Basis Theory

MAY 19, 2025

Real Time Account Updater This month we released real-time account updater, which allows you to retrieve updates to a single card token in real time.

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PCI Security Standards

MAY 19, 2025

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) announced that it has launched its own PIN Listing Program. This Program brings an important security service listing to the community, representing another step in the Councils mission to secure payments worldwide.

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The Payments Association

MAY 19, 2025

What the UKs new digital asset legislation means for payments leaders 9 May 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? New UK regulation bringing cryptoasset activities under the Financial Services and Markets Act. Why is it important? It imposes stricter compliance standards and requires FCA authorisation for firms to continue operating legally.

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Finextra

MAY 19, 2025

Revolut is to invest more than $1 billion to expand its operations in France over the next three years as it prepares to apply for a French banking licence.

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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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Payments Dive

MAY 19, 2025

The $300 million infusion in a cross-border partner creates a complementary tie, the network’s CFO said. It also comes as headwinds rise on that front.

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Finextra

MAY 19, 2025

Finastra is to sell its Treasury and Capital Markets (TCM) business unit to an affiliate of venture capital firm Apax Partners in a deal estimated at $2 billion, including debt.

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Fintech News

MAY 19, 2025

The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) and Mastercard , in collaboration with six Vietnamese banks, have launched the countrys first co-badged payment card. The new product allows users to make transactions both locally and abroad using a single card. The participating banks are Agribank, BIDV, TPBank, Nam A Bank, PVcomBank, and Vikki. The launch follows a memorandum of understanding signed in October 2024 between Mastercard, NAPAS, and nine Vietnamese banks to expand digital paymen

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Payments Dive

MAY 19, 2025

The crypto exchange is offering a $20 million reward for information leading to the hackers’ arrest. Coinbase terminated customer support agents who leaked customer data.

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Fintech News

MAY 19, 2025

Finastra , a global financial software provider, announced its agreement to sell its Treasury and Capital Markets (TCM) business unit to funds advised by Apax Partners LLP, a global private equity advisory firm. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Upon completion of the transaction, the TCM division will be rebranded and operate as an independent company.

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Payments Dive

MAY 19, 2025

The company has long provided the service to corporate clients, but this month started letting small business owners pay suppliers who accept Amex without a physical card.

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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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Finextra

MAY 19, 2025

Sweden's push to become a cashless society is rapidly heading into reverse, as the central bank sdubmits proposals to introduce an obligation to accept cash in the sale of essential goods, and to strengthen the banks' responsibility for cash handling.

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Bank Automation

MAY 19, 2025

Fitch Ratings has deployed gen AI within its software maintenance and development, gaining significant efficiency in the process. The global financial services ratings agency deployed Amazon Web Services Amazon Q last year to update its JavaScript written code, Aleks Hagy, head of ratings development, said during the AWS Financial Services Symposium in New York on […] The post Fitch Ratings gains 40% efficiency with AWS gen AI tool appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Finextra

MAY 19, 2025

Lloyds and Nationwide-backed fintech Aveni has released the first version of its domain-specific large language model for financial services, FinLLM.

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Bank Automation

MAY 19, 2025

Almost 15 months after its announcement, Capital One Financial Corp.s takeover of Discover Financial Services was officially completed on Sunday, creating the largest credit-card issuer by loan volume in the US. Armed with Discovers payments network, which competes with those of Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc., Capital One is poised to capture an even greater […] The post Capital One finishes Discover acquisition after 15-month journey appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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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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Finextra

MAY 19, 2025

After years of wrangling, the UK Government is finally introducing new rules to clamp down on what it describes as the 'wild west' of buy now, pay later lending.

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Bank Automation

MAY 19, 2025

USAAis testing ways to improve the digital experience and identify when human intervention is necessary,Scott Serpico, associate vice president of product management and consumer lending, said during a session last week at Auto Finance Summit East in Nashville, Tenn. Most ofour members today use us digitally, [but] that human touch, especially in the last mile […] The post USAA melding human, AI interactions appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Finextra

MAY 19, 2025

If youve spent any time scrolling through finance blogs or chatting with friends whove just start.

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Finovate

MAY 19, 2025

The UK is looking to regulate Buy Now, Pay Later lenders. Meanwhile in the US, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is reducing fines on previous enforcement actions. It’s a tale of two very different regulatory trends depending on which side of the Atlantic you’re on. We’ve got the latest regtech news along with the rest of the top headlines in fintech right here in this week’s edition of the Fintech Rundown !

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Finextra

MAY 19, 2025

Tillo, the leading rewards and incentives platform and global gift card network, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jason Silverstein as its new Group Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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DeckCommerce

MAY 19, 2025

Todays post-purchase experience carries high expectations. Shoppers want timely updates, easy tracking, and seamless returns. Behind the scenes, your teams need accurate data and efficient workflows to keep up.

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Finextra

MAY 19, 2025

CSI, a leading provider of end-to-end financial software and technology, today announced the appointment of Nancy Langer as president, CEO and board member.

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Fintech News

MAY 19, 2025

Gulf Development, a unit of Gulf Energy led by Thailands richest individual Sarath Ratanavadi, has increased its stake in Kasikornbank to 5.23%, Bloomberg reported. This makes it the third-largest shareholder in the countrys second-biggest lender by assets. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated 16 May, the stake rose by 0.53 percentage points from a previous disclosure.

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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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Finextra

MAY 19, 2025

Klarna, the AI-powered global payments and commerce network, today announced its Q1 2025 results, unveiling consumer milestones, surging market traction, and exceptional returns from its bold AI strategy.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 19, 2025

The UK Government has brought in new regulations for the buy now pay later (BNPL) industry to ensure it is in line with other credit products. Customers choosing to make payments through BNPL will now need to pass an affordability check. This marks the latest move in the government’s efforts to remove the idea of the ‘wild west’ of unregulated borrowing.

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Finextra

MAY 19, 2025

After years of wrangling, the UK Government is finally introducing new rules to clamp down on what it describes as the 'wild west' of buy now, pay later lending.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 19, 2025

Following investment from Lloyds Banking Group and Nationwide last year, UK AI fintech, Aveni has announced the launch of its domain-specific large language model (LLM) purpose-built for the UK financial services sector, FinLLM. Designed to meet the industry’s requirements for compliance, safety and performance, FinLLM was created by a specialist team at Aveni Labs.

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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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Finextra

MAY 19, 2025

Qardy, Egypts pioneering digital lending marketplace, is thrilled to announce that it is set to be acquired by Catalyst Partners Middle East (CPME) through a landmark Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) acquisition, valued at approximately EGP 1.16 billion (USD 23.15 million).

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The Fintech Times

MAY 19, 2025

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that around one in ten people have no cash savings at all, according to new research. Through a survey, the FCA found that 21 per cent of people in the UK have less than 1,000 in savings to use in the event of an emergency. The regulator’s research also shows that one in four people in the UK have low financial resilience, meaning that they have missed payments, are struggling to keep up with commitments, or dont have savings to help them

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Finextra

MAY 19, 2025

Standard Chartered today announces the appointment of Jennifer Lassiter as Head of Digital Assets, Europe and Americas, based in New York City.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 19, 2025

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are created from entrepreneurs’ passions. They set themselves a goal to launch a service they care about and then they do all they can to achieve it. However, what is easy to forget, is that the majority of these firms are not financial services experts, and they need support from financial players in order to realise their dreams.

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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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