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Merchant acquiring in the Med – A hot business

09 Dec 22 @ 14:10

Global merchant acquiring volume is set to hit $41 trillion in volume by 2026, with fresh impetus coming from skyrocketing e-commerce growth, soaring contactless usage and a reshaping of business... read more

Want a new job in Tech in 2023? Start looking now

09 Dec 22 @ 09:45

If you’re looking to make your next career move in 2023, don’t let the recent layoffs at some of the biggest names in big tech spook you; the sector remains... read more

2,469 arrested in worldwide crackdown against money laundering

09 Dec 22 @ 08:52

Law enforcement from 25 countries, supported by Europol, Eurojust, INTERPOL and the European Banking Federation (EBF) have joined forces to crack down one of the most important enablers of money... read more

Only Digital Identity can unleash the power of digital finance

08 Dec 22 @ 11:52

As the global economy goes digital, Roland Eichenauer, Head of Business Development at Nets, says Digital Identity is a must-have for banks competing to deliver enhanced customer experiences, improved revenue... read more

Open Banking now a “Must Have” globally

07 Dec 22 @ 10:37

New research shows that Open Banking is now regarded as a key part of the banking landscape, with 99% of respondents considering it either a ‘must have’ or ‘important’, up... read more

Banking on crypto: Should banks enter the crypto market?

07 Dec 22 @ 09:50

In a recent speech, Fabio Panetta of the European Central Bank (ECB) categorized crypto as a “Wild West” investment, describing market activity as a “digital gold rush beyond state control.”... read more

PE on ice over winter as deal values fall during 2022

05 Dec 22 @ 19:27

The rising cost of leverage as well as volatile valuations amidst a global economic downturn and tightening monetary policies have been identified as the greatest challenges facing the private equity... read more

Legal Opinion: EU Proposal for the Regulation of Instant Payments

05 Dec 22 @ 18:14

On October 26, 2022 a proposal for a Regulation amending Regulations (EU) no 260/2012 (SEPA Regulation) and (EU) 2021/1230 (Cross-border Payments Regulation or CBPR2) as regards instant credit transfer in... read more

Central Bank of Turkey launches Open Banking services

02 Dec 22 @ 14:46

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has launched Open Banking services, an important component of the digital economy roadmap of the liraization strategy. The Digital Turkish Lira Collaboration... read more

The European Commission’s proposal for a regulation on instant payments

02 Dec 22 @ 12:05

On 26 October the European Commission (EC) adopted a legislative proposal on instant payments in euro, fulfilling its commitment of the 2020 Retail Payments Strategy for the European Union (EU).... read more

Bank migrations to the cloud face tough new EU rules

02 Dec 22 @ 11:44

Banks and large financial service providers offering their services in the European Union are set to face tough new regulations on services that have, or are planning to move to... read more

BNPL surges during cost of living crisis to 13.5 million UK users

01 Dec 22 @ 17:08

More than one quarter of UK consumers are turning to Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) schemes, according to Forbes Advisor, which researched consumer behaviour and attitudes towards BNPL service, as... read more

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Mastercard and BVNK Launch Platform Linking Fiat and Stablecoin Payments

20 Oct 26 @ 09:06

Mastercard has launched a new platform with BVNK that brings fiat currencies and stablecoins together through a single API, marking the first major integration ... more

Visa Builds Agentic Commerce Infrastructure as Credentials Reach 5.2 Billion

29 Oct 26 @ 19:39

Visa is expanding its payments infrastructure around agentic commerce, stablecoins and tokenisation as its global credential base reaches 5.2 billion and ... more

UK Moves to Open iPhone Contactless Payments to Apple Pay Rivals

22 Oct 26 @ 18:16

The UK’s competition regulator has set out proposals that could significantly widen access to contactless payments on Apple’s iPhone, potentially lowering b... more