million enrolled users and helped American consumers and small businesses send over $1 trillionthe most money ever sent by a person-to-person payments service in a single year. The total dollar amount sent on the platform increased 27% from 2023, while transaction volume on Zelle totaled 3.6 billion, a 25% increase from the prior year. 2024 highlights include: 151 million consumer and small business accounts are enrolled to use Zelle, an

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Money20/20 Asia 2025 Reveals Plans to Spotlight Cross-Border Payments in April

The Fintech Times

Money20/20 , the global fintech show, is gearing up to return to Asia from 22 to 24 April 2025, with plans to spotlight cross-border payments. The second edition of Money20/20 Asia is set to take place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand. During this year’s show, Money20/20 plans to focus on Asias innovations, emerging payment networks, and regulatory leadership that shape the payment ecosystem in the region.

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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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Outdated Airport Payments Jeopardize Airline Retailing Ambitions, Finds New Outpayce Report

Fintech Finance

As airlines progress with plans to become modern retailers, the importance of a smooth payments experience grows in importance. Yet outdated airline payments risk undermining efforts to turn airports into retailing hotspots and are the root-cause of traveler frustration, according to a newly published report. Drawing on qualitative research from business psychology firm, Innovationbubble, and a multi-market survey with travelers undertaken by market research firm, Opinium – this report, jo

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SemanticPay Emerges From Stealth to Integrate AI Agents More Effectively

The Fintech Times

SemanticPay , an AI startup, has emerged from stealth as it looks to enable AI-powered agents to transact and create value for organisations in the digital world. Developed by a team of AI, fintech, and Web3 experts, SemanticPay will establish the monetisation layer necessary to support autonomous AI agents, positioning itself as the first mover in this transformative space.

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FIS acquires Demica, Dragonfly

Payments Dive

Fidelity National Information Services has been buying up businesses as it seeks to expand, especially in providing services to chief financial officers and in the digital arena.

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Corpay Cross-Border Launches Multi-Currency Accounts

Fintech Finance

Corpay, Inc. (NYSE: CPAY), a global leader in corporate payments, is thrilled to announce that Corpays Cross-Border business has introduced Multi-Currency Accounts, enabling ever-growing businesses to expand their global footprints while enjoying hassle-free and seamless foreign currency management, in one single point of access. While embarking on the exciting milestone of expanding into new markets and engaging with customers globally, businesses often encounter challenges when navigating tran

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PSR delays regulatory requirements for Reimbursement Claims Management System (RCMS)

Neopay

The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has issued an important update regarding the implementation of the Reimbursement Claims Management System (RCMS). Originally planned for May 2025, the regulatory requirements for RCMS will no longer be introduced on this timeline, as the PSR has determined that this is no longer feasible. Instead, a consultation on the systems implementation will take place in April 2025.

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dLocal and AZA Finance Forge Strategic Partnership to Expand Footprint in Africa

Fintech Finance

dLocal , a leading cross-border payment platform, and AZA Finance , a prominent fintech company specializing in payments and foreign exchange in Africa, have entered into a strategic partnership that expands the service offering capabilities of both partners through mutual cross selling. By combining dLocal’s robust cross-border payment infrastructure with AZA Finance’s foreign exchange capabilities and network of regional licences, customers of both companies will benefit from impro

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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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Mastercard launches AI-powered AML service in Asia Pacific

Finextra

Mastercard has launched a service in Asia Pacific, called Trace, that uses AI to identify and prevent money laundering and financial crime.

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Changelly Celebrates Major Expansion: 1,000 Cryptocurrencies Now Available with Zero-Fee Valentine’s Promotion

Fintech Review

Changelly , an instant cryptocurrency exchange platform, marks two major milestones: expanding its cryptocurrency support to 1,000 coins across 185 blockchain networks. To celebrate these achievements, the platform is launching a Valentine’s-themed promo campaign offering zero-fee trades and a chance to win 1,000 USDT. 40% Growth in Crypto Assets Coverage This growth in supported assets provides millions of Changellys users across all platforms with more options to exchange and buy cryptoc

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Full House: Finovate Announces 32-Company Demo Roster for FinovateEurope

Finovate

If you are a subscriber to Finovate Weekly , our LinkedIn-based newsletter of top stories from the Finovate blog, then you’ve already heard the news. But if not, then we’re thrilled to share it with you right here today: FinovateEurope 2025 will feature a full, 32-company roster at our upcoming fintech conference in London, on 25-26 February. “Our FinovateEurope conference will feature a diverse lineup of startup companies,” Finovate VP and Demo Director Heather Stowell s

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Georgia special charter attracts another applicant

Payments Dive

The move follows the approval of payment processing company Fiserv’s application, which was approved in October, but payments industry consultants say the path to using such a charter is a rocky one.

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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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FinovateEurope 2025 Sneak Peek Series: Part 6

Finovate

A look at the companies demoing at FinovateEurope in London on February 25. Register today using this link and save 20%. Dimply Dimply is an intelligent customer experience and personalization solution for financial institutions. Features Provides an intelligent customer experience Offers a UX/UI solution Delivers personalization Who’s it for?

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(Webinar) Expleo and The Engineer present ‘AI in cybersecurity: The thgeats you can’t see (yet)’

The Payments Association

In partnership with The Engineer, Expleo is bringing together industry experts for a webinar on ‘AI in cybersecurity: The Threats you cant see (yet)’, taking place on Wednesday, March 5, at 11:00 am GMT. To discover how AI is reshaping cybersecurity as a threat and a defence, save your spot here. About Join us as we explore how AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape by enhancing both cyberattacks and defences.

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Becoming a Payfac as a VSaaS Platform or Merchant

Basis Theory

By becoming a payfac, platforms or merchants can generate more profits by embedding payments. Read why and how to become a payfac!

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Risk-based authentication: The secret to meeting PSD2 compliance without sacrificing convenience

The Payments Association

As fraud tactics evolve, traditional security measures struggle to keep up. Many financial institutions still rely on legacy authentication methods, leaving them vulnerable to modern attack vectors. Risk-based authentication (RBA) offers a way forward, balancing security and user experience while addressing the growing sophistication of fraud. Its a great time to be a fraudster.

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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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Mastercard launches AML service TRACE to fight fraud in Asia Pacific

The Paypers

Mastercard has announced the launch of TRACE, an AML service that was designed to combat financial crime in Asia Pacific.

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EToro files for IPO

Finextra

Israeli multi-asset investment platform eToro has confirmed a filing for an IPO on Wall Street.

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Azania Bank introduces digital banking platform

The Paypers

Tanzania-based commercial bank Azania Bank has announced the launch of its digital banking platform, aiming to offer a simplified, secure, and convenient experience for users.

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Commerzbank to cut 3900 jobs

Finextra

Commerzbank is to cut 3900 jobs over the next two years as it strives to slash costs and drive profits in the face of a hostile takeover bid by italy's Unicredit.

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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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The machine behind the onslaught of romance and investment scams

BioCatch

Discover the Dark Economy powering romance and investment scams. Learn how scam factories industrialize fraud and how financial institutions can disrupt these operations.

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OneID scoops new funding from ACF Investors

Finextra

OneID, the UKs only provider of bank-verified digital identification services, has secured new funding led by ACF Investors.

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Canopy Servicing teams up with Moov to improve loan repayments for lenders

The Paypers

Commercial loan servicing platform Canopy Servicing has partnered with Moov to launch Canopy Repay, a solution that focuses on simplifying loan repayment operations for lenders.

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Danish fintech Ageras buys Storebuddy

Finextra

Danish accounting, admin and banking fintech Ageras has bought payment reconciliation software provider Storebuddy. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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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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AliPay+ partners with barq to boost cross-border payments in Saudi Arabia

The Paypers

barq integrated into AliPay+'s international network to unify electronic payments into one platform for Saudi Arabia users.

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Fintech Predictions for 2025: What’s Next?

Finextra

2025 is a defining moment for fintech. Indeed, the sector is innovating wildly, driven by embedded f.

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Cryptorefills launches two new mini apps within the World App

The Paypers

Netherlands-based blockchain gift card and commerce platform Cryptorefills has launched two new mini apps within the World App , namely Cryptorefills Flights and Cryptorefills Hotels.

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Zepz to axe 200 jobs - CNBC

Finextra

London-headquartered money transfer outfit Zepz is laying off around 200 employees, according to CNBC.

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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