Alipay+, which provides a suite of global cross-border digital payments and marketing solutions, today announced the launch of Premier Partner Program across the world as a major innovation on destination-focused and mobile-native marketing operations.

During the launch phase, the program has attracted some 30 top Asian retailers including Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store and Shilla Duty Free to become the first Alipay+’s premier partners.

Now that the first draft of the proposed PSD3 regulation has been released, there is a significant amount of interest in data sharing between banks and third-party organisations. PSD3, in its current guise, raises several questions around its impact on online credit card payments, fraud, and conversion rates. Yes, the draft proposal addresses four problems, but disappointingly, it fails to describe how it would improve 3DS.

The international business landscape underwent a significant transformation due to COVID-19, one that made a lasting impact on both industries and economics across the globe. 

Governments implemented various measures to control any spread of the virus, a course which led to unprecedented challenges for businesses including closures, supply chain disruptions, shifts in consumer behaviour, and remote work life requirements. Organisations adapted out of necessity.

Jack Henry™ announced today that Machias Savings Bank, a $2.4 billion-asset mutual savings bank, has selected Jack Henry to modernize its technology stack and help it continue delivering high-level customer service as the bank grows.

Sorare, the global sports entertainment company, has partnered with 

finova, the UK's largest cloud-based mortgage and savings software provider, today announced that its Apprivo² core banking originations platform has been chosen by Aviva to power its equity release business. 

The Initial Borrowing phase of the project is now live, and the rest of the program will roll out later in the year.  

Archangels, a leading business angel syndicate investing in early-stage Scottish life sciences and technology companies, is bolstering its funding firepower after securing a £12m co-investment agreement with British Business Investments via its Regional Angels Programme.

The deal will provide the Edinburgh-based syndicate with additional capital to fuel the success of Scotland’s next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.

Profile Centevo, a leading Asset and Fund Management software provider in the Nordics and member of Profile Group, has announced that it has joined the esteemed SWIFT community via Amazon Web Services (AWS), marking a significant financial and technological milestone and solidifying its position in the market.

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Do you own an e-commerce site and wonder how to enhance the client experience while making massive sales? Well, look no further than introducing payment in instalments. By allowing your clients to pay in instalments, you not only win their hearts but also get to make sales. This is because the terms of engagement are much more manageable, and they can buy more items. But is it a great idea to set up instalment payments for your e-commerce site? Read on to find out!