PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2019

Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that financial regulators should look more closely at the role of non-bank tech companies in the small business (SMB) lending and consumer lending markets. According to the banks that have linked with FinTech firms, such guidelines would help relationships between the parties. “GAO

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

The world’s first ICO regulations are coming, care of Gibraltar. The rapid global proliferation of initial coin offerings has become an issue of mounting concern among regulators and central banks around the world – in particular, the growth of ICOs has fueled massive growth in the cryptocurrency market in general.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

As retailers, payments providers and consumers prepare for the coming 5G world, there remain concerns about how well that mobile network technology will protect consumer privacy and security. 5G phones in the first half of 2019, underscoring the near-term approach of increased mobile speeds and other features of 5G. 5G Security Holes?

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PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2019

While banks continue to open their application programming interfaces (APIs) to third-party providers and FinTech firms, many are still in the dark when it comes to SCA. Merchant partners are also scrambling, with just 40 percent of merchants within the EU currently stating they will be ready by September 2019.

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PYMNTS

JULY 23, 2020

Regulators in Mexico passed a law governing FinTechs in March 2018, just two months after PSD2 went into effect in the European Union, and others in the region have since followed suit. Brazilian lawmakers have been developing open banking plans since 2019, for example, outlining rough guidelines to be enacted late this year.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2019

Collaborating with FinTechs means FIs can create innovative tools and consumer-facing features, but it also throws the established banking world into flux. They are [already] being challenged by a lot of the FinTechs and the larger technology companies.”. Open Banking and the Customer Service Shift.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2019

and Europe is a natural progression from the surge in FinTech solutions offered to consumers, small businesses and enterprises. and Canada, where open banking regulations are not in place, how do financial service providers act on the demand to move data and connect platforms? But in jurisdictions like the U.S.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Ant Group has won the nod from China's top security regulators for its Shanghai offering, the last hurdle to clear for the $35 billion dual listing, Reuters reports. Ant, the FinTech backed by China's Alibaba Group, plans to list simultaneously in Hong Kong and Shanghai in the next few weeks, according to sources quoted by Reuters.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2019

Last year brought the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deadline, Europe’s attempt to boost online privacy and security for consumers — a law that just resulted in a $57 million fine against Google , which was accused of not doing enough to gain the consent of users when collecting data meant for targeted advertising.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2021

In 2019, MoneyGram was the first company in the industry to enable cross-border transfers from the U.S. Now more than ever, consumers have a vital need to access fast, simple and secure ways to move money across borders to support their friends and family overseas," said Nicky Alexander , head of Visa Direct, Europe. "We

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Banks, businesses and consumers fundamentally altered how they interacted with each other in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic — and regulators tasked with making sure their data and payments are kept safe took notice. Regulators in countries like Egypt have only recently rolled out their data protection rules.

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Insights on Business

JULY 17, 2019

It’s gratifying to see IBM once again positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT Risk Management, released on July 3 rd for its OpenPages with Watson solution.* Digitalization brings along risks like IT security, Cybersecurity, etc. Learn more at ibm.com/RegTech.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2020

The London-based trade group for Europe’s ePayments community is waiting for the European Banking Authority , the European Union (EU) banking regulator, to provide the 27-nation bloc with an update on Strong Customer Authentication (SCA). The implementation delay gives regulators an opportunity to get it right, Rodgers said.

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Bank Innovation

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Welcome to the latest episode of our weekly wrap video series, for the week ending Friday, December 6, 2019.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The Merchants’ Guide to Navigating Global Payments Regulations , powered by Ekata, dives deep into this complex and unsettled topic, from possible abrupt retail impacts to long-term open banking repercussions. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) turns two in May, and just like a toddler, it’s messing things up­ (for some).

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Earlier this week, a FinTech took the leap into the full spectrum of financial services, perhaps paving the way for future mashups. FinTech has bought a bank, and it shows how digital-first firms can broaden their scale and reach with cross-pollination across financial offerings. To be the bank, buy the bank. Elsewhere, the U.S.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Financial crime is a pervasive threat to banks, credit unions, FinTechs and other financial institutions (FIs) the world over. Senior citizens are the demographic group most vulnerable to identity fraud, as they are often not as digitally savvy as their younger counterparts nor as adept in online security best practices. billion ($8.9

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Insights on Business

JANUARY 28, 2019

Credit Suisse is facing an increasing number of regulations and laws each year, and there is no end in sight. Addressing Security from a Regulatory Requirements Viewpoint at Santander. The breadth of security exposures and risks is constantly expanding. –> Browse more Think 2019 financial services blogs.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2018

It has been a busy year for the world of bank regulations, particularly Know Your Customer (KYC). Financial services regulations are notorious for their complexity and ever-changing demands for financial institutions and corporates, but another fuel for development in the KYC space was the FinTech community. ” .

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Cross-border payments are a necessary, yet often frustrating part of the world economy, with international transactions prone to overlapping government regulations, excessive fees and slow processing times. Banks and FinTechs are entering into new partnerships to take advantage of this gro wing demand for cloud technology.

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FICO

APRIL 28, 2020

The winners of the 2019 FICO® Decisions Awards can now be formally announced. The 2019 FICO Decisions Award winners have demonstrated what is possible with a clear business objective, innovative use of technology and a great partnership. Fraud & Security. Sharon Kimathi , editor at FinTech Futures.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

In 2018, companies from 31 countries and 19 categories — spanning payments, digital banking, insurance, and more — made it onto the CB Insights 2018 Fintech 250 list. All told, they raised over $15B in 2019, in addition to forging new high-profile partnerships, spinning off new ventures, and evolving their products and strategies.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2020

Banks are working on a range of security solutions to stop them, including periodic API key rotation and advanced machine learning (ML) systems that can detect anomalous behavior. FinTech Frollo recently became the first non-bank to be granted access to this data when the ACCC offered it accredited data recipient (ADR) status.

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Gonzobanker

JUNE 7, 2023

Two things pop: Charlie lets customers receive their Social Security checks up to four weeks early without paying fees or interest, and the startup – which partners with Sutton Bank – offers phone support. Yes, Chime offers advancements on Social Security payments, but make no mistake: The popular neobank’s target audience is young adults.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The country’s government and regulators are keeping pace with those in the European Union and the U.S. Foreign firms and regulators tend to think of Chinese laws as either too strict, wide-reaching or lax — perceptions that have failed to keep up with local regulations’ developments. “In Confronting the Chinese Privacy Myth .

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 5, 2019

Earlier this year, Wyoming became the second state to create a financial technology (fintech) sandbox by enacting the “ Financial Technology Sandbox Act ” (Sandbox Act). Arizona was the first state to create a fintech sandbox and we will soon be publishing a blog post about Utah’s new fintech sandbox.)

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PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an impact on open banking developments worldwide as regulators, financial institutions (FIs) and businesses set their sights on helping their current customers rather than future innovations. where regulators have been workshopping potential rules for several years. Seventy percent of U.S.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Robinhood , the FinTech that garnered a lot of attention last week after announcing a checking and savings product with 3 percent interest, has retreated from that, removing any mention of checking and savings from the product. However, we realize the announcement may have caused some confusion.”

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2018

The impact of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) continues to take shape roughly five months after taking effect, and Facebook could be on the hook for billions of dollars in fines tied to a data breach of about 50 million user accounts. Crypto Regulations.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2019

Any security mishap can send customers to one of the other digital banking apps that are ready and waiting for them. In the new Digital Banking Tracker , PYMNTS examines the ways digital banking is changing as security measures grow more stringent, and challenger banks look to amass more customers. About the Tracker.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Despite expectations for growth, bankers, regulators, investors, and others are watchful about potentially lower returns and credit risks ahead. And regulators have urged financial institutions to prepare for an eventual cyclical change while credit performance remains strong – and to do so as they originate new loans and in credit reviews.

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FICO

AUGUST 19, 2022

Tackling the Fintech Threat: A Guide for Banks and Credit Unions. What financial institutions need to compete with fintech threat disrupters. Thu, 12/19/2019 - 16:29. As FinTech funding rises to new record levels – $131.5 Taking the FinTech Threat Seriously: What Should Banks Be Doing to Compete? by Darryl Knopp.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Visa has announced new product details in anticipation of the first quarter 2019 launch of its new cross-border B2B payments solution B2B Connect. And FinTech company Bottomline Technologies is working with Visa to be the first partner to integrate its solution with B2B Connect.

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Insights on Business

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Three years ago, banks were looking at fintechs with a wary eye. They are reorganizing around agile, cross-functional teams that surface the best ideas and implement them in record time—all while promising privacy, security and compliance. Now, they are all in. I encourage you to apply to attend.

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PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2020

The announcement by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) comes on the heels of a symposium it held in February which included experts from consumer groups, financial technology (FinTech) companies, trade groups, banks and data aggregators. Complaints are up 50 percent compared to the same time last year, March to June 2019.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2020

The most intriguing PSD2 news comes from those that are just now implementing its changes, such as Turkey, which has followed other late bloomers in adopting PSD2 standards with just over a month left in 2019. The country is one of the first outside of the EU to adopt PSD2 rather than creating an open banking regulation of its own.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

FinTech company SPEZA announced that it will be able to accept China’s Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP), the world’s first sovereign digital currency. The digital asset solutions provider, exchange operator and regulator, based in Malaysia, will also accept all major digital assets listed on SPEZA Digital Asset Exchange.

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