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Essential Guide to ISV Integrated Payments: Benefits and Best Practices

Stax

If youre a software provider looking to boost revenue, streamline operations, and deliver more value to your users, ISV integrated payments can be a game-changer. Embedding payments directly into your platform can unlock tremendous benefits both for you and your users. The best part? You stay in control of the customer journey while reducing friction at every step.

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PEXA hits critical UK milestone with FCA approval ahead of sale and purchase product launch

The Payments Association

PEXA, the world’s leading digital property exchange platform, today announced that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has approved its application to become an authorised payment institution (API). This marks a critical milestone for the business as it progresses towards launching its UK sale and purchase product offering in the second half of 2025.

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HKMA passes stablecoin law demanding issuers are licenced

The Paypers

HKMA has passed a stablecoin law to establish regulations for the digital assets and allow licenced issuers to sell them to the public.

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Teachers FCU sees 75% cut in decisioning time with AI

Bank Automation

Teachers Federal Credit Union has reduced its loan decision time by 75% with deployment of Corridor Platforms gen AI-powered underwriting tool. The $9.9 billion credit union started working with the automation service provider in the first half of 2024 to enhance member experience, improve decisioning speed and agility, drive higher member growth digitally and unlock […] The post Teachers FCU sees 75% cut in decisioning time with AI appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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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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AI for QuickBooks: Automate invoice and AP management

Nanonets

Artificial intelligence is transforming how 10 million QuickBooks customers manage their finances. Businesses using QuickBooks ' AI-powered features get paid five days faster. They are also 10% more likely to receive full payment on overdue invoices. These capabilities free business owners from tedious bookkeeping tasks, allowing them to focus on growth and strategy.

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Airwallex to Expand Its Global Presence Following $300million Series F Funding Round

The Fintech Times

Global payments and financial platform, Airwallex has now brought its total funding to $1.2billion following the latest $300million Series F funding round, including $150million in secondary share transfers. The latest funding will be used to expand its global infrastructure into new markets and continue refining and scaling the software that empowers businesses to operate anywhere, anytime.

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AI adoption in financial services and fintech in 2025

Finextra

A few weeks ago, I visited several events in London over UK Fintech Week. I listened to a lot of spe.

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Startup Affiniti raises UAS 17 million in Series A funding round

The Paypers

Affiniti raises USD 17 million just six months after its seed funding round, in which it gained USD 11 million for operation scaling.

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EBAday 2025: Why Banks Must Focus on Resiliency, Flexibility and Consolidation

Finextra

Shifting geopolitical dynamics and the demands of the always-on digital economy have reshaped the Eu.

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FINCA, Thought Machine partner to support financial inclusion in Africa

The Paypers

Inclusive finance provider FINCA has teamed up with Thought Machine to roll out a new platform aimed at scaling financial inclusion, beginning in Africa.

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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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From Embedded Finance to Financial Co-Pilots: The New Era of Small Business Lending

Finextra

The financial needs of small businesses have evolved dramatically over the past decade and so has th.

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Ant International announces its collaboration with HSBC

The Paypers

Ant International has joined forces with HSBC to introduce a Tokenised Deposit Service in Hong Kong, allowing for real-time payments in both HKD and USD.

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Major US banks consider joint stablecoin venture

Finextra

US big banks, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo have held discussions on potentially launching a stablecoin that will improve transaction speeds whilst managing competition from encroaching crypto firms.

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Major US banks reportedly consider joint stablecoin project

The Paypers

US banks such as JPMorgan Chase , Bank of America , Wells Fargo and Citigroup have reportedly engaged in discussions to create a jointly issued stablecoin.

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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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Major US banks consider join stablecoin venture

Finextra

US big banks, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo have held discussions on potentially launching a stablecoin that will improve transaction speeds whilst managing competition from encroaching crypto firms.

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Finovate Global Germany: Funding for Startups and Financing for Sellers

Finovate

This week’s edition of Finovate Global showcases fintech news from companies operating in Germany. Aufinity raised $26 million in Series C funding A specialist in the field of payment management for the automotive market, Aufinity Group announced this week that it has successfully completed a $26 million Series C round of funding. The round was led by BlackFin Capital Partners, and featured re-investments from current investors PayPal Ventures and Seaya Ventures.

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Industry groups call on SEC to ditch cyber disclosure rule

Finextra

A coalition of US financial trade associations are calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission to rescind its cyber incident disclosure rule, claiming that it endangers victims.

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Capital One: ‘Swiss cheese,’ multilayered approach needed to fight fraud

Bank Automation

After auto fraud exposure hit record highs in 2024, lenders and dealers are using multilayered fraud-prevention systems and looking to collaborate. A Swiss cheese approach, for which a combination of risk prevention software and alternative data is used to verify transactions, is necessary in fraud prevention,Capital OneHead of Auto RefinanceAllison Qinsaid during a panel discussion […] The post Capital One: Swiss cheese, multilayered approach needed to fight fraud appeared first on Bank A

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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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Charlotte Crosswell steps down as CFIT chair

Finextra

Charlotte Crosswell OBE has stepped down as chair of the Centre for Finance, Innovation, and Technology (CFIT), and will be focusing on her role as executive chair of Raidiam and other non-executive board roles.

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Zelle to expand its network in 2025

Bank Automation

Payments platform Zelle plans to add to its network this year amid growing demand for instant payments among consumers and small businesses Zelle, founded in 2017, has more than 2,200 banks and credit unions on its network across all 50 states and growing, according to the company. Major financial institutions, including Bank of America, […] The post Zelle to expand its network in 2025 appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Temenos Community Forum opens the floor to AI governance

Finextra

Setting the tone for the second day of Temenos Community Forum, Dr Jonnie Penn, associate teaching professor of AI ethics and society, University of Cambridge delivered a speech on both the growth of AI and the task of governing its ethical standards.

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How to Send Invoice Payment Requests Effectively in Minutes

PayJunction

When business is moving quickly, sometimes you cant afford to wait weeks (or even days) to get paid. It's time to say goodbye to inefficient paper invoices and hello to a steady cash flow. With modern invoicing features, like secure payment requests via email and text or automated recurring invoices, professional invoicing can streamline operations, reduce customer friction, and speed up access to working capital.

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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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TD Bank to lay off 2% of staff in restructuring

Finextra

TD Bank has announced that 2% of its workforce will be laid off amid digital and AI restructuring program under new CEO Ray Chun.

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Unified corporate payments: How banks can win corporate clients with seamless service

ACI Worldwide Blog

On this page Corporate banking is undergoing digital transformation as clients demand faster, simpler, and more integrated services. One critical area of opportunity is corporate payments. Traditionally, companies have navigated a maze of payment types: domestic ACH, international wires via SWIFT, regional systems like SEPA, emerging real-time payments, and more.

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MSU Federal Credit Union appoints Benjamin Maxim CTO

Finextra

MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) has announced the promotion of Benjamin Maxim to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Maxim will lead the Credit Unions technology, product, innovation, and engineering strategies driving MSUFCUs continued leadership in digital member experiences.

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SPAYZ.io to roll out payment solutions in key African markets

Fintech Review

Cyprus, Cyprus, May 23rd, 2025, FinanceWire SPAYZ.io , a leading provider of innovative payment solutions, is entering three new African markets – South Africa, Egypt, and Cameroon. The move is part of fintech’s ongoing vision to transform digital commerce in Africas emerging markets by offering tailored local payment solutions. SPAYZ.io has been actively assessing countries in the region as part of its strategic efforts to expand its regional footprint and tap into emerging growth o

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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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Cimb Bank picks ACI Worldwide payments tech

Finextra

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced that CIMB Bank, one of ASEANs leading banking groups and Malaysias second largest financial services provider, has chosen ACIs payment solution to converge all account-to-account transactionsreal-time, ACH, RTGS and cross-borderonto a single future-proof payments platform.

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Making Reais Payments With Crypto: Binance and Pix Join Forces to Enable Greater Payment Flexibility

The Fintech Times

Up until this moment, the crypto world has lived in, popular payment method, Pix’s shadow in Brazil. However, to get crypto’s popularity back in the mainstream, Binance , the crypto trading platform, has announced that Pix will now be integrated into its Binance Pay payments solution. As a result of the partnership between Binance and the Central Bank of Brazil , users will be able to make instant payment and transfers in reais (Brazil’s national currency) using cryptocurrencie

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Panda Remit expands into Africa with dLocal

Finextra

dLocal, the leading cross-border payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, has announced a strategic partnership with Panda Remit, a global remittance provider facilitating fast and cost-effective international money transfers.

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Curve Pay Launched on Apple as Digital Wallet Alternative for iPhone Users

The Fintech Times

Digital wallet, Curve has announced that it will be launching Curve Pay on iOS as an alternative digital wallet to Apple Pay for iPhone users. Until July 2024, iPhone users were locked into using the digital wallet provided by Apple but following intervention from the European Commission, the tech giant released its NFC technology to the world and now Curve has launched its offering on the market.

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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