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ACH Transactions to top checks as top form of B2B payment by 2020

03 Jul 17 @ 09:33

According to a new survey conducted by Credit Research Foundation (CRF) in partnership with NACHA, credit and account receivables professionals anticipate that ACH transactions will surpass checks as the leading... read more

European e-commerce growth continues to prosper

28 Jun 17 @ 10:33

Online retail in Europe is growing exponentially, particularly in Southern Europe. This is one of the many interesting findings of the European E-commerce Report 2017. The report shows e-commerce trends,... read more

Overcoming mobile biometrics challenges in financial services

28 Jun 17 @ 09:55

The vast majority of consumers—93%—prefer biometrics over passwords for authenticating payments or other financial services. This comes as no surprise, as using biometrics is more secure and eliminates the hassle... read more

Ingenico announces complete and PSD2-compliant solution for marketplaces

28 Jun 17 @ 08:56

Ingenico ePayments, the online and mobile commerce division of Ingenico Group, launched a new payment PSD2-compliant solution designed specifically for online marketplace operators. The solution is built on Ingenico’s Full... read more

Five proven strategies to achieve cross-border e-commerce growth

27 Jun 17 @ 12:51

For many of today’s European e-commerce businesses, payments are perceived as a commodity. Forward thinking businesses are switching on to the potential of cross-border payments to drive competitive advantage, looking... read more

The 50th anniversary of the ATM – The truth about Cash

27 Jun 17 @ 12:31

The 27 June, 2017 marks 50 years since the inauguration of the world’s first cash dispenser in Enfield, London. Automated Teller Machines, more commonly known as ATMs, have since changed... read more

Visa commits to strategic investment in Klarna

27 Jun 17 @ 09:54

Visa and Klarna announced they have reached an agreement for Visa to invest in Klarna, and intend to develop a future strategic partnership. Klarna is one of Europe’s fastest growing... read more

equensWorldline supports European Central Bank Instant Settlement initiative

27 Jun 17 @ 09:44

Worldline has announces that its subsidiary, equensWorldline SE, welcomes TIPS – the Instant Settlement service that was recently announced by the European Central Bank. equensWorldline will connect its European and... read more

The 4th EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive becomes active

26 Jun 17 @ 15:50

73% of financial crime professionals in UK financial services believe that the 4th EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive will make it easier for firms to prevent money laundering a survey of... read more

World Retail Banking report: Open banking demands foresight, but indicates new revenue streams

26 Jun 17 @ 13:09

The Open Banking evolution continues to unfold. Banks risk disintermediation if they do not carefully 1) choose their customer-interaction business model role, and 2) use application programming interfaces (APIs), according... read more

A single version of the truth: The transformative power of global card payment acceptance standards

26 Jun 17 @ 11:39

Recent payments conferences have highlighted some pressing issues which, when addressed, have the power to transform the world of card payment acceptance, both across Europe and globally. How can merchants’... read more

How hackers make money on the dark web – Infograph

26 Jun 17 @ 11:04

How much is your information worth on the dark web: Spotify account £2.20 Hulu account £2.20 Netflix £0.80 – £2.40 Paypal £1.20 Social Security Number £0.80 Drivers license £16.00 Credit... read more

FIS Streamlines Journey to Real-Time Payments for Banks, Processors and Clearing Houses with New Test Solutions

21 Jun 17 @ 17:45

Key facts Allows adoption of instant payments with confidence Accelerate time-to-market, save time and control cost Includes simulation features for an end-to-end testing ecosystem Solution will be presented at Money... read more

Online card spending to double by 2021 – reaching $6 trillion worldwide

21 Jun 17 @ 13:05

Global Payment Cards Data and Forecasts to 2021, a highly regarded annual survey of the global payment cards sector, reveals that the value of e-commerce card payments made worldwide grew... read more

PSD2 and Instant Payments to drive a 37% decline in online card volumes

20 Jun 17 @ 19:43

A new study from Ovum, has attempted for the first time to quantify the detrimental effect Instant Payments and PSD2 will have on traditional credit and debit card payments. Instant Payments,... read more

Virtual accounts: innovation to help banks exceed customer expectation

20 Jun 17 @ 11:29

Corporates are under increasing pressure to be more efficient and their expectations of their banks are changing as a result. Banks need to be innovative to meet client expectations. Virtual... read more

Global cybersecurity trends – Trustwave 2017 report

20 Jun 17 @ 10:57

Trustwave has released its 2017 cybersecurity report which reveals the top cybercrime, data breach and security threat trends from 2016. The report reveals both good and bad news in the world... read more

Contactless payments drive doubling of UK Card payments in 10 years

19 Jun 17 @ 14:14

The number of purchases using debit and credit cards has more than doubled in the past 10 years, as contactless payments and online retail have driven a change in the... read more

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Swift launches new framework for cross-border payments

09 Mar 26 @ 14:45

SWIFT has introduced a new international payments framework aimed at significantly improving the speed, transparency and predictability of cross-border retail t... more

Credit’s next competitive frontier beyond top of wallet

12 Mar 26 @ 18:21

For years, the credit card industry has pursued a simple ambition: to become the card a consumer reaches for first. [caption id="attachment_52085" align="a... more

Visa tests the foundations of agentic payments in Europe

17 Mar 26 @ 15:03

Visa is moving to bring agentic commerce closer to commercial reality, launching a new programme with banks across the UK and Europe to test how artificial inte... more