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Al Etihad Payments Expands Jaywan Payment Capability With International Card Scheme Agreements

The Fintech Times

Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), is enhancing Jaywan , the UAEs domestic card scheme, by signing co-badging agreements with international card schemes, including Discover , Mastercard , UnionPay and Visa. With these partnerships, Jaywan cardholders will have the flexibility to transact worldwide, leveraging the global reach of international payment networks.

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DBS Mobile Banking Services Hit by Second Outage in 2025

Fintech News

Customers of DBS and POSB experienced difficulties accessing mobile banking services on Monday (2 June). Reports indicated slowness when users attempted to log into the DBS digibank mobile app. In an update issued at 4:01pm, DBS Bank acknowledged the issue and said it was working to restore services. During the disruption, the bank noted that payments could still be made via digibank Online and PayLah!

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From Open Banking to Open Finance to DeFi: The Open Evolution of Finance

Finextra

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Grab Signals Motor Insurance Push in Singapore with Hiring, MAS Licence

Fintech News

GrabInsure, the insurance arm of Grab , is preparing to launch motor insurance products in Singapore, The Straits Times has learnt. The move follows its receipt of a general insurance licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in December 2024 and its admission to the General Insurance Association (GIA) in May 2025. While no formal product launch has been announced, recent hiring activity points to progress.

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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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Three Ways to Improve the Relationship Between Credit and Sales

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

In today’s competitive business environment, the credit department’s primary value lies in its ability to facilitate sales in alignment with company forecasts and objectives, not just to minimize risk, but to actively support growth. Building a strong, collaborative relationship between credit and sales is essential for maximizing revenue, managing risk, and delivering on company goals. “Credit management is an essential support system for the company’s sales efforts; wit

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Yusuf Demiral Named Global Head of Data, Analytics & AI at StanChart

Fintech News

Standard Chartered has appointed Yusuf Demiral as Global Head of Data, Analytics and AI for its Wealth and Retail Banking division. Yusuf Demiral In the newly created role, Demiral will oversee the banks data and AI strategy across the client journey and work closely with the marketing, digital sales and client experience teams under the Chief Client Office.

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Tide reportedly in USD 1 billion valuation talks with Apis Partners

The Paypers

Tide has reportedly engaged in advanced discussions with Apis Partners regarding an investment round that could value the company at approximately USD 1 billion.

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Zuora Introduces Collections Solution for Subscription Businesses

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

From a Press Release dated May 20, 2025, Redwood City, California Zuora, a monetization platform for subscription businesses, recently launched Zuora Collections. This addition to their product line is an AI-powered solution designed to transform the collections process for finance teams by embedding collections deeply into the full customer lifecycle, thereby delivering actionable insights that accelerate cash flow, reduce days sales outstanding (DSO), and improve cash forecasting while strengt

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Lithuania grants first crypto licence to Robinhood Europe

The Paypers

Robinhood Europe has become the first entity to be granted a licence to offer crypto asset services in Lithuania, following a decision by the Bank of Lithuania.

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CFPB seeks to end open banking case

Payments Dive

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its former court foes are now in agreement: an open banking rule shouldn't be considered lawful.

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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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Japan's NTT unit to acquire SBI Sumishin Net Bank in USD 5.1 billion deal

The Paypers

A branch of Japan-based telecom company Nippon Telegraph & Telephone ( NTT ) has announced its plans to acquire SBI Sumishin Net Bank in a deal valued at USD 5.1 billion.

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payabl. Launches Virtual Business Cards to Empower Smarter Business Spending

Fintech Finance

Leading European financial technology provider, payabl. has launched its Virtual Business Cards service, a digital payment solution designed to give businesses greater control, security, and visibility over their spending. Virtual cards are a digital alternative to physical credit or debit cards, offering real-time issuance, customisable limits, and transparent spending to streamline expense management and enhance financial oversight.

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Coinbase joins Irdeto in crypto piracy investigations

The Paypers

Coinbase has entered into a partnership with Irdeto to assist in disrupting the use of cryptocurrency in digital piracy and related cybercrime.

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Illinois delays interchange law

Payments Dive

Over the weekend, the state’s legislature voted to delay implementation of a law that would ban card interchange fees on tips and taxes.

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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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Mastercard launches Touch Card in Canada for sight loss users

The Paypers

Mastercard launches Touch Card in Canada to aid the sight loss community in the country and support inclusive finance.

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Pexa completes UK's first fully digital property purchase

Finextra

PEXA, the digital property exchange platform, today announces the completion of the UK's first fully digital Purchase transaction.

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GoCardless introduces Outbound Payments to simplify money transfers for merchants

The Paypers

Global bank payment company GoCardless has rolled out Outbound Payments, an expansion of its platform that optimises how merchants send money to customers, suppliers, and third parties.

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MuchBetter Expands B2B Offering with Temenos Powered Business Accounts

Fintech Finance

MuchBetter , the award-winning fintech innovator, has introduced a next generation business account offering, MuchBetter Business (MBB). Built on an advanced, cloud-native core banking solution from Temenos , and supported by NatWest and SWIFT, MBB is designed to meet the needs of businesses in specialised sectors that face barriers to traditional banking access.

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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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New Zealand implements new standard for Open Banking

The Paypers

The four largest banks in Aotearoa New Zealand, ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac NZ, have implemented an industry standard created by Payments NZ ’s API Centre.

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Payments NZ declares beginning of new era for open banking

Finextra

Weve reached a major milestone for open banking in Aotearoa New Zealand. Today, the four largest banks ANZ, ASB, BNZ, and Westpac NZ are due to implement version 2.3 of our Payment Initiation API standard.

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Banking Circle to improve European payment capabilities with SIC access

The Paypers

Banking Circle has announced its strategy to optimise European payment capabilities with Swiss Interbank Clearing (SIC) access.

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Banking Circle gets direct access to Swiss Interbank Clearing system

Finextra

As part of its continued ambition to become a leading global clearing provider, Banking Circle has today significantly strengthened its embedded financial infrastructure with direct access to the Swiss Interbank Clearing (SIC) system.

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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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KCB, Access Bank Plc complete National Bank of Kenya sale

The Paypers

KCB and Access Bank Plc have completed the sale of National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK) to Access Bank Plc., closing a transaction that began in March 2024.

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DTCC appoints Laura Deaner as chief information security officer

Finextra

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced the appointment of Laura Deaner as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), reporting to Lynn Bishop, Chief Information Officer.

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MuchBetter partners with Temenos to expand its B2B offering

The Paypers

MuchBetter has announced the introduction of its expanded B2B offering with the use of Temenos -powered business accounts.

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TransferMate and Deutsche Bank partner for cross-border payments

Finextra

TransferMate, the worlds leading provider of embedded B2B payments infrastructure as a service (IaaS), has today announced a strategic partnership with Deutsche Bank.

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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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Affirm expands to Canada with Williams-Sonoma

The Paypers

Affirm has expanded its existing partnership with Williams-Sonoma , Inc. to include the Canadian market.

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TransferMate and Deutsche Bank partner for corss-border payments

Finextra

TransferMate, the worlds leading provider of embedded B2B payments infrastructure as a service (IaaS), has today announced a strategic partnership with Deutsche Bank.

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Cashflows partners with Cardstream to accelerate embedded payments

The Paypers

Cashflows has teamed up with Cardstream Group to accelerate embedded payment solutions for ISOs, software platforms, ISVs, and PayFacs in the UK and Europe.

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PAObank names chief executive

Finextra

PAO Bank Limited ("PAObank") announces the appointment of Mr. Ronald Iu as Chief Executive and Executive Director of the Board.

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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