Fiserv rises on international, government sales
Payments Dive
APRIL 23, 2024
The processing and payments technology giant is increasingly selling its services abroad, but also benefiting lately from sales to government entities at home.
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UK government announces open finance task force
Finextra
APRIL 15, 2024
Bim Ofolami, UK government Economic Secretary to the Treasury, has announced the formation of an open finance task force during a speech at ifgs 2024.
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MPs warn against mass government surveillance of bank accounts
Finextra
MAY 13, 2024
A group of UK MPs has tabled a parliamentary motion calling on the government to remove powers in a new bill that they say would result in the mass surveillance tens of millions of people's bank accounts.
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Why payments to government agencies should be easier
Payments Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2023
“Increasingly, government agencies — and the people they serve — need a payments system that is connected across departments and jurisdictions,” writes one payments executive.
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UK government announces open finance task force
Neopay
APRIL 25, 2024
Bim Ofolami, UK government Economic Secretary to the Treasury, has announced the formation of an open finance task force during a speech at ifgs 2024. He said “Government can only do so much. Source : Finextra The post UK government announces open finance task force appeared first on Neopay.
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Industry Reacts as UK Government Commits Over £100Million To AI Advancement
The Fintech Times
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The UK government has set over £100million aside for researching and developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, and to support regulation in the space. The government has also pledged £10million to prepare and upskill regulators to address and make the most of the opportunities presented by AI.
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The FRC’s Corporate Governance Review: What You Need to Know
FloQast
JANUARY 17, 2024
In May 2023, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published its consultation on the UK’s Corporate Governance Code. While the government has since delayed some Corporate Governance Code reforms, including the introduction of ARGA, the FRC has signalled its commitment to moving forward with other key proposals from the consultation.
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Government releases key responses to financial regulation consultations
The Payments Association
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The UK government has taken a significant step towards clarifying its stance on the regulation of cryptoassets, digital settlement asset firms, and fiat-backed stablecoins by publishing key documents outlining their responses to recent consultations. Read more
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Visa and TECH5 Team Up to Advance Global Digital Government Ecosystems
The Fintech Times
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Digital payments company Visa has teamed up with TECH5, a biometrics and digital identity management company, to focus on the development and enhancement of digital government ecosystems on a global scale. ” The post Visa and TECH5 Team Up to Advance Global Digital Government Ecosystems appeared first on The Fintech Times. .
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Visa announces strategic collaboration with TECH5 to Advance Digital Government Ecosystems
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 9, 2024
a world leader in digital payments and TECH5 , an innovator in the field of biometrics and digital identity management, have signed a strategic collaboration agreement focusing on the development and enhancement of digital government ecosystems on a global scale. Visa Inc., We are thrilled to embark on this strategic collaboration with TECH5.
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UK Government Unveils New AI Cybersecurity Measures as ICO Details Importance of Data Protection
The Fintech Times
MAY 15, 2024
In a move to bolster cybersecurity and protections for AI models against hacking and sabotage, the UK government has officially unveiled a host of new measures, which also hope to set a new global standard. The codes set out requirements for developers to make products more resilient against tampering, hacking, and sabotage.
UK Government Unveils New Cyber Threat Guidelines as 32% of Firms Suffer Attacks in Past Year
The Fintech Times
JANUARY 28, 2024
Cyber threats should be prioritised as a key business risk like financial and legal challenges, the UK government has urged as it releases new guidelines to help directors and business leaders boost their cyber resilience. Time to introduce cyber risk ratings?
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Strengthening Payment Security: Government Fraud Detection for Compliance Managers and Auditors
Core
MARCH 19, 2024
City and county government institutions bear the responsibility of careful management—and protection—of public funds. Still, payment fraud is a concern in every sector, and the stakes for government organizations are especially high. The solution: robust government fraud detection mechanisms for payment systems.
Support for SMEs: Has the Government Gone Far Enough?
The Fintech Times
APRIL 8, 2024
Here, Sinead McHale , CEO of Satago , the cloud-based cash flow management and invoice finance solution, discusses whether the government’s stance on late payments goes far enough for SMEs. How is the government currently supporting SMEs? The post Support for SMEs: Has the Government Gone Far Enough?
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Opt Out: Wise Calls for Government Action to End Hidden Fees Impacting UK SMBs
The Fintech Times
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Wise is spearheading a campaign urging the government to abolish this opt-out and implement tighter regulations to eradicate hidden fees, thereby fostering a more competitive environment and facilitating SMB growth nationwide. . This needs to end now, and the Government can do so without costing the taxpayer a penny.
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4 Ways CORE and Sourcewell Ease the Buying Process for Government Technology
Core
APRIL 10, 2024
For more than 30 years, CORE has prioritized the government agency experience for payment processing and the citizen experience. As part of that mission, CORE seeks out partnerships that help ease the government agency purchasing process. Sourcewell—a self-sustaining government service cooperative—is one of those partners.
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Enhanced Transparency: FRC’s Overhaul of UK Corporate Governance Code
The Fintech Times
JANUARY 22, 2024
UK businesses will need to meet new standards following the Financial Reporting Council (FRC)’ s “small but important” revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code. The post Enhanced Transparency: FRC’s Overhaul of UK Corporate Governance Code appeared first on The Fintech Times.
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Government Kiosk Payments for Secure, Convenient Transactions
Core
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Modernization allows governments to stay in tune with the evolving expectations of their citizens, who increasingly expect convenient and efficient payment options. Utility payments, reservations, and application fees are key areas where kiosk payments are crucial in modernizing government service payments.
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Australia government allocates funds for anti-money laundering reforms
The Paypers
MAY 17, 2024
The Australian Government has revealed its plans to allocate AUD 166.4 million towards implementing reforms for the country’s AML/CTF regime.
GoCardless Becomes an Approved Open Banking Supplier to Central and Local Government
Fintech Finance
MARCH 13, 2024
These include central government departments and wider public sector bodies, such as local authorities, education institutions, not-for-profit and charitable organisations. The post GoCardless Becomes an Approved Open Banking Supplier to Central and Local Government appeared first on Fintech Finance.
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The balancing act of API governance
Axway
JULY 4, 2023
This blog looks at key requirements of an API governance framework and some of the approaches companies have successfully used to strike a balance. The challenge How do you provide the security and governance that your enterprise demands, with the …
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GoCardless Becomes Latest Firm Named as Open Banking Supplier on Government Framework
The Fintech Times
MARCH 14, 2024
These include central government departments and wider public sector bodies, such as local authorities, education institutions, not-for-profit and charitable organisations. The post GoCardless Becomes Latest Firm Named as Open Banking Supplier on Government Framework appeared first on The Fintech Times.
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UK Government ‘Shooting Itself in the Foot’ as New Immigration Rules Exacerbate Tech Skills Gap
The Fintech Times
APRIL 12, 2024
Is the UK government ‘shooting itself in the foot’? Despite these findings, the UK government recently introduced new immigration rules, making it much more cost-prohibitive for businesses to recruit foreign workers.
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Fintech sector needs Brexit lift, U.K. government warned
Payments Source
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
should overhaul its stock listing rules and visa requirements to help the country’s fast-growing fintech industry compete after Brexit, a government-backed review has found.
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Chargeback Rules: What Laws & Regulations Govern the Dispute Process?
Fi911
JANUARY 4, 2024
What Laws Govern Chargebacks in the US? The development of the chargeback system was initially a response to policies set by the US federal government. The post Chargeback Rules: What Laws & Regulations Govern the Dispute Process? appeared first on fi911blog.
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Hong Kong Government Pledges Fintech Innovation Following Digital Green Bonds Issuance
The Fintech Times
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
The Hong Kong government has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering fintech innovation following the issuance of approximately HK$6billion worth of digital green bonds. This is the second digital bond issuance, following the government’s first tokenised green bond issued in February 2023.
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PayPoint Appointed Open Banking Supplier to Central and Local Government
Fintech Finance
MARCH 25, 2024
PayPoint already works with a number of government departments, but being on the DPS framework gives us more visibility among potential buyers and will help us to showcase how transformative and bespoke our Open Banking partnerships really are.
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Autoagent Partners with Devnet to Enhance MuniciPay Payments Platform For County and Local Governments
The Nilson Report
APRIL 29, 2024
The post Autoagent Partners with Devnet to Enhance MuniciPay Payments Platform For County and Local Governments appeared first on Nilson Report.
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The UK government to publish National Payments Vision
The Paypers
MARCH 12, 2024
The UK government has announced its initiative to publish a National Payments Vision, in order to accelerate the development of the local payments ecosystem.
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Scottish Government Brings Local Startups to Silicon Valley With New San Francisco Techscaler Hub
The Fintech Times
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The Scottish Government has launched its first Techscaler hub in Silicon Valley, as part of an initiative to help promising startups from Scotland build contacts with international investors and customers. It’s amazing that the Scottish Government has joined that list.
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Moneyhub to provide Open Banking to the UK government
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Moneyhub has announced that it has been named as a supplier of CCS’s Open Banking Dynamic Purchasing System framework for the UK government.
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How to Unlock Hidden Insights in Your Government Agency’s Revenue Report
Core
OCTOBER 16, 2023
For government agencies, a revenue report is not just a financial document. It’s a strategic tool to guide budgetary decisions, resource allocation, and long-term government planning—ultimately contributing to the overall efficiency of government operations. Here’s how.
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The Government of Indonesia to launch 9 superapps
The Paypers
JANUARY 10, 2024
The Government of Indonesia has announced its plan to launch 9 superapps, in order to optimise the manner in which individuals access public services.
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Moneyhub Joins Government Framework in Bid to Support Public Sector With Open Banking
The Fintech Times
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Following the news, government organisations are now able to purchase Moneyhub services through the DPS. The post Moneyhub Joins Government Framework in Bid to Support Public Sector With Open Banking appeared first on The Fintech Times.
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Prioritizing Property—How Local Governments Can Improve Staff and Resident Experiences
Core
APRIL 26, 2023
For decades, government agencies and departments have structured their billing and payment processes through the identification of their citizens. By prioritizing property identification, local governments can connect internal systems and provide a more consistent experience to every citizen. You can do it in steps.”
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UK Government considers new regulations for ESG ratings providers
The Paypers
MARCH 31, 2023
The UK Government has released a consultation paper that focuses on the introduction of new regulations for providers of ESG ratings.
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ATB Ventures' Oliu offers digital ID verification Alberta government
The Paypers
APRIL 8, 2024
Canada-based ATB Ventures has announced a partnership between Oliu, its digital trust platform, and the Government of Alberta.
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EBA, EIOPA and ECB establish a common governance framework
The Paypers
APRIL 17, 2024
The EBA , EIOPA and ECB have established a common governance framework to collaborate on the DPM 2.0 Standard.
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OpenUK Calls for UK Government to Take Advantage of ‘Key Opportunity’ by Backing AI Innovation
The Fintech Times
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
It suggests that the UK government will need to engage with the nuances of open-source technology and open innovation and listen to its community. .” ” The post OpenUK Calls for UK Government to Take Advantage of ‘Key Opportunity’ by Backing AI Innovation appeared first on The Fintech Times.
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Australian Government Soon to Mandate Scam Prevention Controls for Banks, Telcos and Social Media Platforms
BioCatch
JANUARY 4, 2024
Closing out what was perhaps one of the most active years in regulatory news in the banking industry, the Australian government issued the Scams Code Framework consultancy seeking feedback on the introduction of new mandatory industry codes to outline the responsibilities of the private sector in relation to scam activity.
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NAB welcomes Government direction in relation to the practice of screen scraping
Finextra
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
In August 2023, the Government released a discussion paper asking for feedback from organisations to inform its policy development options for regulating screen scraping practices.
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Swedish Government and Banker’s Association Announce Plans to Stop Scams
BioCatch
MAY 14, 2024
As I’ve previously blogged , the state of scams in Sweden has been a hot topic in the media over the past few months, not least due to a show on Swedish SVT where an investigative journalist followed a criminal gang who used social engineering to convince elderly people to transfer their savings through a hybrid smishing and vishing campaign.
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How Government Agencies Can Find A Disbursement Method Middle Ground
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Government agencies fall among the cohort of institutions that need to disburse funds with more speed than usual, but they’re tasked with sending stimulus checks and business loans to the financially vulnerable, making the stakes higher for those who fail to quickly respond to these pandemic-driven changes.
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Ingo Money’s Edwards: Government Disbursement Modernization Depends On Digital Engagement
PYMNTS
JANUARY 12, 2021
The federal government is not exactly the poster child for modern payments distribution. The fact that the government needs to immediately modernize its payments capabilities is something that everyone knew, according to Ingo CEO Drew Edwards – but what has escaped the conversation is the need to identify the actual core problem. “The
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