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SEPA instant payments for corporates are gaining traction in Europe

18 Nov 20 @ 10:10

Since the launch of the SEPA Instant Credit Transfer Scheme (SCT Inst) in 2017, major European banks such as BNP Paribas have supported instant payments for domestic cases. Some of... read more

How technology can boost traveller confidence and accelerate demand

17 Nov 20 @ 18:56

As 2020 comes to an end, leaders in governments and key industries are working to determine how people can safely return to work, particularly in travel and tourism where jobs... read more

What steps are the ECB taking to ensure pan-European reach of instant payments?

16 Nov 20 @ 20:04

The European Central Bank’s (ECB) Governing Council, in line with the European Commission’s (EC) objectives, has taken an important move towards the full reach of instant payments across the euro... read more

Nexi and Nets agree binding framework agreement for all-share merger

16 Nov 20 @ 19:41

Following the announcement made on 2 November 2020, Nexi and Nets, controlled by a consortium of private equity firms led by Hellman & Friedman (“H&F”), announced that they have signed... read more

Apple Pay usage with merchants and banks growing at 20%

13 Nov 20 @ 16:48

In its fourth annual Apple Pay availability study, Loup Ventures identified a 20% plus increase in adoption from banks and top retailers across desktop sites, mobile web, and apps. These... read more

Webinar: Balancing security and convenience in e-commerce transactions

13 Nov 20 @ 12:00

INFORM and Netcetera held a joint webinar that took a closer look at some of the challenges associated with the e-commerce payment ecosystem. The stakeholders within this ecosystem, including consumers,... read more

Hyper-personalisation of CX: The future of retail banking

12 Nov 20 @ 18:24

Hyper-personalisation is an imperative, not an option, in a digital economy. Indeed, as various industries adopt technology “as” their business, rather than “in” their business, the combination of smart devices,... read more

Banking on the Balkans: Europe’s last frontier of opportunity?

12 Nov 20 @ 17:55

Combining the rapid growth of emerging markets with Europe’s stable governance, the Balkan states represent a great opportunity for traditional card businesses and banks – as well as fast-emerging digital... read more

E-commerce and digital payments set for major growth in 2021 across the MENAP region

11 Nov 20 @ 17:23

The e-commerce and digital payment industries in the Middle East & North Africa, Pakistan (MENAP) region are set for major growth in 2021, with nearly half of consumers likely to... read more

Consumers only willing to wait 30 seconds or less before cart abandonment

10 Nov 20 @ 09:28

While businesses worldwide have started to see their operations stabilise, they will be tested once again as higher expectations of the digital experience are on the rise. According to Experian’s... read more

AI has provided benefits for financial services organizations but challenges limit full potential

10 Nov 20 @ 09:00

COVID-19 has catalysed financial services organizations to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve customer experience (CX); however, challenges in integration and customer perceptions are undermining its potential. Financial services firms’ implementation... read more

The inevitable rise and rise of the digital wallet

09 Nov 20 @ 19:46

Although the digital wallet has existed for over 20 years now, it’s only within the last decade that they have rapidly evolved, revolutionising the way we search and pay for... 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

Starling Builds UK-Sovereign AI Model With Nvidia and Civo

15 Oct 26 @ 19:41

Starling is developing a transactional foundation model with Nvidia that will be trained and hosted entirely within a UK sovereign cloud, as the digital bank lo... more