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CFPB rolls back BNPL oversight as legal pressure mounts

28 Mar 25 @ 10:59

The regulatory future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) remains in flux, but recent developments suggest a retreat from its more assertive stance on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)... read more

SentBe bets on FX infrastructure to stay competitive

28 Mar 25 @ 08:00

While global e-commerce continues its rapid expansion — projected to hit $32.9 trillion by 2031, according to recent industry estimates — the international payments and settlement sector is facing a... read more

How to build an acquiring system fit for the future

27 Mar 25 @ 14:02

In a new report, BPC explain the market dynamics that are leading to wholesale changes in acquiring. From regulation and a huge increase in merchants accepting electronic payments through to the... read more

Interchange fees reform could risk worsening debanking

27 Mar 25 @ 13:47

The debate around “debanking” — the practice of financial institutions denying or withdrawing banking services from certain individuals — has surged to the forefront of policy discussions in the US,... read more

Should AI be the future of personalised payment solutions?

27 Mar 25 @ 09:56

Recent technology developments have changed customer expectations, causing a fast transition of the payments business. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most important advancements in the... read more

Addressing API vulnerabilities: Plugging the holes in Open Banking

24 Mar 25 @ 18:32

Open Banking is helping transform financial services by fostering a dynamic ecosystem in which banks, fintechs and third-party providers collaborate to deliver more personalised, accessible and innovative financial products. But... read more

Project Nemo: Building an accessible future for payments

24 Mar 25 @ 18:16

As the payments industry races to innovate, one critical factor is being left behind: accessibility. In this Q&A, Project Nemo co-founders Kris Foster and Joanne Dewar share how their mission... read more

Digital Identity and the interoperability challenge

24 Mar 25 @ 17:19

As governments and technology providers race to deliver secure, scalable digital identity solutions, the question of interoperability looms large. Last month’s mobile driver’s licence (mDL) interoperability test events in Utrecht,... read more

The Payments Power 50 revealed

21 Mar 25 @ 11:32

The Power 50 is proud to unveil the first ever Payments Power 50 list, recognising the 40 most innovative companies and 10 industry experts driving transformation in the global payments... read more

Global e-commerce and the payment mix: Why one size doesn’t fit all

21 Mar 25 @ 10:37

Having just returned for the latest edition of Merchant Payments Ecosystem in Berlin, its clear that in today’s borderless digital economy, offering the right mix of payment methods is no... read more

Digital Dollar Project pushes for a 21st-century US Dollar

21 Mar 25 @ 10:18

In a significant move towards modernising the US financial system, the Digital Dollar Project has released a new whitepaper exploring the digital transformation of the American dollar. This extensive research,... read more

Visa launches global scam disruption practice to combat fraud

21 Mar 25 @ 09:00

Visa has unveiled its scam disruption practice focused on identifying and stopping complex scams as they emerge. The new department, which sits under Visa Payment Ecosystem Risk and Control (PERC),... read more

Adyen goes live with Tap to Pay on iPhone in 9 European markets

19 Mar 25 @ 09:51

Adyen has officially enabled Tap to Pay on iPhone in nine new markets: Bulgaria, Finland, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The functionality allows businesses to use an... read more

8 in 10 UK businesses plan to improve payments processes in 2025

19 Mar 25 @ 09:36

As businesses look to drive growth in 2025 amid a dynamic market environment, new research from American Express reveals about 8 in 10 (78%) are planning to improve their business... read more

M&A heats up as Fiserv acquires CCV

19 Mar 25 @ 09:26

Last week Payments Cards & Mobile reported that M&A in the payments market was heating up – today Fiserv announced that it has acquired CCV, a payment solutions provider in... read more

From cash decline to digital dominance: A decade of UK payments

17 Mar 25 @ 18:49

The UK payments landscape has transformed over the past decade, shaped by technology, consumer preferences, and economic shifts, according to the 10th edition of the Global Payments Report (GPR). The... read more

AI vs AI: The battle between fraudsters and fraud fighters in e-commerce

17 Mar 25 @ 18:16

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has created a double-edged sword for e-commerce businesses. While AI-driven fraud prevention technologies continue to advance, fraudsters are also leveraging AI to launch... read more

Mobile payments in Italy rise 61% in 2024

17 Mar 25 @ 15:04

Italy’s mobile payments market experienced a substantial expansion in 2024, reflecting a broader consumer transition toward digital-first transaction methods. PayTech leader Nexi emerged as a key driver of this shift,... 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