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Episode 268 - Rethinking Payment Optimization Through the Merchant of Record Model, with Rehman Baig, FlexFactor

In this episode, Rehman Baig, Chief Product Officer at FlexFactor joins Drew to talk about how FlexFactor is rethinking payments optimization through a Merchant of Record model. For most people in the industry, “Merchant of Record” is usually associated with global tax compliance and marketplaces, not optimization. But FlexFactor is using it to directly address failed payments and auth rate challenges in a way that merchants simply can’t do on their own.
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Mastercard and Pay4You Partner to Enhance Tail Spend Management for Corporations

Mastercard

“Mastercard and Pay4You, a self-service payment portal, have announced a new partnership to deliver a comprehensive tail spend management solution for corporations across Europe. This collaboration leverages Mastercard’s Virtual Card Network (VCN) technology and guarantees card acceptance, providing a seamless and efficient way for corporations to manage their travel spend. Tail spend refers to the […]
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Industry

House Announces Week of July 14th as “Crypto Week”

U.S. House Committee on Financial Services

“House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02), House Committee on Agriculture Chairman GT Thompson (PA-15), and House Leadership announced that the week of July 14th will be “Crypto Week.” The House of Representatives looks forward to considering the CLARITY Act, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, and the Senate’s GENIUS Act as part of […]
Companies

Bank of England Fines Vocalink More Than $16 Million for Compliance Failure

Reuters

“The Bank of England has fined payment systems firm Vocalink Ltd 11.9 million pounds ($16.19 million) for falling short of its obligation to have adequate risk management and governance arrangements.Owned by U.S. payment processor Mastercard, Vocalink designs, builds and operates bank account-based payment systems in Britain, processing over 90% of salaries, more than 70% of […]
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