Sat.Aug 31, 2024 - Fri.Sep 06, 2024

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FMPay launches in Cheltenham to empower UK small businesses with simple and secure payment solutions

The Payments Association

FMPay, a licensed payment provider, has launched to offer small businesses in the UK a secure and straightforward way to handle payments. With no monthly fees, competitive transaction rates, multi-currency processing, and advanced fraud protection, FMPay aims to empower small businesses to grow by providing cost-effective, reliable, and transparent payment solutions, supported by a dedicated team.

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Viral JPMorgan Chase glitch is ‘fraud, plain and simple,’ bank says

Payments Dive

Some customers deposited bad checks and immediately withdrew funds before the checks bounced in a glitch that went viral on TikTok. Now, some users have holds on their accounts.

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South Korean Tourists Can Now Pay with QR Codes in Cambodia

Fintech News

Cambodia and South Korea have officially launched a new cross-border payment system. This system, currently in its first phase, allows customers of Jeonbuk Bank in South Korea to make seamless payments to merchants in Cambodia using Bakong (KHQR) QR codes. The launch ceremony, held in Phnom Penh, was attended by senior officials, including Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, and Kim Tae Hyun, Vice President of Jeonbuk Bank.

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Ziina banks $22M as growth explodes for the UAE-based fintech for small businesses

TechCrunch Fintech

The Dubai-based startup, which now counts 50,000 retail and business customers in the UAE, has netted $22 million led by Altos Ventures. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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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Singapore FinTech Festival

Open Banking Excellence

6-8th November 2024 Live Event Linkedin Twitter Singapore FinTech Festival The Global Gathering of Policy, Finance, and Technology The Singapore FinTech Festival is a global nexus where policy, finance, and technology communities converge. Designed to foster impactful connections and collaborations, SFF is a platform to explore the intersections of cutting-edge financial solutions, evolving regulatory landscapes, and the latest technological innovations.

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Cyber security measures for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

VISTA InfoSec

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.

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Apple CFO to Step Down

The Finance Weekly

Apple announced that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Luca Maestri will be stepping down starting January 1, 2025. But he is not departing from Apple permanently, instead, he will transition from his role as CFO to lead the Corporate Services team. This role encompasses information systems and technology, information security, and real estate. He will report directly to Tim Cook.

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Revolut rolls out virtual crypto payment cards

Finextra

Revolut is rolling out dedicated crypto payment cards for spending on everyday items.

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Webinar: Leading the Way in Instant Payments Innovation-Maximizing the Full Potential of RTP and FedNow

Faster Payments Council

Join us for an upcoming FPC webinar, sponsored by Finzly, on Wednesday, September 18 from 12:00pm-1:00pmET. Is your financial institution fully harnessing the potential of RTP® and FedNow® to drive growth? While 'receive-only' instant payments is a significant step forward, the true transformative power lies in actively sending payments. In a recent joint survey from the FPC and Finzly, it unveiled that corporate customers drive nearly 78% of instant payments revenue.

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OCBC Singapore Users Faced Temporary Online Banking Disruption

Fintech News

Singapore’s OCBC Bank experienced technical difficulties on 1 September (Sunday) that temporarily disrupted its internet and mobile banking services. Customers encountered challenges accessing their accounts and conducting online transactions. The bank assured that customer funds were not affected during the service disruption, and no customer data was compromised.

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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 Anatomy of a Credit Card: PAN, BIN, CVV, & More

Basis Theory

Learn the meaning behind the different parts found on a credit card, as well as their function and relevant PCI DSS requirements, with this overview and FAQ.

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ACI Worldwide Collaborates with Red Hat to Deliver Enterprise Payments for the Cloud Era

Fintech Finance

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW), an innovator in global payments technology, today announced a collaboration with Red Hat Inc. , the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, to make ACI’s cloud-native Enterprise Payments Platform available on any cloud infrastructure. With this collaboration, ACI will help customers ease their migration to the cloud to better adapt to the rapidly evolving digital economy and power the next generation of payment services.

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Collaboration Over Competition: The Future of Real Estate and Proptech Partnerships

The Fintech Times

The relationship between established real estate firms and proptech startups is shifting from competition to collaboration. What once appeared as a clash between tradition and innovation is now evolving into a partnership where each side leverages the strengths of the other. Established firms bring deep industry experience and extensive networks, while startups introduce cutting-edge technology and fresh perspectives.

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OKX Singapore Gets Crypto Payments License, Names Grab Alum as CEO

Fintech News

The Singapore subsidiary of crypto exchange OKX has received a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This license allows OKX to offer a broader range of digital payment services in compliance with local regulations. The approval follows the in-principle approval granted by MAS in March 2024. Gracie Lin In tandem with this milestone, OKX has appointed Gracie Lin as the new CEO for its Singapore operations.

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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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PCI SSC Unveils Enhancements to its Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE)® Program

PCI Security Standards

In a significant move, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has announced enhancements to its Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) Program for use with the currently published P2PE Standard v3.1, which provides the ability to validate and list P2PE solutions that cryptographically protect account data from the point where a merchant accepts a payment card to the secure point of decryption.

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Mastercard and Visa to face multi-billion pound lawsuits over interchange fees on UK businesses

Finextra

The UK's Competition Appeals Tribunal has given the go-ahead for a $4 billion class action lawsuit brought by UK businesses over Mastercard and Visa multilateral interchange fees.

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CFPB’s EWA rule may undo progress

Payments Dive

“The CFPB’s plan to reclassify EWA as a loan could accidentally backfire on the agency by driving people right back to the payday lending industry,” writes one tech trade group professional.

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Validus Raises US$50M Debt Funding from HSBC to Boost Indonesian SME Lending

Fintech News

Singapore-based digital SME lending platform Validus has secured a debt funding of up to US$50 million debt funding from HSBC, provided under the bank’s ASEAN Growth Fund strategy. The funds will be used to expand financial access for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia through Validus’ Indonesian subsidiary, Batumbu.

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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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Open Payment Technologies Ltd Expands in Latin America Offering Digital Wallet Services to Argentina

Fintech Finance

Open Payment Technologies Ltd , a payments service processor, has today announced the expansion of its digital wallet services, Kuady , into Argentina. It brings an advanced, user-friendly experience that ensures secure and efficient money management through an e-wallet app. Following successful launch in Peru and Chile, Kuady’s expansion into Argentina will provide global organisations with further access to the Latin American market.

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Fraudsters plead guilty to operating OTP scam site

Finextra

Three men have pleaded guilty to operating a subscription-based Web service in the UK that enabled criminals to circumvent One-Time-Passcode (OTP) anti-fraud checks.

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Meeting MENA’s Payment Preferences: How Tap Payments Supports Shopify Merchants

The Fintech Times

As e-commerce grows across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), businesses are faced with the challenge of offering efficient and seamless payment methods. Customers in the region have specific preferences for local payment options, and businesses need to meet these demands while maintaining a smooth, user-friendly checkout process. Tap Payments’ integration for Shopify Tap Payments, a payment gateway specialising in the MENA region, has introduced a solution for Shopify merchants to simplif

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iFAST Global Bank Launches EzRemit for Transfers to 50+ Countries

Fintech News

iFAST Global Bank (iGB), the UK digital banking arm of iFAST Corporation , has launched EzRemit , a new cross-currency transfer service for its digital personal banking customers. The service allows customers to transfer money to over 50 countries in more than 25 currencies. Building on its existing offerings for business clients, iGB is now extending the service to personal banking customers.

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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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BlueSnap Appoints Bill Christensen as SVP of Acquiring & Risk

Fintech Finance

BlueSnap , a global payment orchestration platform for leading B2B and B2C businesses, has appointed Bill Christensen as SVP, of Acquiring & Risk. Christensen will lead the company’s global acquiring and risk management teams, working to grow and manage relationships with processors and banks, as well as overseeing the underwriting and risk functions.

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Tide hits one million customer milestone

Finextra

Tide, the UK’s leading business financial platform, has reached one million customers (members) globally, a significant milestone for the Company.

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Enhancing API Security with Artificial Intelligence

Axway

Is it possible – or even recommended – to bolster API security with AI? In today’s interconnected digital landscape, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) serve as the backbone of modern applications, enabling seamless communication and data exchange between diverse software systems.

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OCBC Bank to Offer Digital Bank Accounts for Children Aged 7-15 from October

Fintech News

OCBC Bank is set to offer Generation Alpha—children born after 2009—their own digital bank accounts through the OCBC MyOwn Account , available from 20 October 2024. This first-of-its-kind account in Singapore allows children aged seven to 15 to manage their finances digitally via the OCBC Digital app, under parental supervision. Currently, most children under 16 have bank accounts that are jointly held with their parents, limiting their access to digital banking services.

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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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Sasai Money Transfer Expands Free Remittances Offer to Additional African Markets in Partnership With Airtel Money

Fintech Finance

Sasai Money Transfer, a business of Cassava Technologies and one of the fastest growing international money transfer operators, has partnered with Airtel Money to expand its revolutionary offer of free remittances to more African markets. The Zero Fees initiative, which was first launched in May 2024 by Sasai Money Transfer in partnership with Econet in Zimbabwe, is now being expanded with Airtel Money starting with Uganda, before being extended to other high-traffic remittance Airtel markets su

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An Interview with the Most Influential Woman in Payments: Cathy Beardsley

Segpay

In the USA, Cathy Beardsley does not need an introduction. American Banker nominated her as one of the Most Influential Women in Payments this year. Cathy founded Segpay back in 2005. Almost two decades later, Segpay has a robust international presence. Based in South Florida, the payment company has expanded its footprint with headquarters in Ireland (EU) and England (UK).

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Reaffirming our commitment: why Axway’s acquisition of Sopra Banking Software is a win for our customers

Axway

As the Chief Product Officer at Axway, I want to directly address our valued customers, partners, and the broader market regarding our recent acquisition of Sopra Banking Software (SBS).

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Sumsub’s New Solution Helps APAC Firms Navigate Data Privacy Regulations

Fintech News

Global verification provider Sumsub has introduced Local Data Processing (LDP) capabilities in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The new infrastructure now operational in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and the Philippines. This expansion follows the company’s earlier launch in the Middle East and Africa in June. As data privacy regulations tighten across APAC, driven by growing digital transformation and increased awareness of privacy concerns, Sumsub’s LDP solution aims to help businesses

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.