09 Nov 21 @ 11:03

Following on from yesterdays article on mCBDC and cross-border payments, a second study, looking at the same problem from a different angle, has found deployment of blockchain for cross-border settlement... read more

08 Nov 21 @ 12:06

Banking malware threats are sharply increasing as cyber criminals target the rising popularity of mobile banking on smartphones, with plots aimed at stealing personal banking credentials and credit card information.... read more

08 Nov 21 @ 11:27

Global corporates move nearly $23.5 trillion across countries annually, equivalent to about 25% of global GDP. To do this, they have to rely on wholesale cross-border payment processes which remain... read more

08 Nov 21 @ 10:56

Co-branded credit cards may be in for an uncertain future. While the rest of the payments world is spinning giddily amid a whirlwind of innovation, the co-branded credit card model... read more

05 Nov 21 @ 16:56

The year is 2030. It is a sunny summer morning and you are just finishing a relaxing breakfast together with your family. The doorbell rings for a delivery of several... read more

05 Nov 21 @ 16:27

As cryptocurrency continues to rise in popularity, there’s been an acceleration of new and growing apps with capabilities to buy, store and sell crypto. This has also led to larger... read more

05 Nov 21 @ 16:09

And just like that, we’re in a new month already! Where has the time gone? If you’re looking to make some changes this November, a fun new job might be... read more

04 Nov 21 @ 18:11

Marty, In order to save the High street of the 21st century, we need to go back in time and take inspiration from the 17th century. Indeed, findings from a new report... read more

04 Nov 21 @ 17:40

A new study found that the value of global payment transactions facilitated by Open Banking will exceed $116 billion in 2026, from just under $4 billion in 2021. This extraordinary... read more

04 Nov 21 @ 11:19

Many consultants and analysts have been critical of major retail banks’ performance during the digital revolution. Noting the rise of “digital native” banks built for mobile and internet banking, analysts... read more

03 Nov 21 @ 13:36

More than 1.25 million children in the United States fell victim to identity fraud and theft in the past year, costing the average affected family more than $1,100. The topic... read more

03 Nov 21 @ 11:26

Southeast Asia is experiencing a financial transformation driven by digital payments, powered by changing consumer and retail trends and more inclusive payment options. E-commerce spending will rise by 162% to... read more

03 Nov 21 @ 10:29

A proactive and forward-thinking e-commerce business can get ahead by using data for fraud prevention and chargebacks. Online transactions surged in the last year. Ninety-seven percent of CEOs know that... read more

03 Nov 21 @ 09:00

Nubank has set a target valuation of $50 billion in its proposed initial public offering in New York, as the lossmaking digital lender looks to join the ranks of Latin... read more

02 Nov 21 @ 17:23

Digital wallets are expanding their functionality and credit cards are going to have to evolve to compete. As digitisation gathers pace, mobile devices with digital wallets linked directly to bank... read more

02 Nov 21 @ 13:19

A new report, The European Payments Landscape in 2030: Implants, embedded ethics and a ‘post-payments’ world, examines the potential issues and innovations that may emerge in the next decade of... read more

02 Nov 21 @ 12:41

E-commerce fraud attack rates have declined 36% in the past 12 months, whilst 3DS transactions have grown more than 600% across the same period, led by uptake of the new... read more

01 Nov 21 @ 14:54

Payments acquirers serving in-store merchants face major challenges, some of which are so significant they need a completely fresh approach. New ways to pay are proliferating, such as digital wallets... read more