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Radical change in payments requires a KYC revolution

03 Aug 22 @ 14:59

A new white paper from Ondato argues the massive changes we’re seeing in the way people pay need to be matched by changes in the way we authenticate, onboard and verify... read more

Global Payments set to acquire EVO in $4 billion deal

03 Aug 22 @ 10:15

Global Payments and EVO Payments have announced that Global Payments will acquire EVO in an all-cash transaction for $34.00 per share, valuing the deal at $4 billion. The transaction will... read more

Tietoevry considers floating banking unit on stock exchange

03 Aug 22 @ 09:00

Tietoevry has decided to initiate a strategic review of Tietoevry Banking, including a process to study the potential separation into an independent company that would be listed on a stock... read more

Three reasons why your bank should adapt for older users – and how to do it

26 Jul 22 @ 09:31

Those aged over 65 are set to form an increasingly important part of Europe’s population in the decades to come. However, older users have to date been largely excluded from... read more

3 Ways To Close The Confidence Gap At Work

22 Jul 22 @ 09:35

Imposter syndrome is a concept (and a feeling) many of us are familiar with. It’s defined as the persistent inability to believe that your professional success is deserved or that... read more

UK Government proposes AI rulebook for new technology innovation

21 Jul 22 @ 11:13

The UK government have put forth an AI rulebook to protect data and promote responsible AI use to improve the regulation of Artificial Intelligence. The proposals, pitched in the AI... read more

Google Wallet launches in 39 countries

21 Jul 22 @ 10:50

Google has announced it is deploying its new and improved Google Wallet in 39 separate markets. Now, the new digital wallet is making its way to Android and Wear OS... read more

Tap to Mobile: SMEs need new electronic payments acceptance

20 Jul 22 @ 09:50

The latest white paper from Tietoevry Banking reveals a new generation of merchants is signing up for electronic payments after the COVID-19 pandemic. The addition of these merchants, typically smaller... read more

Apple hit with class action antitrust violations over Apple Pay

20 Jul 22 @ 09:44

Apple has been sued in a proposed class action by payment card issuers accusing it of abusing its market power in mobile devices to thwart competition for the Apple Pay... read more

Report: Cash and cards still king, trust an issue with wallets

19 Jul 22 @ 13:01

A new study from leading European payment specialists Transact Payments reveals Brits overwhelmingly prefer to carry cash and use cards. Although digital wallets and other “alt” payments are making inroads, trust... read more

Instagram launch In-Chat payment using Meta Pay

19 Jul 22 @ 12:15

Instagram has announced a new “Payments in Chat” feature using Meta Pay. This will allow consumers to purchase directly from qualified small businesses’ direct messages on social media. Payments on... read more

Tokenised payment transactions to exceed 1 trillion globally

18 Jul 22 @ 13:09

A new study has found the total number of tokenised payment transactions will exceed 1 trillion globally by 2026; rising from 680 billion in 2022. This represents growth of 58%... read more

Digital wallets are the future – but cross-border performance must improve

18 Jul 22 @ 12:34

Mikael Lijtenstein, CEO of AstroPay, says digital wallets will be the world’s preferred way to pay – but consumers, merchants and PSPs need better service in cross-border transactions. At AstroPay,... read more

The red flags to watch with new payments platforms

18 Jul 22 @ 12:29

As digitisation continues apace, many prominent financial institutions (FIs) are choosing to carry on running their core business on outdated payments technologies that can’t sustain the ever-increasing pace of progress... read more

How to Survive A Post-Layoff Phase At Work

15 Jul 22 @ 09:34

If you work in the tech sector, there’s no way you won’t have heard about 2022’s round of hiring slowdowns, freezes and layoffs. Fintech, crypto and real estate have been... read more

Keynote: The BIS on crypto and DeFi

13 Jul 22 @ 10:25

This week sees the 36th Annual General Meeting of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, held in Madrid. As part of his Keynote speech Pablo Hernández de Cos, Chair of the... read more

Croatia accepted as 20th euro zone member

13 Jul 22 @ 10:06

The European Union finance ministers has formally approved Croatia becoming the 20th member of the euro common currency at the start of 2023. The European Council, the grouping of 27... read more

How to design a digital wallet that works for older users…

11 Jul 22 @ 10:25

The number of Europeans aged over 65 is set to triple in the coming decades – yet older users are being left behind by digital financial services. A new white... 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