Mobile payments

26 Jan 17 @ 16:25

Today we are witnessing a convergence of industries in the mobile world as well as the undeniable influence of mobile on every aspect of our lives. The rise of handsets,... read more

26 Jan 17 @ 11:18

2016 was the year when the Chinese FinTech dragons roared and some previously feted Western FinTech leaders wilted. In its first Digital Disruption GPS report by Citi, they argued that China was... read more

25 Jan 17 @ 15:55

When bank-account funded payments, real-time payments, mobile and other digital payments are actually the default way to pay in many countries, the term ‘alternative’ seems a misnomer. We examine current... read more

25 Jan 17 @ 10:51

The growth of connected devices, better known today as the Internet of Things (IoT), is accelerating at an unbelievable rate, leading to the rise in the Internet of Payments. By 2020... read more

24 Jan 17 @ 10:48

Research from Equifax has revealed that 90% of UK consumers have not heard of the Open Banking initiative, with 45% of respondents then going on to say that they are... read more

23 Jan 17 @ 15:15

What has changed in mobile banking apps and m-payments in the UK since last year? We examine consumers’ understanding and attitude towards m-payment options, and the implications. MOBILE BANKING 2016... read more

23 Jan 17 @ 10:43

The mobile channel can facilitate nearly any type of consumer payment, often with greater convenience than before. This has attracted a growing legion of dedicated users, yet wherever legitimate payments... read more

20 Jan 17 @ 10:39

According to the latest figures revealed by ONS, retailers saw continued growth in online spending throughout December which continued into the New Year. Figures show retail sales increased by 4.3% compared... read more

20 Jan 17 @ 10:13

Daimler AG, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, has taken over PayCash Europe with the intent to launch Mercedes Pay. With increasing interest in FinTech and systems, companies are trying to... read more

19 Jan 17 @ 10:53

PCM would like to announce the publication of the updated Payment Card Statistical Yearbooks 2016-17 (Statistics for Europe and Eurasia) – and its corresponding website paymentyearbooks.com. In this business, we know you need to... read more

19 Jan 17 @ 10:37

The global smartphone installed base will grow from 4 billion in 2016 to more than 6 billion smartphones in use by 2020, according to new analysis released by IHS Markit. Messaging and... read more

17 Jan 17 @ 09:34

The FinTech sector is being shaped by shifting market conditions, new regulations, and changes in consumer demands and behaviors. For the past decade, FinTech companies have moved quickly, forcing incumbents to... read more