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Over 25% of institutions will deploy agentic AI this year

Bank Automation

Agentic AI is becoming commonplace in financial services as tech providers emerge with end-to-end agentic frameworks. More than 25% of institutions are deploying agentic AI frameworks, with financial institutions warming up to the tech, according to data shared with Bank Automation News by Craig Le Clair, vice president and principal analyst at research firm Forrester. […] The post Over 25% of institutions will deploy agentic AI this year appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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SME finance gap: Why UK SMEs deserve better financial access

The Payments Association

SMEs drive the UK economy, but many still face barriers to essential financial services. Closing the gap requires more than lendingit needs infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the bedrock of the UK economy. Representing 99.9% of the business population, they account for over 60% of employment and generate over 2.1 trillion in annual turnover (BEIS, 2022).

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HSBC launches tariff tool to aid SMBs

Bank Automation

As tariff-related pressures mount, HSBC is launching a trade financing and payments solution to help businesses conduct cross-border trade. Businesses across economic sectors including electronics, pharmaceuticals and apparel are choosing a wait-and-see approach, Ajit Menon, managing director and U.S. head of global trade solutions at HSBC, told Bank Automation News.

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Why payment transparency is critical to the future of correspondent banking

The Payments Association

As financial crime evolves, correspondent banks must prioritise wire transfer transparency to meet global regulations and safeguard the financial system. Correspondent banking is vital in facilitating global trade, enabling cross-border remittances, and connecting emerging markets to the international financial system. Yet the sector continues to face scrutiny over its vulnerability to financial crime.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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Preparing for the Shift to ISO 20022 – How FIs Can Get it Right

Finextra

As the financial industry faces the upcoming deadline for ISO 20022 adoption, institutions worldwide.

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Loan Management Software :Must-have AI Features in 2025

Finezza

RBI’s Financial Stability Report indicates that banks gross NPA ratio fell to 2.6% as of September 2024. In ten years, this has been the lowest. Although steady collections and consistent credit growth helped the GNPA ratio drop to 4.0% for NBFCS, the need to preserve asset quality still looms. RBI is keeping an eye on […] The post Loan Management Software :Must-have AI Features in 2025 appeared first on Finezza Blog.

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How to Avoid Credit Card Fees in B2B Payments

Paystand

Learn how to avoid credit card fees in B2B payments. Discover common fees, strategies to reduce costs, and alternatives like EFT payments with Paystand.

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Global Payments eyes cost cuts

Payments Dive

The payments processor sharpens its focus on how to squeeze $600 million in “cost synergies” from its $24 billion purchase of Worldpay.

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Entering the OTD era: Why originate-to-distribute models are key to portfolio diversification

Finextra

Explore the rise of the originate-to-distribute (OTD) model.

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Expensify predicts brand boom from Brad Pitt F1 film

Payments Dive

The travel-and-expense manager is the top sponsor of Pitt’s fictional race team and says it expects a wave of new leads from Apple’s summer drama.

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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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The future of AI in fintech marketing

The Payments Association

AI is reshaping fintech marketingenabling personalisation, predictive targeting, and compliancewhile raising new ethical and strategic questions. Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly evolved from concept to catalyst, reshaping how fintech companies operate, engage, and grow. Nowhere is this transformation more visible than in marketing, where AI is driving a shift toward hyper-personalised, data-driven, and agile campaigns.

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New Hampshire becomes first US state to establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Finextra

This week, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 302 into law, paving the way for NH'S Treasury to allocate up to 5% of public funds to these assets. The legislation is based on a plan by pro-Bitcoin non profit Satoshi Action Fund.

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Adapting talent strategies to meet quality demands and not volume

The Payments Association

As the payments job market shifts from growth to efficiency, firms must rethink hiring strategies to compete in a saturated, high-stakes landscape. Payment candidates consistently tell us that its the most challenging market to find a job since the onset of COVID-19. With fierce competition for roles, the landscape feels unrelenting for many job seekers.

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allpay to help social housing providers tackle rising rent arrears

Finextra

New findings from the National Housing Federation (NHF) reveal that rent arrears among tenants on Universal Credit remain significantly higher than those paying by other means - a challenge allpay Limited is helping social housing providers tackle head-on.

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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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National Elder Fraud Coordination Center comes alive

BioCatch

In April 2025, AARP, Amazon, Google and Walmart announced the launch of the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center (NEFCC), a nonprofit that will bring together law enforcement, industry, government, and academia to strengthen efforts against fraud targeting older adults.

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Banks must accelerate ISO 20022 prep

Payments Dive

“While larger banks have made considerable progress in preparing for this transition, smaller regional banks and credit unions are largely lagging,” writes one IT executive.

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Stripe announces new AI and stablecoin-driven launches

The Paypers

Stripe launches new products on its platform, designed to support businesses to leverage AI and stablecoin to accelerate growth.

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Google integrates LLM Gemini Nano to prevent evolving scams

Finextra

Alongside the release of their 'Fighting Scams in Search Report', Google have shared how Chrome, Search and Android are using AI-powered technologies to defend users against online scams.

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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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Stripe partners with Verifone

The Paypers

Stripe partners with Verifone to offer unified commerce, as Stripe’s services will run on Verifone hardware, offering customers flexibility and more choice at checkout.

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Vietnamese securities firm Kafi now live with Horizon Trading Solutions

Finextra

Horizon Trading Solutions, a global leader in electronic trading solutions and algorithmic technology for capital markets, announces that Kafi Securities Corporation, a leading financial services company in Vietnam, is now live on Horizons trading platform.

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FT Digital Asset Summit: A Timely Gathering for the Future of UK Finance

The Fintech Times

The Financial Times Digital Asset Summit, held in London on 6 to 7 May 2025, brought together key players in finance, regulation and technology at a moment when the UKs approach to digital assets is undergoing significant development. The event, thoughtfully structured with panel discussions, keynote addresses and ample networking opportunities, created an atmosphere where the right people were not only in the room but actively engaging in meaningful conversations about the future of digital ass

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Coinbase to acquire Deribit in a USD 2.9 billion deal

The Paypers

Publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase has planned to acquire derivatives exchange Deribit in a USD 2.9 billion deal tofurther expand into crypto markets.

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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 Real-Time Rail Build is on Track for Completion in Q3 2025

Fintech Finance

Jude Pinto, Chief Delivery Officer at Payments Canada , was joined by the Real-Time Rail (RTR) delivery partners at The Payments Canada SUMMIT to provide an update on this national infrastructure. “The system build is on track to be finished in Q3 2025, which is a huge accomplishment for the program” said Pinto. “This milestone highlights the progress we’ve made in developing a system built in Canada for Canada and reflects the strength of our collaborative delivery appro

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Mercantil Banco partners with Galileo

The Paypers

Mercantil Banco has announced its partnership with Galileo Financial Technologies in order to utilise its Cyberbank Digital platform.

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Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky gets 12-year sentence for crypto fraud

Finextra

Alexander Mashinsky, the former CEO of crypto firm Celsius Network, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for commodities fraud and securities fraud.

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Reimagining payments insurance: A revenue growth opportunity for innovative bank product leaders

ACI Worldwide Blog

On this page In the fast-evolving world of real-time account-to-account (A2A) payments, visionary banking leaders are seizing the moment to redefine how their institutions manage risk and generate new revenue. The post Reimagining payments insurance: A revenue growth opportunity for innovative bank product leaders appeared first on ACI Worldwide.

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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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Minnesota and South Dakota's Sunrise Banks partners with Akuvo

Finextra

AKUVO, a leading technology organization specializing in collections and credit risk management, announced that Sunrise Banks, a values-based bank with locations in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. and Sioux Falls, S.D., has selected the AKUVO collections platform.

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Moneris vs Clearly Payments Side by Side Comparison

Clearly Payments

Choosing the right payment processor can significantly impact a businesss operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and bottom line. Two players in the Canadian payment processing industry Moneris and Clearly Payments represent contrasting approaches in terms of size, customer experience, and flexibility. This article provides a side-by-side comparison of these two companies to help businesses make an informed decision.

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Ox Security closes Series B at $60 million

Finextra

The round brings the application security platform and cybersecurity company's total funding to $94 million. Led by DTCP with participation from Swisscom, IBM, Evolution Equity and Team 8, the capital will be used to strategically grow production innovation and global footprint.

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The Best Cryptocurrency Payment Gateway Of 2025

CoinRemitter

More businesses are now accepting cryptocurrency as a way to get paid. To make this easy and safe, they need the best cryptocurrency payment gateway. A good gateway supports many digital coins and also offers a Bitcoin payment gateway for Bitcoin users. With simple crypto payment integration, businesses can give customers more ways to pay. In this blog, we will share which cryptocurrency payment gateway is the best choice for 2025 and why it stands out.

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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