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Digital Banking Platform

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:41:10 EDT

Swiss AMF AG is positioning SAMFCore as a digital banking platform for fintech companies, licensed financial-services businesses and other organizations seeking to bring customer onboarding, accounts, payments, cards, digital assets, compliance and administration into a common software environment. - - The customer-facing application is only one part of digital banking. Behind it, financial-services businesses need technology capable of coordinating identity verification, account manageme...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Points to Capital Discipline as FinTech Investment Rebounds to $116 Billion

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:53:42 EDT

Global FinTech investment has returned to growth, but the latest funding data suggests that the sector is entering a more selective era in which capital is increasingly flowing toward businesses that can demonstrate scale, operational strength and a credible path to sustainable value creation. - - Entrepreneur and digital business strategist Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho says the shift represents an important change in the FinTech investment cycle. Rather than rewarding expansion at any cost...

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SAMFCore Includes Progressive Cutover Migration with Enterprise + Source Code

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:40:01 EDT

Swiss AMF AG is highlighting a major implementation benefit of the SAMFCore Enterprise + Source Code package: for a limited time, Progressive Cutover Migration is included within the agreed implementation scope. - - SAMFCore is a modular financial-services software platform designed to bring customer onboarding, accounts, payments, cards, digital assets, compliance workflows, administration and third-party integrations into one configurable operating environment. - - For financial-services...

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HiringCafe Raises $6.8M and Launches AI Talent Agent to Help Candidates Find the Perfect Role Across Millions of Jobs

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:59:29 EDT

HiringCafe, an agentic job discovery platform, today announced $6.8 million in pre-seed funding led by Spark Capital, along with Nonfiction Capital, Silicon Gardens, Sarah Smith Fund, Night Capital, and angel investors from ZipRecruiter and Indeed. The company is also launching its AI Talent Agent, allowing anyone to create AI agents to search across millions of jobs on their behalf. Try now at: https://hiringcafe.com/ai-search. - - Jobseekers' Proble

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Crypto Bank Software

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:22:30 EDT

SAMFCore Highlights Mature Crypto Banking Software for Fiat and Digital-Asset Operations - - Swiss AMF AG is highlighting the established crypto banking capabilities of SAMFCore, a financial-services software platform in service since 2021 that brings customer onboarding, multi-currency accounts, payments, cards, digital assets, exchange workflows, compliance and back-office administration into one operating environment. - - SAMFCore is not a newly introduced crypto product. It is an establi...

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Chicago and New York marathon weekends inspire global travel

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:30:07 EDT

Marathon running is having a landmark year. In April, the first official sub-two-hour marathon was recorded in London, helping propel the sport further into the global spotlight. This October and November, attention turns to the Chicago and New York marathons, two of the world's largest races, attracting tens of thousands of runners and spectator crowds estimated in the millions. - - New data from Amadeus Travel Intelligence reveals that travel indicators showing air and hotel demand are...

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SAMFCore Banking Software Solution

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:32:55 EDT

Swiss AMF AG is positioning SAMFCore as a financial services software platform for fintech companies, licensed financial-services businesses and other organizations seeking to bring customer accounts, payments, cards, digital assets, compliance processes and operational administration into one technology environment. - - Financial-services businesses often depend on multiple systems to operate. Customer onboarding may be handled by one application, payments by another, cards through a s...

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Expedia Group Advertising and Redion Announce the First Travel Protection Partnership in Landmark Collaboration

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:36:48 EDT

Expedia Group announced a marketing collaboration with Redion, a world leader in assistance, travel insurance and employee benefits, marking the first time a travel insurance and assistance brand has joined Expedia Group Advertising as a dedicated partner. The agreement opens an entirely new advertiser category for the company and reshapes how travelers encounter protection options during planning and booking. - - The addition reflects the accelerating expansion of Expedia Group Advertising...

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School Holiday, Grown-Up Edition: Agoda Spotlights Malaysian Escapes for Adults Who Need a Break Too

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:31:19 EDT

School holidays often come with family itineraries, early starts and plans built around the children. But adults need a break too. - - For some, that means a weekend away as a couple without the usual routine. For others, it is a solo hotel stay with nowhere to rush to, or finally getting a group of friends together for a trip that has spent months sitting in the group chat. - - Agoda's latest domestic accommodation search data shows Malaysians considering cities, heritage towns, highlands,...

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SAMFCore Banking Tech

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:01:59 EDT

Swiss AMF AG has introduced SAMFCore as a comprehensive banking software platform for financial-services companies seeking to combine customer accounts, payments, cards, digital assets, compliance processes and operational administration within a single technology environment. - - Financial-services businesses often rely on multiple disconnected systems to manage customer onboarding, accounts, payments, cards, digital assets, compliance reviews, reporting and day-to-day administration. SAMF...

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NBX selects Tieto Banktech to support digital and physical payment cards for stablecoin users

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:39:01 EDT

The partnership marks a significant step in NBX�s plans to enable its customers to connect digital assets with everyday payment services. The card programme is intended to help users access value from their stablecoin holdings more conveniently, by reducing the number of manual steps typically involved in selling digital assets, converting them into fiat currency, and transferring funds for card-based spending. - - Tieto Banktech will provide the card issuing and payments infrastructure s...

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Driven Tech Introduces Lasius to Govern and Orchestrate Enterprise AI Workflows

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:11:17 EDT

Driven Tech, Inc., an AI and Cloud Native Platform systems integrator, today announced the general availability of Lasius, an agent orchestration environment designed to help enterprises move AI from experimentation into secure, governed production. - - AI agents can retrieve enterprise data, select models, call tools, interact with applications and initiate business processes. As organizations deploy multiple models, agents and AI platforms, a new challenge emerges: How do you give AI the...

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As AI starts shopping, who stays in control?

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:17:11 EDT

Known as agentic commerce, this emerging technology has the potential to make everyday commerce simpler and more intuitive for consumers and businesses alike. But for it to succeed, customers need to know their payments are secure, their data is protected and they remain in control. - - That's why ING has joined ASB Bank, Bank of America, Capital One, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and NatWest Group in publishing a set of shared principles to support the responsible development of agentic...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Says Customer Experience Will Define the Next Era of E-Commerce Growth

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:13:32 EDT

E-commerce is entering a new phase in which growth will depend less on simply maintaining an online presence and more on delivering fast, secure, and personalized customer experiences, according to business strategist and e-commerce specialist Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho. - - The latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau reinforce the continued expansion of digital commerce. Seasonally adjusted U.S. retail e-commerce sales reached $340.2 billion during the second quarter of 2026—an increas...

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Rakuten Enters Global Partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:03:25 EDT

Rakuten Group, Inc. announced a multi-year global partnership agreement, effective January 1, 2027, under which Rakuten will become a Team Partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in the categories of Telecommunications and E-commerce. This marks the first time a Japanese company joins the world-renowned motorsports team in these categories. - - The partnership brings together two globally recognized brands with shared values centered on innovation, technology and excellence. By combining Scuderia Fe...

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Major US summer sporting events projected to drive more than $537M in visitor spending, Expedia Group and PredictHQ research finds

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:38:38 EDT

New research from Expedia Group and PredictHQ finds that a summer calendar of major basketball, baseball, tennis, golf and hockey events, alongside related championship celebrations, was set to generate more than $537 million in visitor spending across the United States. More than 4 million attendees were forecast across the events. - - Research released earlier this year examined the summer's major soccer tournament and projected more than $8.1 billion in traveller spend across North Am...

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Agoda Partners with Capella Hotel Group to Bring Award-Winning Luxury Stays to More Travelers

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:53:47 EDT

With Asia projected to account for nearly half of the world's new high-net-worth individuals by 2028 according to Visa, the region is increasingly shaping the future of luxury travel around purpose, personalization, and lifestyle. Across Asia, travelers are no longer just booking destinations; they're booking experiences. Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report shows 31% of surveyed travelers prioritize culinary experiences, while 25% cite cultural exploration as a key travel motivator. This...

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Tesco builds on successful F&F Online launch with revamped shopping experience and hundreds of new styles

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:13:43 EDT

Summary - - - • Revamped F&F site makes it easier than ever for customers to discover and shop the latest collections, with improved search tools, curated styling inspiration and fashion-led imagery - • Shoppers can access hundreds of additional styles, more sizes and online-exclusive ranges - • As London Fashion Week gets underway, F&F customers can shop and experience the brand's new look and feel at an immersive pop-up activation at Frameless this Friday (18 September) - - - Follow...

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Vic Mensa Is Joining UnitedMasters — and INNANETAPE Is Finally Coming to Streaming

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:17:37 EDT

If you were paying attention to Chicago in 2013, you know what INNANETAPE was. For most of the last decade, one of the most defining mixtapes of the 2010s has lived where mixtapes used to live: free download links, YouTube rips, a folder on somebody's old laptop. On September 30, that changes. INNANETAPE arrives on streaming services for the first time, and it arrives through UnitedMasters. - - The partnership goes well past the reissue. INNANETAPE is the first release, followed by a...

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Pinterest unveils Visual Search Ads, bringing new performance advertising to visual discovery

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:39:25 EDT

At Pinterest Presents™, our annual advertiser summit, we're announcing Visual Search Ads, our newest ad performance feature designed to capitalise on the power of visual search and intent. The format prominently places advertisers in Pinterest Search Results and Pin closeups, pairing keyword relevance with a distinctive new ad format to reach people as they search, compare and move closer to a decision. - - Pinterest users conduct more than 80 billion searches per month, the vast majority o...

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Rakuten Establishes Hangzhou Subsidiary to Strengthen Cross-Border Support for Chinese Merchants

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:35:07 EDT

- - • New subsidiary in Hangzhou, China, to serve as a dedicated support hub for Chinese merchants expanding to Japan through Rakuten Ichiba - • Builds on the momentum of surpassing 1,000 overseas merchants in 2025, and a 30+% CAGR in cross-border GMS since 2020 - • The new company assumes responsibility for recruiting and supporting Chinese merchants on Rakuten Ichiba - - - Rakuten Group, Inc. announced the establishment of a new subsidiary, Rakuten Cross-Border E-Commerce China Co.,...

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The House: Immersive Experience of Fashion, Collectible Design and Architecture

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:30:56 EDT

Browns, the iconic luxury retailer, announces a new creative experience in partnership with design platform SEEDS: THE HOUSE. Set within Browns' historic London townhouse, the immersive project brings together fashion, collectible design, and architecture across a series of thoughtfully curated spaces. - - Designed around the rituals of contemporary living, the experience transforms the townhouse into an inhabited environment, a space to arrive, entertain, dress, gather, and retreat. Colle...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Says Operational Discipline Will Define the Next Phase of iGaming Growth

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:12:42 EDT

The next phase of iGaming growth will be determined not only by technological innovation and market expansion, but by operators' ability to maintain compliant, secure, and responsible operations, according to entrepreneur and iGaming operations specialist Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho. - - Recent industry figures demonstrate both the strength of the market and the operational responsibilities accompanying its growth. The UK Gambling Commission reported that Great Britain's gambling industry ge...

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Spend smarter this holiday shopping season with the Commerce Power Pack

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:04:49 EDT

The holiday shopping journey is changing. Today's consumers move fluidly between conversation, inspiration, and purchase. For advertisers, it's imperative to meet them where they are and make the path from discovery to action as seamless as possible. - - That's where Snapchat has a unique advantage. Snapchat moves with people throughout their everyday shopping journey — like receiving recommendations from friends, discovering new products and creators on Spotlight, virtually trying on prod...

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Bookings from India and Japan during Oktoberfest climb 60% and 31%, according to Amadeus Travel Intelligence

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:37:50 EDT

For three weeks in September and October (19th September to 4th October), Munich turns into the largest folk festival in the world – Oktoberfest. At its peak in 2023, Theresienwiese hosted 7.5 million attendees, this year authorities expect around 6 million attendees. Visitors from around the world make the trip to play games, sample traditional Bavarian dishes and drink beer from the 'Big Six' Munich breweries. - - Amadeus Travel Intelligence reveals where these visitors are coming...

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AI becomes a core professional skill as employees welcome employer-led upskilling, new eDreams ODIGEO research finds

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:22:43 EDT

- - • Survey of 9,000 people across seven markets finds strong demand for employer-led training, with appetite strongest in Portugal (79%), Spain (73%) and Italy (72%), followed by Germany (68%), the United States (61%), France (55%) and the UK (54%). - • AI-first credentials increasingly influence job choices, with 57% of respondents in Portugal, 54% in Spain and 48% in Germany saying a company's AI-first reputation would matter when choosing between two similar job offers. - • One exa...

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Virgin Australia takes off with its Travel Media Network, appoints Suddenly to manage sales

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:27:29 EDT

Virgin Australia has announced the launch of a new Travel Media Network, giving brands access to the airline's almost 21 million annual customers across digital, lounge, in-flight and experiential channels*. - - To bring the Virgin Australia Travel Media Network to market, content agency Suddenly has been appointed to manage advertising sales, offering brands a new way to connect with Virgin Australia customers in relevant moments throughout their travel journey. - - The network will reach...

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Grupo Baleine selects Shiji's Daylight PMS to scale its vision for luxury boutique hospitality

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:22:13 EDT

Shiji, the global hospitality technology company, announced that Grupo Baleine has selected Daylight PMS, beginning with the successful go-live at Roma Nueve Dos Hotel Boutique in Mexico City on July 21, 2026. The implementation gives the growing boutique hotel group a more connected and scalable technology foundation for managing reservations, rooms and guest profiles while supporting its ambition to combine luxury hospitality, personalized service and technology as it grows. - - Grup...

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Agoda Highlights Asia's Emerging Havens for Sleep Tourism

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:06:35 EDT

A new travel pattern is taking hold across Asia: sleep tourism, where travelers plan trips around rest and recovery rather than sightseeing or activities. Rising burnout, chronic sleep deprivation, and growing wellness awareness have pushed sleep from a private health concern into a travel priority, while the spread of sleep-tracking wearables is also giving travelers a number to chase and a reason to seek out destinations built for stillness. - - Agoda has curated a set of emerging destina...

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Emergent Launches Builder Fest with Kevin O'Leary in the U.S. and Canada, Inviting Founders to Build�

Wed, 9 Sep 2026 08:59:14 EDT

Emergent, the fast-growing AI software creation platform that helps founders and business owners build full-stack, production-ready web and mobile applications, has opened Builder Fest applications. Builder Fest invites founders and small business owners across the United States and Canada to build software they intend to run businesses with for a shot at real investment. The program asks entrants to build software on Emergent, put it to work in a real business, and publicly demonstrate t...

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ACS powers Oxfam's new fashion rental platform

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 09:42:13 EDT

ACS is providing the operational infrastructure behind Oxfam's new online clothing rental pilot, helping bring circular fashion to more consumers across the UK. - - ACS, the circular fashion services platform backed by Circularity Capital, is supporting Oxfam's new online clothing rental pilot, which launched ahead of the charity's annual Second-Hand September campaign. The initiative enables customers to rent distinctive donated garments for 14 days, providing a new route for extending gar...

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Anza Power Signs Amazon's First Standalone Battery Storage Tolling Agreement in Asia Pacific

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 09:23:24 EDT

Anza Power, the next-generation independent power producer launched by I Squared Capital in January 2026, has signed a tolling agreement with Amazon Australia for the Bairnsdale Battery Energy Storage System in East Gippsland, Victoria. The agreement represents Amazon's first standalone battery storage tolling agreement in Asia Pacific and a first-of-its-kind arrangement in Australia for a non-energy business. The Bairnsdale system will connect directly to the electricity grid as an indep...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Calls for a New Leadership Model as Global Employee Engagement Falls to 20%

Sun, 6 Sep 2026 20:16:37 EDT

As artificial intelligence reshapes jobs and employee engagement reaches a five-year low, business strategist and entrepreneur Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho is urging organizations to rethink how they develop leaders, communicate change and support their managers. - - According to Gallup's State of the Global Workplace 2026, only 20% of employees worldwide were engaged at work in 2025. Low engagement cost the global economy an estimated $10 trillion in lost productivity—approximately 9% of g...

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Chatrium Residence Riverside Bangkok Advances Luxury Long-Stay Hospitality with Shiji Daylight PMS

Fri, 4 Sep 2026 06:09:41 EDT

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced the successful go-live of Daylight PMS at Chatrium Residence Riverside Bangkok. This milestone marks another important step in Shiji's partnership with Chatrium Hospitality, equipping the property with a cloud-based, guest-centric platform designed to streamline operations and elevate the experience for long-stay guests and residents. The implementation also includes Shiji's specialized Apartment Module, enabling the propert...

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Agoda Reveals Growing Travel Interest Ahead of One of Asia's Leading Sporting Events to Be Held in Japan in Fall 2026

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 10:59:34 EDT

Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore; CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), which operates the digital travel platform Agoda, has analyzed accommodation search data for the period of one of Asia's leading sporting events to be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, revealing growing travel interest in the Aichi-Nagoya area. - - According to accommodation searches made on Agoda, Nagoya City emerged as the most popular host city in Aichi Prefecture, followed by Toyota City, Toyohashi Ci...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Says Leadership Must Evolve as Global Employee Engagement Falls to 20%

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:49:01 EDT

Declining employee engagement, rapid advances in artificial intelligence and changing workforce expectations are creating a defining test for business leaders, according to entrepreneur and leadership strategist Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho. - - Gallup's State of the Global Workplace 2026 report found that only 20% of employees worldwide were engaged at work in 2025—the lowest level recorded since 2020. Gallup estimates that low engagement costs the global economy approximately $10 trillion...

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