Fintech News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
In Southeast Asia, e-wallets are rapidly emerging as the most used payment method, a trend that’s particularly pronounced in countries like Indonesia and the Philippines where a large proportion of the population still lack access to traditional banking services and where governments are pushing for greater usage of cashless transactions, a new study by Visa shows.
VISTA InfoSec
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The world can be just as much of a marvelous place, as it can be a dangerous one. And the same can be said about the online one, where you need to focus on your safety just as much but in a different way. For those wondering how to approach this, make sure to keep reading as we’ll be covering everything you need to know about cybersecurity. The Importance of Staying Informed As we become increasingly reliant on technology, more of us are spending extended periods of time online and attached to o
Stax
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Accepting credit card payments at your business is a surefire way of increasing customer satisfaction and retention. Don’t believe it? Here are the numbers to prove it. Over 80% of American adults owned at least one credit card in 2023. Also, credit cards contributed to 27% of the spending at point-of-sale (POS) systems worldwide. That’s over $10 trillion in transactions.
Payments Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The payments processor can undercut rivals on price because it won’t be paying bank fees, say industry consultants.
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.
Finextra
OCTOBER 24, 2024
At Sibos 2024, Angie Walker, Global Head of Banking and Capital Markets, Chainlink Labs, explored the topics of blockchain and tokenisation and how they are transforming the existing world as well as how the technology creates opportunities for the future. While historically, across money market and fixed income funds, high quality liquid assets have not been able to be moved, with tokenisation, these funds can be migrated seamlessly and instantaneously on the ledger.
VISTA InfoSec
OCTOBER 21, 2024
A Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be called as an ally for organizations that deals with large amount of Privacy related data in its core operation. They are appointed based on article 37 of GDPR, and help organizations stay compliant with data protection laws by overseeing data security policies, monitoring internal compliance, and providing expert advice for staffs managing the potential data privacy risks.
Payments Space brings together the best content for payment processing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Payments Dive
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Regulators and industry participants worry that FDX will have an unfair monopoly and will advantage its own members if no other organization applies.
Finextra
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Europe's Target Settlement system is to join Project Nexus, a Bank for International Settlements initiative to connect domestic real-time networks across borders.
VISTA InfoSec
OCTOBER 21, 2024
As fraudsters are continuously finding new ways to strike, we’re continuously finding new ways to prevent them with controls such as encryption, multi-factor authentication, fraud detection software, etc. But not everyone is aware that it all begins with how electronic devices are designed. With the way Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are laid out and built, to be precise.
Fintech News
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Nium, a global payments infrastructure provider, announced that financial institutions can now connect to its real-time payments network using their existing Swift infrastructure. This eliminates the need for complex and costly API integrations, making cross-border payments faster and more affordable. By utilising Swift MT and ISO 20022 messaging formats, Nium enables seamless connectivity for banks, facilitating quicker settlements and enhanced transparency.
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
Faster Payments Council
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Join us for an upcoming webinar, sponsored by Endava, on Tuesday, December 10 from 1:00pm-2:00pmCT. In this webinar, industry leaders will explore operational considerations for implementing instant payment systems, featuring insights from financial institutions that have successfully implemented the receipt of instant payments. Attendees will hear firsthand accounts of the journey these institutions took, including key lessons learned and the impact on their operations.
Finextra
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Norway's progress to become one of the world's first cashless economy has hit a roadblock under new rules passed by Parliament that oblige shops to accept cash payments alongside other mobile payment and card options.
VISTA InfoSec
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Technology is always brimming with advancements, and it is more prominent in the financial sector. As financial institutions increasingly rely on digital infrastructure to enhance operations, customer experience, and security, they also face growing challenges in mitigating the risks that come with it, such as cyber threats, system failures, and other operational vulnerabilities.
Fintech News
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Emirates NBD has entered a strategic agreement with Singapore-based blockchain platform Partior to improve its cross-border payment capabilities. The partnership will allow Emirates NBD to offer clients faster, around-the-clock payment processing through Partior’s blockchain-based platform for clearing and settlement. As part of the deal, Emirates NBD will reportedly become the first bank in the region to facilitate settlement in UAE Dirhams, Saudi Riyals, and Indian Rupees on the platform.
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Bank Automation
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Capital One invested heavily in integrating Discover Financial Services in the third quarter as it prepares to acquire the company, providing the transaction is approved by the Federal Reserve. The deal is expected to be finalized in early 2025 if it lands regulatory and shareholder approval, Richard Fairbank, chairman and chief executive at Capital One, […] The post Capital One spends $63M on integration of Discover appeared first on Bank Automation News.
Finextra
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Consumers in the US will be given the right to instruct their banks to transfer their financial data to other institutions, under new open banking rules devised by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
VISTA InfoSec
OCTOBER 21, 2024
While you don’t always need a cryptocurrency wallet to trade blockchain assets, using a good wallet to facilitate exchanges is a matter of common sense. Wallets don’t just provide a convenient way to manage your crypto funds, but they also help keep your tokens safe from the malicious parties that are all too commonplace in the world of blockchain currencies.
Fintech News
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Australia has unveiled a three-year initiative to explore the potential of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) with a focus on wholesale CBDC opportunities, industry outreach and regulatory improvements, Brad Jones, Assistant Governor (Financial System) at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), told the audience at an industry event in September. Australia’s digital money work plan will kickstart with the public launch of Project Acacia, an initiative focusing on assessing the feasibility of n
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TechCrunch Fintech
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Interface.ai, a customer automation platform for banks and other financial institutions, today announced that it closed a $30 million funding round led by Avataar Venture Partners. $20 million of the round was equity, while the remaining $10 million was in the form of debt. It’s Interface’s first outside capital; the startup had been completely bootstrapped. […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
Finextra
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Innovations in AI and embedded finance have kickstarted a recovery in fintech funding, according to Q3 figures compiled by Dealroom.
VISTA InfoSec
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Cybersecurity matters a lot today, and it touches everyone around the globe. With hackers becoming smarter, protecting information has never been more critical. Now, imagine trying to stay safe online but not understanding the warnings because they’re not in your language. That’s where multilingual cybersecurity comes into play – it breaks down language barriers so everyone can understand how to protect themselves.
Fintech News
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The BIS Innovation Hub (BISIH) Singapore Centre has announced the next phase of Project Nexus , aimed at making instant cross-border payments a reality. Central banks and instant payment system (IPS) operators from India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand will collaborate with BISIH to move towards live implementation. Indonesia will continue its participation as a special observer.
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.
Bank Automation
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Generative AI allows banks to analyze unstructured data, which makes up about 80% of all data within financial institutions — a capability not possible just two years ago. Unstructured data includes emails, audio, video, contractual information and more, Prag Sharma, global head of artificial intelligence for Citi’s center of excellence, said during FinTech Futures Oct. […] The post Gen AI boosts analysis of unstructured data appeared first on Bank Automation News.
Finextra
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The European Central bank is implementing a cross-currency settlement service on the Eurosystem's Target Instant Payment Settlement (Tips) service.
VISTA InfoSec
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) audit and attestation process is something that has been devised by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in order to ensure that organizations which provide services have secure procedures to govern data so as not to compromise the welfare of their clients. For this reason, achieving SOC 2 compliance is crucial for service agencies especially those involved with sensitive customer data.
Fintech News
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Singtel, a Singaporean telecoms conglomerate, has reached an agreement to sell its mobile wallet, Dash , to Western Union. The deal, announced today, is pending regulatory approval. In the meantime, existing Dash services remain accessible to customers throughout the process. Dash, launched in 2014, allows users to make payments, send money overseas, save, invest, and purchase insurance all within a single app.
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.
Bank Automation
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Ashleigh Ashbrook, vice president of digital service experience at Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, will join the Bank Automation Summit U.S. 2025 speaker faculty. The summit, which takes place March 3-4 at the Hilton Nashville Downtown in Nashville, Tenn., will provide two days of insight from industry experts on ways financial institutions are benefiting […] The post MSUFCU’s Ashbrook to join speaker faculty at Bank Automation Summit U.S. 2025 appeared first on Bank Autom
Finextra
OCTOBER 22, 2024
On the second day of Sibos, Benedicte Nolens, centre head of the BIS Innovation Hub moderated the session ‘Reality check: How far have CBDCs come?’, and the speakers outlined how central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are in various processes of development in their countries.
VISTA InfoSec
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The risk of cyber attacks for companies is increasing and can significantly disrupt their operations, have negative financial consequences and damage their reputation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially vulnerable to these attacks due to limited resources and a lack of cyber security expertise. Understanding the significance of cyber security is crucial for protecting sensitive data and ensuring business continuity.
Fintech News
OCTOBER 22, 2024
HSBC Holdings’ new CEO, Georges Elhedery, has introduced the most extensive restructuring of the bank in over a decade, aimed at streamlining operations and addressing cost pressures. The plan merges HSBC’s global commercial and institutional banking operations and establishes a new international wealth and premier banking division. In addition, the bank is reorganising its regional structure, splitting its operations into two primary units: one focused on Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, and t
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