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Keys to PCI Success for Payment Facilitators

PaymentFacilitator partner Infinicept just published an article that tackles the topic of PCI compliance as it relates to payment facilitators. Included are some key highlights.

India Officially Launches New MDR Policy; Paysafe Slated for IPO: News Roundup

PaymentFacilitator’sNews Roundup is a curated mix of the past week’s news and articles from around the web, including company announcements, global payments news, and other coverage and analysis of topics relevant to payment facilitators.

Payment Facilitators vs Marketplaces. What’s the Difference?

Marketplaces and payment facilitators are two of the ways the payments system has evolved to meet the needs of the current economy. But what are the differences between these two models?

PayPal Entering Chinese Market with GoPay Acquisition

This week, PayPal announced that it’s entering the Chinese payments market. It’s acquiring a 70% interest in Guofubao Information Technology Co. (GoPay) Ltd, which already holds a payments license in the country.

Paytm Targets 1.5 Billion in Transaction Volume; QR Codes Proposed as Mandatory in India: News Roundup

PaymentFacilitator’sNews Roundup is a curated mix of the past week’s news and articles from around the web, including company announcements, global payments news, and other coverage and analysis of topics relevant to payment facilitators.

Stripe Drives Expansion (and Valuation) with $250M Funding Round

Already valued at $35 billion before the funding round, Stripe has managed to raise an additional $250 million to further expand its market value.

What is a Merchant Acquirer?

In the payments processing world, the term acquirer can be confusing. Even though it refers to a specific function in the payments processing chain, it is often used more broadly as well, as key players often take on multiple roles.

Infinicept Invited to Join Mastercard Start Path Program, Achieves 500 Percent Growth

Infinicept is among ten companies recently invited to join the Mastercard’s Start Path program. The company helps software businesses become payment facilitators through an open, agnostic PF platform.

Egypt’s Central Bank Demonstrates Support for PFs with New Regulations

The Central Bank of Egypt is opening the door for payment facilitators in the country with new regulations governing their operation there.

Payment Facilitation Beyond 2020: What Does the Future Look Like?

At PF WORLD 2019, a group of expert panelists moderated by independent consultant AJ Axelrod discussed their vision for the future and what the PF landscape has to expect beyond 2020.