The Fintech Times

MARCH 26, 2025

A new referral agreement has been made between payments juggernaut, Visa and Extend , the virtual card and spend management platform, enabling emerging middle-market firms to manage spending with the power of virtual cards and, in turn, increase controls, fight fraud, and close their books faster. Virtual card spend is set to reach just under $14trillion globally by 2028, up from $4.1trillion in 2023.

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VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 25, 2025

We are excited to announce that VISTA InfoSec has achieved CREST membership , a new recognition joining the list of our diverse array of global certifications and accreditations. This new milestone not only marks our ongoing dedication to excellence but also strengthens our standing as a trusted partner for all the organizations seeking comprehensive and reliable security solutions.

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NFCW

MARCH 28, 2025

The RAIN Alliance is to create a new standard that will enable manufacturers to integrate support for Ultra High Frequency (UHF) tag reading into standard smartphones, making it possible for consumers and enterprises to interact with products containing RFID tags without needing specialist equipment. The move follows Qualcomms announcement that it is working to integrate RAIN functionality into its mobile device chipsets and Zebra’s January launch of an enterprise Android smartphone with b

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Fintech News

MARCH 25, 2025

HSBC Holdings plans to ramp up investment banking efforts in Asia and the Middle East following a strategic retreat from the US and Europe, CEO Georges Elhedery told Bloomberg Television. Georges Elhedery Elhedery, who took over in September, said the bank is reallocating US$1.5 billion in cost savings toward areas of growth. The focus includes strengthening debt and financing capabilities globally, while sharpening its presence in Middle Eastern equity capital markets and M&A advisory.

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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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Fintech Finance

MARCH 28, 2025

As flower orders surge ahead of Mothers Day, global digital payments company Checkout.com is supporting Interflora to deliver high performing payments at scale. The partnership has enabled a 95.4% acceptance rate across Interfloras European markets – their highest ever – helping the international flower delivery network meet peak demand with confidence.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 28, 2025

New research from lending firm, Creditspring has been published during Debt Awareness Week to shed light on the fact that two million UK adults have borrowed from illegal lenders in the last 12 months. Given that 15 per cent (7.6) million of the population will need to borrow to get by over the next six months, Creditspring is calling for more affordable borrowing options.

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Fintech News

MARCH 24, 2025

Sam Altmans World Network is in talks with Visa to bring stablecoin payments to its self-custody crypto wallet, enabling users to spend crypto across Visas global merchant network, a source told CoinDesk. The plan would link Visa card functionality to World Wallet, part of a broader push to offer foreign exchange, fiat on- and off-ramps, and crypto payment tools in a single app.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 24, 2025

The Somalia Payment Switch (SPS1) has successfully launched the country’s first ever Instant Payment System with QR payments support powered by BPC’s next generation SmartVista platform, a global leader in payment solutions2. Championed by the Central Bank of Somalia (CBS), the initiative marks a major step in modernising Somalia’s payment infrastructure, promoting financial inclusion and enhancing economic stability.

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The Payments Association

MARCH 28, 2025

To remain competitive in the rapidly evolving digital environment, businessesmust respond quickly to technological developments. One key transition is integrating digital solutions into current platforms, which, while improving operational efficiency and customer experience, is typically a complex process requiring extensive technical expertise. However, with the correct tools and solutions, such as Paytiko’s payment gateway, businesses can integrate digital payments without requiring soph

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NFCW

MARCH 27, 2025

A new European Commission ruling will require Apple to open up a range of iOS connectivity features to third-party devices so that, for example, an iPhone owner will be able to use their choice of NFC-enabled wearable to make a payment using a card they have stored on their smartphone. The move follows last year’s deal between Apple and the EU to open up access to the iPhones NFC functionality so that third-parties can offer iOS users a host card emulation-based alternative to Apple Pay.

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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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Fintech News

MARCH 26, 2025

This Friday, March 28, 2025, marks the end of an era for DBS Bank as Piyush Gupta steps down after an extraordinary 16-year tenure as Chief Executive Officer. His leadership has been nothing short of transformative. During his tenure, he turned DBS from a traditional lender into a globally recognised powerhouse of digital banking. When Piyush took the reins in 2009, DBS was in dire need of a strategic overhaul.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 24, 2025

Monzo has found that Brits are losing a staggering £3.2 billion every year because they feel too awkward to ask for their money back after covering shared expenses. The average person waves goodbye to £61.48 each year by dodging those uncomfortable “Can you send me that £5?” texts, with 68% admitting they find it awkward to ask someone for money they are owed.

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Bank Automation

MARCH 25, 2025

Citizens Bank is advancing its digital payments strategy in 2025, with a focus on embedded finance and omnichannel capabilities. For example, Citizens is moving from screen scraping to an API-enabled environment, allowing it to use insights from its private banking segment in other segments, such as SMB, mid-market and commercial, Taira Hall, executive vice president […] The post Podcast: Citizens moves from scraping to APIs for payments appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Stax

MARCH 28, 2025

ClientTether is a top-rated franchise CRM purpose-built to support the entire franchise life cycle, from initial development to long-term success. Born out of real need, ClientTether unknowingly filled a critical gap, quickly becoming a trusted leader in meeting the unique challenges of franchise systems. By empowering corporate franchise teams to streamline both franchise development and ongoing unit support, ClientTether helps franchises grow smarter, faster, and more efficiently.

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Fintech News

MARCH 25, 2025

Singapores digital bank, Trust Bank , has introduced a new security feature called Trust Lock , designed to provide users with an added layer of protection against scams. The launch comes amid rising concerns over financial fraud, with at least S$1.1 billion reported lost to scams in Singapore last year. Locking your money Trust Lock allows customers to secure funds in a designated Savings Pot within the bank app.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 28, 2025

commercetools, the most versatile platform for enterprise commerce innovation, has introduced commercetools Payment Hub , a new destination that gives enterprises full control over their payment strategy–without the excessive fees charged by other commerce platforms that double as payment providers. commercetools has also expanded its partnership with Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, as the first of several global payment service providers (PSPs) to integrate wit

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 24, 2025

Over half (62 per cent) of young adults think financial and retail brands don’t do enough to help them understand the risks around credit, despite 56 per cent believing financial brands actively encourage young people to take on loans or credit, according to new research conducted by media agency UM. A survey of 1,500 young adults (aged 18 to 24 years) across the UK, carried out in partnership with suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and price comparison sit

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TechCrunch Fintech

MARCH 26, 2025

Digital banking startup Mercury has raised $300 million in primary and secondary funding at a $3.5 billion post-money valuation, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Wednesday. The valuation is more than double the startups valuation when it last raised capital a $120 million Series B round in 2021 that valued the company at $1.

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Fintech News

MARCH 28, 2025

Standard Chartered has launched SC GPT, a GenAI tool, across 41 markets worldwide as part of its strategy to integrate AI into its business. The tool is designed to improve operational efficiency and client engagement. SC GPT is expected to support over 70,000 employees globally by improving operations and productivity, tailoring sales and marketing efforts to drive revenue, advancing software engineering through automation, and enhancing the way risks are measured, managed, recorded, and report

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 25, 2025

Fundiin , Vietnam’s leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to elevate its credit-scoring model to global standards. The partnership’s aim is to enhance Fundiin’s risk management capabilities, reduce costs, and expand credit opportunities for Vietnamese consumers, especially the unbanked and underbanked.

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The Payments Association

MARCH 27, 2025

Embedded finance and multi-banking give corporates greater control, new revenue streams, and stronger networks, unlocking value beyond traditional banking. In todays rapidly evolving financial landscape,disintermediation of finance, where financial services are embedded directly into non-financial platforms, presents a unique opportunity for corporates toown a bigger share of valueand gain control over the financial relationships with their customers to satisfy needs within their merchant networ

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Stax

MARCH 27, 2025

A cash shortage, a payment delay, and limited payment options. These three things can derail your cash flow and frustrate your customers at checkout. Thats why 92% of consumers and 82% of companies reportedly made the switch to electronic payments, like Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) and Automated Clearing House (ACH). Checks can bounce, and cash can get lost.

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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

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Fintech News

MARCH 24, 2025

Incoming DBS Group CEO Tan Su Shan is open to pursuing smaller, strategic acquisitions that align with the Singaporean banks core focus, while prioritising the growth of high-return segments such as wealth management and transaction banking. Tan Su Shan Tan, currently the deputy CEO, is set to take over the role on 28 March, becoming the first woman to lead Southeast Asias largest lender and the first internal appointment to the position.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 28, 2025

An international survey on the uptake, trust, and future of real-time payments (RTP) from global analytics software leader FICO highlights the need for UK banks to focus on building confidence in the security of the payment method. While three quarters of consumers in the UK say they have sent (79%) and received (73%) RTP, nearly a quarter (23%) say they do not know if RTP processes include enough security checks.

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PCI Security Standards

MARCH 26, 2025

Welcome to our podcast series, Coffee with the Council. I'm Alicia Malone, Director of Communications and Public Relations for the PCI Security Standards Council. As many of our listeners are aware, we are quickly approaching the deadline to adopt the future-dated requirements of PCI DSS version 4.0.1 on March 31st, 2025. Over the course of the last year, the Council has received feedback that more guidance was needed to properly implement some of the e-commerce security requirements in the stan

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 24, 2025

Backing startups across the UK that are looking to launch tech solutions tackling the biggest industry problems while maintaining a climate focus, Elbow Beach , the climate impact seed investor has achieved the first close of its second fund valued at 63million. Through its Enterprise Capital Funds programme, the British Business Bank , the British state-owned economic development bank, contributed 50million to this fund.

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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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Fintech News

MARCH 24, 2025

Cryptocurrency fraud is declining in Asia-Pacific (APAC), driven by advanced technology adoption and stricter regulatory oversight. According to a new report by Sumsub, crypto fraud rates declined by a remarkable 23% between 2023 and 2024, positioning APAC as a leader in combating crypto fraud. The report, based on Sumsubs internal identity verification and user activity data from 2023 and 2024, along with a survey of over 300 companies across the crypto, banking, payments, and e-commerce sector

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 24, 2025

Banking Circle S.A. (Banking Circle), a Luxembourg licenced bank and a leading international provider of next-generation banking services, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary BC Payments Pte. Ltd. (BC Payments Singapore) has received the In-Principle Approval (IPA) for the Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

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PayJunction

MARCH 28, 2025

When Ed Ryan, owner of Beltone Tri-State, was initially scaling Beltone Hearing Center, he wasnt actively looking to switch payment processors. But behind the scenes, cracks in the payment systems functionality were starting to show. The outdated terminals were no longer working efficiently, Ed explained, We had the old swipe system, but what I didn't realize was it was sometimes easier for my staff to key in the payment rather than swipe it.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 28, 2025

According to the 2024 Nasdaq global financial crime report, fraud scams and bank fraud schemes alone cost have cost businesses across the globe $485.6billion. To help put a dent in this figure, Creditinfo , a global service provider for credit information and risk management solutions, has launched its global identity, know your customer (KYC), and fraud and ID solution.

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