October, 2024

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Sneak Peek: 2024 Asia-Pacific Community Meeting Speakers

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The excitement is building as we get closer to this year’s Asia-Pacific Community Meeting ! To add to the anticipation, we’re giving you a sneak peek of some of the amazing sessions that will be featured in Hanoi, 20-21 November.

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Stax Acquires BlockChyp, Adding Payment Gateway and Expanding End-to-End Capabilities

Stax

Acquisition of BlockChyp brings new technology and industry expertise to Stax, furthering its evolution as a leading payment processor ORLANDO – October 1, 2024 – Stax , a leading payment technology provider, today announced its acquisition of BlockChyp , further expanding the company’s end-to-end processing capabilities. The addition of BlockChyp marks a significant, strategic expansion of Stax’s growing technology stack to drive increased value for partners and merchants and accelerate growth.

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Payments’ Role in Combating E-commerce Fraud Growth

Payments Next

Philip Plambeck, Senior Vice President, International, Computop For retailers, fraud is a serious issue they are actively trying to battle. And it’s The post Payments’ Role in Combating E-commerce Fraud Growth first appeared on Payments NEXT.

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Toast increases processing fees, adds surcharge feature

Payments Dive

The digital restaurant payments provider raised processing fees for some restaurant clients. Separately, it’s aiding clients in adding surcharges on their customers’ orders.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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SCB Emerges as First Thai Bank to Adopt Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments

Fintech News

Siam Commercial Bank ( SCB ), alongside its venture arm SCB 10X and Lightnet , has launched Thailand’s first cross-border payment system utilising stablecoins, according to CoinGape. The project focuses on enhancing transaction speed and efficiency through the integration of blockchain and stablecoins, digital currencies tied to assets such as the U.S. dollar.

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Premier Bank, Mastercard, and Tappy Technologies Launch Tokenization-Passive Payment Wearables, Revolutionizing the Future of Payments

Fintech Finance

Premier Bank , in collaboration with Mastercard and Tappy Technologies , has launched Tap2Pay, making Premier Bank the first Somali Bank in Africa to launch tokenized-passive payment wearables. This solution marks a major milestone in the continent’s payment ecosystem, introducing secure, contactless transactions through cutting-edge wearable technology.

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Concourse is building AI to automate financial tasks

TechCrunch Fintech

In a typical organization, finance is one of the most important functions. Yet teams are often bogged down by manual workflows. According to a survey by Paylocity, an HR software provider, 38% of finance teams spend more than a fourth of their time on manual jobs, like reviewing invoices. Matthieu Hafemeister, an ex-fintech investor at […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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U.S. Bank invests in branch modernization in Q3

Bank Automation

U.S. Bank increased its technology spend in the third quarter to further digitalize capabilities within its branch network. “Our strategy focus is to create density in the highest growth areas within our current footprint, rather than use branches to expand out of our footprint,” U.S. Bank President Gunjan Kedia said during today’s Q3 earnings call. […] The post U.S.

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Hurricane Helene aftermath prompts card, cash troubles

Payments Dive

After the storm ripped through the southeastern U.S., consumers and merchants have been left grappling with card network outages and cash shortages.

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SCB Taps Thunes to Offer Instant Global Money Transfers

Fintech News

Global payments company Thunes has strengthened its partnership with Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) to enhance international remittance services through the SCB EASY app. This collaboration will allow SCB customers to send money instantly to 26 countries in 17 currencies with increased transparency and reliability. Through Thunes’ Direct Global Network, SCB EASY app users can transfer funds in real-time to destinations such as Australia, Canada, Cambodia, China, Denmark, Finland, India, Indone

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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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BRI Partners with Nium to Expand Real-Time Cross-Border Payment Solutions

Fintech Finance

Nium , the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) to provide Indonesian customers with real-time international money transfer capabilities. This collaboration aims to enhance the cross-border offerings for BRI’s individual and corporate customers, delivering more accessible and cost-effective financial services across Indonesia.

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Swift preps live digital asset trials

Finextra

Banks around the world will next year start live trials of digital asset and currency transactions over the Swift network.

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User-Based vs. Device-Based Age Verification: Protecting Minors Online 

Segpay

In today’s digital age, protecting minors from age-restricted content has become an increasingly important concern. Age verification systems are essential tools for ensuring compliance with regulations designed to prevent minors from accessing inappropriate content or services. This article explores the key differences between user-based age verification and device-based age verification methods, examining the advantages and characteristics of each approach.

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Morgan Stanley gen AI exec Picariello to be fireside speaker at Bank Automation Summit U.S. 2025

Bank Automation

Bank Automation News is pleased to announce Koren Picariello, an executive director at Morgan Stanley and head of generative AI strategy and execution for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, will be featured in a fireside chat at Bank Automation Summit U.S. 2025 on Monday, March 3, at 10 a.m. CT. The summit takes place March 3-4 […] The post Morgan Stanley gen AI exec Picariello to be fireside speaker at Bank Automation Summit U.S. 2025 appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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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.

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Affirm may offer discounts after Fed interest rate cut

Payments Dive

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate reduction may give the company leeway to offer more consumers 0% interest or a lower APR, Affirm CFO Michael Linford said this week.

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dtcpay Enables Crypto and Stablecoin Payments at Capella Hotels

Fintech News

Capella Hotel Group has partnered with digital payment provider dtcpay to allow guests to pay using Digital Payment Tokens (DPTs). This option is now available at Capella Singapore and Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, where guests can settle their room bookings and other expenses with tokens like WUSD, USDT, USDC, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. At Capella Singapore, guests can complete transactions by scanning a QR code at the front desk using their digital wallets with the supported DPTs, while Patina Ma

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Singapore Based WadzChain Launches Hybrid Blockchain to Simplify Global Payments for Businesses

Fintech Finance

WadzChain Network, a global leader in innovative blockchain technology, announced today the launch of one of the world’s first hybrid blockchains intending to transform global payments for businesses. WadzChain’s user-friendly interface and a highly scalable platform offers the ideal solution for businesses looking for secure, scalable, fast and cost-effective transactions locally or across the globe over encrypted blockchain networks.

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UK Post Office axes MoneyGram services in wake of cyber attack

Finextra

The UK's Post Office is no longer offering MoneyGram services in the wake of a serious cyber security incident at the American money transfer giant.

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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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PLAY Partners With TapNation to Introduce Millions to Web3 Through Mobile Games

The Fintech Times

PLAY , a platform integrating Web3 technologies into gaming, has partnered with TapNation, in a move hoping to bring mobile games to the forefront of the Web3 movement. Through the new partnership, PLAY plans to expand its ecosystem by integrating blockchain features into popular TapNation mobile games. With 60 million monthly active users and 1.4 billion downloads across over 50 games, TapNation plans to deliver Web3-powered features using PLAY’s Software Development Kit (SDK).

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JPMorgan Chase warns of inflated AI tech valuations

Bank Automation

JPMorgan Chase expects AI and other new tech to increase employee productivity but remains wary of AI tech companies’ inflated valuations. “Tech valuations, or any valuations, won’t stand these very inflated values,” Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said during the bank’s third-quarter earnings call today. The bank has a significant cash surplus “sitting in the store” […] The post JPMorgan Chase warns of inflated AI tech valuations appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Fiserv nets special banking charter in Georgia

Payments Dive

The payments processor is only the second company to win the special bank charter since Georgia made it available.

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Singapore Reports S$6.7 Million in Losses from Rising Gov’t Impersonation Scams

Fintech News

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have issued a joint warning about a sharp increase in government impersonation scams. At least 100 cases reported and losses exceeding S$6.7 million in September 2024 alone. These scams involve fraudsters posing as bank officers, often from major banks like DBS, OCBC, UOB, or Standard Chartered, to deceive victims.

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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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Revolut Business Partners with American Express to Expand Merchant Payments Acceptance Options

Fintech Finance

Revolut , the global fintech with over 45 million retail customers and hundreds of thousands of business customers globally, is now giving Revolut Business merchants in the UK the option to accept American Express Cards as a payment method for ecommerce, including through Revolut Gateway, Payment Links, and Tap to Pay on iPhone payments – with more in-person payment solutions to come later this year.

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NextGen: AI: AI adoption is thriving in the financial sector

Finextra

According to Lloyds, two out of three financial institutions are already investing in AI. Discover why at Finextra’s inaugural NextGen: AI event this November.

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inDrive Improves Financial Inclusion in Colombia With Launch of inDrive Money

The Fintech Times

Seventeen cities across Colombia will now have access to inDrive Money, a service that offers income-based financing to drivers, as inDrive , the global mobility and urban services platform expands its service into the country. Drivers will now be able to access cash loans of up to COP 1,000,000 ($240) for a flexible period of three to five months.

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Citi reduces costs, invests in tech

Bank Automation

Citi posted cost reductions in the third quarter as it benefits from ongoing simplification efforts. The $1.7 trillion bank’s total operating expenses clocked in at $13.3 billion, down 2% year over year, according to the bank’s Q3 2024 earnings supplement. The bank’s technology spend, however, increased 1% YoY to $2.3 billion. The savings were driven […] The post Citi reduces costs, invests in tech appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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New York Governor signs gun code law

Payments Dive

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a new law Wednesday requiring merchants to use a gun code, saying it could help prevent mass shootings.

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Insurtech Firm Qoala Cuts Losses by 36% as Revenue More Than Doubles in 2023

Fintech News

Southeast Asian insurtech platform Qoala reported a 36% reduction in net losses for 2023, according to its latest regulatory filings accessed by DealStreetAsia. The Indonesia-based company recorded a net loss of US$14.3 million for the year ending 31 December 2023. Qoala, which provides various insurance products, including health, life, and travel coverage, saw its revenue more than double in 2023, increasing by 144.5% to reach nearly US$18 million.

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Klarna Payment Options Now Available at Checkout on Apple Pay In-App and Online

Fintech Finance

Klarna , the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, is now available to users checking out on Apple Pay online and in apps with iPhone and iPad on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 or later. Starting today, eligible Apple Pay users in the U.S. and UK will have access to Klarna’s flexible payment offerings, including pay later in three or four installments with no interest or over longer periods with APRs starting at 0%.

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Revolut tops fraud leaderboard by a country mile

Finextra

The BBC has found that Revolut was named in more reports of fraud in the last financial year than any of the major High Street banks.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.