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Just Published: PCI DSS v4.0.1

PCI Security Standards

To address stakeholder feedback and questions received since PCI DSS v4.0 was published in March 2022, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has published a limited revision to the standard, PCI DSS v4.0.1. It includes corrections to formatting and typographical errors and clarifies the focus and intent of some of the requirements and guidance.

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Apple adds BNPL offerings from rivals

Payments Dive

The tech giant will allow installment plans from Affirm, as well from certain debit and credit cards, onto Apple Pay alongside its own BNPL service.

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Apple launches Tap to Cash

Finextra

Apple has unveiled a Tap to Cash feature that lets people send each other money simply by tapping their iPhones.

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29 Fintech Leaders Make Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List This Year

Fintech News

Forbes has released its annual 30 Under 30 Asia list, recognizing the entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and changemakers who are leading transformative initiatives across key industries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2024 features 300 notable nominees selected across ten categories: The Arts (Art and Style, Food and Drink); Entertainment and Sports; Finance and Venture Capital; Media, Marketing and Advertising; Retail and E-Commerce; Enterprise Technolog

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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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PCI DSS V3 vs V4 – Infographic

VISTA InfoSec

PCI DSS v3 has been protecting card holders for years, but as the number of card holders increase so do the threats of cybercrimes. To counter the threats of cybercrimes and absorb emerging technologies, the PCI Council launched its v4 version. As organizations shift to the v4 version, here are all the differences between v3 and v4 and how it affects your organization.

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Apple unveils new iPhone touch and pay feature

Payments Dive

The P2P ‘Tap to Cash’, which enables iPhone users to transfer money by holding their phones together, was unveiled along with a slate of other features Monday.

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Bank of Thailand to Test Programmable Payments in Enhanced Sandbox

Fintech News

Daranee Saeju, Assistant Governor of Payment System Supervision and Financial Service User Protection at the Bank of Thailand (BoT) , announced the launch of a new initiative to test programmable payment systems under the Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox framework. This initiative responds to the rapid and complex development of financial innovations, such as distributed ledger technology (DLT) and smart contracts, which are transforming financial services.

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ING gen-AI chatbot pilots in the Netherlands

Bank Automation

ING is running a generative AI-driven chatbot pilot in the Netherlands before it plans to scale the technology. The pilot funnels only 2.5% of clients’ chats into its gen-AI chatbot, Chief Analytics Officer Bahadir Yilmaz told Bank Automation News at the recent Money2020 Europe event in Amsterdam.

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Landmark Visa, Mastercard settlement in peril

Payments Dive

The judge's likely rejection would scuttle a $29.79 billion deal that was two decades in the making.

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Digital pound would not require new POS systems - BofE

Finextra

Existing point-of-sale terminals in the UK could be used to initiate digital pound payments, according to research from the Bank of England.

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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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Unpacking 3 Key Concepts From G20’s Enhanced Cross Border Payments Plan

Fintech News

Rapid globalisation and available technological advancements have spurred the demand for more efficient, transparent, and accessible cross-border payment systems. Multilateral payment platforms have emerged as a promising solution to address the needs of increasingly globalised users, who need to send and remit funds across borders for various reasons.

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InvestHK and Crypto Vallet Association Join Forces to Advance Blockchain and Web3 Development

The Fintech Times

Both Hong Kong and Switzerland are making strides in the development of blockchain and cryptographic technologies individually. However, looking to accelerate progress together, Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Crypto Valley Association (CVA) of Zug in Switzerland signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the 2024 Crypto Valley Conference. The MoU aims to enhance the close supportive relationship between InvestHK and CVA, and boost cooperation between the fintech ecosystems of Hong Kong a

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Cash use persists in US beyond pandemic

Payments Dive

Consumers remained committed to cash use last year, even as the share of card payments rose and online payments increased, according to an annual Federal Reserve study.

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UK home to 3m 'Frankenstein identities, posing multi-billion pound threat

Finextra

The UK is home to nearly three million "Frankenstein" identities stitched together by fraudsters out of real and made up personal details, according to researchers who warn of a potential multi-billion pound hit to the economy.

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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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Grace Park Joins Prudential as Chief Data, Analytics and AI Officer

Fintech News

Prudential plc has announced the appointment of Grace Park as its new Chief Data, Analytics & AI Officer, effective 7 June 2024. Grace Park Based in Singapore, Park will report to Chief Information Officer Ashley Veasey. In her new role, Park will focus on enhancing Prudential ‘s use of data and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive growth and improve efficiencies.

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Why is Diversity and Inclusion Important in Fintech? The Industry View with Finastra, NMI

The Fintech Times

This June at The Fintech Times, we’re focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). No longer just a trending topic but an essential consideration to not only your business operations but in your offering as well, this topic feels more relevant now than ever before. The fintech industry is known for its innovative, agile reputation, and yet it still faces a significant diversity problem that threatens to halt its growth and stop that innovation moving.

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eBay to accept Venmo

Payments Dive

A week after dropping American Express, the online auctioneer said it will now accept payments through Venmo, which is popular among Gen Z and millennials

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Wells Fargo fires employees for 'simulating' keyboard activity

Finextra

Wells Fargo fired several employees for faking work by using "mouse jigglers" to simulate computer activity, according to Bloomberg.

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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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Currencycloud Powers OPAL to Simplify Cross-Border Payments for SMEs

Fintech News

OPAL, a neobank startup, has been steadily growing in the financial hub of Singapore since its inception in 2019. Licensed as a Major Payment Institution (MPI) by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), OPAL offers domestic and cross-border payments, payment accounts, and e-money services. In February 2022, OPAL introduced its flagship product, the Global Digital Business Account, aimed at providing small- and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) with an efficient and convenient way to handle interna

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Countdown to Fintech Week London Conference 2024 With Leading Voices in Fintech Sharing Insights

The Fintech Times

There’s just two days to go before this year’s flagship conference at Fintech Week London with stellar speakers set to share their insights, including London’s deputy mayor for business Howard Dawber and MP Lord Chris Holmes. Taking place on 13 June in the Park Plaza Victoria London, the 2024 conference will put the spotlight on the hot topics in the fintech sector, including the future of finance, artificial intelligence (AI), consumer centricity, payments, digital assets and data,

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Startup offers ‘credit-building’ debit cards for Gen Z

Payments Dive

Startup Fizz is marketing itself as a company helping college students build credit and manage daily spending.

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JPMorgan hires ex-PayPal exec as CTO - Reuters

Finextra

JPMorgan Chase has appointed former PayPal executive Sri Shivananda as chief technology officer, according to Reuters.

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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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Eastnets and iPiD Join Forces to Improve Global Payment Accuracy, Fraud Prevention

Fintech News

Eastnets, a global compliance and payment solutions provider, has entered a strategic partnership with iPiD , a beneficiary name and bank account verification service. This collaboration aims to enhance payment security and efficiency for banks, corporations, and financial institutions on a global scale. Through iPiD’s real-time verification capabilities, Eastnets’ clients can confirm the name and bank account details of payment beneficiaries before transactions occur.

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Mbank and Policybazaar.ae Combine Efforts to Streamline UAE Insurance Landscape

The Fintech Times

Users of the UAE-based digital bank, Mbank , will now be able to explore, compare, and purchase car, health, travel, and life insurance products directly from its mobile application following a new partnership with Policybazaar.ae , the online insurance aggregator. The partnership will see Mbank leverage Policybazaar.ae ‘s online platform to offer its customers greater digital convenience.

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Rivals Adyen, Stripe partner with Capital One to combat fraud

Payments Dive

The three companies announced last Wednesday that they are teaming up to launch a free service intended to combat fraud and reduce the amount of transactions that are improperly declined.

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Santander customers warned about circumventing Facebook Marketplace scam prevention measures

Finextra

Santander has found that come customers are circumventing new measures to stop bank transfers for Facebook Marketplace payments in cases where a customer has not seen the item in person.

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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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Indonesian Digibank Jenius to Offer Gamified Banking

Fintech News

PT Bank BTPN’s flagship digital bank, Jenius , has teamed up with Perx Technologies , a SaaS lifestyle marketing platform provider, to enhance its customer engagement strategy. By integrating the Perx Loyalty Engagement Platform, Jenius plans to introduce gamification and instant rewards into everyday banking, aiming to make financial management more enjoyable for users.

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How Curis Streamlined Their Close, Strengthened Compliance, and Saved Six Figures With FloQast

FloQast

Curis , a biopharmaceutical innovator based in Lexington, Massachusetts, faced challenges with their traditional, paper-heavy month-end Close process and compliance program. These inefficiencies not only led to wasted time and resources but also resulted in significant audit fees. This is where FloQast stepped in. By leveraging FloQast’s automation and connected platform, Curis was able to streamline their Close process, strengthen their compliance program, and achieve substantial cost sav

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Fighting deepfakes via payments

Payments Dive

“Since many of these deepfake software services accept credit cards, payments providers are on the front lines of detecting these companies,” writes one corporate compliance officer.

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How Multimodal User Interface will redefine customer experience

Finextra

A Multimodal User Interface (MUI) is a revolutionary system that transforms our daily interactions w.

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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.