Latest Finextra Research Payments Headlines https://www.finextra.com/ The Latest Financial IT Payments Headlines Copyright 2025 Finextra Research Ltd en-GB contact@finextra.com (Finextra Contact) Finextra Research Headlines https://www.finextra.com https://www.finextra.com/finextra-images/site/finextra.png Nate founder charged with fraud over 'AI' shopping app secretly powered by humans https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45823/nate-founder-charged-with-fraud-over-ai-shopping-app-secretly-powered-by-humans?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45823/nate-founder-charged-with-fraud-over-ai-shopping-app-secretly-powered-by-humans?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:01:00 GMT The founder of an AI-based tool for automating online shopping checkouts has been charged with defrauding investors over claims that the process was actually carried out by human workers in the Philippines. Tackling fraud: Learn how to build smarter defences at NextGen Nordics https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45817/tackling-fraud-learn-how-to-build-smarter-defences-at-nextgen-nordics?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45817/tackling-fraud-learn-how-to-build-smarter-defences-at-nextgen-nordics?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:22:00 GMT As real-time payments gain momentum, financial institutions are faced with attempting to deliver seamless digital payment experiences while also mitigating against sophisticated fraudsters. This year’s NextGen Nordics event at the Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden, on 29 April 2025, will spotlight how the industry is redefining fraud prevention in the era of instant payments. Block to pay $40m penalty for AML failures https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45816/block-to-pay-40m-penalty-for-aml-failures?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45816/block-to-pay-40m-penalty-for-aml-failures?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:01:00 GMT Block will pay a $40 million penalty to New York regulators for "significant failures" in anti-money laundering programme and virtual currency compliance failures on its Cash App platform. House of Representatives kills CFPB oversight of Big Tech payment apps https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45815/house-of-representatives-kills-cfpb-oversight-of-big-tech-payment-apps?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45815/house-of-representatives-kills-cfpb-oversight-of-big-tech-payment-apps?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:35:00 GMT The US House of Representatives has followed the Senate in voting to overturn a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would give the watchdog oversight of tech giants such as Apple, Google and X, that offer digital payment apps and wallets. Visa invests in spend management platform Mynt https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45811/visa-invests-in-spend-management-platform-mynt?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45811/visa-invests-in-spend-management-platform-mynt?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:05:00 GMT Visa has invested in Swedish spend management firm Mynt alongside an expanded reseller agreement across Europe. Wise to build Hyderabad hub https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45807/wise-to-build-hyderabad-hub?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45807/wise-to-build-hyderabad-hub?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:01:00 GMT UK-based fintechs Wise and Revolut are both doubling down in India, with the former building a hub in Hyderabad that will employ hundreds of new and the latter securing a license to issue prepaid cards and wallets in the country. BofE eyes AI's risk to financial stability https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45809/bofe-eyes-ais-risk-to-financial-stability?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45809/bofe-eyes-ais-risk-to-financial-stability?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:01:00 GMT As firms integrate more advanced AI-based analysis into their core trading and investment activities, regulators need to vigilant about potential financial stability risks, the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee warns. Kraken and Mastercard team on crypto debit cards https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45810/kraken-and-mastercard-team-on-crypto-debit-cards?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45810/kraken-and-mastercard-team-on-crypto-debit-cards?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:54:00 GMT Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is working with Mastercard to allow customers in the UK and Europe to spend their crypto at over 150 million merchants worldwide. Ryft raises £5.7m to take on Stripe Connect and Adyen https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45799/ryft-raises-57m-to-take-on-stripe-connect-and-adyen?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45799/ryft-raises-57m-to-take-on-stripe-connect-and-adyen?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT UK-based decentralised payments platform Ryft has raised £5.7 million in Series A funding to help acquiring banks take on industry giants Stripe Connect and Adyen. Restaurant payments and loyalty app Blackbird raises $50m https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45797/restaurant-payments-and-loyalty-app-blackbird-raises-50m?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45797/restaurant-payments-and-loyalty-app-blackbird-raises-50m?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:14:00 GMT Blackbird Labs, a blockchain-based restaurant loyalty and payments app, has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round. NatWest invests in Yonder https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45796/natwest-invests-in-yonder?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45796/natwest-invests-in-yonder?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:46:00 GMT NatWest has made a minorty investment in rewards credit card startup Yonder. Félix raises $75 million for WhatsApp-based stablecoin remittance platform https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45791/flix-raises-75-million-for-whatsapp-based-stablecoin-remittance-platform?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45791/flix-raises-75-million-for-whatsapp-based-stablecoin-remittance-platform?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:59:00 GMT Félix, a chat-based platform that utilises WhatsApp and stablecoins to enable Latino immigrants in the US to send money abroad, has secured $75 million Series B in equity and growth financing. Plum secures £15 million in venture debt from BBVA https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105211/plum-secures-15-million-in-venture-debt-from-bbva?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105211/plum-secures-15-million-in-venture-debt-from-bbva?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:38:00 GMT Smart money app Plum has secured £15m in debt financing from global financial group BBVA, following a transformational year of delivery. Ecommpay institutes A2A payments for Portuguese fuel payment app HiQi https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105210/ecommpay-institutes-a2a-payments-for-portuguese-fuel-payment-app-hiqi?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105210/ecommpay-institutes-a2a-payments-for-portuguese-fuel-payment-app-hiqi?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:44:00 GMT Portuguese fuel payment app HiQi, has joined forces with inclusive global payments platform, Ecommpay, to enable its customers to top up their credit account quickly and simply via their preferred payment method. TransferMate names Gary Conroy CEO https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105205/transfermate-names-gary-conroy-ceo?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105205/transfermate-names-gary-conroy-ceo?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:46:00 GMT TransferMate, the world’s leading provider of embedded B2B payments infrastructure as a service, today announced the appointment of Gary Conroy as its new Chief Executive Officer. Affirm joins MoreThanFair https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105203/affirm-joins-morethanfair?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105203/affirm-joins-morethanfair?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:30:00 GMT MoreThanFair, a community of organizations dedicated to improving access to affordable and inclusive credit for American consumers and small businesses, announced that Affirm had joined as its newest member. Aleta Planet powers cashless payments for Muslim consumers and businesses in Southeast Asia https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105200/aleta-planet-powers-cashless-payments-for--muslim-consumers-and-businesses-in-southeast-asia?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105200/aleta-planet-powers-cashless-payments-for--muslim-consumers-and-businesses-in-southeast-asia?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:25:00 GMT Singapore fintech Aleta Planet (AP) has launched MPLUS Aleta, an innovative digital payment app, to address the unique financial needs of Muslim communities across Southeast Asia, where many small and medium businesses and markets rely mostly on cash or credit card payments. Energy supplier Utilita rolls out NatWest's open banking payments solution Payit https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105199/energy-supplier-utilita-rolls-out-natwests-open-banking-payments-solution-payit?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105199/energy-supplier-utilita-rolls-out-natwests-open-banking-payments-solution-payit?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:07:00 GMT The UK’s leader in smart Pay As You Go energy and the original pro-pocket, pro-planet supplier, Utilita, has rolled out NatWest’s multi award-winning1 open banking payments solution Payit™, to enable their customers to instantly add funds to their smart meter or wallet through the My Utilita app. Boku promotes Leila Kassner as chief operating officer https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105198/boku-promotes-leila-kassner-as-chief-operating-officer?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105198/boku-promotes-leila-kassner-as-chief-operating-officer?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:24:00 GMT Boku, the global network for localised payment solutions, has promoted Leila Kassner to Chief Operating Officer and added her to the senior leadership team. As COO, Leila is set to further support Boku’s focus on strengthening global operating efficiency, streamlining decision-making across the business, and continuing to deliver results for Boku’s expanding global customer base. Instapay partners Mastercard Move to bolster cross border payments for Malaysia’s migrant workers https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105197/instapay-partners-mastercard-move-to-bolster-cross-border-payments-for-malaysias-migrant-workers?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105197/instapay-partners-mastercard-move-to-bolster-cross-border-payments-for-malaysias-migrant-workers?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:36:00 GMT Instapay Technologies and Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, are enhancing international money transfer services for Instapay customers through Mastercard Move, a portfolio of money movement capabilities powering person-to-person and business payments to more than 180 countries worldwide in 150+ currencies. This collaboration will allow over 3 million migrant workers living in Malaysia to remit funds to home countries in local currencies in near real-time. Currency.com welcomes Konstantin Anissimov as CEO https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105196/currencycom-welcomes-konstantin-anissimov-as-ceo?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105196/currencycom-welcomes-konstantin-anissimov-as-ceo?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:40:00 GMT Currency.com, a global provider of digital financial services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Konstantin Anissimov as its new CEO, marking a pivotal step in the company’s growth strategy. Cyberthreats, fraud, regulatory complexities and financial inefficiencies cost firms £70m annually https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105194/cyberthreats-fraud-regulatory-complexities-and-financial-inefficiencies-cost-firms-70m-annually?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105194/cyberthreats-fraud-regulatory-complexities-and-financial-inefficiencies-cost-firms-70m-annually?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:38:00 GMT Businesses and technology firms in the UK are losing on average £70 million a year due to the cost of disharmony throughout the money lifecycle, according to landmark research by global financial technology leader FIS (NYSE: FIS), in collaboration with Oxford Economics. Visa backs GITEX Africa 2025 https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105190/visa-backs-gitex-africa-2025?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105190/visa-backs-gitex-africa-2025?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:34:00 GMT Visa, a global leader in digital payments, is proud to announce its participation as the Financial Innovation Partner at GITEX Africa 2025, set to take place from April 14 to 16 in Marrakech, Morocco. This premier event will spotlight the transformative power of technology and investment opportunities across the African continent. Absa brings contactless to UnionPay cardholders in South Africa https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105189/absa-brings-contactless-to-unionpay-cardholders-in-south-africa?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105189/absa-brings-contactless-to-unionpay-cardholders-in-south-africa?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:32:00 GMT Absa, in partnership with UnionPay International (UPI), is launching contactless payments to UnionPay cardholders across South Africa, thereby strengthening its commitment to offering a seamless and secure payments experience. The Data Quality Issue: Not Just A Legacy System Problem https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3233/the-data-quality-issue-not-just-a-legacy-system-problem?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3233/the-data-quality-issue-not-just-a-legacy-system-problem?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT Joining the FinextraTV virtual studio, Andrew Colombi, Co-Founder & CTO, Tonic.ai discusses the current test data landscape and provides a number of fascinating insights on everything from quality data generation, synthetic test data usage and how both modern and legacy companies are struggling in different ways. The Importance of Trust, Transparency and Technology in Community Banking https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3235/the-importance-of-trust-transparency-and-technology-in-community-banking?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3235/the-importance-of-trust-transparency-and-technology-in-community-banking?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT Virtually joining the FinextraTV studio, Rick Sowers, President & CEO, CalPrivate Bank gives an insight into the world of community banking. As well as defining the difference between a community bank and a larger one, Sowers explains the fundamental importance of having trust in who you bank with and how technology continues to shape the future. Banking and Fintech; More Partnership than Competition https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3232/banking-and-fintech-more-partnership-than-competition?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3232/banking-and-fintech-more-partnership-than-competition?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:00:00 GMT At one point, as the industry was first evolving in its technological innovation, banks and fintech firms often saw each other solely as competition. In this FinextraTV interview, Sarah Biller, Co-Founder, Mass Fintech Hub and Claire Verville, Head of Ventures & Strategic Partnerships, M&T Bank join the virtual studio to discuss how that has changed. From exploring the history of blossoming partnerships to extolling the benefits of collaboration in the modern era, Biller and Verville narrate the truth of a new interconnected industry of opportunity. Understanding and Leveraging GCCs for Transformational Growth https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3229/understanding-and-leveraging-gccs-for-transformational-growth?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3229/understanding-and-leveraging-gccs-for-transformational-growth?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:00:00 GMT Speaking from the FinextraTV virtual studio, Sharada Nandakumar, CEO, Voya India and Roshan Shetty, BFSI & Public Services Head - Americas, Tech Mahindra help to define what Global Capability Centres are, why they can be so transformational and the challenges to securing great talent that come with them. The Impact of Political Change on Blockchain Integration https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3230/the-impact-of-political-change-on-blockchain-integration?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3230/the-impact-of-political-change-on-blockchain-integration?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT Miles Paschini, CEO, FV bank joins FinextraTV in the virtual studio to discuss the integration of blockchain into traditional banking, its misconceptions and how recent political changes might impact its future. Mambu: Predictions report provides expert insights for success in 2025 https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3228/mambu-predictions-report-provides-expert-insights-for-success-in-2025?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3228/mambu-predictions-report-provides-expert-insights-for-success-in-2025?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT With a new year comes new insights and in this FinextraTV interview, Anthony Nonnis, Global Head of Partnerships at Mambu, shares some of the key trends in financial services from Mambu’s 2025 Partner Predictions Report. Diving into some familiar topics such as Embedded Finance, AI and regulatory changes, Nonnis explains how financial institutions can build a modular, scalable approach to prepare for these changes. What Are 'Future Safaris' and The 5 L's to Success? https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3227/what-are-future-safaris-and-the-5-ls-to-success?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3227/what-are-future-safaris-and-the-5-ls-to-success?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT Joining FinextraTV from CES in Las Vegas, Todder Moning, Head of Applied Foresights, U.S. Bank, shares his insights into the innovations at CES and how they inform his team’s view on the future. From explaining the role of futurists in banking to describing his 5 Ls for success, Moning provides his tips for future-proofing in the financial industry. How CES Informs U.S. Bank's Continuous Innovation https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3226/how-ces-informs-us-banks-continuous-innovation?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3226/how-ces-informs-us-banks-continuous-innovation?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:40:00 GMT Attending CES in Las Vegas, Don Relyea, Chief Innovation Officer, U.S. Bank, spoke to FinextraTV about why an electronics show like CES is so instrumental to banking. As well as noting the increase in financial firms attending, Relyea describes how technological innovation will intersect with the future of banking and financial services in 2025. For Embedded Finance, Innovation & Compliance Can Work Hand in Hand https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3224/for-embedded-finance-innovation--compliance-can-work-hand-in-hand?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3224/for-embedded-finance-innovation--compliance-can-work-hand-in-hand?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT As we look to 2025, one area of Fintech focus that continues to gain interest is embedded finance. Renata Caine, General Manager, Banking as a Service, Green Dot Corporation, in a FinextraTV interview, shared her opinions on how this topic is evolving, as well supplying statistics on embedded finance’s investment trends from Green Dot’s own report. As a part of this conversation, Caine shares her belief that innovation is not at odds with compliance but hand in hand with it. ACH and The Importance of Routing Transit Numbers https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3220/ach-and-the-importance-of-routing-transit-numbers?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3220/ach-and-the-importance-of-routing-transit-numbers?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:00:00 GMT As the years progress, ACH payments are increasing in popularity and in usage but when using such a payment method, it’s important to have the right data and information available. John Hutton, Global Head of Payments, LexisNexis Risk Solutions joined FinextraTV for this interview, exploring what ACH payments are and what risks can be involved. Hutton goes on to discuss both the simplistic detail of having the right routing transit number and how their organisation works in collaboration with Nacha to bring the right data to clients. B2B Procurement: Challenges and Opportunities for Innovation https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3210/b2b-procurement-challenges-and-opportunities-for-innovation?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3210/b2b-procurement-challenges-and-opportunities-for-innovation?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:31:00 GMT Join FinextraTV as Romain Mialane, Direct to Corporate Lead, Visa, and Ritesh Jain, Business Head - UK and Europe Commercial Cards, Citi, explore Visa's recently commissioned market research on B2B procurement in Europe and the challenges and opportunities for innovation in this broader context of treasury. Further, the pair discuss how notable trends and patterns can lead to strategies to address emerging needs, such as Procure-to-Pay capabilities to streamline existing processes and reduce costs through consolidated software solutions or best of breed models. Educating viewers about the true definition of working capital, the conversation moves on to the role of treasury and suppliers and how the integration of enhanced transparency, advanced automation, and faster payment capabilities can bolster the relationships in the B2B procurement landscape. Robinhood: Bringing US Opportunities to a UK Audience https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3208/robinhood-bringing-us-opportunities-to-a-uk-audience?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3208/robinhood-bringing-us-opportunities-to-a-uk-audience?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:30:00 GMT Growth is regularly on the mind of many companies, especially within the financial industry. It does, however, come with a multitude of potential risks and pitfalls. Robinhood, a trading and investing app based in the US launched in the UK earlier this year. In order to ensure their success, they approached the task with a growth mindset, but a local focus. As part of the Predict 2025 series, Finextra invited Robinhood’s UK president Jordan Sinclair to the virtual studio. Some of Sinclair’s key points were around greater global access to US information, a strong system of financial education and a customer-focussed process of development. Online Checkout and Payment Security – Balancing Act and Moving Target? https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3206/online-checkout-and-payment-security--balancing-act-and-moving-target?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3206/online-checkout-and-payment-security--balancing-act-and-moving-target?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:53:00 GMT In this FinextraTV interview, Mark Barnett, President Europe, Mastercard and Alexa von Bismarck, President EMEA, Adyen, explain how the payments industry must strike a balance between providing an efficient consumer experience and a secure experience. From Chip and PIN to Tap and Pay to using a device to pay to purchasing online now – where most of the security issues sit – the pair discuss how tokenisation could be a solution for mitigating the moving target of fraud and friction. Solving procurement challenges with embedded payments https://www.finextra.com/event-info/551/solving-procurement-challenges-with-embedded-payments?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/event-info/551/solving-procurement-challenges-with-embedded-payments?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 13 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT Discover the challenges and opportunities in procurement. The final countdown: What’s next for Verification of Payee? https://www.finextra.com/event-info/556/the-final-countdown-whats-next-for-verification-of-payee-?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/event-info/556/the-final-countdown-whats-next-for-verification-of-payee-?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT Verification of Payee (VOP) is around the corner. Are organisations ready? PaaS, cloud and instant payments in the spotlight: Overcoming outsourcing challenges https://www.finextra.com/event-info/557/paas-cloud-and-instant-payments-in-the-spotlight-overcoming-outsourcing-challenges?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/event-info/557/paas-cloud-and-instant-payments-in-the-spotlight-overcoming-outsourcing-challenges?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT How should banks be considering their strategic engines of choice when modernising operations with cloud solutions? 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