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Integrated payments to hit $97.8 billion by 2030: ISVs are winning

03 Nov 23 @ 13:36

A new white paper from global payments platform RS2 says merchant needs are changing as digital and physical payments merge. To compete with ISVs (Independent Software Vendor) who are winning... read more

Visa and HSBC trial tokenised deposits in e-HKD trial

02 Nov 23 @ 17:59

Visa, HSBC and Hang Seng Bank say they have concluded participation in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) e-HKD tokenised deposits pilot for a CBDC. The program, which is part... read more

ECB: Why we need a better cross-border payments network

02 Nov 23 @ 17:43

In recent decades, the world has witnessed a remarkable surge in cross-border payments, driven by the globalisation of trade, capital and migration flows. Global payments are expected to rocket from... read more

EPI successfully completes acquisition of iDEAL and Payconiq

02 Nov 23 @ 10:51

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has announced the successful closure of the acquisition of the Dutch payment solution iDEAL and the Luxembourg technology provider Payconiq International as announced earlier this... read more

Quantum computing: seize the opportunity but guard against risk

01 Nov 23 @ 17:35

UK Finance has launched two reports analysing the risks and opportunities of quantum computing for the UK financial services sector. The reports Quantum Risks and Quantum Opportunities together set out... read more

Are banking apps the new Super Apps?

01 Nov 23 @ 13:25

Consumers increasingly choose digital banking channels to check their balances, initiate payments, apply for loans, and complete other interactions with their banks. This trend creates opportunities for banks to embed... read more

Why are European payments companies struggling Vs their US counterparts?

01 Nov 23 @ 12:32

Yesterday Payments Cards & Mobile covered the seemingly unstoppable growth of the Payments Industry big 3. Once again the posted stellar results either for Q3 in the case of Mastercard... read more

Quarterly earnings: Big 3 continue to beat forecasts

31 Oct 23 @ 18:19

Its Quarterly earnings, that time of year again as the quarter finishes and all the major players review and publish the latest data from their platforms – last quarter it... read more

Collaboration key to unlocking Variable Recurring Payments opportunity

31 Oct 23 @ 16:26

With all eyes on the future of Open Banking, merchants, banks and payment providers are convinced that Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs) will unlock widespread  benefits, provided the industry works together... read more

UK Payment Systems Regulator releases APP Fraud report

31 Oct 23 @ 14:00

The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published its first APP fraud and scams performance report. Authorised push payment (APP) fraud happens when a fraudster tricks someone into sending a... read more

Transforming commercial payment: a $371 billion revenue opportunity

30 Oct 23 @ 19:47

One third (33%) of commercial payments clients are highly likely to switch to another provider if it offered more value-added services that enrich the payments experience, according to Accenture’s Commercial... read more

Annual Fintech State of the Union – VC’s positive on fintech future

30 Oct 23 @ 19:07

Discover Global Network has released their third annual Fintech State of the Union (FSOU), providing global perspectives from fintechs, venture capitalists, and consumers. The Fintech State of the Union surveyed... read more

US Fed sets up debit card fees battle between banks and retailers

30 Oct 23 @ 18:01

The U.S. Federal Reserve is proposing to cut debit card fees that banks charge merchants for processing debit-card transactions by up to 30%, setting up a face off between the... read more

Over half a billion pounds lost to APP fraud in 2023

25 Oct 23 @ 12:28

APP fraud (Authorised Push Payment) losses continued to be driven by the abuse of online platforms and telecommunications. Criminals commit investment scams advertised on search engines and social media, romance scams... read more

EU Digital Identity Wallets: the importance of building trust

25 Oct 23 @ 11:48

On the 18th October, The Global Trust Foundation hosted the second edition of the EU Digital Identity Wallets Forum, bringing together more than 100 Digital Identity experts from all over... read more

Payment trends in the UK casino industry

25 Oct 23 @ 11:34

Over the past decade, the casino industry’s profound transformation has seen online casinos emerge as the go-to choice for many players. Alongside this digital shift, payment methods have evolved to... read more

After the fintech bloodbath – what comes next?

24 Oct 23 @ 11:00

The last eighteen months have seen fintechs and blockchain companies take a hammering. As the dust settles, Managing Editor James Wood asks what comes next. First, the stark facts. Last... read more

Demand for embedded finance soars among SMBs

24 Oct 23 @ 10:00

A new global survey reveals surging demand for cloud-based embedded finance services with more than 80% of SMBs looking to switch away from traditional banks for their payment needs. The... 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