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MAY 29, 2018

is looking to buy NSO Group, an Israeli company that sells military-grade technology, for around $1 billion. NSO makes cybersurveillance products, including Pegasus spyware, and sells them primarily to government security agencies. software company Verint Systems, Inc. ” Verint recently reported $1.1

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Gonzobanker

MARCH 6, 2020

Addressing common loan and deposit operations process inefficiencies can help financial institutions deliver optimized value to customers and stockholders. In recent years, many financial institutions have been focused on improving their digital delivery capabilities, often at the expense of their operational groups.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

Cybersecurity returned to the top of the B2B startup investment list as three companies in the enterprise security realm landed nearly half of the $246 million in B2B venture capital this week. Cequence Security. Also operating in the enterprise security space is Cequence Security, based in California.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, Swedish peer-to-peer (P2P) lending upstart Lendify has reportedly secured $115 million of funding, while international trade platform Contour has teamed with information technology (IT) solutions firm Mphasis. Ant Group Moves Ahead With $35B IPO After China's OK.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

National Australia Bank (NAB) has chosen Eedenbull to integrate its payment and spend management technology for SMB customers. The collaboration is part of Eedenbull’s efforts to expand globally after having secured 65 banking partnerships across Europe, according to a report. Absa Group Collabs With Surecomp.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Sterling Bancorp announced that it has launched its new Innovation Finance Group , and has tapped veteran technology bankers John Hoesley and Josh Roberts to lead it. Before joining Sterling, Hoesley was at CIBC Bank USA with Josh Roberts, where the two established the Innovation Banking group in 2014.

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OCTOBER 2, 2019

He is accused of setting up and operating Darkode, a black marketplace that operated between 2008 and 2013, as well as creating and deploying Mariposa, one of the largest botnets. And Samsung-backed Blocko is now in the UAE after it secured funding in Asia Pacific and Europe.

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Bank Innovation

MAY 22, 2017

Bank wants to revamp its Innovation group with a new artificial intelligence leader. Bank Innovation group,” including overseeing strategic product development, product innovation, and strategy efforts within the AI space, […]. The job posting is vigorous, to say the least.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2019

A new Bluetooth security flaw was discovered that could leave users’ data unprotected and open to hackers, The Verge reported on Friday (Aug. The weakness was discovered by researchers who presented their findings at the USENIX Security Symposium. But the technology also makes it easier to counteract attacks.

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MARCH 16, 2018

Through the collaborative efforts of those with backgrounds in payments and security, the Federal Reserve’s Secure Payments Task Force has published “Payment Lifecycles and Security Profiles.” They also cover security methods — and identity management controls — along with relevant laws and regulations, among other topics.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Coverage includes Hong Kong-based Tappy Technologies ‘ collaboration with the Timex Group. Tappy Technologies, a solution provider for wearables and digital payments based in Hong Kong, is teaming up with Timex Group, the companies said in an announcement.

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PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2018

According to reports, the group is taking a cautious approach to the technology. But the group also acknowledges that blockchain technology is not yet sufficiently developed to actualize its effect in the corporate finance space.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Federal Reserve System has appointed its Payments Security Strategy leader, the agency announced Friday (Dec. Kenneth Montgomery, first vice president and chief operating officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, is taking up the position.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2019

B2B FinTech BitPesa , which operates a platform offering foreign exchange and cross-border payment services, is restructuring and has announced new funding to support its expansion efforts. 22) that it is now part of parent company AZA Group, which now encompasses the BitPesa, BFX and TransferZero brands.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2019

This presents problems for developers, who need to make sure that their products run both smoothly and securely. These technologies are presenting increasing demands on local networks as more devices fill homes, causing aggravating performance lags. The reality is the physical frequency that it operates on. How Z-Wave works .

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2018

Business software company Intuit has secured a patent for bitcoin payment processing, according to Coindesk reports on Thursday (Aug. Intuit describes several use cases of the technology, including for business-to-business transactions. PayPal is another company looking to secure bitcoin-related patents.

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NCR

JANUARY 30, 2018

The German bank was confirmed as the latest business to join the group at the WEF’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland this month. Kim Hammonds, group chief operating officer at Deutsche Bank, said digital innovation is central to the organization’s growth and the services delivered to its clients.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2020

Members of this age group are moving into the workforce in growing numbers, making them a progressively influential demographic for FIs. This has increased the need for FIs to develop convenient mobile onboarding experiences, but those that lack confidence in their ability to secure such channels appear to be reluctant to offer them.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The Tracker also analyzes how payment technologies and methods may be changing to keep freelancer needs met. The law seeks to make sure that each group receives the benefits that best apply to their designations. What’s New In The Gig Economy Payment World. The most sweeping of these rules in the U.S.

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Bank Innovation

JANUARY 8, 2020

While chip cards are becoming a mainstay at brick-and-mortar retail checkouts, gas pump payment technology lags behind. gas station owners until October of this year to upgrade pumps to accept EMV chip cards, rejecting a deadline extension request from the Merchant Advisory Group. Gas station operators who fail to […].

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AUGUST 16, 2023

Heartland Tri-State began operations in 1985 under the name First National Bank of Elkhart. Mr. Shan Hanes, who served as the bank’s President and CEO until its closure, joined the firm in 1993 as an agricultural loan officer and Informational Technology Officer. He was promoted to President and CEO in 2008.

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Insights on Business

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

To those working in the financial services industry, security is at the core of their business. The rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning might help protect business assets, but it is also making it easier for the bad guys to find holes in the security. Security is a big theme at IBM Think this year. Feeling safe.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2019

Sales enablement platform Highspot announced it has secured $60 million in Series D funding. ICONIQ Capital led the round, with participation from new investor Sapphire Ventures and all existing investors including Madrona Venture Group, OpenView, Salesforce Ventures and Shasta Ventures. percent in 2017.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Ant Group , one of the world’s most valuable startups and pioneer of digital payments in China, may have lost a $439 million bet it made last year, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but the technology has failed to take off, WSJ reported. In August, Ant Group reported profits of 9.2

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

and a consortium of Southeast Asia’s Grab Holdings and technology group Singtel. Authorities also selected China’s Ant Group and a consortium of Greenland Financial Holdings Group, Linklogis Hong Kong Ltd., and Beijing Co-operative Equity Investment Fund Management Co. to receive “digital wholesale bank” licenses.

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OCTOBER 11, 2020

The announcement further states: “As part of the acquisition, Paynetics will provide its new customers with a fast, secure and seamless transition, together with a strategic product roadmap for the future development of these programs, which until now faced the prospect of termination.”. Terms were not disclosed in the announcement.

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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2018

A new survey has found that one-third of employers are using payroll technology that is at least 10 years old. The “Evolution of Payroll Technology Survey,” conducted by Kronos with the American Payroll Association , polled nearly 1,000 payroll professionals from small, mid, and enterprise-size organizations (SMBs) across all industries.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

PingPong Financial Group , a Chinese FinTech company, has received a Payment Institution (PI) license from the government of Luxembourg. PingPong’s robust compliance program extends across its global operations, from its merchant customer base in China to its partnerships with major banks in the U.S. Japan and now Luxembourg.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

SWIFT , a global provider of secure financial messaging services, announced Wednesday (Sept. We will introduce data innovation that embeds risk and control elements expected from SWIFT, creating peace of mind for business-critical operations. The new approach promises to create new value-added services to support business growth.

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PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2020

The Indonesian eCommerce retailer backed by SoftBank Group Corp. ’s In 2018, SoftBank ’s Vision Fund and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., the Chinese multinational technology company specializing in eCommerce, retail, Internet, and technology, led a $1.1 In 2018, SoftBank ’s Vision Fund and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.,

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2018

Three people associated with the hacking group FIN7 — also known as Carbanak — were arrested in Europe and are facing charges in the United States. The group was able to steal $1.2 Europol contended that the group has been operating since 2013 and has members in 40 countries around the globe. Hladyr is already in U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

Subscription’s promises of recurring revenue streams for companies and convenience for customers offer powerful benefits, but an unwelcome group is also subscribing to such services: fraudsters. Preventing fraud with seamless and secure onboarding solutions is key. The Budget-Busting Impact of Continuity Subscription Scams.

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Cisco

JUNE 7, 2022

The past 20 years have visibly demonstrated the impact large scale events have on market, credit, and operational risks in financial services. The subsequent regulatory activity in response to these events focused on operational risks. Cyber risk is the largest and fastest growing operational risk within financial services.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Ant Group , one of the world’s most valuable startups and pioneer of digital payments in China, may have lost a $439 million bet it made last year, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but the technology has failed to take off, WSJ reported. In August, Ant Group reported profits of 9.2

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2021

Citing a newly granted patent , Bloomberg reported that International Game Technology was awarded a patent for a new system that would allow users to transfer cryptocurrency between their gaming establishment accounts and their digital wallets.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 20, 2020

Faster Payments Council Announces Board Advisory Group. Among the FPC Board Advisory Group’s members are Michael Sklow of Goldman Sachs, Judy Nguyen of American Express, Bridget Hall with ACI Worldwide and Connie Theien of the Federal Reserve. This week, the U.S. ” AscendantFX Eyes Payment Tracking With gpi.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 22, 2019

The adoption of IoT technology to support business use cases is particularly impressive. Thirty-four percent of businesses are using IoT in their operations, according to a recent study, and 70 percent of that group have moved beyond pilot testing to actual adoption. Developments from Around the IoT World.

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