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EU set to drop FiDA Open Finance regulation

11 Feb 25 @ 09:56

In a significant policy reversal, the European Commission has decided to withdraw its proposed Financial Data Access (FiDA) framework, a move that has elicited varied reactions across the financial sector.... read more

Worldline and DNB Bank partner on real-time payments in Norway

11 Feb 25 @ 08:58

Worldline has announced a strategic partnership with DNB Bank ASA, Norway’s largest financial institution, to enhance real-time payment infrastructure using Swift Instant Connectivity to TIPS (TARGET Instant Payment Settlement). This... read more

QR Code payments set for 50% growth by 2025

10 Feb 25 @ 18:23

QR code payments are poised for explosive growth, with global transaction value expected to surge by 50% from $5.4 trillion in 2025, according to a new market study. This remarkable... read more

The rise of neobanks and changing banking trends in the UK

10 Feb 25 @ 18:05

The UK banking sector is undergoing a transformation as neobanks and fintechs continue their rapid ascent, reshaping consumer behaviour, loyalty and financial decision-making. According to the latest research from RFI... read more

Key trends e-commerce risk analysts are watching

10 Feb 25 @ 17:32

Risk analysts with G2 Risk Solutions (G2RS), who monitor billions of e-commerce webpages globally, have spotted several potentially damaging trends that may impact the payments ecosystem, including banks, payment providers and... read more

How e-commerce is reshaping student life

10 Feb 25 @ 16:44

Online business has become more accessible than ever. Students can launch a drop shipping stores, sell handmade products or even offer digital services without a huge investment. The best part?... read more

Online security: What students should know before shopping online

10 Feb 25 @ 13:00

Shopping online is quick and convenient. You can buy textbooks, clothes and services with just a few clicks. But with every online transaction, you share your payment details, which can... read more

Papua New Guinea’s CBDC proof of concept

06 Feb 25 @ 14:06

As digital financial technologies continue to reshape the global economy, central banks worldwide are exploring Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as a means to enhance payment systems, drive financial inclusion,... read more

The MENA e-commerce boom: A $50 billion opportunity

06 Feb 25 @ 13:40

The MENA e-commerce industry is experiencing a rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, shifting consumer behaviour and strong government-backed digital initiatives. According to the latest Flowwow & Admitad report, online... read more

The future of global e-commerce: Can new challengers disrupt?

06 Feb 25 @ 13:28

For years, Alibaba and Amazon have dominated the global e-commerce landscape, setting the benchmark for online retail innovation, logistics and cross-border trade. However, the industry is evolving rapidly, with emerging... read more

How microservices architecture is transforming real-time payments processing

05 Feb 25 @ 14:53

The financial industry is in the midst of a technological revolution, and real-time payments are at the forefront of this transformation. Legacy banks that once relied on monolithic architecture now... read more

How digital wallets are reshaping cross-border transactions

05 Feb 25 @ 13:49

Traditional methods of sending money across borders – bank wire transfers, checks, and money transfer services – are often slow, expensive and laden with regulatory hurdles. However, digital wallets are... read more

Most popular online Casino mobile payment options in Australia

05 Feb 25 @ 11:56

Speed defines the current landscape of Australian online casino payments. Players now complete transactions within seconds through solutions like PayID, often without any additional fees from major banks. Mobile payment... read more

Will Commercial Variable Recurring Payments kill the Direct Debit

04 Feb 25 @ 18:19

Commercial Variable Recurring Payments (CVRPs) are for many the true catalyst for Open Banking services and the payments industry is poised for their take-off. Benefits are perceived from all players... read more

The future of cross-border payments: Visa insights

04 Feb 25 @ 17:58

As has been noted in recent articles, the cross-border payments landscape is evolving rapidly, with digital transactions driving unprecedented growth in international commerce, travel and remittances. Now Visa is getting... read more

Worldpay acquires AI-powered fraud prevention firm Ravelin

04 Feb 25 @ 17:36

Worldpay has announced its acquisition of Ravelin, an AI-native fraud prevention platform based in London. This strategic move will expand Worldpay’s portfolio of value-added services, equipping merchants with advanced fraud... read more

E-commerce in Europe – Back to the future

03 Feb 25 @ 17:30

E-commerce in Europe is in an interesting state. It is both in its heyday and on a trajectory to flourish and grow well into the next decade while at the... read more

The state of fraud in 2025: Organised crime leads the way

03 Feb 25 @ 16:29

Fraud in the financial sector has reached unprecedented levels, with 2024 marking another year of rising fraud attacks across banks, credit unions and fintechs. According to Alloy’s latest State of... 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