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ECB wants plans to develop a central bank digital currency

29 Nov 19 @ 16:02

The European Central Bank says it is exploring whether to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as an alternative to cash. One of ECB’s most prominent board members warns... read more

Russian national payment system MIR set sights on European expansion

29 Nov 19 @ 15:30

MIR, the Russian payment system, launched in response to European and US sanctions, is reported to be preparing for launch in the European market. The reports say it will initially... read more

Have yourself a Merry SCA-Mas…?

29 Nov 19 @ 09:00

E-commerce sales always explode at Christmas. This year, analysts predict the highest volumes ever for online shopping – and online fraud. Though the EU created SCA to combat online fraud,... read more

£4.7 billion stolen from UK credit card fraud

28 Nov 19 @ 15:32

Millions of UK credit card customers have fallen victim to credit card fraud over the last year, research from Compare the Market reveals. In the last 12 months, over a... read more

Threat actors demonstrate persistent interest in ATM malware

26 Nov 19 @ 09:31

As giant boxes of cash, it’s understandable that ATMs are magnets for nefarious activity. Like many other forms of financially motivated crime, malicious activity against ATMs is supported by an... read more

Consumers want it all: High security, minimal friction digital experiences

26 Nov 19 @ 09:16

A new report commissioned by Ekata reveals that a majority of consumers demand trust, security, and data privacy, and also expect their digital experiences to be fast and frictionless. For... read more

SmartPay Wallet Vietnam acquires 250,000 users and 3,000 merchants since launch

26 Nov 19 @ 09:00

The financial inclusion wallet SmartPay has acquired over 250,000 wallet app users and 3,000 merchants across Vietnam in just half a year after its launch. Merchants who have been joining... read more

Will you benefit from mobile payment?

26 Nov 19 @ 08:33

The time has finally come: Apple and Google are well and truly established with their own mobile payment solutions. But what do these new players means for e-commerce and stationary... read more

Black Friday: E-commerce attacks rise by 15%

25 Nov 19 @ 15:35

As Black Friday continues to grow in popularity, online shoppers are more likely to be the victim of cyber-attacks, a new report from Kaspersky has revealed. E-commerce attacks targeted directly... read more

Paytm raises a further $1 billion giving it a $16 billion valuation

25 Nov 19 @ 12:37

Paytm has announced new funding from existing shareholders like SoftBank Group Vision Fund and new investors, as competition in India’s digital payments and finance sector heats up. Though the company... read more

ABN Amro discontinue mobile wallet app – another one bites the dust

22 Nov 19 @ 14:25

ABN Amro has recently announced it will discontinue is Android based mobile wallet – joining a ever growing list of deceased mobile payment platforms. In October PCM reported that JP... read more

Two-thirds of consumers do not understand how personal data is used

22 Nov 19 @ 14:00

As consumers become more aware of their personal data, its value and how it is used it has become a key concern. The latest APEX report reveals the key marketing challenges... read more

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UK fraud losses reach four-year high

16 Jun 26 @ 18:17

Financial fraud losses in the UK climbed to their highest level in four years during 2025, highlighting the growing sophistication of criminal networks and rais... more

Visa and Mastercard move to end two-decade swipe fee battle

11 Jun 26 @ 16:00

A landmark legal battle that has shaped the economics of card payments in the United States for more than twenty years has taken another significant step toward... more

Visa announces €500 Million European Investment Signals Strategic Response to Payments Sovereignty Push

31 May 26 @ 12:59

The debate around European payments sovereignty has intensified significantly over the past two years. Policymakers, regulators and financial institutions acros... more