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The future of payments: Key trends according to Deloitte

14 Feb 25 @ 12:04

As we all know, the payments landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as new technologies, regulatory shifts and evolving consumer preferences redefine how transactions occur. That does not mean that... read more

Beyond Apple Pay: Seizing the digital wallet opportunity

14 Feb 25 @ 10:49

Apple’s decision to open NFC access to third-party developers (enforced by regulators) marks a pivotal shift in the digital wallet landscape, presenting banks with a new opportunity to redefine their... read more

Affirm expands BNPL to debit cards through FIS partnership

13 Feb 25 @ 17:25

Affirm is making a significant play in the the debit card market through a new BNPL partnership with FIS. This collaboration will allow banks that use FIS’s debit processing services... read more

Australia urges reform of payments regulations amid digital surge

13 Feb 25 @ 11:53

Australia’s banking sector is pushing for urgent legislative reform to modernise the country’s payments regulations framework, as digital transactions, particularly mobile wallet payments, soar. With Australians making over 500 million... read more

10 cybersecurity stats for 2025 and how to protect yourself

13 Feb 25 @ 09:00

Cyber threats are intensifying in 2025, with both the frequency and cost of these attacks growing at an alarming rate. What was once confined to rare and advanced attacks have... read more

Merchants prioritise digital transformation – Payments at forefront

12 Feb 25 @ 19:31

Payment technology is no longer just a back-office function – it has become a key strategic driver for business growth, security and customer experience. New research from PXP and Censuswide... read more

The rise of Pay by Bank – understanding remains fragmented

12 Feb 25 @ 18:15

The landscape of digital payments is evolving rapidly, and one of the most promising innovations is ‘Pay by Bank’, a term referring to instant account-to-account (A2A) payments powered by Open... read more

Zelle surpasses $1 trillion in transactions

12 Feb 25 @ 14:45

Zelle, the US peer-to-peer (P2P) payments network, has announced a record-breaking $1 trillion in transactions processed in 2024, marking a 27% year-over-year increase. With a total of 3.6 billion transactions,... read more

Klarna and J.P. Morgan Payments partner to expand BNPL

11 Feb 25 @ 17:28

Klarna has partnered with J.P. Morgan Payments to integrate its BNPL payment solutions into one of the world’s largest merchant payment platforms. This agreement will enable businesses relying on J.P.... read more

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

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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