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MOIN Successfully Complete POC for Cross-Border Tuition Payments, Paving the Way for Solution Commercialization

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MOIN, a leading cross-border remittance service provider, has successfully collaborated with Visa to address a long-standing challenge in cross-border payments: the inability to seamlessly transmit detailed non-financial data alongside financial transactions. The Proof of Concept (POC), developed in collaboration with Visa, enables enhanced transparency and efficiency in tuition payments for international students. Following the POC’s success, MOIN is now working towards the commercialization phase of the solution.

MOIN, known for its innovative approach to remittance services, has long specialized in offering cross-border payment solutions tailored to individuals and businesses. By combining MOIN’s expertise with Visa’s real-time money movement platform, Visa Direct, the POC sought to resolve the critical issue of limited data transmission in international payments. Currently, when cross-border payments are sent through traditional banking systems, the sender is restricted by the limited text field available within the SWIFT network, which often fails to capture vital information, such as student identification numbers or the purpose of payment. These limitations create inefficiencies in payment reconciliation and financial management, particularly for educational institutions that rely on accurate data for administrative processes.

The Solution: Comprehensive Data Transfer with Payments

The POC successfully demonstrated a new solution that allows for the transmission of comprehensive, detailed non-financial data alongside the financial transaction itself. For example, when an international student sends a tuition payment to a university, the transaction is now accompanied by essential details such as the student’s ID number, a description of the payment purpose (e.g., tuition, dormitory fees, meal plans), the expected delivery date, the exact amount, the applied foreign exchange (FX) rate, and the status of the transfer. This not only facilitates smoother and quicker financial management for universities but also improves the student’s administrative experience by minimizing payment-related delays.

MOIN acts as both the originating remittance service provider and the reconciliation entity, ensuring that the right data reaches the right parties at each step. Visa Direct’s secure and fast network plays a critical role in the transmission of both the funds and the associated data, overcoming the data transmission restrictions previously faced by the SWIFT network.

Addressing a Growing Market Need

With over 6.4 million international students globally and an estimated tuition payment volume of approximately $128 billion(Source : Project Atlas, 2023), there is a clear need for more efficient and transparent payment solutions. This newly tested POC addresses a significant market gap, providing universities with all the necessary information they need to accurately and efficiently reconcile incoming tuition payments. The benefits extend beyond educational institutions, offering improvements across various sectors where cross-border payments are crucial, including healthcare, housing, and business transactions.

MOIN’s Role and Expertise: A Dual Function in the POC

MOIN’s expertise and experience in cross-border remittance played a pivotal role in this POC, particularly in managing transactions involving international students. MOIN not only facilitated the sending of payments from students but also took on the additional responsibility of validating and reconciling the received payments at universities. Specifically, MOIN’s system allows universities to easily access transaction details tied to a unique reference ID through a user-friendly dashboard. This provides clear visibility into which student made the payment and the exact purpose of the funds, enabling universities to manage and reconcile payments efficiently. This dual role showcases MOIN’s ability to manage both sides of the transaction process—sending and receiving—while ensuring transparency and efficiency.

Visa Direct was integral to this success. It enabled faster, more cost-effective cross-border payments with the added benefit of carrying detailed transaction data. MOIN’s deep understanding of the needs of international students and educational institutions, particularly in Korea—one of the world’s largest markets for study abroad—helped tailor the solution to meet these unique requirements. As a result, the POC has proven that MOIN’s technical capabilities are not only on par with global payment industry standards but also lead the field in innovative remittance solutions.

Looking Ahead: Global Commercialization

Following the successful completion of the POC, MOIN is now focused on bringing this solution across markets with high penetration of overseas students. While the initial test was conducted between Korea and Europe, the commercialization phase will extend to markets in North America, Asia, and beyond. The POC has already attracted the interest of major global acquirers, who are preparing to join the new reconciliation payment network, further expanding its reach.

MOIN will continue to play a key role as both a sending and reconciliation partner in this network, demonstrating its ability to handle large-scale cross-border transactions with unmatched efficiency and accuracy. The company’s technological prowess has been solidified through this partnership, setting the stage for future collaborations with global payment and remittance firms.

A Word from MOIN’s CEO

MOIN’s CEO, ILSEOK SUH, expressed his enthusiasm for the success of the POC, stating, “This collaboration with Visa has allowed us to solve a critical issue in cross-border remittances and payments. The ability to seamlessly transmit detailed non-financial data alongside payments is a major step forward, not only for students and educational institutions but for the entire remittance and payments industry. We are excited to build on this success and continue expanding our global partnerships.”

SUH further added that MOIN is now positioned to broaden its partnerships globally, collaborating with a diverse range of companies and payment networks across different regions.

As the demand for more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective payment solutions continues to grow, MOIN’s expertise will remain at the forefront of this evolution.

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China’s Long March: The Journey Goes On

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MACAO, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from Xinhua News Agency:

There is a chapter of history every Chinese child learns in school.

There is a poem that generations of Chinese people have learned by heart.

There is a song millions can sing from its very first notes.

In stories, in verses, in melodies, they all point to the same chapter of history: the Long March.

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Target Makes it Easier for Guests to Discover Stylish Holiday Gifts They Can’t Wait to Give

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Target is offering more than 8,000 new gifts, with more than half exclusive to the retailerMost new holiday items at Target are $20 or less, including thousands $5 and underNew AI-powered shopping experiences, daily deals and early Black Friday savings simplify gifting

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) is putting gifting at the heart of the holidays, bringing guests more than 8,000 new stylish gifts they can’t wait to give. More than half of the new assortment is available only at Target, with thousands of gifts priced at $5 and under. New AI-powered shopping experiences, fresh ways to discover gifts and deals throughout the season will make it easier for guests to find something special for everyone on the list.

“This holiday season, guests will see and feel the changes we’ve been making across Target, bringing together the style, design and value they expect from us with an experience that makes shopping easier and more inspiring,” said Michael Fiddelke, chief executive officer, Target. “We know guests turn to Target for gifting, gathering and everything in between, and our team is ready to help busy families discover more joy in those moments throughout the season.”

Stylish gifts at an incredible value
As consumers continue to look for affordable ways to give gifts that feel special, Target is leaning into one of the season’s biggest trends: luxe-for-less gifting. This year’s assortment includes 100% cashmere (excluding functional trim) starting at $25, pajamas for all from $10, festive decor from $5, faux fur throws at $30, top toys from LEGO, Barbie and Nintendo, new and exclusive gifts from prestige, emerging and global beauty brands at Target Beauty Studio, nostalgic sweet treats and host gifts from Favorite Day and exclusive finds for sports and wellness fans, making it easy for guests to find gifts that feel elevated at every price point.

“Guests tell us they want to give gifts that are thoughtful and personal, while feeling good about what they’re spending,” said Cara Sylvester, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Target. “That’s why we’ve brought together the brands they love, exciting trends and unexpected finds they won’t see anywhere else — all at prices that make it easier to get that ‘I can’t wait to give this’ gift.”

More ways to discover the perfect gift
New this season, Ask Target, an AI-powered shopping assistant available in beta on Target.com and the Target app, helps guests find inspiration, narrow their choices and shop with confidence and ease. Additional AI-powered features and a digital holiday kids catalog offer more ways to discover gifts for everyone on the list.

Target’s new Academy of Giftology holiday marketing campaign, launching in November, will tackle familiar gifting dilemmas with playful inspiration to help guests gift it their all and find gifts they’ll be excited to give.

More ways to save, from the first gift to the last
Beginning Nov. 1, guests can shop a new Deal of the Day every day through Dec. 24, with a first-ever one-day preview of upcoming offers to help them plan ahead. Early Black Friday deals run Nov. 5–7, followed by new limited-time offers every weekend throughout the holiday season.

The joy of gift giving
Through Target’s partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, guests can give a gift that helps give back with the Gigglescape St. Jude bear, with a donation tied to each purchase while supplies last.

About Target
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) brings together style, design and value to offer a distinct assortment and elevated shopping experience across more than 2,000 U.S. stores and online. Powered by more than 400,000 team members, Target serves millions of families each week and invests in the communities where they live and work to support growth and opportunity for all.

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illumend CEO: Building a COI Tracker with AI Is Easy. Verifying Insurance Compliance Is Not.

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Kristen Nunery warns that homegrown Certificate of Insurance tracking tools can create a false sense of security when businesses mistake collecting insurance documents for verifying coverage and compliance

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) makes it easier for businesses to build their own software, Kristen Nunery, founder and CEO of illumend, is warning construction and property management companies against a costly misconception: that building a Certificate of Insurance (COI) tracking system is the same as verifying that contractors and other third parties have the insurance coverage their contracts require.

In her new article, “You Can Build a COI Tracker with AI. That Doesn’t Mean You Should,” Nunery explains that general-purpose AI tools such as ChatGPT can help businesses create applications that collect certificates, track expiration dates, and automate reminders. But those capabilities address only part of the insurance compliance process. Determining whether coverage satisfies contractual requirements involves interpreting insurance documents, reviewing endorsements, identifying exclusions and resolving discrepancies that basic tracking software may overlook.

“AI has democratized the ability to build software. It hasn’t democratized the expertise to make the right insurance decision,” said Nunery, who has spent 16 years in insurance compliance. “If you don’t have a compliance process today, you’re not automating a process. You’re automating your best guess.”

Why a COI Tracker Is Not an Insurance Compliance Verification System

According to Nunery, the critical distinction is between tracking the existence and expiration of insurance documents and verifying whether the underlying coverage meets contractual obligations.

A homegrown COI tracker may confirm that a certificate is current, record policy limits, and flag missing documents. But a current certificate does not necessarily mean a contractor is adequately insured or compliant with an agreement’s terms.

For example, a subcontractor may submit a certificate showing sufficient general liability limits and additional insured status. Yet the underlying endorsement may be a CG 20 10 covering ongoing operations only, while the contract also requires completed-operations coverage under a CG 20 37 or equivalent endorsement. A basic tracker could mark the subcontractor as compliant despite the missing coverage.

“The tracker didn’t misread anything,” Nunery said. “It never had the contract requirement, the endorsement language, or the connection between the two.”

Other potential gaps include incorrectly named insured entities, missing endorsements, inadequate completed-operations coverage, and policy provisions that fail to satisfy contractual insurance requirements. Identifying these issues requires evaluating insurance evidence in context, not simply extracting data from a certificate.

Why Insurance Compliance Verification Requires Specialized Technology

Nunery argues that businesses seeking to move beyond basic COI tracking need technology designed specifically for insurance compliance verification, with insurance expertise embedded in how the system evaluates coverage.

Unlike homegrown tracking tools, specialized compliance platforms such as illumend compare insurance documents against established contractual requirements, examine supporting endorsements, identify coverage gaps, and explain findings that require attention.

This approach powers Lumie, illumend’s specialized AI-powered insurance compliance expert. Lumie reviews certificates and endorsements against established requirements, flags potential deficiencies and provides supporting evidence for its determinations, while allowing compliance professionals to review and resolve exceptions.

“AI should do more than flag a problem. It should show you what it found, which requirement it evaluated, and the evidence behind its assessment,” Nunery said. “Lumie applies insurance expertise at scale and creates a clear record of its findings, so teams can act on routine determinations efficiently and focus their attention on exceptions that need a closer look.”

Nunery’s perspective draws on her experience building myCOI, whose technology has reviewed more than 45 million insurance documents and identified more than 2 million coverage gaps before they became claims, according to company figures.

Build a COI Tracker or Buy a Compliance Platform? The Questions Businesses Should Ask

For organizations considering building their own COI software, Nunery recommends first determining whether they need a document-tracking application or a comprehensive insurance compliance verification system.

Basic tracking needs may be addressed with spreadsheets, conventional software, or applications built with general-purpose AI. But verifying compliance requires substantially more: translating contractual insurance requirements into rules, reviewing endorsements and policy evidence, identifying exceptions, documenting decisions, and maintaining an auditable compliance process.

Businesses must also consider who will keep insurance requirements current, validate the system’s determinations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain the records needed to support compliance decisions during claims or audits.

“Building the software happens once,” Nunery said. “Running a compliance system means keeping requirements, evidence, follow-ups, decisions and the audit trail current, every day it’s in use.”

To read Nunery’s full article, visit https://www.illumend.ai/evaluation-buying/build-vs-buy-coi-tracking-software-ai

About illumend
Founded in 2025, illumend™ is the AI-powered platform redefining how businesses manage third-party insurance compliance and risk. Backed by myCOI, the leader in third-party insurance compliance management with more than 16 years of expertise, illumend reimagines compliance by guiding every step of the process—from document review and expiration tracking to risk flagging, communication, and resolution—within one intuitive system. Built on myCOI’s institutional foundation—having processed more than 45 million documents, managed over 1.2 million agreements, cleared more than 750,000 third-party partners, and identified more than two million coverage gaps before claims—illumend brings this depth of compliance intelligence into an AI-native platform. At its core is Lumie, illumend’s conversational AI guide that reads complex insurance documents, flags issues in real time, and explains them in language anyone can act on. To learn more, visit https://www.illumend.ai.

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Michael Tebo
Gabriel Marketing Group (for illumend)
Phone: 571-835-8775
Email: michaelt@gabrielmarketing.com

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