Tue.May 27, 2025

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CFPB to yank ‘unlawful’ open banking rule

Payments Dive

That move bends to bank groups that filed a lawsuit last year to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule aimed at making it easier for consumers to move their financial accounts.

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Worldpay partners BVNK for stablecoin payouts

Finextra

Worldpay has enlisted BVNK to bring nearly instant global payouts in stablecoins to its clients in the US and Europe.

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Mashreq Becomes the First Bank in the UAE to Offer Aani Instant Payments for SMEs via Mashreq Biz App

Fintech Finance

Mashreq , one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the launch of Aani Instant Payments, a new solution enabling SME businesses to collect payments from their customers instantly, securely, and seamlessly with no IBAN required. The new Aani Instant Payments solution allows Mashreq’s SME customers to generate a link or QR code through Mashreq Biz app that can then be shared with their own customers.

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SEB joins AI factory joint venture

Finextra

SEB has joined a Swedish consortium building an AI factory with Nvidia.

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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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PayTabs Group Achieves Fintech Dominance With Its’ Saudi Built, AI-Powered Payment Orchestration Platform

Fintech Finance

PayTabs Group , a Future 100 company and MENA’s award-winning payment orchestration powerhouse, today announced the launch of its enhanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered payment orchestration platform. Engineered in Saudi Arabia over four months, the platform is set to cross SAR 325 billion in transaction processing shortly, cementing its role as a key driver of financial inclusion and innovation in the region.

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ACI Worldwide rolls out centralised payments hub

Finextra

ACI Worldwide is bringing together account-to-account (A2A), card payments and AI-driven fraud prevention on a unified cloud-native platform, ACI Connetic.

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UK fintech hiring surges

Finextra

UK fintechs are set to increase professional hiring by 32% in 2025 despite challenging economic headwinds, according to Morgan McKinley and Vacancysofts latest fintech report.

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Fiserv reaffirms Clover revenue goal

Payments Dive

The company’s chief financial officer contended the point-of-sale unit will still deliver $3.5 billion in revenue this year despite a recent volume growth slowdown.

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EBAday 2025: Building the banking ecosystems of the future

Finextra

Wolfgang Ehrmann, chairman of the board, Euro Banking Association (EBA), kicked off EBAday 2025 in the historic Louvre in Paris with a welcome statement. Ehrmann reflected that today marks the 20 year milestone of EBAday as well as the fortieth anniversary of the EBA, and highlighted the events growth to over 1,400 experts in Paris today.

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Executive Shuffle: Fiserv, Temenos, Medius

Payments Dive

Recent executive appointments demonstrate the importance software and financial services firms are placing on product strategy.

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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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Genome and Sepagon Partnership Enhances Open Banking

Fintech Finance

Genome , a leading European Electronic Money Institution (EMI) regulated by the Bank of Lithuania, and Sepagon , an open banking technology provider specializing in seamless, card-free payments, are pleased to announce a partnership that enhances the efficiency of transactions. Through this collaboration, Sepagon integrates Genome’s secure incoming payment APIs and real-time webhook notifications to offer faster, more transparent C2B payments for businesses and their customers.

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Garanti BBVA Crypto unveils new mobile app

Finextra

Garanti BBVA Crypto recently launched a variety of advanced new features on its mobile app.

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Mambu Launches Latest Product Offering, Mambu Payments, Extending Composable Banking Beyond Core

Fintech Finance

Today, global cloud banking leader Mambu unveils Mambu Payments , expanding its composable banking platform to include modern, end-to-end payment capabilities. Following its acquisition of payments technology provider Numeral in December 2024, this marks a significant step forward in Mambu’s mission. The launch of Mambu Payments means Mambu is poised to help financial institutions modernise core infrastructure and accelerate innovation across the entire banking stack, spanning lending, dep

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Training AI Agents Like Behavioral Scientists to Excel at Preventing Scams and Fraud

Finextra

As scams become more advanced and personalized, the tactics used to manipulate individuals are incre.

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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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ACI Worldwide Redefines Payments with ACI Connetic

Fintech Finance

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, has announced the integration of the major UK, EU and global networks’ payment capabilities into ACI Connetic , ACI’s transformative, cloud-native payments hub. These include Swift cross-border payments, RTGS payments including Target2, SEPA Instant RT1 and TIPS payments, with the addition of more capabilities planned.

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EBAday 2025: Who’s afraid of agentic AI?

Finextra

What potential does AI hold for the future of banking? What challenges and benefits do AI and GenAI-powered solutions pose? These questions were explored in an afternoon panel session at EBAday 2025.

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Türkiye detains individuals in Papara probe over money laundering

The Paypers

Türkiye has ordered the detention of 13 individuals as part of an investigation into the fintech company Papara over suspected money laundering and illegal betting.

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Westpac appoints chief data, digital and AI officer from Commbank

Finextra

Westpac has announced the appointment of Dr Andrew McMullan as Chief Data, Digital and AI Officer, reporting to CEO Anthony Miller.

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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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5 questions with … Axos Bank Head of Commercial Digital Jennifer Taylor

Bank Automation

Axos Bank is revving up its AI initiatives and technology acquisition strategy as consumer demand shifts toward high-tech banking. The $24 billion digital bank on May 6 announced a partnership with AI-powered embedded lending platform OttoMotto to streamline onboarding for auto dealer clients. Axos in February tapped AI-driven software engineering firm Ascendion to add consolidated […] The post 5 questions with Axos Bank Head of Commercial Digital Jennifer Taylor appeared first on Bank Aut

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Platonic taps GenAI to modernise capital markets workflows

Finextra

Platonic today announced a research collaboration with MITs Geospatial Data Center, focused on advancing generative AI capabilities to modernize financial market infrastructures.

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Ecommpay Grows Processing Volume by 25% in 2024

Fintech Finance

Inclusive global payments platform, Ecommpay , is breaking through the noisy payments services marketplace with its unwavering commitment to being a Next Gen PSP 2.0. Underpinned by its clear focus on financial inclusivity, Ecommpay has grown transaction volume by 19% and processing volume by a remarkable 25% year-on-year. In the same period, merchants utilising Ecommpay ’s seamless, global payments infrastructure saw an impressive 8% jump in acceptance rates.

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Bitget launches yield-bearing stablecoin asset

Finextra

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the launch of BGUSD, a yield-bearing stable asset certificate designed to enhance capital efficiency and provide passive income opportunities for users worldwide.

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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 CRA Wake-Up Call: Why Technology Is Now a Compliance Imperative for Banks

Lending Front

For decades, the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) has served as a guiding framework to ensure banks meet the credit needs of all segments of their communities particularly low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals and small businesses. But in todays digital-first economy, one truth is becoming painfully clear: If your bank isnt investing in technology to democratize access to financial products, you may already be falling short of your CRA obligations.

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EBAday 2025: Strategising for instant payments and financial crime

Finextra

The afternoon sessions in the main stream focused on strategising for instant payments and financial crime.

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Fintech Rundown: A Rapid Review of Weekly News

Finovate

As the holiday-shortened week begins, we’re learning that analysts expect UK hiring in fintech expected to boom in 2025. Meanwhile in the US, is the CFPB about to “86” open banking ? We’ll keep you covered on all the latest fintech news here in Finovate’s Fintech Rundown ! Payments Fintech platform Adyen goes live with Tap-to-Pay on iPhone in seven European markets.

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Tradu Chooses Salt Edge for PSD2 Compliance and Payment Initiation Across the UK and EU

Fintech Finance

Tradu , a London-based multi-asset trading platform designed for active traders and investors, partnered with Salt Edge, a global leader in open banking solutions, to strengthen its security infrastructure, ensure seamless PSD2 compliance, and enhance user experience across its growing European customer base. With a mission to make sophisticated trading simple and rewarding, Tradu provides access to thousands of tradable assets, including equities, commodities, forex, treasuries, and indices.

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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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8 Ways to Grow Your Business with Payment Analytics

EBizCharge

In todays competitive market, understanding customer behavior is essential for business growth. Thankfully, payment analytics are a powerful tool that provides actionable insights into customer transactions. By analyzing transaction data, businesses can identify consumer payment trends and tailor marketing strategies to deliver personalized experiences that enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Stablecoin issuer Circle, holders seek $624 Million in IPO

Bank Automation

Circle Internet Group Inc. and some of its backers are seeking to raise as much as $624 million in a long-awaited initial public offering, as crypto companies increasingly tap the public markets to raise funds. The New York-based company behind the second-largest stablecoin and some of its shareholders are offering 24 million shares for $24 […] The post Stablecoin issuer Circle, holders seek $624 Million in IPO appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Finca builds new fintech platform powered by Thought Machine's Vault core

Finextra

FINCA, a global leader in inclusive finance, has partnered with Thought Machine, the next-generation banking technology company, to launch 361 by FINCA, a transformative operating platform to scale financial inclusion, beginning in Africa.

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Nearly 75% of Better.com originations use AI

Bank Automation

Online mortgage originator Better.com is deploying AI within its internal and external operations to drive efficiencies. The New York-based company deployed its AI-driven mortgage origination tool, Tinman, in 2022, President and Chief Operating Officer Chad Smith told Bank Automation News. Tinman helps underwriters with administrative tasks such as document processing, income verification and assessing FICO […] The post Nearly 75% of Better.com originations use AI appeared first on Bank Au

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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