Новости за 17.01.2024

Visa has completed its previously announced acquisition of Pismo. With the addition of this global cloud-native issuer processing and core banking platform, Visa and Pismo will together provide clients with core banking and card-issuer processing capabilities across all product types via cloud-native application programming interfaces (APIs), Visa said in a Tuesday (Jan. 16) press release. The Pismo platform […]

Worldline is reportedly taking action to address its recent share price slump and reassure shareholders. In an effort to restore investor confidence, the Paris-based payments group has engaged the services of Morgan Stanley and Rothschild & Co. to develop a defense strategy and explore options, Reuters reported Tuesday (Jan. 16), citing unnamed sources. Worldline did not immediately […]

OpenAI is reportedly working with the United States military on a number of projects. The creator of ChatGPT is working with the Pentagon on cybersecurity tools and has had talks with the U.S. government about ways to help prevent veteran suicide, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Jan. 16), citing its interview with OpenAI Vice President of Global Affairs Anna Makanju. The […]

High Circle has partnered with FirstBank on a solution that blends FDIC insurance, competitive interest rates and luxury rewards. This strategic partnership is powered by Treasury Prime, an embedded banking software company, the three companies said in a Tuesday (Jan. 16) press release. The partnership brings together High Circle’s banking and investment platform and FirstBank, of Tennessee, a member of […]

The recent announcement of joint efforts by Microsoft to build new financial services for businesses hints at a multipronged effort to boost financial inclusion … … Including financial inclusion for smaller businesses, leveraging the M-Pesa platform. As reported, the two firms will “offer digital services to the underserved SME market.” The January news follows the […]

Gen Z – don’t forget about them.   While artificial intelligence (AI) is a mega-hot topic and tool these days and brands and retailers are pinning their hopes on the tool for success in 2024 and beyond, understanding a cohort of consumers who will only continue to grab more spending power as they grow is also […]

You’ve likely heard the saying that “data is the new oil.” It is particularly true in our age of artificial intelligence (AI). But throughout history, wars have been fought over oil — and today, data is no less a critical resource to protect and secure. That’s because AI has changed to the way businesses approach […]

Property managers can now access Paymentus’ electronic billing and payment solution through the Yardi Voyager platform. This ability follows Yardi’s designation of Paymentus as a fully qualified Yardi Standard Interface Vendor, Paymentus said in a Tuesday (Jan. 16) press release. Yardi provides software solutions for all types of real estate companies, while Paymentus offers software-as-a-service (SaaS) billing and payment solutions that […]

Payroc has introduced a PayByCloud solution aimed at simplifying omnichannel payment integrations for independent software vendors (ISVs). This cloud-based solution eliminates the need for ISVs to invest heavily in payments integration, streamlining the process and reducing time and effort, the payments company said in a Tuesday (Jan. 16) press release. “PayByCloud marks the pinnacle of integrated payments, […]

Quantum computer firm Quantinuum has been valued at $5 billion following a $300 million fundraising round. The round, which included participation by JPMorgan, will help Quantinuum develop “the world’s first universal fault-tolerant quantum computers, while also extending Quantinuum’s software offering to enhance commercial applicability,” the Honeywell-owned company said Tuesday (Jan. 16). Quantinuum noted in a news release that […]

As earnings season rolls on, key themes from banks are emerging. Consumers are continuing to engage with their banks via mobile means, and branches are being woven tightly into the fabric of the digital experience. Filings and commentary from earnings calls last week showed that more users are engaging more often with their financial services […]

TPG, a global alternative asset management firm, will make a strategic growth investment of up to $228 million in Sayari Labs, a counterparty and supply chain risk intelligence provider. This partnership aims to support Sayari’s global expansion and the launch of a new supply chain illumination platform that leverages artificial intelligence, the companies said in […]

With the looming merger between Kroger and Albertsons set to make it all the harder for smaller grocery chains to stand a fighting chance, delays due to ongoing pushback are giving those retailers more time to find their footing. The two grocery giants, along with divestiture buyer C&S Wholesale Grocers, announced Monday (Jan. 15) that […]

The RealReal has joined EON to make it easier for luxury customers to consign their goods. The collaboration between the luxury consignment brand and the digital ID company will see The RealReal (TRR) join EON Exchange, EON’s app/partner/service ecosystem, the companies announced in a Tuesday (Jan. 16) news release provided to PYMNTS. This will allow […]