December, 2024

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The Complete Guide to Merchant Services for Small Business Owners

Stax

These days, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) prefer to opt for industry-specific payment systems and tools over generic solutions. They account for over 50% of spending on vertical-specific software solutions (i.e., custom software for a particular industry or market). Merchant services are one of these key investments. They enable secure, efficient in-store and online payment processing and offer flexible payment options that customers demand today.

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dtcpay Announces Shift to Stablecoin-Only Payment Services by 2025

Fintech News

Digital payment token provider dtcpay has announced a strategic shift to exclusively support stablecoins for all its payment services starting in January 2025. This move will see the phasing out of support for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) by the end of the year, while maintaining support for all other stablecoin and fiat currency services. The company emphasises the inherent volatility of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum as a driving force behind this decision.

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Revenue-based financing startups continue to raise capital in MENA, where the model just works

TechCrunch Fintech

In an era where it has become tougher to raise venture capital, many companies have turned to non-dilutive, revenue-based financing (RBF) as an alternative. As a result, plenty of startups have risen to meet that challenge, none more so than in the MENA region, which has taken to the model like a duck to water. […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Weyay Bank Launches “AFAQ” for Instant Bank Transfers Between GCC Countries at Cost-Efficient Rates

Fintech Finance

In a new step to enhance its financial services and expand its regional scope, Weyay Bank announces the launch of the AFAQ service, which is a qualitative leap in the field of bank transfers between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. AFAQ, by linking the payment systems of the Gulf countries, enables financial transfers in the local currencies of these countries to be made faster and at lower cost compared to the traditional methods usually used in transfers.

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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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Essential Steps to Prevent Costly Fraud Attacks

Segpay

Fraud attacks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, and if your business isnt prepared, you could be the next target. Hackers are relentless, using trial-and-error tactics to identify weaknesses in systems. Their goal? To uncover sensitive information or exploit payment systems. Without the right protections, these attacks can lead to expensive authorization fees and even the shutdown of your merchant account.

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Skipify and Mastercard to bring flexible payment options to shoppers with new installments product

The Payments Association

At Skipify , our vision is simple: provide shoppers the ultimate choice and flexibility at checkout. Whether paying with a credit or debit card, splitting payments across cards, or using alternative financing options, we believe in empowering consumers at the moment of purchase with every payment method possible. Powered by Skipifys Commerce Identity Cloud, merchants can now offer a wide range of payment options seamlessly without any upheavals to their existing checkout experience.

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Coinbase Sets Sights on Thai Baht and Philippine Peso Stablecoins

Fintech News

Coinbase, the global cryptocurrency platform, plans to introduce stablecoins pegged to the Thai baht and Philippine peso as part of its focus on Southeast Asia, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. The company currently has no plans to directly enter Southeast Asian jurisdictions. Instead, the company is focusing on its wallet business and blockchain platform Base to drive blockchain adoption by enabling local developers to create solutions for baht and peso stablecoins.

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Looking Back on 2024 in Paytech: Insights from Aevi’s Experts

The Fintech Times

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s been an eventful year for the payments industry, marked by rapid innovation, unexpected challenges, and evolving consumer expectations. Experts at Aevi , the in-person payment orchestration firm, share their key takeaways, lessons learned, and perspectives on the trends shaping the future of paytech. Reflecting on 2024, what were the key takeaways and lessons learned for your company and the broader payments industry?

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Kuady Partners With MeridianBet (GMGI) to Power Seamless Payment Experience in LatAm

Fintech Finance

Kuady , a payments service processor for Latin America, has today announced a new partnership with global sports betting and gaming provider MeridianBet. The integration will enable MeridianBet users in Latam to access Kuadys full suite of payment features, offering real-time deposits and withdrawals to enhance the betting experience. The MeridianBet partnership signals a strategic step towards delivering a faster and more seamless customer experience in Latam.

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What is a Chargeback Rate?

Fi911

A chargeback rate is a metric that measures the percentage of transactions disputed by customers and ultimately reversed by the merchant’s bank. It is calculated by dividing the number of chargebacks by the total number of transactions within a specific period. A high chargeback rate can indicate issues like fraud, dissatisfaction with products or services, or misunderstandings in billing.

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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 rise of generative AI in payment security: A double-edged sword for data privacy

The Payments Association

What is this article about? The dual impact of generative AI on payment security, highlighting its potential to enhance fraud detection while posing significant data privacy risks. Why is it important? It underscores the need for payment firms to balance AI innovation with robust privacy and regulatory compliance to protect sensitive consumer data. What’s next?

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Chainalysis Acquires Web3 Security Company Hexagate

Finovate

Blockchain data platform Chainalysis has acquired web3 security solutions provider Hexagate. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition aligns with Chainalysis’ mission to build trust in blockchain ecosystems by integrating Hexagate’s machine learning-based threat detection and prevention technology, benefiting chains, protocols, and exchanges.

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XTransfer, OCBC Team Up to Provide Enhanced Financial Services for SMEs

Fintech News

Cross-border payment firm XTransfer and OCBC Bank have announced a partnership to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with enhanced financial services for international trade. The collaboration focuses on payment processing, foreign exchange, risk management, and wealth management solutions tailored to SMEs. The partnership will leverage OCBCs regional network in markets including Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

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The Clearing House raises RTP transaction limit to $10M

Bank Automation

The Clearing House raised the transaction limit on its Real Time Payments network to $10 million, opening the door for new uses of the rail for commercial transactions. The Clearing House (TCH) expects to see growth in volume and use cases, Jim Colassano, senior vice president of product development at TCH, told Bank Automation […] The post The Clearing House raises RTP transaction limit to $10M appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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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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Mambu Acquires Payment Technology Provider Numeral, Bolstering Its Market Position to Target New Growth Opportunities

Fintech Finance

Mambu, a leading cloud banking platform, has announced the acquisition of Numeral , a French payment technology provider for banks and fintechs. The acquisition strengthens Mambu’s position as an industry leader, in a move that underscores market confidence and growing demand for modern financial experiences. The addition of advanced payment capabilities represents a significant investment in the next phase of Mambu’s growth as an established market player.

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What is Geolocation-Based Fraud Prevention?

Fi911

Geolocation is the process of identifying the geographic location of a device, user, or object using data such as GPS coordinates, IP address, Wi-Fi positioning, or cell tower triangulation. This technology enables devices to determine their exact location in real time, which is commonly utilized in applications like navigation, location-based services, and geotagging.

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Paymentology’s predictions for 2025

The Payments Association

Payment technology and innovation are accelerating across the fintech industry, with more companies recognising the importance of adapting to changing customer needs, with non-cash transactions projected to hit 2.3 trillion transactions by 2027. Undoubtedly, fintech and payments will continue to serve as pivotal forces shaping the financial landscape, but what trends will define the market next year?

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Introducing Journal Entry Management: Adding Controls and Streamlining Accounting

FloQast

In today’s fast-paced financial world, accounting teams are under pressure to ensure accuracy, compliance, and speed — all while managing increasingly complex data. The solution? FloQast Journal Entry Management. Part of FloQast’s Accounting Transformation Platform , this new tool is designed to simplify and automate journal entry workflows, reducing errors and saving time.

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Top Strategies to Future-Proof & Sustain Your Merchant Services Portfolio

Build a sustainable merchant services portfolio with practical strategies to ensure long-term success. Diversify across industries to spread risk and stabilize income, balancing high-risk and low-risk clients for a robust mix. Combine large and small merchants to create a resilient payment portfolio, leveraging each type's strengths. Foster long-term relationships through exceptional service and personalized support.

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Vietnam and Cambodia Launch Cross-Border QR Payment Linkage

Fintech News

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) announced the successful implementation of a cross-border QR payment system between the two countries. The pilot project, which began in mid-2022, has been completed as scheduled. This initiative allows Vietnamese and Cambodian visitors to use their domestic currencies, VND and KHR, for payments at various merchants in each other’s country.

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The Credit Card Chargeback Process Explained: What Merchants Need to Know

Stax

As consumers, most of us have looked at last month’s credit card statement and experienced the panic of not recognizing a charge. Most of the time, customers can identify what the charge is or where it came from by doing a bit of research. If not, filing a chargeback is the next best option. But credit card chargebacks also occur for a variety of other reasons and they’re not always honest.

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Intuit and Adyen Collaborate to Help Small and Mid-Market Businesses Get Paid Faster

Fintech Finance

Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform behind TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, has announced a collaboration with Adyen , the fintech of choice for many of the world’s leading businesses, to help small and mid-market businesses (SMBs) more easily manage electronic payments. The two companies will initially integrate Adyen’s embedded payment services into Intuit’s business platform through QuickBooks Online (QBO) which enables approximat

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What Banks Can Learn from PayPal’s 2024 Payments Innovations

Payments Next

By Andy Newman, VP of Business Development, Wildfire Systems In 2024, PayPal demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to truly adding value for customers, The post What Banks Can Learn from PayPal’s 2024 Payments Innovations first appeared on Payments NEXT.

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Why it’s time to think broader than just payments: In conversation with Trust Payments

The Payments Association

Trust Payments CEO Laurence Booth emphasises the need for payment service providers to move beyond transaction processing, leveraging digitisation and personalisation to deliver seamless, data-driven experiences in an evolving consumer and regulatory landscape. The payments industry is at a turning point. Consumer expectations are evolving rapidly, and merchants are racing to keep up.

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ROI of AI: Is the juice worth the squeeze?

Bank Automation

C-suite executives at financial institutions are implementing AI and generative AI throughout their organizations, but as experimentation turns into application, the question is: Is the juice worth the squeeze? Ninety-eight percent of industry leaders say integrating AI into their strategies will drive a 52% increase in revenue during the next five years.

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Singapore to Launch Two New e-Payment Solutions in Mid-2025 to Phase Out Cheques

Fintech News

The Monetary Authority of Singapore ( MAS ) and the Association of Banks in Singapore ( ABS ) announced that two new electronic payment solutions will be launched in mid-2025. The Electronic Deferred Payment (EDP) and EDP+ solutions will offer businesses and individuals more convenient ways to make payments while phasing out the use of cheques. The solutions were developed in collaboration with all Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)—Citibank, DBS Bank, HSBC, Maybank, OCBC Singapore,

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Google Hits Back at US Regulator Over Payment Arm Supervision

The Fintech Times

Google has filed a legal challenge against the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the agency responsible for overseeing consumer finance, after it placed Google Payment Corp., the companys payment arm, under federal supervision. The tech giant argues that the move, which the CFPB says is aimed at addressing potential consumer risks, constitutes regulatory overreach.

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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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Klarna Partners With Iconic Luxury Retailers Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman

Fintech Finance

Klarna , the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, has partnered with Neiman Marcus , one of the largest luxury retailers in the U.S., and famed New York City-based Bergdorf Goodman to offer its range of flexible payment methods online. The partnership helps Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman customers shop smarter for the most coveted designer handbags and clothing from world-renowned fashion houses, with a choice of flexible payment methods.

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Deel Acquires Atlantic Money for Undisclosed Sum

Finovate

Deel has acquired U.K.-based international funds transfer company Atlantic Money. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition marks Deel’s ninth acquisition. Deel will leverage Atlantic Money’s expertise to enhance its global payroll solutions, enabling businesses to send secure international payouts. Payroll and compliance company Deel has acquired international funds transfer company Atlantic Money.

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Ripple launches USD-denominated stablecoin with global partners and enhanced compliance

The Payments Association

Ripple, the leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, announced that Ripple USD (RLUSD) will be available on global exchanges starting December 17, 2024. RLUSD is an enterprise-grade, USD-denominated stablecoin created with trust, utility, and compliance at its core, backed by Ripples years of experience working with crypto and the existing financial system.

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Movers and Shakers: Symes to be new CFO at Checkout.com

Bank Automation

Payments service provider Checkout.com has appointed Philip Symes as its interim chief financial officer, according to a release from the company on Dec. 4. Symes previously served as CFO of Visa Europe for 10 years, responsible for pricing and treasury, he told Bank Automation News. In the short term, I want to make sure we […] The post Movers and Shakers: Symes to be new CFO at Checkout.com appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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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