Visa stories

Pegasystems launches AI-enhanced solution for bank disputes
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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payment technologies
Pegasystems has launched enhanced generative AI and automation tools in Pega Smart Dispute to help banks manage rising payment dispute volumes efficiently.

Visa mandates end of SMS OTPs to tackle AI-driven scams
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Visa will require Australian financial institutions to move beyond SMS One-Time Passwords for payments by October 2026 to combat rising AI-driven fraud.

Adobe names Lara Balazs as new chief marketing officer
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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partner programmes
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Adobe has appointed Lara Balazs as its new Chief Marketing Officer, tasked with enhancing global marketing strategies under CEO Shantanu Narayen.

Saviynt appoints Tim Mooney as executive advisor
Sat, 23rd Nov 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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it automation
Saviynt has appointed Tim Mooney as Executive Advisor, bringing over 40 years of IT and cybersecurity experience to guide clients in identity transformation.

Don’t ignore payments tech ahead of retail’s most important events
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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displays & projectors
As Black Friday approaches, retailers are urged to adopt advanced payment technologies to tackle rising fraud and ensure smooth transactions.

Deel expands global visa support for digital nomads
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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payment technologies
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support
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visa
Deel has expanded its immigration support for digital nomads, offering visa assistance across nine countries to streamline global employment processes.

ServiceNow partners with NVIDIA, Siemens, & others on AI
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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martech
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data fabric
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rpa
ServiceNow has unveiled new partnerships with NVIDIA, Siemens, Pearson, and Snowflake to enhance AI capabilities and improve productivity across industries.

Sean Preston joins PG Investments as Head of Wealth
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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payment technologies
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westpac
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visa
Sean Preston has been appointed Head of Wealth Partnerships at PG Investments, following his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Immersve.

Visa appoints Alan Machet as Group Country Manager
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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payment technologies
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westpac
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Visa has appointed Alan Machet as Group Country Manager for Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific, succeeding Julian Potter, who retires year-end.

Visa & ANZ join HKMA e-HKD Pilot Programme for cross-border payments
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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blockchain
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payment technologies
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visa
Visa and ANZ have been selected for Hong Kong's second e-HKD Pilot Programme phase, focusing on cross-border payments and tokenised investment assets.

Visa & Banked launch Visa A2A platform for UK in 2025
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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data protection
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payment technologies
Visa partners with Banked to unveil Visa A2A, a revolutionary system set to transform account-to-account payments and enhance security for UK consumers. Launching in 2025.

Heymax & Visa launch sustainable travel rewards campaign
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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payment technologies
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visa
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airlines
Heymax and Visa launch a campaign promoting sustainable travel in Singapore, offering 2 million miles for MRT and bus rides, aiming to boost green practices.

Adyen expands into India, sets up tech hub in Bengaluru
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Adyen enters the Indian market with RBI authorisation, launching local payment processing and a Bengaluru tech hub to support digital payment growth.

Jio Financial Services launches JioFinance app in Paris
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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payment technologies
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visa
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rewards
Jio Financial Services has launched its JioFinance app in Paris, easing digital transactions for tourists and enhancing payment options.

PAYSTRAX & Cardstream announce innovative payment partnership
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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payment technologies
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mastercard
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visa
FinTech firm PAYSTRAX partners with UK’s Cardstream to enhance cross-border payment solutions, leveraging Cardstream's global gateway for seamless online transactions.

Weel promotes Damon Hauenstein to dual CFO & COO roles
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Weel has promoted Damon Hauenstein to CFO and COO as the company scales up, aiming to further accelerate its growth trajectory, processing AUD $500 million annually.

HSBC & Visa unveil Zing money app for global transactions
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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commerce systems
HSBC and Visa launch Zing, a money app enabling users to manage multi-currency funds and transact globally in over 200 countries, leveraging cutting-edge fintech.

Heymax.ai raises USD $2.6 million to fuel APAC market expansion
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Heymax.ai has secured USD $2.6 million in seed funding led by January Capital, aiming to expand its loyalty platform across the APAC region.

Pismo's upgraded system supporting 3,000 TPS per account
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Pismo has upgraded its authorisations engine, boosting capacity to over 3,000 TPS per customer account, to enhance scalability and efficiency.

Australians favour digital apps for overseas remittances
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Visa’s new report reveals that 67% of Australians prefer digital apps for overseas remittances, driven by occasions, unexpected needs, and humanitarian aid.