Mobile Remittance

12 May 22 @ 10:10

A new white paper from Compass Plus Technologies argues that when it comes to payments technology platforms modernisation strategies, there is a lot more to consider than just investing in... read more

10 May 22 @ 11:56

In a region where about half the population still doesn’t have a bank account, new payment types are unlocking the potential of the Latin American market for online merchants as... read more

05 May 22 @ 10:00

As both Visa and Mastercard announce higher charges for e-commerce transactions and almost two-thirds of Europeans now bank online, it seems the popularity of alternative payment methods, or “alt-pays”, continues... read more

04 May 22 @ 08:58

Two years ago, the Brazilian Central Bank decided to launch Pix, a real-time payment scheme that the bank developed, manages, operates, and owns. Since its launch, Pix has seen remarkable... read more

03 May 22 @ 09:29

Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) Request-to-Pay (SRTP) is one of the most recent European Payments Council (EPC) schemes. Sami Karhunen, CEO of the first scheme participant, Pine & Cone Oy,... read more

29 Apr 22 @ 17:33

National governments and central banks that enable the move towards real-time payments unlock economic growth and accelerate financial inclusion for increasingly fast-paced and digital-led ‘gig economies’ according to the third... read more

26 Apr 22 @ 17:33

A new study has found the value of digital wallets transactions will exceed $12 trillion in 2026, from $7.5 trillion in 2022. To capitalise on this substantial growth, the research... read more

22 Apr 22 @ 16:22

The MENA FinTech Association (MFTA), has released the first volume of the SHIFT report, a comprehensive guide that supports the FinTech community in navigating the MENA payment landscape. The release... read more

21 Apr 22 @ 16:31

Mobile money has transformed the lives of millions of people globally. Today there are 1.35 billion registered mobile money accounts processing $1 trillion in transactions annually. That is almost $2... read more

05 Apr 22 @ 14:22

In the digital era, many consumers complete nearly all of their financial administration via online means, and only set foot in a physical branch for a specific reason. In 2020,... read more

05 Apr 22 @ 11:51

To achieve growth and success past 2030, businesses must start to understand the living, shopping, and financial habits of Gen Z or Zoomers (consumers aged between 16 and 24) now... read more

04 Apr 22 @ 17:30

This year is very special for the European Payments Council (EPC), which celebrates its 20th anniversary. To mark this occasion, the EPC interviewed Javier Santamaria, who has been active within... read more