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INGKA and Raiffeisen Bank International transform operations with new ERP system

27 Nov 24 @ 18:20

In the swiftly changing world of international commerce, the importance of forming strategic partnerships to ensure easy, secure and inclusive payments for all consumers has never been more crucial. Aiming... read more

Checkout.com expands to Japan – strengthens global presence

27 Nov 24 @ 14:23

Checkout.com has announced its expansion into Japan supported by new direct acquiring capabilities. This strategic move reflects Checkout.com’s continued commitment to localised payment solutions across APAC, designed to meet the... read more

Card issuing in an age of fintech disruption

26 Nov 24 @ 14:41

Traditional banks face challenges in modernising card issuing to keep up with new competitors. Fintech disruptors and evolving consumer preferences could affect existing revenue streams, prompting urgency in card modernisation.... read more

NFC driving shift from contactless card to device first approach

26 Nov 24 @ 14:24

The NFC Forum’s 2024 Usage and Adoption Study, conducted by ABI Research, highlights the accelerating adoption of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, cementing its position as the leading contactless payment... read more

European banks think SEPA instant timelines unachievable

26 Nov 24 @ 12:00

The digital payments landscape in Europe is undergoing a seismic shift as banks prepare to implement SEPA Instant, the regulation mandating instant payments in euros across the Single European Payments... read more

Wero gains momentum – launches in Belgium

25 Nov 24 @ 18:32

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has officially launched Wero, a mobile wallet and instant account-to-account payment solution, in Belgium. Following successful rollouts in Germany and France earlier this year, Wero... read more

Revolut bold vision 2025: Nothing short of ambitious

25 Nov 24 @ 18:12

Revolut needs no introductions these days, but it is setting its sights on redefining banking… yet again. With 50 million customers globally – 10 million in the UK alone –... read more

How Local Payment Methods can outcompete card payments

25 Nov 24 @ 10:43

A new white paper from local payment specialist, Boku adds to an emerging consensus that, across the world, consumers are beginning to turn their backs on card-based payments and card-linked... read more

Horizon scanning: What regulations are coming and why it matters

22 Nov 24 @ 13:55

Europe’s banks and payment providers have plenty on their plate to manage when it comes to upcoming change to regulations, quite aside from their own reinvention and digital transformation strategies.... read more

eIDAS: An empty wallet is a useless wallet

22 Nov 24 @ 13:37

The European Union (EU) is making strides toward seamless digital integration with the introduction of the European Digital Identity Regulation, or eIDAS 2.0. Enacted in May 2024, this ambitious framework... read more

Bank of England: Artificial intelligence in UK financial services

22 Nov 24 @ 13:03

The Bank of England’s 2024 report on “Artificial Intelligence in UK Financial Services” offers a comprehensive examination of AI’s integration into the financial sector, highlighting its transformative potential alongside associated... read more

Australia launch financial crime intelligence-sharing network

21 Nov 24 @ 17:49

In a significant leap forward for financial crime prevention, BioCatch has launched the BioCatch Trust Network, the world’s first inter-bank intelligence-sharing platform powered by behavioural biometrics in Australia. Designed to... read more

Why have Neobanks failed to unseat the incumbents?

21 Nov 24 @ 17:29

A decade ago, neobanks like Monzo, Starling and Revolut emerged as fintech trailblazers, aiming to disrupt the dominance of traditional banks. They promised a seamless digital experience, transparency, and innovative... read more

Brazil’s central bank pioneers blockchain trade finance solution

21 Nov 24 @ 17:03

The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) has taken a significant step in the second phase of its digital currency pilot, DREX, by partnering with Banco Inter, Microsoft Brazil, 7COMm, and... read more

Scamscope projects APP scam losses to hit $7.6 billion by 2028

21 Nov 24 @ 11:34

APP scam losses (Authorised push payment) are on the rise, and expected to climb to $7.6 billion by 2028 across six leading real-time payment markets (US, UK, India, Brazil, Australia... read more

CBDC and digital currency – Valuable assets…

20 Nov 24 @ 13:31

It’s fair to say there is much education, progress and evaluation to be conducted within the field of CBDCs and digital currencies – so much to unpack that we are... read more

From Eurocard to Wero wallet: leveraging early initiatives as drivers for success

20 Nov 24 @ 10:32

In the world of European payments, any new development is never that far from what has gone before. Ground breaking technology inspires new working methodologies. Visionary leaders effect unique market... read more

American Express expand merchant acceptance with Guavapay

20 Nov 24 @ 09:48

Global fintech Guavapay has announced a new collaboration with American Express, enabling MyGuava Business merchants to accept Amex Cards as a payment method. This partnership aims to enhance the payment... 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