Issuing & Acquiring

30 Jul 25 @ 13:57

In a development that could reshape the US credit card landscape, JPMorgan Chase is reportedly nearing an agreement to take over the Apple Card from Goldman Sachs. The deal, if... read more

15 Jul 25 @ 10:35

In 2025, payments infrastructure modernisation is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. As the regulatory clock ticks down towards key compliance deadlines for SEPA Instant Payments and SWIFT... read more

01 Jul 25 @ 09:30

Africa has embarked on a historic journey towards financial independence with the unveiling of PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme. Launched on 27 June at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual... read more

09 Jun 25 @ 10:37

As contactless payments become ubiquitous and digital wallets edge towards saturation, a quieter innovation is poised to become the next frontier in payment technology: virtual cards (VCs). Once considered a... read more

06 Jun 25 @ 12:01

At this year’s Money20/20, FIS and modern core infrastructure specialist Episode Six jointly announced the launch of the FIS International Issuing Hub — a next-generation, cloud-native platform set to redefine... read more

02 Jun 25 @ 11:39

As the industry gears up for the biggest payments event in the European region, we reflect that the global payments ecosystem is undergoing a radical transformation in 2025, as both... read more

30 May 25 @ 09:47

This is actually pretty cool…Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has launched Convego Message Smart Interact — an innovative solution that transforms traditional customer engagement into a seamless phygital experience. By embedding smart NFC... read more

27 May 25 @ 11:54

British fintech Curve has become the latest player to disrupt Apple’s long-held dominance over iPhone tap-to-pay functionality. In a move made possible by the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA),... read more

22 May 25 @ 10:23

In a climate defined by inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, and accelerating regulatory demands, banks are sharpening their focus on technology modernisation — with customer experience emerging as the leading strategic driver.... read more

20 May 25 @ 10:17

A proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% has recently entered the US Senate with bipartisan backing – but its clear that the outcome will have ramifications in... read more

13 May 25 @ 16:38

For decades, the concept of “primacy” — being a consumer’s main financial institution — was reserved for banks with physical branches and long-established trust. Today, that paradigm is under serious... read more

01 May 25 @ 09:58

There is something in the air folks, first Amazon, then Mastercard and now Visa has unveiled a major strategic vision for the future of digital payments including agentic AI. The... read more