Fintech News
JANUARY 13, 2025
Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis has acquired Alterya , an AI-based fraud detection platform focused on identifying scams before they impact victims. Alterya, which launched in stealth mode, has collaborated with cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, and Block, along with financial institutions, to monitor over US$8 billion in monthly transactions across crypto and fiat systems.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 13, 2025
Air Europa continues extending the options for its customers to customize the shopping experience to suit their needs. To achieve this, the airline now offers Hands Ins split payment technology on its website, enabling customers to divide ticket costs between multiple travellers or credit cards at checkout. Since launching this feature in June 2024, Air Europa has generated 3.8M + in incremental revenue and 15,000+ unique profiles using split payments, underscoring the features popularity and cu
Fintech News
JANUARY 13, 2025
A Tracxn Technologies report highlights that the Southeast Asia fintech ecosystem experienced its zenith in 2021, marking the highest annual equity funding in the last decade. However, 2024 saw a significant decline, with a total funding of USD $1.6 billion, representing a 23% drop compared to USD $2.1 billion in 2023 and a steep 75% fall from 2022s USD $6.3 billion.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 13, 2025
As the artificial intelligence revolution reshapes industries at an unprecedented pace, AIsa announces the launch of its revolutionary payment infrastructure tailored to the unique needs of the AI economy. Traditional payment systems, designed for human transactions, are no longer sufficient to support the lightning-fast, microscopic transactions required by AI agents.
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.
Fintech News
JANUARY 13, 2025
Finance heads and managers in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) often find themselves overwhelmed by manual, routine tasks such as data entry, invoice management, and report creation. These menial tasks can eclipse their more strategic responsibilities like process improvement, strategic planning, and cost reduction. The solution to this problem lies in freeing finance managers from these routine tasks.
NFCW
JANUARY 13, 2025
BEIJING PASS: The devices make it simple to access local mobile payments services on visits to China Travellers arriving at Beijing Capital Airport are now able to rent a dedicated mobile payments and local communications device from a service desk in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall, making it quick and easy to access local mobile payments services during their visit to China. “The Beijing Pass device, co-developed by UnionPay, Bank of Beijing and Beijing Unicom, is a compact terminal that fu
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The Payments Association
JANUARY 13, 2025
Decoding the FCA's safeguarding reforms: Practical steps for payments and E-money firms January 3 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The FCA’s proposed safeguarding reforms for payments and e-money firms, aiming to enhance consumer protection and operational compliance. Why is it important? The reforms ensure robust safeguarding practices, bolster consumer trust, and address risks like fund shortfalls during insolvency.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 13, 2025
The Electronic Money Association (EMA) is thrilled to announce Innovate, Compete, Succeed: The Future of Digital Payments , a landmark conference bringing together global leaders, regulators, and innovators from across the fintech and payments landscape. This exclusive event will take place on Monday, January 27, 2025 , at the Renaissance Marriott Hotel in Brussels.
Finovate
JANUARY 13, 2025
The week begins on the Fintech Rundown with news of product launches and new investments, as well as an acquisition in the digital banking space and a handful of partnerships in payments. Be sure to check back all week long for the latest updates. Financial wellness Current account provider nsave launches its new investment product and announces EUR 17.5 million in funding.
The Payments Association
JANUARY 13, 2025
Unveiling digital fraud: Insights into scam trends and prevention in the UK payment sector January 3 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? An examination of authorised push payments (APP) scams in 2023, their impact on victims, and the platforms most exploited. Why is it important? Over 340 million was lost to APP scams, affecting trust in payments and digital platforms.
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
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 13, 2025
Kuady , a leading payments service processor for Latin America, has announced the launch of its Affiliate Program, offering affiliates an opportunity to earn revenue by referring new customers. The Affiliate Program provides a full suite of creative assets, such as banners, logos, and landing pages, to help affiliates promote Kuady effectively and drive sign-ups.
The Payments Association
JANUARY 13, 2025
Navigating legal uncertainty: How the Digital Assets Bill could impact PSPs January 13 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The impact of the UK Digital Assets Bill on PSPs, highlighting legal uncertainties, operational challenges, and strategic opportunities. Why is it important? It addresses how evolving regulations shape the digital asset landscape, influencing innovation, compliance, and global competitiveness.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 13, 2025
Zilch , the fintech payments innovator of the worlds first ad-subsidised payments network (ASPN), today announces the launch of Zilch Travel. This new partnership will make booking and paying for holidays easier and more rewarding. Powered by lastminute.com , the European Travel-Tech leader in Dynamic Holiday Packages, this new white-label partnership will enhance Zilch customers’ experience of seamlessly searching, booking and paying for holidays, hotels and flights in the Zilch app.
Payments Dive
JANUARY 13, 2025
Video game companies that operate online gaming platforms must comply with the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, the agency said.
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.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 13, 2025
Next-generation financial services platform Mukuru has launched a mobile wallet in Zimbabwe called Mukuru Wallet. The secure digital store of value follows Mukurus award of a Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institution (DTMFI) licence in Zimbabwe by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. Building on Mukurus trusted capabilities, which support more than three-million Zimbabwean customers, the wallet has several benefits, including its standout features: two pockets that allow users to send and receive money l
The Fintech Times
JANUARY 13, 2025
We often explore how fintechs are changing the banking and payments landscapes, and sometimes look into how their solutions are supporting financial inclusion and helping people develop healthy financial habits. But to kick off 2025, we’re placing a focus on ‘fintech for good’ to find out exactly how much impact fintechs are having – both positively and negatively.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 13, 2025
In a move set to reshape the financial landscape, Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC (DFM: ALANSARI), one of the leading integrated financial services groups in the UAE announces its strategic partnership with Abhi Middle East Limited, the regions largest embedded finance platform backed by Hub71 and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), to broaden the spectrum of financial solutions available to consumers, ensuring a seamless service experience across the board.
Innovative Payments Association
JANUARY 13, 2025
As technology evolves, so do the tactics used by scammers. Unfortunately, seniors often find themselves targeted by fraudsters who exploit their trust and unfamiliarity with emerging payment systems. The consequences of these scams can be devastating, both financially and emotionally. It’s crucial for seniors, their families, and caregivers to understand the risks and learn how to safeguard against them.
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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?
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 13, 2025
NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL) (Atleos), a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced that $1.1 billion-asset nbkc bank has selected Atleos Allpoint Network to provide expanded, more convenient access to everyday banking transactions for its customers. Kansas City, Missouri-based nbkc was looking for an efficient way to allow customers to conduct transactions at convenient retail locations across the United States.
The Fintech Times
JANUARY 13, 2025
Ninety-two per cent of organisations are facing significant risks, including non-payment, legal disputes, and reputational damage as they do billable work without the assurance of being an approved supplier as Taulia , the capital management solutions provider, reveals its latest research. The research , done in partnership with payments provider, Mastercard , found that without clear terms as approved suppliers, firms lack financial protection and legal recourse.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 13, 2025
Mastercard has expanded its operations in West Africa with the opening of its first office in Accra, Ghana. This strategic milestone underscores Mastercards commitment to supporting the country’s growing digital economy by providing innovative financial products and services tailored to the market. The establishment of a physical presence in Ghana further highlights Mastercards intent to deepen relationships with stakeholders and drive inclusive growth across the region.
The Fintech Times
JANUARY 13, 2025
Seven years after the Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) was implemented in the UK, which made open banking a regulatory requirement in conjunction with the CMA Order, we take a look at how it has evolved over time, and what the future holds for open banking in the region. More than 11.7 million users regularly engage with open banking -enabled products in the UK, according to Open Banking Limited (OBL), the organisation leading the UK’s implementation of open banking.
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
Bank Automation
JANUARY 13, 2025
The Clearing Houses Real-Time Payments network is ready for cross-border payments from a technical perspective but is waiting for U.S. adoption of the network to grow to initiate the service. TCH conducted a pilot in 2022 with Euro Banking Association Clearing, the instant payments network of the European Union, to settle transactions between the United […] The post TCH cross-border payments on hold appeared first on Bank Automation News.
Open Banking
JANUARY 13, 2025
Open Banking Limited (OBL) is marking the seventh anniversary of the Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) being implemented in the UK. In conjunction with the CMA Order, this made open banking a regulatory requirement in the UK. There are now over 11.7 million active users of open banking-enabled products in the UK, and over 22.1 million open banking payments made monthly, providing consumers and businesses with a simple, secure way to move, manage, and make more of their money. 2025 is a pi
Finovate
JANUARY 13, 2025
FinGoal and DeepTarget have teamed up to enable community banks and credit unions to convert transaction data into actionable insights. FinGoal for DeepTarget will help financial institutions deliver personalization at scale, identify new sales opportunities, and deepen relationships with customers and members. DeepTarget made its Finovate debut at FinovateWest 2020.
TechCrunch Fintech
JANUARY 13, 2025
Clearwater Analytics, a company developing accounting, compliance, and risk reporting tools for asset managers, said on Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire investment management platform Enfusion for $1.5 billion. Clearwater, which says it has obtained an $800 million loan to fund the transaction, along with a $200 million revolving line of […] 2024 TechCrunch.
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.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 13, 2025
Payment company Unzer has appointed Gtz Mller as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 2, 2025. Moeller will lead Unzer s Finance department, overseeing Financial Planning and Analytics, Treasury, and Accounting. His appointment strengthens Unzer s leadership team as it continues to provide integrated payment and software solutions to businesses across Europe.
Finextra
JANUARY 13, 2025
As the artificial intelligence revolution reshapes industries at an unprecedented pace, AIsa announces the launch of its revolutionary payment infrastructure tailored to the unique needs of the AI economy.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 13, 2025
Banking Circle S.A. (Banking Circle), a Luxembourg licenced bank and a leading international provider of next-generation banking services, has announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Australian Settlements Limited (ASL), subject to satisfaction of certain closing conditions including regulatory approvals. This acquisition marks a key step in Banking Circles goal of building a global hub for real-time clearing and settlement for all major currencies and ac
Finextra
JANUARY 13, 2025
Where do banks stand with legacy transformation today? What are the market factors and changing consumer demands that make transformation increasingly crucial? Legacy transformation is not a new challenge for banks. However, as technology capability continues to advance, along with it the potential for innovation and new business models serving a digital customer base, the pressure of no longer b.
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
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