Payments Dive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The network is advancing technologies to let consumers and businesses more easily use its cards, after doubling the number of merchants that accept them over the past five years.
Payments Next
DECEMBER 11, 2023
By Steve Kramer, VP Product, PayNearMe Though many of us manage our bill payments quite smoothly, you might be surprised to learn The post Three best practices to boost on-time payments using personalized links first appeared on Payments NEXT.
Stax
DECEMBER 20, 2023
When you research payment solution providers , you’ll start hearing the term “interchange” used when talking about payments. Interchange is the fee that credit card companies like Visa and Mastercard charge businesses to accept their cards. The interchange fee depends on a number of factors and isn’t always easy to understand. In this article, we will break down credit card interchange fees so you will know exactly how much you’re spending when running your business.
Faster Payments Council
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The Spring Member Meeting will bring together FPC members for two days filled with presentations on the most pressing issues in faster payments, panel discussions with industry experts, roundtables on timely topics, and engaging networking opportunities. This in-person event will take place on March 27-28, 2024, at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
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Fintech Weekly
DECEMBER 6, 2023
At the recent Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) Community Meetings in North America and Europe, the premiere conference for everything related to the payment card and financial payment industry, several topics were top of mind for participants and attendees. For instance, many discussions around emerging payment technologies ease assessment across various PCI standards, as well as conversations about the challenges businesses and assessors face in implementing ongoing ch
The Fintech Times
DECEMBER 18, 2023
It’s a time of reflection and anticipation at The Fintech Times throughout December, as we look back at developments and trends over the last 12 months and forward to the year ahead. We’re pleased to share the thoughts of fintech CEOs and industry leaders from across the globe to 2023’s key takeaways and what we should expect to be top of the agenda in 2024.
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Payments Next
DECEMBER 6, 2023
By Michael Engel, Managing Director & VP Software | Banking, Diebold Nixdorf The race to seamlessly integrate financial services into everyday consumer The post Navigating the embedded finance revolution: Strategies for simplifying legacy bank technology first appeared on Payments NEXT.
Finextra
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Apple, Visa and Mastercard are facing a class action lawsuit over allegations that they conspired to suppress competition in the market for point-of-sale payment card services.
Fintech News
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Traditional banking systems, burdened by age and complexity, can cripple innovation, restrain time to value, and strain customer relationships. This is not an isolated challenge; many incumbent banks struggle to keep ownership and maintenance costs in check and swiftly expand product offerings to compete with nimble challenger banks. Digital transformation is no longer a choice; it’s a lifeline.
Finovate
DECEMBER 4, 2023
I’ve received dozens of 2024 fintech trends prediction pitches in my email inbox over the past month. And while many of them are insightful, I wanted to see what our AI overlord ChatGPT had to say about the matter. My prompt read, “What are your predictions for the top five newest and hottest trends in fintech for 2024?” Here is how the AI responded: Predicting the exact trends for 2024 is speculative, but here are potential emerging trends in fintech: Embedded Finance : Furthe
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker
Brands used to look for a commerce platform that could do everything. But over time, one vendor was no longer enough to meet a brand’s needs, so they added, and added, and added— and now it's essential that these vendors work well together. That’s composable, and it’s important to get it right. Customers and your board expect you to be in new channels and to adapt quickly to market change.
The Fintech Times
DECEMBER 12, 2023
It’s a time of reflection and anticipation at The Fintech Times throughout December, as we look back at developments and trends over the last 12 months and forward to the year ahead. We’re excited to share the thoughts of fintech CEOs and industry leaders from across the globe to 2023’s key takeaways and what we should expect to be top of the agenda in 2024. insights served up today cover a wide range of topics, including investment trends in Latin America, the resilience of in
Payments Dive
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Sen. Dick Durbin took to the Senate floor Thursday to push for a vote on the Credit Card Competition Act, taking a swipe at United Airlines along the way.
BlueSnap
DECEMBER 21, 2023
For many businesses, 2023 has been about making the most of the time, resources and money at hand. Our most read content within our Resource Center says a lot about what businesses are thinking about payments today and their impact on the bottom line. The post The Best of BlueSnap: The Top 10 Payment Content Pieces of 2023 appeared first on BlueSnap.
TechCrunch Fintech
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Welcome back to The Interchange, where we take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week. If you want to receive The Interchange directly in your inbox every Sunday, head here to sign up! We’re looking at a bunch of news — from new unicorns, to a fintech doing good, to one that shut […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
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.
Fintech News
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Singapore and China have agreed to collaborate on a pilot programme that uses the e-CNY, China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), for cross-border transactions. This programme is designed to ease payments for travelers from both countries during their overseas visits. This pilot programme is part of a series of initiatives announced following the 19th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) in Tianjin.
Finovate
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Much of our behind-the-scenes work at Finovate is determining what’s hot and what’s not in fintech and banking. But given the ever-evolving regulatory landscape, volatile consumer preferences, and fast-changing enabling technologies, it can be hard to keep up on current trends. And while we like to consider ourselves experts on the fintech landscape, it is always important to consult external thought leaders to gauge their thoughts on industry themes.
The Fintech Times
DECEMBER 10, 2023
It’s a time of reflection and anticipation at The Fintech Times throughout December, as we look back at developments and trends over the last 12 months and forward to the year ahead. We’re excited to share the thoughts of fintech CEOs and industry leaders from across the globe to 2023’s key takeaways and what we should expect to be top of the agenda in 2024.
Payments Dive
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The Electronic Payments Coalition is “fully funded” for the continuing fight over the proposed Credit Card Competition Act next year, said the organization’s executive chairman.
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Electronic Payments Coalition
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) issued a new document examining the negative effects the credit card mandates, similar to those imposed in Europe, would have on American consumers and the nation’s economy. Europeans, as a result of government mandates, have significantly restricted access to credit cards, and those with cards face fees up to 105% higher than American cardholders.
TechCrunch Fintech
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. You shouldn’t compare apples to oranges, but similarly, comparing iPhones to Androids is a fool’s errand as well. Now that Apple is finally phasing out the Lightning connector after 11 years in favor of the more universal standard USB-C (across […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
Fintech News
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The global fintech landscape is witnessing a staggering growth, fueled by booming consumer adoption, supportive regulatory efforts and technological advancements. Between 2015 and 2019, consumer adoption of digital money transfer and payment services grew from a mere 18% to an impressive 75%, findings from a Statista survey found. Insurtech, alternative lending and online savings and investment recorded similar spectacular growths, surging between 20 to 40 points during the period.
Finextra
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Samsung is joining Mastercard's new Wallet Express programme, making it easier for banks and card issuers in the UK to offer their customers the electronic giant's own multi-faceted mobile wallet offering.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.
The Fintech Times
DECEMBER 21, 2023
It’s a time of reflection and anticipation at The Fintech Times throughout December, as we look back at developments and trends over the last 12 months and forward to the year ahead. We’re excited to share the thoughts of fintech CEOs and industry leaders from across the globe to 2023’s key takeaways and what we should expect to be top of the agenda in 2024.
Payments Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2023
This primer fills in the gaps on how digital wallets work, what companies compete to provide such payment tools and what to expect from them in the future.
Fintech Weekly
DECEMBER 6, 2023
AI regulation might prevent the European Union from competing with the US and China.
TechCrunch Fintech
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Welcome back to The Interchange, where we take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week. If you want to receive The Interchange directly in your inbox every Sunday, head here to sign up! What a year This is the last edition of The Interchange for 2023 — it’s hard to believe that the […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Fintech News
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Mastercard, in partnership with NEC , is set to pilot a facial recognition-based checkout system in Asia. The initiative is set to commence with trials next year, targeting potential markets in Asia, including Singapore and Indonesia. This initiative reflects the region’s keen adoption of new technologies, with over 80 percent of Mastercard transactions in Asia being contactless.
Finextra
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Cash usage in the UK has grown for the first time in a decade as consumers shy away from overspending on plastic payment cards during the ongoing cost of living crisis.
The Fintech Times
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Over a quarter of British small and medium-sized businesses admit to being owed between £5,000 and £20,000 in unpaid invoices, according to a survey by Payit , a payment solution by NatWest, in partnership with Censuswide. SMEs account for nearly two thirds (61 per cent) of UK employment. Late payments have taken a toll across the country, with SMEs also reporting that over a third (36 per cent) of payments in an average month arrive late.
Payments Dive
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Beating back fraud can feel “a bit like a vicious circle,” as the industry improves its capabilities and fraudsters pivot, said Tina Eide, an executive vice president focused on fraud at the card issuer.
Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney
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