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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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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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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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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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6 Innovative Strategies for Mastering Merchant Services Sales

Ready to boost your game and stand out in the competitive world of merchant services sales? Discover 6 innovative strategies that will help you rise above the crowd, from leveraging tech trends and perfecting referral programs to harnessing the power of testimonials and pop-up events. Learn how educating clients can turn you into a trusted advisor and uncover the secrets of building community ties that cement your reputation as a market leader.

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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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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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Natwest becomes first bank accepted into UK Open Banking DPS

Finextra

NatWest Bank has been confirmed as the first UK Bank to become a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Open Banking.

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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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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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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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How To Craft Your Perfect Retail Tech Stack

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.

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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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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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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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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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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

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.

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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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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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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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Fiserv lands Uber, eBay as debit network clients

Payments Dive

The payment processing giant has signed more than a dozen large e-commerce clients following the Federal Reserve’s clarification of the debit routing rule.

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Maximizing Success as an Independent Sales Agent: The Value of a Payment Partner

Maximize success as an independent sales agent with a supportive payment processor partner. This article reveals the challenges agents face with uncooperative processors, like slow responses and lack of support, leading to missed opportunities. Discover how a supportive partnership can transform your success, offering extensive training, marketing materials, and ongoing support.

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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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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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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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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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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

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.

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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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Merchant Accounts Demystified: Everything a Business Owner Needs to Know

National Processing

Looking for solid advice on getting a merchant account for your business? You are at the right place, and it will only take one minute to get the key details you need. After those details, we are going to cover these topics as well: How to set up a merchant account for small businesses […] The post Merchant Accounts Demystified: Everything a Business Owner Needs to Know appeared first on National Processing.

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Finmont Partners with Leading Payment Platform, ConnexPay

Fintech Finance

Global payment orchestration platform FinMont has announced a new partnership with leading B2B payments platform ConnexPay. Through this new alliance, FinMont is adding ConnexPay’s innovative all-in-one payments solution to their travel orchestration platform. Purpose-built for the travel industry, ConnexPay’s unified payments solution aligns incoming customer payments with outgoing supplier payments, all in real time, with one contract and one reconciliation.

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Apple CEO pushes back on European regulation

Payments Dive

The company’s customers may experience a drop in quality thanks to EU regulation slated to take effect next month, said Tim Cook, chief executive of the tech giant.

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How Investors & Strategic Buyers Evaluate Integrated Payment Strategies

Explore how integrated payment strategies impact investor and buyer evaluations. Payments are more than a feature — they’re a key to long-term success and market differentiation. They help SaaS companies offer seamless user experiences and efficient operations. Investors and strategic buyers assess these integrated payment strategies as a measure of a company's growth potential and sustainability.

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iProov Outlines 672% Rise in Deepfake Media as Threat Actors Increase Productivity

The Fintech Times

Across 2022 and 2023, indiscriminate attack levels ranged from 50,000 to 100,000 times per month. At the same time, the number of groups exchanging information related to attacks against biometric and remote human identification grew significantly, biometric identity solution provider iProov has revealed its latest report. The buzz surrounding Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) continued throughout 2023, right the way through to now – thanks to the seemingly limitless potential of the emerging

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SOX Compliance Made Simple: Veracyte’s Success Story with FloQast

FloQast

In the fast-paced world of genomic diagnostics, precision and accuracy are paramount. For publicly-held Veracyte , based in San Francisco, maintaining compliance with SEC and SOX reporting standards while managing audit controls posed a significant challenge. Enter FloQast Close and Compliance Management , a solution that revolutionized Veracyte’s approach to compliance.

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Privakey Unveils Single Sign-On Solution for Enterprises

Finovate

Authentication platform Privakey has launched its Single Sign-On (SSO) solution, Privakey SSO. The new offering enables enterprises to leverage passwordless authentication and authorization. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Privakey made its Finovate debut at FinovateFall 2017 in New York. Passwordless authentication solution provider Privakey launched its Single Sign-On (SSO) solution last week.

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Competitive Edge: Exploring the Advantages of Implementing Loan Recovery Software

Finezza

The lending business has become much more competitive over the last few years, with banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), neo-banks, and even newer players, such as payment apps, vying to expand their customer base. In this landscape, lenders invest a significant amount of time in building robust revenue-optimising strategies. Typically, they tend to focus their […] The post Competitive Edge: Exploring the Advantages of Implementing Loan Recovery Software appeared first on Finezz

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib