13 Jan 25 @ 19:27

European instant payments are about to speed up. The new SEPA (Single European Payments Area) Credit Transfer mandate (SCT Inst) has taken root and deadlines for implementation are as soon... read more

13 Jan 25 @ 19:11

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is set to reshape the EU financial services landscape, introducing comprehensive security requirements to bolster the sector’s cyber resilience. Effective from 17 January 2025,... read more

13 Jan 25 @ 18:52

The recent decision by Apple to grant third-party developers access to its NFC chip, along with Vipps MobilePay’s historic launch in Norway, has reignited discussions about the potential for banks... read more

10 Jan 25 @ 14:02

The European Union (EU) has long championed digital payments as a safer, faster and more cost-effective alternative for consumers and businesses. While the value of retail digital payments in the... read more

10 Jan 25 @ 13:26

The Financial Data Exchange (FDX) has achieved a significant milestone with its official recognition by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as a standard-setting body for the US Open Banking... read more

10 Jan 25 @ 13:04

Embedded finance is rapidly transforming the financial services and e-commerce sectors. Once a niche concept, it has now become a cornerstone for businesses looking to enhance customer experiences, increase revenue... read more

09 Jan 25 @ 17:58

In an unusual about-turn, the UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) issued a statement confirming the implementation date for the APP fraud (Authorised Push Payments) protections to come into effect, and... read more

09 Jan 25 @ 17:43

The European Union’s Instant Payments Regulation (IPR), which came into force in April 2024, marks a pivotal step in moving the financial landscape across the Single European Payments Area (SEPA)... read more

09 Jan 25 @ 12:42

In the latest chapter of a contentious partnership, JP Morgan has filed two lawsuits over its investment in Greek fintech Viva Wallet. The legal disputes highlight ongoing tensions between the... read more

09 Jan 25 @ 11:00

Valuation of a private company is the process of determining the worth or value of a privately held company. Usually, factors such as growth performance prospects, financial performance, risk factors... read more

08 Jan 25 @ 16:51

Open Banking in the UK and Europe was introduced in 2018, with regulations mandated by the EU’s Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2). Six years later, has it caught on in... read more

08 Jan 25 @ 16:45

E-commerce is poised for continued growth, with global retail sales expected to reach $6.8 trillion by 2028. To get a stronger view on just how important this sector is going... read more

08 Jan 25 @ 16:30

In a move that has shaken the US financial sector, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Zelle’s... read more

07 Jan 25 @ 17:51

McKinsey & Company’s recent report identifies 18 emerging “arenas” – industries characterised by high growth and dynamism – that are poised to significantly impact the global economy. These sectors, including... read more

07 Jan 25 @ 12:57

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of its first end-to-end e-commerce payment transaction using its Wero solution. This proof of concept (POC)... read more

07 Jan 25 @ 11:13

As the world stepped into 2025, Elon Musk’s X, made a bold announcement that sent shockwaves through both the payments and tech industries. X CEO Linda Yaccarino revealed the company’s... read more

06 Jan 25 @ 17:45

The European Central Bank’s (ECB) 2024 Study on the Payment Attitudes of Consumers in the Euro Area (SPACE) provides a comprehensive analysis of consumer payment behaviours, highlighting significant trends and... read more

06 Jan 25 @ 13:59

Over the past year, the accelerating pace of payment digitisation has become evident in every corner of the globe. While each region is at a different stage of maturity in... read more