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ACI Worldwide, Inc. develops and supports electronic payments software used by banks, billers, merchants, community banks and credit unions. Company updates center on payments modernization, real-time payments, card processing, fraud and financial crime controls, and digital bill payment through businesses such as Payment Software and Biller.
Recurring developments include earnings releases, guidance updates, share repurchases, product launches for the cloud-native ACI Connetic platform, and collaborations tied to payment verification and real-time payment infrastructure. ACI also publishes research on payment adoption, biller modernization and regional instant-payment systems, including activity in Latin America and other global markets.
ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW) reported Q3 2021 revenue of $317 million, reflecting a slight increase from Q3 2020. The company achieved a 50% year-over-year increase in net new ARR, with 99% of its guided revenue already signed for 2021. Adjusted EBITDA was $74 million, down from $87 million a year earlier, resulting in a margin of 32%. ACI revised its 2021 revenue guidance up to $1.355-$1.360 billion and adjusted EBITDA to $380-$385 million. Cash flow from operations decreased to $40 million.
ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW) has achieved a top ranking in Aite-Novarica Group’s 2021 Aite Matrix for U.S. Cash Management Vendors. The company excelled in vendor stability, client service, and product features. Recognized for its robust functionality and successful partnerships with large banks, ACI's user-friendly platform is noted for its superior payments capabilities. This recognition reflects ACI's commitment to customer-centricity and its leadership in the payments sector, according to Jim Gillespie, head of digital banking.
ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW) has partnered with Affirm to enhance U.S. merchants' checkout options by integrating Affirm's buy now, pay later services into ACI's Secure eCommerce solution. This collaboration allows merchants to improve conversion rates by offering flexible payment solutions without hidden fees. A report forecasts the buy now, pay later market to exceed $1.2 trillion by 2024, making this partnership timely and strategic. ACI’s Secure eCommerce also features advanced fraud prevention and business intelligence tools, further strengthening its market position.
ACI Worldwide reports a significant rise in digital payment adoption in India, with 60% of consumers using these services multiple times weekly for festive shopping. Digital payments are preferred by 41% of respondents, surpassing cash (26%) and card payments (23%). Concerns about fraud have decreased to 24%, with 33% now viewing digital payments as the most secure option. UPI transactions reached a record 3.65 billion in September. The study emphasizes the continuing shift towards digital payments and highlights the integration of online and in-store shopping experiences.
ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW) has partnered with RocketFuel Blockchain (OTC: RKFL) to offer merchants the ability to accept over 50 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, as payment methods. This integration into ACI's Secure eCommerce platform allows for a single integration that eliminates processing fees for merchants, a first in the industry. RocketFuel's solution supports bank transfers and QR code payments, enhancing the customer experience. This partnership aims to drive consumer adoption of cryptocurrency in eCommerce, providing merchants with smarter payment options without volatility concerns.
ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW) will report its Q3 2021 financial results on November 4, 2021. Management will host a conference call at 8:30 am ET to discuss these results. Interested parties can access a real-time webcast at investor.aciworldwide.com. A replay will be available for two weeks.
ACI Worldwide is a leading provider of real-time digital payment solutions for corporations, enhancing transactions, fraud management, and risk assessments.
ACI Worldwide, a leader in real-time payment solutions, has reported that its Secure eCommerce solution surpasses global benchmarks in fraud prevention, as per the Merchant Risk Council's latest survey. ACI achieved an acceptance rate of 98%, significantly higher than the industry average of 74.4%, while maintaining a deny rate as low as 0.2% compared to 5.5%. These results showcase ACI's effective multi-layered fraud prevention strategy, which adapts to changing eCommerce dynamics. The findings highlight the company's superior performance amidst a challenging fraud landscape.
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ACI Worldwide announces the full patent approval of its innovative incremental learning technology, enhancing fraud protection for merchants and financial institutions. This industry-first approach to machine learning allows ongoing adjustments to fraud detection models as new behaviors emerge, significantly improving adaptability to evolving fraud patterns. ACI positions itself as a leader in the competitive fraud prevention market, leveraging over 20 years of experience in designing machine learning models. This advancement is expected to help clients minimize fraud losses while maintaining revenue.
ACI Worldwide has been ranked 19th in the IDC Financial Insights 2021 FinTech Rankings, an important recognition based on global revenues from financial institutions. This acknowledgment showcases ACI's commitment to its clients in the financial sector. IDC projects global IT spending in finance to reach $590 billion by 2025. ACI continues to receive accolades for innovation, winning multiple awards recently for solutions in digital payments, fraud prevention, and real-time payments, reflecting its strong position in the fintech landscape.