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Digital Transformation Shows Retail Store Payment Preferences Split by Geography
Digital Transformation Shows Retail Store Payment Preferences Split by Geography
December 16, 2022  |  Retail

New research found payment innovation is seen as increasingly critical to long-term retail store growth. Introducing new and better payment choices for their customers is...

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UK Authorities Outline Vision for the Future of Open Banking
UK Authorities Outline Vision for the Future of Open Banking
December 16, 2022  |  Banking

U.K. authorities have outlined a vision for the future of open banking in the country. The Joint Regulatory Oversight Committee (JROC), which is led by...

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Iraqi Financial App Bluepay Now Enables Trading US-Listed Stocks 
Iraqi Financial App Bluepay Now Enables Trading US-Listed Stocks 
December 16, 2022  |  emea

Iraqi financial app provider Blue now enables users to trade U.S.-listed stocks.  The Iraq-based FinTech said in a Friday (Dec. 16) press release that the launch of this latest...

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Swift Board’s Chair Retires; Deputy Takes Interim Leadership Role
Swift Board’s Chair Retires; Deputy Takes Interim Leadership Role
December 16, 2022  |  Personnel

The Swift board of directors that leads the financial transactions facilitator has a new chair.  Swift Chair Yawar Shah has retired from the board after 16 years...

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DFC and Mastercard Team for Financial Inclusion in Africa
DFC and Mastercard Team for Financial Inclusion in Africa
December 16, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) plans to further financial inclusion in Africa. The initiative, which was announced at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Friday...

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‘Trusted’ Data Sets Take Fraud Out of Online Onboarding Processes
‘Trusted’ Data Sets Take Fraud Out of Online Onboarding Processes
December 16, 2022  |  Digital Onboarding

When it comes to a user-friendly experience, online onboarding processes play a key role. Not only in keeping things flowing smoothly but also by providing...

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Nuvei and Holland Casino Partner on Instant Payouts
Nuvei and Holland Casino Partner on Instant Payouts
December 15, 2022  |  Faster Payments

Nuvei and Holland Casino have extended their partnership to enable instant payouts to Dutch players.  The Canadian FinTech company and the Netherlands-based iGaming operator said...

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B2B eCommerce Platform Fashion Cloud Raises $26.6M 
B2B eCommerce Platform Fashion Cloud Raises $26.6M 
December 15, 2022  |  eCommerce

B2B eCommerce platform Fashion Cloud has raised €25 million (about $26.6 million).  The B2B software solution for the European fashion wholesale industry said in a...

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European Banks Pay for Anti-Money Laundering Failures
European Banks Pay for Anti-Money Laundering Failures
December 15, 2022  |  AML

A string of fines is shining a light on anti-money laundering failures at European banks. First, the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) slapped Gatehouse Bank...

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