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Apple faces new payments lawsuit

Payments Dive

A basketball training company is suing the tech titan, which it claims unfairly collected money from potentially more than 100,000 app developers.

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Cyber Threats Surge in India’s Financial Sector

Fintech News

Cyber threats have become an immediate and inescapable reality for Indias banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) industry. In 2024, the sector witnessed a surge in the sophistication, scale, and diversity of cyberattacks, with phishing attacks, deepfakes and tech vulnerabilities emerging as key threat vectors and attack techniques, according to a new report by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the Computer Security Incident Response Team in Finance sector (CSIRT-Fi

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PayPal launches contactless mobile wallet in Germany

Finextra

PayPal's long-running effort to crack the high street continues with the launch in Germany of a contactless mobile wallet that lets users pay instore and in instalments with a tap of their phone.

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“Better Than Cash”: PayPal Announces Plans to Revolutionize In-Store Payments in Germany

PayPal

Innovative and rewarding payment experiences coming soon in stores across Germany.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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Understanding the Nature of Payment Gateway Integration For Your Mobile App

Stax

In recent years, businesses have seen this massive shift from desktop to mobile devices which has forced them to develop apps with built-in integrated payment gateways. But when it comes to payments, mobile apps have to contend with a few unique challenges. In addition to the usual concerns around security and compliance, there’s also the issue of user experience.

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Vietnam to Launch Two-Year Sandbox for P2P Lending, Data Sharing

Fintech News

Vietnam’s government has approved a two-year pilot programme to test peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, credit scoring, and open API-based data sharing, according to Vietnam News. Outlined under Decree 94 issued on 29 April, the initiative introduces a regulatory sandbox for fintech innovations in the banking sector, set to begin on 1 July. The pilot is designed to evaluate emerging financial technologies under controlled conditions while balancing innovation with risk management.

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Fiserv names Michael Lyons CEO

Payments Dive

The company disclosed the promotion minutes after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm outgoing CEO Frank Bisignano as commissioner of the Social Security Administration.

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How to Choose a Payment Solution That Scales with You

Stax

As your business grows, the tools powering it need to evolve tooand that includes your payment solution. While many platforms are built for getting started, not all are designed to support scale. From handling higher transaction volumes to enabling new revenue models, the right system should grow with you and streamline both your operations and your customers checkout experience.

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What Fintech Can Learn from Emerging Markets - Interview with Djasur Djumaev

Fintech Weekly

Uzbekistans fintech evolution reveals why local context and long-term thinking matter more than ever. Insights from founder Djasur Djumaev.

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Coinbase unveils internet payments protool for AI agents

Finextra

Coinbase is resurrecting a long-buried protocol for sending payments over the Internet to create an agentic payments layer that requires no human intervention.

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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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eToro Taps Yaki Razmovich to Lead Singapore and Asia Operations

Fintech News

eToro has named Yaki Razmovich as its new Managing Director for Singapore and Asia, as the trading and investment platform looks to deepen its presence in the region. Razmovich brings over twenty years of financial services experience to the role, having previously held senior positions at Standard Chartered and ABN AMRO Bank. He has spent over 15 years working in Singapore and Hong Kong, with a background spanning strategy, business development, regulatory oversight, and product implementation.

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The Ultimate Guide to Accepting Credit Card Payments

Stax

Credit cards are a staple in the wallets of consumers today, and they will undoubtedly be a payment method of choice for years to come, particularly as the adoption of mobile and contactless payments continues to grow. In fact, ResearchAndMarkets.com forecasts the global credit card payment market to grow to $762.16 billion by 2027exhibiting a 7.8% compound annual growth rate over the next five years.

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Shift4 turns to restaurants for future growth

Payments Dive

The payment processor has signed thousands of restaurants in Europe and expects to delve deeper into that business.

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The payments outlook 2025: Strategic priorities from industry leaders

The Payments Association

The payments outlook 2025: Strategic priorities from industry leaders May 2 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp Whats the article about? The strategic priorities for the payments industry in 2025, as discussed by senior payments leaders who attended a Payments Labs roundtable. Why is it important? It highlights how innovation, regulation, AI, and risk management are shaping the future of payments and impacting business models.

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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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SAP Appoints Peter Moore as APAC Partner Ecosystem Head

Fintech News

Multinational software company SAP has appointed Peter Moore as Head of Partner Ecosystem for Asia Pacific, effective immediately. He succeeds Utkarsh Maheshwari, who now serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Partner Sales and Services at SAP. In his new role, Moore will oversee the growth and development of SAPs partner ecosystem in the region.

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Corpay and TPG team up to buy AvidXchange

Finextra

Business payments automation firm AvidXchange is going private through a $2.2 billion deal that sees asset firm TPG take majority ownership with Corpay picking up a minority stake.

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Webinar Recap: The State of Surcharging in 2025

Stax

Credit card surcharging has become a hot-button topic for businesses nationwide. But with complex regulations and shifting legal landscapes, it can be nearly impossible to stay up to date on your own. Stax Connect’s recent webinar, featuring CardX Founder Jonathan Razi , offered ISVs insight into this intricate challenge, providing expert guidance on surcharging compliance and a glimpse into the future of payment processing.

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Fiserv, Global Payments, FIS tap M&A for growth

Bank Automation

Global Payments, FIS and Fiserv saw gains in the first quarter, driven by strategic acquisitions and expanded payments solutions. Tech provider Q1 earnings Global Payments expands with Worldpay Payments solutions provider Global Payments today posted $2.2 billion in adjusted net revenues, up 1% from Q1 2024. Global Payments reported: $1.7 billion in Merchant Solutions revenues, […] The post Fiserv, Global Payments, FIS tap M&A for growth appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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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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XWeave Secures US$3 Million Funding for Stablecoin Cross-Border Payments

Fintech News

XWeave , a startup developing infrastructure for stablecoin-based cross-border payments, has raised US$3 million in seed funding. The round was led by Jungle Ventures through its First Cheque@Jungle initiative, alongside crypto investment firm Lightshift. Follow-on investment came from Menyala, a venture studio founded by Temasek that also incubated the company.

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Revolut selects Fourthline as identity partner

Finextra

Fourthline, Europes leading identity services provider, has been selected by Revolut as a strategic partner following an extensive competitive RFP process.

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Top 100 Fintech Tools and Platforms for Businesses

Fintech Review

The Ultimate Guide for Founders, CFOs, and Finance Teams Choosing the right fintech stack can make or break a company’s financial operations. Today, finance leaders are not only responsible for budgeting and compliance, but also for enabling growth through smart, scalable technology choices. Whether you are a B2B founder building a global marketplace, a CFO steering a SaaS scale-up, or a finance team tasked with managing complex payments, finding the best fintech tools is critical.

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BigCommerce Taps Klarna as Global Preferred Partner for Flexible Payment Solutions

Fintech Finance

BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC), a leading provider of open, composable commerce solutions for B2C and B2B brands, retailers, manufacturers and distributors, announced that Klarna , the AI-powered payments and commerce network, has become a global preferred payments partner. As a global preferred partner, Klarna will bring its flexible, interest-free payment options to merchants worldwide, enhancing the shopping experience and driving growth with one single integration.

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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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Rethinking Infrastructure: Building Fintech for Africa, From the Ground Up - Interview with Obi Emetarom

Fintech Weekly

Obi Emetarom, CEO of Zone, explains why real fintech innovation in Africa depends on rebuilding financial infrastructure from the ground up.

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dLocal and PayPal to expand access to local payments across emerging markets

Finextra

dLocal (NASDAQ: DLO), a leading cross-border payment platform for emerging markets, announces today an expanded relationship with PayPal to offer businesses access to payment processing and local payment methods in more than 40 new untapped emerging markets.

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SMBC in Talks to Acquire 51% Stake in India’s Yes Bank, Sources Say

Fintech News

Japans Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp ( SMBC ) is close to finalising a deal to acquire a 51% stake in Yes Bank, according to several sources with direct knowledge of the matter, Reuters reported. This could make it one of the largest transactions in Indias banking industry. The transaction, if completed, would be a rare example of foreign ownership in Indias tightly regulated banking sector.

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Former PPRO CEO Launches Davos of Payments

Fintech Finance

Former PPRO CEO Simon Black today announced Foresight’26 , an invitation-only summit bringing together 100 of the world’s leading payments industry CEOs, with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Banking Circle revealed as inaugural launch partners. The landmark event will take place in London on February 4-5, 2026, focusing on long-term industry trends and the future of the global payments ecosystem. “After 16 years as a payments CEO, I recognized a critical gap in our industry

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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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Over 25% of institutions will deploy agentic AI this year

Bank Automation

Agentic AI is becoming commonplace in financial services as tech providers emerge with end-to-end agentic frameworks. More than 25% of institutions are deploying agentic AI frameworks, with financial institutions warming up to the tech, according to data shared with Bank Automation News by Craig Le Clair, vice president and principal analyst at research firm Forrester. […] The post Over 25% of institutions will deploy agentic AI this year appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Sikoia and Mast team on AI-powered document processing for mortgage lenders

Finextra

London-based fintech Sikoia, which helps financial services providers automate key processes, is partnering with Mast.

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CFPB spurns BNPL rule

Payments Dive

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau won’t prioritize enforcement actions related to buy now, pay later payments, the agency said in a notice.

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HSBC Launches TradePay for Import Duties Solution for US Clients

Fintech Finance

HSBC today announced the launch of HSBC TradePay for Import Duties , a targeted financing solution for US clients which simplifies the payment of import duties whilst optimising working capital for businesses. Many corporates are currently facing changing working capital needs and increased upfront commitments. By settling payments of import duties directly and frictionlessly through HSBC TradePay, businesses can simultaneously access credit and complete payments, leading to more efficient settl

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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.