25 May 23 @ 12:38

Stablecoin issuance is a monetary exercise comparable to what regulated banks do and should be supervised accordingly to ensure financial stability and consumer protection. This is according to the American... read more

24 May 23 @ 16:14

New sophisticated use cases for consumers and businesses are driving global Real-Time Payments (RTP) volumes to record highs, with 195.0 billion RTP transactions recorded globally in 2022 — a YoY... read more

24 May 23 @ 09:13

Stop Scams UK, a cross industry group of banks, telecoms providers and technology companies is launching a trial to gather intelligence on scammers in an effort to tackle the most... read more

23 May 23 @ 15:29

Despite government backing of domestic schemes in some markets, cards are increasingly being co-branded with international card schemes due to customer desire for maximum acceptance, rewards and other benefits. This... read more

23 May 23 @ 14:45

New laws or considerable amendments to existing finance and data rules will be required if the UK economy is to be fit to accommodate a digital pound, two lawyers told... read more

23 May 23 @ 09:03

Checkout.com has been granted a Retail Payment Services licence from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. This makes Checkout.com the first global payments provider to be granted an... read more

22 May 23 @ 17:27

African banks remain resilient and committed to digitization to remain relevant in today’s competitive landscape. As competition heats up between the different players, AI is identified as key technological trend... read more

22 May 23 @ 15:11

A Finastra survey, produced in collaboration with East & Partners, indicates that banks are investing heavily in fintech partnerships and digitalization to help them adapt to customer and regulatory demands.... read more

22 May 23 @ 09:17

Tietoevry Banking has launched Tap on Phone – now available for partners and clients across Europe. This innovative solution allows merchants to accept payments from any contactless card or mobile... read more

19 May 23 @ 11:34

Matera has released a special report detailing adoption of Brazil’s highly successful Pix system of instant payments. Pix by the Numbers provides key insights for US and other markets financial institutions... read more

19 May 23 @ 11:00

Australia’s Westpac says it will enable Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone contactless payment technology for business customers. Tap to Pay on iPhone accepts all contactless payments, including Apple Pay,... read more

18 May 23 @ 15:47

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced a trial of its CBDC, the e-HKD, allowing the public to be able to shop, dine out and make money transfers with... read more

18 May 23 @ 11:26

The 2023 version of The Global Payments Report by Worldpay from FIS shows a world continuing to favour digital channels for shopping and commercial activity of all kinds. In the... read more

18 May 23 @ 11:00

CCgroup has launched research findings from “How to influence fintech buyers”, based on a survey of major banks and fintechs across five European markets. The report reveals that, despite the fintech and... read more

16 May 23 @ 16:53

Visa is introducing a new program called Digital Authentication Framework (DAF) which seeks to improve security and enhance the frictionless capabilities of 3DSecure Transactions. How Digital Authentication Framework works When... read more

16 May 23 @ 15:52

Consult Hyperion, has published a whitepaper that outlines the huge potential of wearable tech as a tool to securely authenticate consumers, and create much smoother contactless payment journeys in a... read more

16 May 23 @ 14:53

Citi Retail Services is expanding its embedded payments strategy with its suite of Citi Pay products. According to a recent Citi study, 85% of Americans surveyed agree that retailers need... read more

15 May 23 @ 17:24

UK consumers are embracing alternative payment offerings including digital wallets as they look to better manage their finances amidst the cost of living crisis, according to the Global Payments Report... read more