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AI and Payments: Exploring Pitfalls and Potential Security Risks

PCI Security Standards

With the rapid rise in popularity of AI services like ChatGPT, Dall-E, and GitHub Copilot, many people are looking at ways they can leverage the new abilities of these systems to improve their existing businesses.

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Why ‘pay-by-bank’ faces adoption hurdles in US retail

Payments Dive

Pay-by-bank has been catching on only slowly, and it’s a particularly long shot for showing up at the point-of-sale anytime soon.

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How Open Banking May Affect The Financial Sector

The Payments Association

Open banking unlocks customer data, driving competition and innovation while reshaping the financial landscape for a more inclusive future. Open banking, a.

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Wealth Management Trends Transforming the Industry in 2024

Fintech News

Emerging technologies are critical for wealth management firms as economies faced a dampened investment environment in 2023, with disappointing equity returns and sky-high interest rates. As a result, wealth preservation became the most crucial goal for high-net-worth individual (HNWI) investors last year. So, how will this shape the wealth management trends in Asia in 2024 Expect a renewed focus on emerging technologies, stable returns, and newer customer segments for wealth management firms.

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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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Here are the fintech startups that could go public in 2024

TechCrunch Fintech

Could 2024 be the year for fintech IPOs? Quite possibly, according to F-Prime Capital’s State of Fintech 2024 report. F-Prime — a VC firm with over $4.5 billion in assets under management that tracks the performance of emerging, publicly traded and privately held financial technology companies — naturally remains bullish on the fintech space, noting that: […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Where will embedded payments flourish in 2024?

Payments Dive

There are three areas where embedded finance is a good fit, and they are characterized by high volume and frequent payments, writes one industry executive.

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Paxos Now Supports Chainlink’s PayPal USD Price Feed to Bolster Stablecoin Adoption

Fintech News

Paxos, a regulated blockchain and digital asset solutions provider, now supports Chainlink’s PayPal USD (PYUSD) price feed on the Ethereum mainnet. This collaboration aims to streamline the adoption of PYUSD, a USD-backed stablecoin issued by Paxos under PayPal’s banner. PYUSD is characterised as an open, programmable stablecoin, backed by dollar deposits, US treasuries, and cash equivalents.

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Fintech Week London

Open Banking Excellence

10th - 14th June 2024 Live Event Linkedin Twitter Youtube Fintech Week London Fintech Week London is where traditional financial institutions come together with new fintechs in one of the world’s leading financial districts, London. From high-street banks to challengers, technology giants to disruptors, this five-day event is your opportunity to understand the global themes of fintech.

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Card debt climbs to record $1.13 trillion

Payments Dive

Consumers’ credit card debt rose nearly 5% in the fourth quarter, compared to the third quarter, adding to delinquencies as well.

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Metaverse to place new demands on payment services - BIS

Finextra

The metaverse could place new demands on payment services that may be better met by central bank digital currencies and retail faster payment systems than by crypto, according to a Bank for International Settlements report.

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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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What are the Tech Trends Reshaping Businesses in 2024?

The Finance Weekly

Two decades ago, the internet was pretty slow. Fast forward to 2024, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can instantly whip up poems, stories, and even legal or medical documents with just a few ticks. Technology is changing things fast and it affects how we live, work, and have fun. Businesses are feeling hopeful and curious about new tech, but they need more info and support to keep up. 2024 Tech Trends to Look Out For To help out, we've sifted through the buzz and found the top tech trends tha

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Nearly Half of All Cross Border Payments Will Be Instant by 2028 Reveals Juniper Research

The Fintech Times

The adoption of digital payments is rapidly developing markets to the point that the value of B2B payments are set to grow by 40 per cent by 2028, from $89trillion in 2024 according to research from Juniper Research , the market research firm. The new market research suite by Juniper Research offers a comprehensive assessment of the B2B payments market.

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Fiserv CEO details special bank charter pursuit

Payments Dive

The processing and acquiring company, which seeks a “very specific” special bank charter, doesn’t intend to compete with its financial institution partners, Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano said Tuesday.

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Gen Z embraces digital wallets but they actually want more

Tearsheet

The adoption of digital wallets is expected to grow with new use cases this year. McKinsey predicts that more than two-thirds of Americans expect to have a digital wallet within two years, and many will likely hold multiple wallets. This indicates a shift away from physical debit card usage toward using debit cards through digital wallets. “Using digital wallets and mobile payment apps were once emerging trends but are now becoming common practice for both online and in-store purchases,” Christi

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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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Circular economy fintech Twig shuts down

Finextra

Twig, a London-based 'circular economy' fintech is closing down after failing to raise funding.

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Celebrating African-American Voices and Fintech Innovation on the Finovate Stage

Finovate

To kick off Finovate’s commemoration of Black/African-American History Month this year, we’re highlighting some of the Black and African-American fintech professionals who represented their companies and their fintech innovations at our Finovate conferences in 2023. Andre Llewellyn – Marketing Consultant/Advisory Board Member with AI Squared Along with company CTO Michelle Bonat, Andre Llewellyn helped demonstrated the new Generative AI-based features on AI Squared’s plat

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Banks should step up scam response: fraud expert

Payments Dive

With regulators gearing up to take a stronger stance against digital payments fraud, banks must focus on how they handle scams, says one executive.

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Entrust in Talks to Acquire AI-Powered Regtech Firm Onfido for Over US$400 Million

Fintech News

Entrust, known for its secure payments, identities, and data protection solutions, has confirmed that it is in the midst of discussions to acquire Onfido , a London-based firm specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) powered identity verification technologies. According to TechCrunch , this deal could be worth “well above US$400 million” This move could significantly enhance Entrust’s identity verification offerings with Onfido’s advanced biometric

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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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Spotlight On: PROSA, a New Principal Participating Organization

PCI Security Standards

Welcome PROSA, a new Principal Participating Organization (PPO) at the PCI Security Standards Council! In this special spotlight edition of our PCI Perspectives Blog, PROSA CISO Valther Galván Ponce de León introduces us to his company and how they are helping to shape the future of payment security.

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The Data is Clear: The Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Bill Will Harm Small Businesses

Electronic Payments Coalition

Since Congress introduced price caps and routing mandates on debit cards in 2011, research from independent and government sources has illuminated their disproportionate negative impact on small businesses. While corporate megastores like Walmart and Target reaped billions in new revenue, small enterprises were largely excluded from the profits-bonanza.

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Navigating Innovation: Fostering Collaboration Between Banks and Fintechs

The Fintech Times

Most of the fintech industry is made up of startups and SMEs, while most traditional banks have amassed a global reach, and are drastically bigger in practically every respect. Despite this, both parties stand to gain a lot when it comes to partnering with one another. To better understand the role collaboration plays in driving innovation within fintech and banking, we hear from Jackie Toole , vice president of financial services at NTT DATA Services , who offers her expertise on the topic.

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Investree Gets US$7M Lifeline from SBI Holdings, Earmarks Majority for Salaries

Fintech News

Beleaguered Indonesian peer-to-peer (P2P) lender Investree has reportedly secured a critical US$7 million rescue package from its existing investor SBI Holdings, according to DealStreetAsia. Investree has earmarked US$4.5 million of this package for employee salaries, which encompasses owed salaries, benefits, taxes, payables, and other related expenses.

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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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SUMA Wealth grabs $2.2M as its financial platforms reach 1M users

TechCrunch Fintech

SUMA Wealth’s platforms have seen 62% annual user growth, while revenue increased nearly five times in the past year. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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New York expands Digital Currency Group lawsuit to seek $3bn

Finextra

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed an amended lawsuit against crypto firm Gemini and Digital Currency Group, alleging that nearly quarter of a million investors were defrauded out of more than $3 billion, rather than the $1 billion claimed in the initial suit.

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Cohesity Reveals over 9 in 10 UK Firms Have Paid Ransoms Despite Alleged “No Pay” Stances

The Fintech Times

Despite many organisations putting forward a defensive stance that they will never pay out a ransomware attack, research from Cohesity , the AI-powered data and security firm, has revealed that over 97 per cent of UK firms have paid a ransom in the last two years. The research is especially concerning given that many experts expect cyberattacks to increase in 2024.

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Reazon Holdings Injects Investment into Validus Vietnam

Fintech News

Validus Vietnam, a financing platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has secured an investment from Japan’s Reazon Holdings. The sum was not disclosed. This investment into VGrowth Development Co. Ltd., commonly known as Validus Vietnam, signifies a strategic move to support SMEs in the region, which are often hindered by limited access to traditional funding sources.

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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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Navigating the Future: 5 Digital Payment Trends in 2024

Segpay

7 minute read The digital payments landscape continuously evolves, which makes it challenging for merchants to stay ahead of the curve. As technology continues to reshape our world, several trends are emerging that redefine how consumers shop and pay in a secure environment. Let us explore five digital payment trends that are set to shape the future.

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NextGen Nordics 2024: Agenda to cover AI, Buy Now Pay Later, data privacy and Request to Pay

Finextra

The Nordic region has been at the vanguard of innovation across payments for decades, but is that the case in 2024? NextGen Nordics 2024 - a leading conference led by Finextra Research held in Stockholm on 23 April 2024 - will procure an answer to this question from experts hailing from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

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Industry Reacts as UK Government Commits Over £100Million To AI Advancement

The Fintech Times

The UK government has set over £100million aside for researching and developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, and to support regulation in the space. Just shy of £90million of funding will go towards launching nine new research hubs across the UK, which will help experts leverage AI technology across the likes of healthcare, chemistry, and mathematics.

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Thailand Scraps 7% VAT for Crypto Trading Indefinitely

Fintech News

Thailand’s Finance Ministry has officially removed the 7% value-added tax (VAT) on profits from cryptocurrency and digital token trades. This action, which took effect on 1 January 2024, is intended to propel the nation’s digital asset sector forward, offering an attractive alternative for fundraising endeavors. The Bangkok Post revealed that the VAT exemption, previously slated to end in 2023, will now continue indefinitely.

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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.