Issuing & Acquiring

31 Jul 24 @ 11:32

As the global financial landscape evolves, the Bank of England (BoE) has released a discussion paper outlining its approach to innovation in money and payments. This comprehensive strategy emphasizes the... read more

31 Jul 24 @ 10:42

According to the latest Digital & Card Payment Yearbooks, the French payments landscape has undergone significant changes, driven by regulatory reforms, technological advancements, and evolving consumer behaviours. With the revised... read more

25 Jul 24 @ 10:36

Revolut has announced it has finally been granted its long awaited UK banking licence, ending a three-year wait and constant arguments with regulators, delivering an undoubted boost to its expansion... read more

10 Jul 24 @ 16:23

The latest Digital & Card Payment Yearbooks, offers a comprehensive overview of the Spanish payments and it significant transformations in recent years, driven by advancements in technology, consumer behaviour shifts,... read more

08 Jul 24 @ 16:52

According to the latest Digital & Card Payment Yearbooks, the German payments landscape has evolved significantly, driven by regulatory reforms, technological advancements, and changing consumer behaviours. The adoption of the... read more

05 Jul 24 @ 10:27

The Smart Payment Association (SPA) recently unveiled its annual review of the smart card market, revealing a significant uptick in global shipments. In 2023, the market saw a remarkable 3.2... read more

01 Jul 24 @ 09:21

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) plans to review regulations governing the country’s retail payments. The review is expected to create a new regulatory regime that directly addresses these payments... read more

28 Jun 24 @ 12:33

New research by Bain Consulting presented at the recent MPE conference claims the number of payment cards in circulation will peak card by 2029, followed by a decline in favour... read more

25 Jun 24 @ 09:00

ACI Worldwide and RS2, a global payments processor and technology provider, have joined forces to offer a one-stop solution for acquirers and issuers in Brazil. The new offering combines the best... read more

21 Jun 24 @ 10:28

Synapse, a prominent player in the Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) industry, recently experienced a major crisis. This meltdown has sent shockwaves through the BaaS landscape, raising concerns about operational stability, financial viability,... read more

12 Jun 24 @ 09:34

Reports coming out of Germany suggest that the German banks have lost patience with Giropay and its holding company Paydirekt GmbH. If the shareholders of Giropay are currently voting on... read more

31 May 24 @ 14:53

At the recent annual Visa Payments Forum in San Francisco, Visa unveiled a suite of new products and services that will revolutionise the card and address the future needs of... read more