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Agentic AI in banking: A glimpse into the future?

29 May 25 @ 17:07

Agentic AI is fast emerging as a transformative force within financial services, bringing the promise of automated decision-making, hyper-personalisation and operational efficiency. But as UK bank Griffin’s pioneering Model Context... read more

Soft POS set to reach $540 billion globally by 2030

29 May 25 @ 12:03

A new study from Juniper Research predicts a dramatic surge in the global value of Soft POS (point-of-sale) transactions, forecast to grow from $23.9 billion in 2025 to an impressive... read more

Open Banking struggles to gain ground as card payments

29 May 25 @ 11:04

Despite years of regulatory support, industry optimism, and substantial investment, Open Banking in the UK has yet to fulfil its original promise of transforming the payments landscape. New data reveals... read more

Fraud in the UK: A £1 billion threat that demands action

28 May 25 @ 12:49

Despite remarkable advances in banking security, payment fraud remains a significant and systemic threat to the UK’s financial infrastructure. New figures released by UK Finance reveal that criminals stole £1.17... read more

Stablecoins and the Euro: Europe’s strategic crossroads in digital currency

28 May 25 @ 11:56

In the unfolding contest over the future of money, Europe faces a critical inflection point. While stablecoins are becoming more prominent as retail payment tools, their proliferation also raises significant... read more

Confronting the AI customer support backlash

28 May 25 @ 11:33

One of the many ways that AI is predicted to change business is in customer support. Instead of forcing people to scroll through endless FAQ pages, speculatively consult customer forums,... read more

Worldpay taps stablecoins for cross-border payouts via BVNK

27 May 25 @ 17:12

Worldpay has announced a strategic collaboration with digital payments infrastructure provider BVNK to launch near-instant stablecoin payouts for businesses in the US and Europe. The move marks a significant step... read more

CFPB moves to scrap US Open Banking rule

27 May 25 @ 12:15

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking steps to dismantle one of the cornerstone policies of the Biden-era financial reform agenda: the 1033 Open Banking rule. In a... read more

Curve challenges Apple monopoly with NFC payments launch

27 May 25 @ 11:54

British fintech Curve has become the latest player to disrupt Apple’s long-held dominance over iPhone tap-to-pay functionality. In a move made possible by the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA),... read more

Europe’s banks confront the cost of SEPA Instant Payments

27 May 25 @ 10:20

The concept of “banking hours” is rapidly becoming obsolete. From late nights to public holidays, payments in Europe are poised to become truly non-stop. By October 2025, the EU’s SEPA... read more

Revolutionising online slot transactions with innovative payment solutions

27 May 25 @ 09:15

The online gambling industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by the adoption of modern payment methods. E-wallets and digital currencies are simplifying transactions, enhancing the user experience for slot players... read more

Banks prioritise tech modernisation amid market volatility

22 May 25 @ 10:23

In a climate defined by inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, and accelerating regulatory demands, banks are sharpening their focus on technology modernisation — with customer experience emerging as the leading strategic driver.... read more

‘Quant Flow’ ushers in the era of programmable money

22 May 25 @ 09:59

In a decisive move to modernise banking infrastructure and meet mounting regulatory and competitive pressures, fintech innovator Quant has launched Quant Flow. Quant Flow is a white-labelled programmable money platform... read more

Seamless ticket purchases for unforgettable events

22 May 25 @ 08:09

CTS Eventim Austria GmbH, with its renowned brand oeticket, is one of Europe’s leading live entertainment providers, operating in over 20 countries. The company handles ticket sales for over 800,000... read more

Retailers face growing threat from chargeback surge

21 May 25 @ 14:41

As financial pressures deepen across the UK, a new challenge is emerging for merchants – one that may prove just as costly as inflation or supply chain disruption. According to... read more

Google’s agentic AI sets the stage for a smarter checkout

21 May 25 @ 14:12

At Google I/O 2025, Google unveiled a suite of AI-powered innovations designed to reshape online shopping, but one feature stands out for its disruptive potential: agentic AI checkout. As with... read more

How Skrill has continually stayed relevant in the British iGaming niche

21 May 25 @ 12:53

The iGaming scene has become saturated with payment methods worldwide, which has caused intense competition for the payment methods traditionally dominating this space. Skrill has long been one of them,... read more

J.P. Morgan launch Account Confidence Score

20 May 25 @ 15:48

As corporate payment ecosystems grow more digitised and complex, the spectre of fraud looms larger than ever. In response, J.P. Morgan Payments has unveiled its latest innovation: the Account Confidence... read more

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Wero expands into Austria as Europe’s payments ambitions gather momentum

23 Jun 26 @ 18:52

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has secured a significant boost to its ambitions of creating a pan-European payments network, with Austria’s largest ba... more

Major UK Banks unite to develop digital verification service

30 Jun 26 @ 07:05

Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide Building Society, NatWest Group and Santander UK are working with UK Finance in the development of a voluntary ... more

Spain’s largest banks launch collaborative fraud platform

18 Jun 26 @ 19:36

Three of Spain’s largest banking groups have taken a significant step towards strengthening the fight against financial crime, launching a shared fraud intell... more