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CaixaBank deploys facial recognition ATMs throughout Spain

09 Jun 20 @ 13:15

CaixaBank has begun a nationwide deployment of facial recognition ATMs. The deployment is the first launched by a financial institution on a global level that allows users to withdraw money... read more

The Retail Report 2020: A new digital age dawning on the retail sector

04 Jun 20 @ 15:50

A new retail report has conducted two international surveys focusing on the deployment of digital technologies and payment methods in retail sector, as well as consumers’ willingness to use them.... read more

COVID-19 and the age of the contactless experience

29 May 20 @ 09:20

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit hard across the world, consumers are putting a high price on health factors when interacting with organisations. To reduce the risk of infection,... read more

Instant Payment Card: Initiating a SEPA Credit Transfer at the POS

04 May 20 @ 14:51

Smart Payment Association (SPA), the global trade body of the smart payments industry, has published proposals for an Instant Payment Card that would extend SEPA instant Credit Transfer functionality to... read more

Data breaches are making online user identity difficult – We need a better approach

27 Apr 20 @ 06:00

We can no longer rely on personal data alone to confirm user identity online. Databases are now so routinely hacked into, compromised and distributed to criminals over the dark web... read more

Global mobile economy valued at $4.9 trillion by 2024 as 5G ramps up

11 Mar 20 @ 18:33

5G has gained significant traction over the past year and is now live in 24 markets worldwide, supported by an expanding roster of 5G devices and growing awareness among consumers.... read more

Digital payments – The next revolution in payments gathers pace…

03 Mar 20 @ 12:24

A love affair between consumers and their mobile phones is leading to explosive growth in new digital payments across Europe. More and more consumers are shopping across borders online and... read more

Apple Pay set to account for 10% of all global card transactions by 2025?

21 Feb 20 @ 16:11

Apple’s mobile wallet is growing very fast and taking a chunk of card payments around the world with it. Apple Pay accounts for about 5% of global card transactions and... read more

Biometric authentication of mobile payments to surge 1,000% to $2.5 trillion

05 Feb 20 @ 15:03

According to a new report, biometric authentication will be used to secure $2.5 trillion worth of mobile payment transactions by 2024, an increase of almost 1,000% on the $228 billion... read more

Consumers ready for next-generation technology to improve retail experience

04 Feb 20 @ 08:44

Most shoppers are now ready and waiting for retailers to implement innovative payment methods and in-store technologies to improve their shopping experience. These findings are part of a global study... read more

Report: State of Mobile 2020

15 Jan 20 @ 13:37

App Annie has released The State of Mobile 2020 report. This annual appraisal provides insight into mobile’s expansive impact across industries and the global economy, highlighting publishers and brands that... read more

9 trends reshaping banking in 2020: #5 Technology and consumer engagement

19 Dec 19 @ 10:00

Leaders, fast followers, and mainstream players all recognise that data, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence technology will be at the centre of consumer engagement and consequently market success over the... read more

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ECB brings Central Bank money to tokenised market

23 Sep 26 @ 14:34

The European Central Bank has taken a significant step towards integrating distributed ledger technology with Europe’s core financial infrastructure, launchin... more

European E-commerce Hits €911bn as Payments Reshape Online Retail

21 Sep 26 @ 19:41

European e-commerce has broken through the €900bn barrier, underlining the growing importance of digital retail to the continent's economy while intensifying ... more

Inside A7: How Russia built a parallel cross-border payments network

24 Sep 26 @ 16:29

Russia’s attempts to circumvent Western financial sanctions have developed into a sophisticated parallel payments architecture combining traditional banking, ... more