Payments Dive
JANUARY 21, 2025
The emerging technology will help merchants process payments faster and provide customers with more ways to pay, those who follow the payments industry say. It will also increasingly offers a defense against rising fraud.
PCI Security Standards
JANUARY 23, 2025
ThePCI Security StandardsCouncil is excited to share that the PCI SSC Global Content Libraryis now available onYouTube!
Fintech News
JANUARY 14, 2025
Vietnam and Laos have officially launched a new framework for settling payments in their local currencies and a cross-border QR code payment system. The initiative, announced at the 47th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee, aims to boost bilateral trade, investment, and tourism. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone were present at the launch.
TechCrunch Fintech
JANUARY 21, 2025
Fintech giant Stripe is laying off 300 people, according to a leaked memo reported on Tuesday by Business Insider. The affected employees are largely in product, engineering, and operations roles, the memo said. Despite the layoffs, Chief People Officer Rob McIntosh said that Stripe intends to still grow its headcount by 17% to land at […] 2024 TechCrunch.
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
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 8, 2025
dLocal , the leading payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, has announced that it has been granted the Authorised Payment Institution license from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom. This milestone positions dLocal to offer regulated payment services in the UK, bolstering its commitment to global compliance and expanding its service offerings for UK-based merchants.
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Payments Dive
JANUARY 16, 2025
The digital payments provider agreed to pay penalties to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and a group of states under settlements that alleged the company violated banking laws.
Bank Automation
JANUARY 23, 2025
Agentic AI is already taking center stage this year: 71% of executives say AI agents will drive higher levels of automation in their workflows and 52% percent say they plan to use agents in 2025. Built on generative AI and large language models, agentic AI is able to make decisions, unlike previous AI technology, which […] The post 52% of execs say they plan to use agents appeared first on Bank Automation News.
Fintech News
JANUARY 22, 2025
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) today marked the official integration of the Bakong Tourists app with Visa , expanding digital payment options for international visitors. While the app was first launched in November last year, this integration allows tourists to link their Visa cards from their home countries and make payments using KHQR codes at around 4.5 million merchants across Cambodia.
PCI Security Standards
JANUARY 14, 2025
Welcome DataStealth, a new Principal Participating Organization (PPO) at the PCI Security Standards Council! In this special spotlight edition of our PCI Perspectives Blog, DataStealths CEO, Ed Leavens, introduces us to his company and how they are helping to shape the future of payment security.
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
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 14, 2025
Paymentology , the leading global issuer processor, in partnership with audax, a comprehensive digital banking technology solutions provider backed by Standard Chartered, and Mastercard , a global leader in payment technology and network solutions, announces the launch of a new report titled “Understanding Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS) and the Power of Strategic Partnerships.” The report highlights the transformative potential of CaaS in enabling banks and fintechs to become distributors
Finextra
JANUARY 22, 2025
Goldman Sachs is rolling out a Generative AI assistant to its staff in the first stage of a programme that aims to create a bot capable of thinking and acting like a veteran employee.
Payments Dive
JANUARY 16, 2025
The payments were made over a three-year period beginning in 2020, and were not listed in some filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result, the company agreed to pay a fine under a settlement last week.
The Payments Association
JANUARY 13, 2025
Decoding the FCA's safeguarding reforms: Practical steps for payments and E-money firms January 3 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The FCA’s proposed safeguarding reforms for payments and e-money firms, aiming to enhance consumer protection and operational compliance. Why is it important? The reforms ensure robust safeguarding practices, bolster consumer trust, and address risks like fund shortfalls during insolvency.
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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?
Fintech News
JANUARY 21, 2025
Singapore-based digital payments provider dtcpay has partnered with BNB Chain to accelerate the real-world utility of stablecoins, making paying with stablecoins more practical, accessible, and cost-effective for everyday transactions. This collaboration will enable businesses using dtcpay to accept payments in stablecoins like USDT and USDC via the BNB Chain network , including BNB Smart Chain and opBNB.
Stax
JANUARY 21, 2025
If youre like many people, its been a while since you last made a payment exclusively with cash. According to Forrester, 69% of adults in the U.S. said theyve used electronic payment methods to make a transaction in the past three months. This also applies to your customers. They no longer handle cash and checks. Credit and debit cards, digital wallets , ACH transfers , and other digital payments have become the norm.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 9, 2025
Adyen , the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, announces the launch of Adyen Uplift. The AI-powered payment optimization suite will help businesses increase payment conversion, simplify fraud management, and reduce the cost of payments. Adyens customers can utilize data-driven, tailored performance recommendations and opportunities to test different payment configurations to maximize performance.
Finextra
JANUARY 20, 2025
Sweden's central bank is calling on banks to join in the ongoing work to enable instant cross-currency payments within Europe via the Target Instant Payment Settlement (Tips) system.
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Payments Dive
JANUARY 14, 2025
The card network entered the agreement to settle a proposed class action that alleged it discriminated against Black, Hispanic and female employees by underpaying them.
Finovate
JANUARY 15, 2025
Union Credit has announced a new partnership with MeridianLink. The partnership will simplify and streamline the lending process for credit unions with real-time financing solutions at the point of purchase. Union Credit most recently demoed its technology at FinovateFall 2024. Union Credit , a marketplace for credit unions that offers pre-approved, one-click credit offers at the point of purchase, has teamed up with software platform MeridianLink.
Fintech News
JANUARY 12, 2025
Southeast Asias fintech industry is flourishing, driven by soaring adoption of digital payments, alternative lending, and wealthtech. The regions strong fundamentals, coupled with a growing digital economy, promise continued growth and innovation in the coming years, a new report by Royal Park Partners (RPP), a fintech-focused corporate finance advisory firm, says.
The Payments Association
JANUARY 21, 2025
Payments Report 2024 As the global payments ecosystem undergoes a period of rapid transformation, the Payments Report 2024 serves as an essential resource for industry leaders navigating shifting trends, emerging technologies, and dynamic consumer behaviour. The payments landscape has seen accelerated growth across both traditional and alternative channels, driven by rising digital adoption, technological advancements, and an increasing focus on seamless user experiences.
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.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 22, 2025
Inclusive global payments platform, Ecommpay , has added Swedish banking app, Swish , to its growing list of Alternative Payment Methods (APMs). The app, which boasts a 39%+ share of checkout in Sweden, is the Swedish consumers preferred way to pay. By adding it to the Ecommpay payment platform for payments in SEK, merchants targeting the Swedish market will be able to optimise checkout performance.
Finextra
JANUARY 6, 2025
New research from Barclays Bank reveals that one in five consumers fell victim to a scam in the last year.
Payments Dive
JANUARY 9, 2025
Deregulation, artificial intelligence and stablecoin use are among the industry forces that will drive more digital payments use and innovation this year.
The Fintech Times
JANUARY 20, 2025
Due to the risk of stifling innovation, the American Fintech Council (AFC), the trade association representing responsible fintech companies and banks, has requested that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the independent agency created by Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system, withdraws its Proposed Rule on Recordkeeping for Custodial Accounts.
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
Fintech News
JANUARY 13, 2025
Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis has acquired Alterya , an AI-based fraud detection platform focused on identifying scams before they impact victims. Alterya, which launched in stealth mode, has collaborated with cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, and Block, along with financial institutions, to monitor over US$8 billion in monthly transactions across crypto and fiat systems.
Finovate
JANUARY 13, 2025
The week begins on the Fintech Rundown with news of product launches and new investments, as well as an acquisition in the digital banking space and a handful of partnerships in payments. Be sure to check back all week long for the latest updates. Financial wellness Current account provider nsave launches its new investment product and announces EUR 17.5 million in funding.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 9, 2025
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has announced the granting of a license to HyperPay Inc. Saudi Arabia for Information Systems Technology to operate digital payment services via an electronic wallet in the Kingdom. This license marks an important step in enhancing the companys position in the growing digital payments market in Saudi Arabia. HyperPay is a leading company in the financial technology sector, aiming to support the transition to a less cash-dependent society by offering innovative payme
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