What is an Issuer Processor? What Merchants Should Know
Basis Theory
MARCH 6, 2025
An issuer processor manages key payment transaction activities for issuing entities: issuing cards, authorizing, and settling transactions.
Basis Theory
MARCH 6, 2025
An issuer processor manages key payment transaction activities for issuing entities: issuing cards, authorizing, and settling transactions.
Fintech News
MARCH 5, 2025
GXS Group has partnered with technology consultancy Thoughtworks to support the launch of its digital banking platforms in Singapore and Malaysia. The group operates as GXS Bank in Singapore and GXBank in Malaysia and works closely with Indonesias Superbank, which shares the same parent companies, Grab and Singtel. The three banks utilise a common core banking system, data architecture, and product infrastructure.
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Fintech Finance
MARCH 4, 2025
Cino the only real-time shared payment app that finally lets people pay together in a seamless, single transaction has raised 3.5m in Seed funding led by Balderton Capital. Connect Ventures also participated alongside leading angels, including Barney Hussey-Yeo (founder of Cleo). The funding will support Cinos launch in the UK, where it already has a growing waitlist, and continued growth across Europe.
PCI Security Standards
MARCH 6, 2025
We are pleased to welcome the newest organizations that have joined as Associate Participating Organizations of the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). These organizations play a crucial role in supporting the evolution of the PCI security standards and programs and promoting the implementation of PCI security standards worldwide to protect payment data.
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.
The Fintech Times
MARCH 7, 2025
Dealing with fraud is an extremely costly reality organisations need to face, and it can result in billions of pounds being lost every year. To help organisations ensure they are not losing revenue and improving their efficiency, security and trust, The Centre for Financial, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has published its blueprint for fighting economic crime through its Digital Company ID.
Fintech News
MARCH 4, 2025
LSEG Risk Intelligence has launched its Global Account Verification (GAV) service in Asia-Pacific and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, expanding efforts to enhance security in cross-border payments. Originally introduced in the United States in October 2024, GAV verifies whether payee and account details match before transactions are processed, helping businesses and individuals prevent fraudulent transfers.
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Fintech Finance
MARCH 7, 2025
Wallester has been named one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies in the prestigious FT1000 ranking for 2025, compiled by the Financial Times and Statista. Securing the 47th position overall, 7th in the Fintech, Financial Services & Insurance category, and 1st place among Estonian companies, Wallester has cemented its status as a leader in the fintech sector.
Stax
MARCH 4, 2025
Customers are increasingly curating their shopping experience based on their own terms. Up to 42% of shoppers in the US abandon their cart if their favorite payment method isnt available. Meanwhile, retailers that provide at least three of the most popular payment methods in any market increase their conversions by up to 30%. As an independent software vendor (ISV) or eCommerce platform, these statistics mean that you should focus on function when developing products for your clients.
Fintech News
MARCH 5, 2025
Outgoing DBS CEO Piyush Guptas total pay for 2024 increased to S$17.58 million, according to the banks annual report published on 6 March, as reported by The Straits Times. This rise follows DBSs record financial performance, with full-year net profit surging 11 percent to S$11.4 billion and return on equity reaching 18 percent. The bank attributed Guptas higher pay to its strong overall performance and enhanced technological resilience, which led to an improved scorecard assessment by the board
NFCW
MARCH 7, 2025
The NFC Forum has updated its certification program to provide a simpler and more affordable way for NFC device makers to re-certify their products when they perform an operating system update that does not impact upon the device’s NFC functionality. Previously, any update to a device’s operating system required the manufacturer to re-certify it with the NFC Forum.
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
Fintech Finance
MARCH 7, 2025
Airtel Payments Bank is committed to empowering India with accessible and inclusive banking. With women at the heart of this mission, the Bank ensures that women are central to driving financial inclusion across the nation. This International Women’s Day, Airtel Payments Bank recognises the pivotal role women play in expanding financial access, particularly through the remarkable work of women business correspondents (BCs) who are bridging the gap between banking and underserved communitie
Stax
MARCH 5, 2025
Fact: modern consumers are increasingly gravitating towards eCommerce businesses. While brick-and-mortar retail isnt going away, todays customers value the convenience of shopping online. That means selling your products and services online allows you to better serve your customers (and reach new ones!) all while increasing revenue. Payment processors undeniably play a critical role in the success of your online store; all shoppers wont be able to make purchases through your website without a ro
Fintech News
MARCH 5, 2025
Crypto exchange OKX Australia has announced the appointment of Kate Cooper as its new CEO. In her new role, Cooper will oversee OKX Australia’s operations, product development, and sales. With over two decades of experience in technology, strategy, and leadership, she has held executive roles at major financial institutions globally. Prior to joining OKX , Cooper held significant roles at Zodia Custody as Head of APAC and Australia CEO, and at National Australia Bank (NAB) as Executive, Di
TechCrunch Fintech
MARCH 3, 2025
Fintech startup Ramp has crossed $700 million in annualized revenue as of January of this year, according to a source familiar with the companys internal operations. The company had crossed $100 million in annualized revenue before its third birthday in March 2022, passed $300 million by August 2023, and now effectively more than doubled that […] 2024 TechCrunch.
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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?
Fintech Finance
MARCH 7, 2025
The “LATAM Payment Methods & Digital Payments 2025: Consumer Trends and Market Forecasts” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Latin America’s Digital Payment Revenue to Triple by 2027 Latin America’s digital payments market is set to grow significantly, with revenue projected to reach USD 0.3 trillion by 2027.
The Payments Association
MARCH 6, 2025
Mastercard and Thought Machine, a cloud-native banking technology company, are advancing their partnership to deliver high-quality payments and core banking (critical back-end technology for product and account management and the customer ledger) capabilities to financial institutions looking to modernise their technology stack. Mastercards global network and innovative digital solutions, paired with Thought Machines next-generation core banking and payments platform, can enable financial instit
Fintech News
MARCH 6, 2025
Fintech is all about keeping up in a fast-moving industry. In Singapore, where cutting-edge financial innovation meets smart regulations, the fintech scene is buzzing with competition and collaboration. Whether you’re a startup founder, an investor or an executive navigating digital transformation, one thing is clear: being in the right room with the right people can make all the difference.
Stax
MARCH 6, 2025
The desire for frictionless payments skyrocketed contactless transactions to 8.1 billion during the COVID-19 pandemic. That figure more than doubled to 17.9 billion by 2023and its still on the upswing. Customers now prefer to skip the slow, fraud-prone process of swiping or inserting magnetic stripe cards. They simply tap their credit card , mobile device, or smartwatch to pay.
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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.
Fintech Finance
MARCH 5, 2025
Innovative accounting software firm FreeAgent and global payment solutions company Mimo have announced a new partnership that will enable small businesses to manage their payments, cash flow & financing more effectively. Under the partnership, FreeAgent’s award-winning software will be directly integrated with the Mimo platform, saving small business customers valuable time and money by providing them with a single tool to manage global payments, cash flow & financing.
Payments Dive
MARCH 6, 2025
The Senate backed a resolution to overturn a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that gave the agency oversight of big tech companies offering payment tools.
Fintech News
MARCH 4, 2025
Atome, a buy-now-pay-later provider, has partnered with OceanBase , a distributed relational database developed by Ant Group, to upgrade its database infrastructure. The move aims to improve performance, scalability, and security as Atome expands its digital financial services. To manage its increasing transaction volume, Atome will integrate OceanBase’s distributed database system.
TechCrunch Fintech
MARCH 3, 2025
Expense management startup Ramp has nearly doubled its valuation to $13 billion after a $150 million secondary share sale, the company announced Monday morning. New and existing backers including VC Stripes, GIC, Avenir Growth, Thrive Capital, Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, Lux Capital, 137 Ventures and Definition Capital bought the secondaries from employees and early investors. […] 2024 TechCrunch.
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
Fintech Finance
MARCH 4, 2025
Chargebacks911 , a global pioneer in chargeback prevention and management solutions, announced their official partnership with Prommt , a leading innovator in cloud-based, remote payment solutions, providing large enterprises with a comprehensive, end-to-end solution that helps to protect against chargeback fraud and misuse. Prommts innovative card and open banking payment solution has been pivotal in empowering merchants to secure remote customer payments efficiently and securely.
NFCW
MARCH 3, 2025
The UK’s first pilot of GPS-based transport ticketing is to take place on Northern and East Midlands Railways rail services from later this year, the Department for Transport has announced. “The government is kickstarting the procurement process to find the suppliers who will run the technology for the trials across the East Midlands and Yorkshire,” the department says. “Backed by government funding, the trials are part of plans to modernise our transport system, put pass
Fintech News
MARCH 6, 2025
Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity company, has joined the AWS Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program, a co-sell initiative for AWS partners with solutions available through AWS Marketplace. The partnership connects Bitdefender with AWS sales teams, expanding its market reach and streamlining the integration of its endpoint and cloud security solutions into AWS environments.
The Fintech Times
MARCH 4, 2025
Older people applying for financial support through four main entitlements could have to answer 450 questions – which could take up to four hours with the help of a trained adviser – according to new research from national charity Independent Age. Long and complex application processes for financial support can be extremely difficult to complete at all without support and can take a significant number of hours if they are able to do so, Independent Age says.
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.
Fintech Finance
MARCH 5, 2025
Innovative accounting software firm FreeAgent and global payment solutions company Mimo have announced a new partnership that will enable small businesses to manage their payments, cash flow & financing more effectively. Under the partnership, FreeAgent’s award-winning software will be directly integrated with the Mimo platform, saving small business customers valuable time and money by providing them with a single tool to manage global payments, cash flow & financing.
The Payments Association
MARCH 5, 2025
As global sanctions and regulatory pressures intensify, Lynxs AML Screening empowers financial institutions with pioneering AI to stay ahead of compliance challenges. Lynx Tech introduces its next-generation anti money laundering (AML) screening solution, designed to help financial institutions identify high-risk individuals and entities with accuracy and speed.
Fintech News
MARCH 3, 2025
YouTrip, a Singapore-based multi-currency digital wallet, has launched a new service enabling users to send money internationally. The feature allows transfers in local currencies to more than 40 countries via bank transfers and instant payment methods like DuitNow, GCash, and UPI in select countries. YouTrip emphasises that users will benefit from competitive foreign exchange rates and transparent fees.
Stax
MARCH 3, 2025
In a recent interview with Austin Prey from PYMNTS , Adam Gray , Chief Transformation Officer at Stax, shared his perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing independent software vendors (ISVs) as they integrate payment solutions to meet the diverse needs of their merchant customers. As ISVs seek new revenue streams while still delivering value to their customers, embedded payments have emerged as a key strategy for bringing payments closer to the customer experience.
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