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Navigating the Future of B2B: Collaboration, Innovation and Risk Management

November 08, 2024
Navigating the Future of B2B: Collaboration, Innovation, Security
UK Launching Platform to Boost Business Trust in AI
artificial intelligence // November 06, 2024

The U.K. is providing a platform to help businesses assess and mitigate the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) as its use becomes more widespread. A press release from the U.K. government Wednesday (Nov. 6) described the AI safety assurance platform as a “one-stop-shop” for...

How Soft-Linked Signals Are Securing the Future of Seamless Payments
Fraud Prevention // November 05, 2024

When it comes to digital commerce, payers and businesses are clear on one thing: they want checkout to be fast, safe and simple. But while clicking “pay” and moving on sounds great, in practice it’s rarely that smooth. Checkout friction — the dreaded lags, glitches...

Mastercard: Tokenized Payments Turn Make-or-Break Checkout Moments Into Sales
eCommerce // November 05, 2024

Seamless checkout is a winning mantra for retailers looking to capture sales and delight their customer bases. Customers largely expect a fast, secure and intuitive checkout process. However, hurdles remain, and a seamless checkout isn’t always as easy as click-pay-done. “Despite the shift to digital...

Singapore Responds to ‘Strong Interest’ in Asset Tokenization
Blockchain // November 04, 2024

Singapore’s banking regulator announced plans to promote tokenization in the financial services industry. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said the effort will include deepening the liquidity of tokenized assets by the formation of commercial networks, according to a Monday (Nov. 4) press release. “MAS...

Interviews & Exclusives
Navigating the Future of B2B: Collaboration, Innovation and Risk Management

November 08, 2024
Teamwork makes the dream work, especially when that dream is better B2B payments. With FinTech innovators increasingly pairing up with secure and reliable financial institutions, the future looks bright. Tribh Grewal, head of FinTech partnerships at Discover® Global Network, and Jonathan Vaux, head of propositions and partnerships at Thredd, discussed with PYMNTS how FinTechs and […]

Mastercard: Tokenized Payments Turn Make-or-Break Checkout Moments Into Sales

November 05, 2024
Seamless checkout is a winning mantra for retailers looking to capture sales and delight their customer bases. Customers largely expect a fast, secure and intuitive checkout process. However, hurdles remain,...

Panel: Turning Payments Into Deposits Fuels the Next Era of Embedded Banking

October 31, 2024
Call it one more unpredictable turn in an unpredictable year. As the convergence of financial technology gets closer to consumers and businesses, the focus on money movement takes a twist...

The Data-Ready Deficit Looms Large for the Platform Economy

October 31, 2024
As platform businesses strive to maintain a competitive edge, the readiness to harness data effectively is a factor driving success. Given the world’s digital landscape, the ability to analyze and...

Quick Reads
UK Launching Platform to Boost Business Trust in AI

November 06, 2024
The U.K. is providing a platform to help businesses assess and mitigate the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) as its use becomes more widespread. A press release from the U.K. government Wednesday (Nov. 6) described the AI safety assurance platform as a “one-stop-shop” for guidance and resources to equip businesses to conduct their own […]

Singapore Responds to ‘Strong Interest’ in Asset Tokenization

November 04, 2024
Singapore’s banking regulator announced plans to promote tokenization in the financial services industry. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said the effort will include deepening the liquidity of tokenized assets...

Visa Reports More Than 500 Generative AI Applications

November 01, 2024
Visa reportedly uses more than 500 generative artificial intelligence applications and is looking to add more. The company aims to gain the benefits of the technology sooner than others and...

Thredd Rolls Out Compliance and Risk Management Tools

October 31, 2024
Payments processor Thredd introduced a suite of compliance and risk management services. The new offerings are designed to help FinTechs, program managers and their bank sponsors address heightened concerns about...