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New York Governor signs gun code law

Payments Dive

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a new law Wednesday requiring merchants to use a gun code, saying it could help prevent mass shootings.

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Vietnam’s Digital Economy Soars with Tech Adoption and Rising Incomes

Fintech News

Vietnam’s digital economy is rapidly expanding, reaching a value of US$30 billion in 2023 and projected to increase by 20% to hit US$43 billion by 2025. T his growth is fueled by technology adoption across businesses, the rise of key sectors including fintech, as well as rising middle-class incomes, a new report by Acclime Vietnam, a professional services provider from Ho Chi Minh City, says.

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TD Bank fined $3bn after money laundering guilty plea

Finextra

TD Bank has agreed to pay $3 billion in penalties after pleading guilty to violating US anti-money laundering federal laws.

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Philippines Set to Showcase at Singapore Fintech Festival 2024

Fintech News

Fintech Alliance.PH announced that it will be joining the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 to showcase its digital finance innovations. The event, one of the largest fintech gatherings globally, will be held from 6 to 8 November 2024, at the Singapore EXPO. Last year, Singapore Fintech Festival gathered 66,000 participants from 150 countries, and an even larger audience is expected this year.

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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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How Loyalty Programs Work with Payment Processors

Clearly Payments

Loyalty programs have become an integral part of shopping, offering businesses a way to build stronger customer relationships, increase retention, and drive sales. Loyalty programs can boost overall revenue for merchants by 5 to 10%. In payment processing, loyalty programs also play an important role, enhancing the transaction experience for both merchants and consumers.

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India’s Digital Banking Revolution Fueled by Innovation, Regulatory Support and Advanced Digital Infrastructure

Fintech News

The banking landscape in India has undergone a major transformation, driven by significant investments in digital infrastructure and innovations by both incumbents banks and new fintech entrants, a new analysis by the Digital Fifth, a fintech consulting and advisory firm in India, says. This dynamic ecosystem is supported by regulatory advancements and collaborative partnerships, which are expected to continue fostering innovation and growth in the sector.

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HSBC’s US$300 Million Cost-Cutting Plan Could Impact Senior Management Roles

Fintech News

HSBC is evaluating a cost-cutting strategy that could save up to US$300 million by streamlining senior management, according to a report by the Financial Times on Thursday. The plan comes as the bank explores the merger of its commercial and investment banking units, a move expected to eliminate some top management roles, the FT reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

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Chetwood Financial Rebrands as Chetwood Bank as It Launches Easy Access Savings Account

Fintech Finance

Chetwood Financial, the fully authorised UK digital bank, has today announced it is rebranding as Chetwood Bank, marking a new chapter in its mission to provide simple, effective financial products with a no nonsense approach to banking. The rebrand coincides with the launch of a new Easy Access savings account, which combines competitive rates with flexibility and convenience.

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Investment industry group publishes report on AI deployment strategies

Finextra

The Technology Working Group – chaired by Michelle Scrimgeour and supported by the Investment Association – has today published its third and final report: Intelligent Investment: AI Deployment Strategies for UK Investment Management Firms.

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Alipay+ Transactions Triple in 2024 as Travel Industry Embraces Cross-Border Digital Payment and Marketing Technology

Fintech Finance

Alipay+ , Ant International’s cross-border mobile payment and digitalization solution, revealed three trends shaping the future of tourism to the benefit of global merchants and the industry. “Tourism’s importance to economic growth makes it essential for the industry to pursue innovation and new partnerships so that more people can benefit,” said Douglas Feagin, President of Ant International.

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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 Plan for Merchants to Reduce Chargebacks

Basis Theory

Chargebacks damage budgets and reputations. Merchants need to have a plan to reduce chargebacks.

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tbi bank Opened Its Own Technology Hub in Türkiye

Fintech Finance

tbi bank is taking a key step in its technological development by opening its own technology hub, tbi tech, in Türkiye. With this strategic move, the bank aims to not only accelerate the development and integration of innovative services into its products, but also expand its access to international talent. The hub’s HQ is in Istanbul, while most innovations come from its Research and Development (R&D) office at Zafer Technopark in Usak.

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Mastercard Reveals Plans to Roll Out Real-Time Card Payments in South Africa

The Fintech Times

Payments giant Mastercard has revealed that South Africa is becoming the first market to benefit from the security and speed of real-time card payments. Mastercard plans to enable acquiring banks in South Africa to process real-time card payments , through a variety of strategic partnerships and enhancements to its network. Instant and secure payments can act as a multiplier to help businesses and economies thrive and grow.

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Citi and Mastercard team on cross-border debit card payments

Finextra

Citi is working with Mastercard to enable clients to make real-time cross-border payments to debit cards.

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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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Stripe partners with NVIDIA to optimise its AI-powered capabilities

The Paypers

Stripe has announced its partnership with NVIDIA in order to optimise its AI-powered capabilities and expand worldwide access to the latter’s AI platform.

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Ex-UBS boss Hamers joins AI wealth management startup Arta Finance

Finextra

Former UBS chief executive Ralph Hamers has become an external senior advisor for Arta Finance, an AI-based digital wealth management startup founded by former Google executives.

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Aeropay partners with Worldpay for gaming payments

The Paypers

Aeropay has announced its partnership with Worldpay in order to optimise gaming payments for operators and players in the region of the US.

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Monzo to hit £4.5bn valuation in employee share sale

Finextra

Monzo is offering employees the opportunity to sell part of their stakes in the digital bank through a secondary sale that sees its valuation hit £4.5 billion, according to Sky New.

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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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Network International launches new payments services in Kenya

The Paypers

Digital payments provider Network International has announced the launch of a series of in-person payment services in Kenya, aiming to boost commerce in the region.

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Revolut to offer American Express as new payment method for business customers

Finextra

Revolut is to provide business merchants in the UK with the ability to accept American Express cards, unlocking access to higher spending, premium customers and supporting further growth of the card scheme's network in the UK.

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Ooredoo and QIB launch AutoPay payment solution

The Paypers

Telecom provider Ooredoo has entered into a strategic partnership with Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) to introduce an AutoPay service via the QIB Mobile App.

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Banked buys Australian A2A payments outfit Waave

Finextra

London-based account-to-account payments provider Banked has gained a foothold in the Australian market through the acquisition of local player Waave. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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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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Cogo and Tandem expand carbon tracking integration

The Paypers

Cogo , a green fintech company, has expanded its partnership with Tandem , the UK’s environmentally focused digital bank.

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Alipay+ transactions triple in 2024

Finextra

Alipay+, Ant International’s cross-border mobile payment and digitalization solution, revealed three trends shaping the future of tourism to the benefit of global merchants and the industry.

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EPC Q3 2024 Data Dashboard

Electronic Payments Coalition

Today, the Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) released its 2024 Q3 Data Dashboard, highlighting the emerging trends within the credit and debit markets. The post EPC Q3 2024 Data Dashboard appeared first on Electronic Payments Coalition.

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"Woeful" systems and staff incentive schemes land TSB with £10.9 million penalty

Finextra

The FCA has fined TSB Bank £10,910,500 for failing to ensure customers who were in arrears were treated fairly.

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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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EBizCharge Wins Best Embedded Payments Solution in 2024 PayTech Awards USA

EBizCharge

EBizCharge is thrilled to be named the Best Embedded Payments Solution in the 2024 PayTech Awards USA. The PayTech Awards USA recognizes excellence and innovation in the banking, financial technology, and payment sectors. These awards celebrate outstanding achievements across various categories, including projects, products, services, individuals, and teams.

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AI-Powered Fraud Detection: Transforming Risk Management in Financial Services

Finextra

Fraudulent activities within the financial services sector have escalated into a significant concern.

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TD will plead guilty to money-laundering charges in NJ court

Bank Automation

Toronto-Dominion Bank will plead guilty to money-laundering charges, a US Department of Justice prosecutor said in a Newark, New Jersey, courtroom on Thursday. Two of the bank’s US subsidiary units intend to enter guilty pleas, the prosecutor said during a hearing before a US District judge. The charges include failing to maintain an adequate anti-money […] The post TD will plead guilty to money-laundering charges in NJ court appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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U.K. Digital Bank Pockit Acquires Monese

Finovate

Digital bank Pockit has acquired multi-currency account provider Monese. Pockit plans to continue operating both brands separately while combining efforts to process $6.52 billion (£5 billion) in annual transactions. Monese’s B2B arm, XYB, will be spun off as a standalone business, and Monese’s 100 employees will join Pockit. U.K.-based digital bank Pockit announced that it has acquired multi-currency account provider Monese.

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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