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Adapting to consumer payment preference crucial for businesses

29 Aug 24 @ 10:51

The 2024 Xero Global Payments Report reveals a growing disconnect between the payment preference of consumers against those offered by small businesses. The report, based on surveys of over 6,000... read more

Open Banking market expected to reach $130.2 billion by 2032

29 Aug 24 @ 08:34

The Open Banking market is rapidly expanding, driven by the increasing adoption of digital banking and the demand for personalised financial services. Valued at $23.5 billion in 2023, the market... read more

The everyday work problems AI can help solve

29 Aug 24 @ 08:30

Do you feel as though a chunk of your day is spent dealing with meaningless tasks that don’t necessarily help you to achieve anything, but still have to be done?... read more

AI: A double-edged sword for Fortune 500 companies

28 Aug 24 @ 12:04

A few days ago Klarna made the announcement that it plans AI driven cuts to its workforce with plans to axe almost half of its staff, as the lossmaking Swedish... read more

How to fight fraud’s new industrial revolution

27 Aug 24 @ 15:33

A new white paper from Nexi Group says that as fraudsters professionalise and adopt sophisticated AI-led techniques, banks and fintechs need to fight back. Launched today, Nexi’s Fighting the new... read more

Banking Circle launches MiCA-compliant stablecoin, EURI

27 Aug 24 @ 11:21

Hot on the heels of DECTA’s recent announcement, Banking Circle has announced the launch of EURI, a bank-backed stablecoin, compliant with the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). The launch... read more

As instant payments soar, banks need to manage the risk

27 Aug 24 @ 10:58

A new white paper from global payments technology experts RS2 shows how instant payments are set to dominate by 2030 – the year in which it’s predicted one in three transactions will... read more

The future of mobile payments: Trends and innovations

27 Aug 24 @ 10:04

Mobile payments have rapidly become a cornerstone of digital transactions. With the proliferation of smartphones and the growth of online services, mobile payment systems are revolutionising how we handle money.... read more

Poland’s BLIK continues stellar growth trajectory

23 Aug 24 @ 16:29

In the first half of the year, BLIK continued to experience significant growth in transaction volume. At the end of June 2024, there were 30.3 million mobile apps registered in... read more

UK Buy Now Pay Later market set for significant growth

23 Aug 24 @ 14:31

The UK’s Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market is poised for substantial growth, with payments expected to reach $34.28 billion in 2024, marking a 15% increase from the previous year.... read more

PayPal to challenge Apple Wallet in the EU

23 Aug 24 @ 14:19

PayPal is preparing to capitalise on Apple’s recent decision to open up its NFC capabilities to third-party developers in the European Union. This move could allow PayPal to develop its... read more

E-commerce evolution epitomises payment experience

21 Aug 24 @ 08:46

The key message for merchants all over the world is that one size does not fit all. There is a strong imperative for e-commerce businesses large and small, to organise... read more

Transforming core banking for future growth: Insights from BIL

21 Aug 24 @ 08:02

In a rapidly changing financial landscape, systemic banks like Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) are embracing comprehensive core banking transformations to stay competitive. At the Temenos Community Forum 2024, Mick... read more

DECTA to launch pan-European euro-pegged stablecoin

20 Aug 24 @ 16:06

France based Next Generation, and Irish EMI, DECTA have entered into discussions to explore the opportunity for the issuance of a Euro-pegged stablecoin (EURT) in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements... read more

Leading mobile wallet providers launch “Wallet Interoperability Council”

20 Aug 24 @ 13:53

Five of the leading mobile wallet operators have agreed to establish the “Wallet Interoperability Council”, aiming to leverage TerraPay’s technology to facilitate interconnection and interoperability in cross-border transactions. Together, these... read more

Engaging the digital-first consumer: A new frontier for banks

20 Aug 24 @ 11:50

In the rapidly evolving financial landscape, banks face an urgent need to engage and retain customers, particularly as digital-first solutions rise in popularity. The “Banking on Engagement” white paper by... read more

Canada’s Gen Z driving a surge in mobile wallet spending

19 Aug 24 @ 16:41

Seven in 10 Gen Z Canadian adults (69%) have embraced the mobile wallet, and six in 10 (63%) prefer to leave their physical wallet at home for short trips, according... read more

In an instant world, banks need to manage ForEx better

19 Aug 24 @ 13:34

As instant payments proliferate world-wide, a new white paper from global payment technology experts RS2 cautions banks to get smarter about optimising their foreign exchange (ForEx) strategies. Data from Capital... 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