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Coop Pank: Bringing Open Banking to Estonia

24 Sep 24 @ 08:55

Tietoevry Banking worked with Coop Pank to bring market-leading Open Banking services to Estonia and pave the way for advanced Open Finance solutions in the future. Background: Coop Pank is... read more

The evolution of digital payments: Beyond plastic and friction

24 Sep 24 @ 08:30

The way we pay for things is undergoing a dramatic transformation – the trusty plastic card, once a symbol of financial independence, is facing increasing competition from a wave of... read more

Swift’s vision for digital currencies and asset interoperability

23 Sep 24 @ 15:55

Swift is moving towards a future where digital currencies and are seamlessly integrated into its extensive global network. As interest in tokenized assets and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) continues... read more

Who leads the European merchant acquiring market in 2024?

23 Sep 24 @ 10:47

The European merchant acquiring landscape is as competitive and diverse as ever, with major players like Worldpay, Adyen, and Nexi dominating a market that processes trillions of dollars in annual... read more

Build a brand not a business – The merchant perspective

23 Sep 24 @ 10:26

Consumer trends, such as demand for Embedded Finance (EF), and rise in use of non-banking provider financial services illustrate a change in the way products are perceived and consumed: customers... read more

Real-time payments are in rude health!

20 Sep 24 @ 14:10

A collaborative and accessible ecosystem are crucial tenets for the success of real-time payments. Enough institutions need to be bought in – whether through mandates or market-driven demand – and... read more

The digital pound: Potential impacts on banks and stability

20 Sep 24 @ 13:21

The concept of digital currencies has gained traction over the past decade, and while no single initiative has yet transformed the global financial system, discussions around the digital pound in... read more

dtcpay and Visa partner for on crypto to fiat card

20 Sep 24 @ 12:32

dtcpay, a digital payments solutions provider, and Visa have announced a partnership agreement to drive digital payments in Singapore. The partnership aims to integrate dtcpay’s digital payments capabilities with Visa’s... read more

Cross-border payments: Balancing innovation, regulation and collaboration

19 Sep 24 @ 13:05

As the global demand for seamless, fast, and secure cross-border payments grows, technology is often hailed as the solution to overcoming inefficiencies in the $156 trillion market. From distributed ledger... read more

The Polish payments landscape – A detailed analysis

19 Sep 24 @ 12:49

Poland has emerged as a pioneering force in Europe’s evolving payments landscape, thanks to its early adoption of contactless payments, widespread use of mobile banking, and the rise of innovative... read more

Newland Payment Technology acquires NewNote terminal business

19 Sep 24 @ 11:34

Newland Payment Technology has announced the expansion of its direct market presence in France and Spain through the acquisition of the payment terminal business of its partner, NewNote, in those... read more

E-commerce fraudulent returns and refunds growing exponentially

18 Sep 24 @ 16:30

Growing numbers of shoppers are casually and blatantly taking advantage of returns and refund policies, costing brands millions every year in lost revenue. Cheats and tips spread via social media... read more

JPMorgan in talks to take over Apple’s credit card program

18 Sep 24 @ 15:45

JPMorgan Chase has entered preliminary discussions with Apple to potentially take over the management of the tech giant’s credit card program, which is currently handled by Goldman Sachs. According to... read more

Viva.com and Alipay+ strategic partnership for international tourists

18 Sep 24 @ 12:12

Viva.com has expanded its strategic partnership with Alipay+, with a suite of cross-border mobile payments and digitalization technology solutions, to enable European merchants to accept direct payments from 15 e-wallets.... read more

Contactless transactions lead Canada’s in-store purchases

17 Sep 24 @ 16:54

The number of contactless payments in Canada increased by 17% in 2023 to reach 68% of all in-store payments, according to the recently released Canadian Payments Forecast 2024. The value... read more

The growing divide in payments: Small businesses struggle to align

17 Sep 24 @ 13:35

As we know, the global payments landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, but small businesses and consumers appear to be at odds when it comes to payment preferences. This misalignment, highlighted... read more

BIS selects CaixaBank for Project Agorá cross-border payments

17 Sep 24 @ 13:05

CaixaBank has been selected as one of the private entities that will be part of the Project Agorá global initiative of Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Institute of... read more

The future of online gambling: Frictionless payment experiences

17 Sep 24 @ 12:48

The online gambling industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years. Gone are the days of clunky interfaces and limited payment options. Today’s players crave a seamless, secure, and... read more

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ECB brings Central Bank money to tokenised market

23 Sep 26 @ 14:34

The European Central Bank has taken a significant step towards integrating distributed ledger technology with Europe’s core financial infrastructure, launchin... more

European E-commerce Hits €911bn as Payments Reshape Online Retail

21 Sep 26 @ 19:41

European e-commerce has broken through the €900bn barrier, underlining the growing importance of digital retail to the continent's economy while intensifying ... more

Inside A7: How Russia built a parallel cross-border payments network

24 Sep 26 @ 16:29

Russia’s attempts to circumvent Western financial sanctions have developed into a sophisticated parallel payments architecture combining traditional banking, ... more