Fri.Feb 07, 2025

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Cashless concerts and events catch on

Payments Dive

By some estimates, about 50% of today’s concerts are cashless, with benefits for merchants and payments processors alike.

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Pomelo combines US consumer credit with international money transfer to Philippines

Finextra

Pomelo's partnership with Mastercard and Coastal Community Bank enables US immigrant customers to use and build credit while supporting family and friends overseas.

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Global money movement: How digital wallets are transforming cross-border payments

The Payments Association

TerraPay, a global money movement company, and PYMNTS, a global leader in payments and fintech insights, have released a detailed report on the future of cross-border payments. The findings emphasise how digital wallets are revolutionising global transactionsunlocking opportunities for both consumers and businesses while paving the way for a more efficient, interconnected financial ecosystem.

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The Risk of AI-Driven Banking Commoditization

Finextra

Banks are rushing to integrate AI into their digital ecosystems, promising hyper-personalization, fr.

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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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FDIC releases documents on crypto-related supervision

The Paypers

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has made public 175 documents detailing its supervision of banks involved in or considering engagement with crypto-related activities.

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Paysafe ponders sale - Bloomberg

Finextra

Publicly-listed online payments firm Paysafe is considering a sale after receiving interest from potential buyers, according to Blomberg.

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AdviserSoftware and InterGen Data uncover key risks of DeepSeek

Finextra

AdviserSoftware.com, part of FTRC, has collaborated with Robert Kirk, founder and CEO of InterGen Data, an AI-based financial lifetime events prediction service, to identify risks and recommendations for navigating DeepSeek.

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U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Cap Credit Card Interest Rates at 10%

The Nilson Report

The post U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Cap Credit Card Interest Rates at 10% appeared first on Nilson Report.

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Fintech Decision Making: How to reinvent it in the age of techceleration

Finextra

Making decisions in fintech has never been easy.

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Wex and Chargie Partner to Simplify Operations for EV Fleets Nationwide

The Nilson Report

The post Wex and Chargie Partner to Simplify Operations for EV Fleets Nationwide appeared first on Nilson Report.

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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 changing face of AML: How PSPs can stay ahead of financial crime

Finextra

Payment Service Providers (PSPs) are facing an uphill battle against financial crime. As transaction.

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Square Selects Peach for Credit Card Program

The Nilson Report

The post Square Selects Peach for Credit Card Program appeared first on Nilson Report.

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The potential Bitcoin bounce: Will we see historical highs in February?

Finextra

The cryptocurrency markets have seen significant haemorrhaging over the past few days, with Bitcoin.

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PXP and Xolvis Announce Strategic Technology Partnership

The Nilson Report

The post PXP and Xolvis Announce Strategic Technology Partnership appeared first on Nilson Report.

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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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Wells Fargo expands its commercial banking transformation with Q2

Finextra

Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, has announced that Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has launched a commercial banking platform designed to improve bankers ability to serve commercial clients, and increase collaboration and efficiency.

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Nabis Expands Offerings to Retailers for Cannabis Wholesaling

The Nilson Report

The post Nabis Expands Offerings to Retailers for Cannabis Wholesaling appeared first on Nilson Report.

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2025 Auto lending trends: Mobile payments and self-service revolutionize customer experiences

ACI Worldwide Blog

The ACI Speedpay Pulse survey confirms long-standing consumer trends toward mobile payments adoption and related self-service experiences. The post 2025 Auto lending trends: Mobile payments and self-service revolutionize customer experiences appeared first on ACI Worldwide.

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Mastercard, Banque Misr and Money Fellows Collaborate for Prepaid Card in Egypt

The Nilson Report

The post Mastercard, Banque Misr and Money Fellows Collaborate for Prepaid Card in Egypt appeared first on Nilson Report.

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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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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank adopts Swift Alliance Cloud Platform

Finextra

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has become the first Islamic bank globally to have migrated to cloud-native architecture using ZERO footprint topology and the first bank in the UAE/GCC to successfully implement Swifts Alliance Cloud platform.

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FIS Unlocks Second Half of FedNow Instant Payments Network Potential with New Send Certification

The Nilson Report

The post FIS Unlocks Second Half of FedNow Instant Payments Network Potential with New Send Certification appeared first on Nilson Report.

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Azura Credit Union signs for Jack Henry Symitar

Finextra

Jack Henry (Nasdaq: JKHY) is pleased to announce that Azura Credit Union has selected Jack Henrys Symitar open technology platform to deliver modern services to local communities and drive future growth.

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AFS and Nsano Partner for Card Payments in Africa

The Nilson Report

The post AFS and Nsano Partner for Card Payments in Africa appeared first on Nilson Report.

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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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Ant International appoints Jiang-Ming Yang chief innovation officer

Finextra

Ant International today announced the appointment of Jiang-Ming Yang as Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), effective immediately. As CIO, he will drive the synergised development of Ant Internationals product and technology teams.

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Chinese retailers to face stricter customs controls in the EU

The Paypers

The European Commission has announced its intention to make custom controls stricter for parcels sent from China by online retailers like Shein and Temu.

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Cytora launches explainable agentic AI solution for insurance risk assessments

Finextra

Cytora has announced the latest version of its digital risk processing platform. Cytora Platform 3.0 enhances the capabilities of the platform by harnessing agentic AI in a fully explainable way.

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DECTA integrates with Klarna

The Paypers

DECTA announced its partnership with Klarna in order to expand payment options for a more dynamic and secure checkout experience.

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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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Why lack of action is the main biodiversity issue in financial portfolios

Finextra

Previously, banks and members of the financial industry were either not aware or unsure of how to help when it came to biodiversity. However, that seems to be changing.

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INXY raises USD 3 million in funding for crypto accessibility

The Paypers

INXY raises USD 3 million in funding led by Flashpoint VC for crypto accessibility and global business expansion.

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Gemini in talks to pursue IPO

Finextra

Cryptocurrency platform Gemini is in talks with potential advisors on a listing to pursue an initial public offering.

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Backbase partners with Feedzai

The Paypers

Backbase has announced its partnership with Feedzai in order to launch secure and deeply integrated financial crime prevention for its customers.

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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