27 Mar 25 @ 09:56

Recent technology developments have changed customer expectations, causing a fast transition of the payments business. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most important advancements in the... read more

17 Mar 25 @ 18:16

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has created a double-edged sword for e-commerce businesses. While AI-driven fraud prevention technologies continue to advance, fraudsters are also leveraging AI to launch... read more

13 Mar 25 @ 15:38

The digital payments sector in Latin America is experiencing digital-first financial institutions increasingly dominating online card transactions. Nowhere is this shift more pronounced than in Brazil, where 41% of online... read more

10 Mar 25 @ 12:07

Revolut and Visa have initiated judicial proceedings against the UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), asserting that the regulator has exceeded its statutory mandate with a proposed cap on interchange fees... read more

07 Mar 25 @ 10:17

The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has delivered a stark verdict on the state of the UK’s card scheme and processing fees market, highlighting substantial fee increases imposed by Mastercard and... read more

04 Mar 25 @ 12:26

As we know, the payments and fintech landscape is set for another transformative year, with rapid technological advancements, regulatory shifts and changing consumer expectations shaping the future of retail banking.... read more

26 Feb 25 @ 09:39

Millions of South Africans remain excluded from traditional financial services due to a lack of formal credit history. Without a strong credit score or recorded borrowing behaviour, many consumers struggle... read more

25 Feb 25 @ 16:58

The adoption of stablecoins within retail transactions remains in its nascent stages, despite mounting interest from private-sector entities. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, speaking at A Very Stable Conference in... read more

21 Feb 25 @ 10:43

A recent European Payment Study by BearingPoint highlights key trends shaping consumer behaviour, shedding light on the growing awareness of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), particularly the digital euro. Despite... read more

18 Feb 25 @ 16:51

AI technologies are manifesting in many different ways, solving many different problems and creating many new opportunities in payments and financial services. There are operational applications, that serve middle to... read more

17 Feb 25 @ 17:12

Economic crime is a growing global challenge, costing businesses and governments billions each year. Despite efforts to combat fraud, money laundering and financial misconduct, criminals continue to exploit regulatory gaps... read more

12 Feb 25 @ 18:15

The landscape of digital payments is evolving rapidly, and one of the most promising innovations is ‘Pay by Bank’, a term referring to instant account-to-account (A2A) payments powered by Open... read more

04 Feb 25 @ 17:36

Worldpay has announced its acquisition of Ravelin, an AI-native fraud prevention platform based in London. This strategic move will expand Worldpay’s portfolio of value-added services, equipping merchants with advanced fraud... read more

30 Jan 25 @ 12:22

21X – which recently received the first ever license to operate an EU-regulated venue for the trading and settlement of tokenized securities – and ABN AMRO have completed a joint... read more

23 Jan 25 @ 17:50

The Dutch government has raised concerns over the financial risks associated with BNPL (buy now, pay later) services, urging providers like Klarna to reconsider their plans to roll out these... read more

22 Jan 25 @ 14:18

J. P. Morgan Chase continues to dominate the merchant acquiring landscape, setting industry benchmarks with its impressive growth trajectory. In 2023, the company processed an astounding $2.408 trillion in merchant... read more

22 Jan 25 @ 11:26

As South Korea’s leading credit card issuer, Hyundai Card continues to push the boundaries of innovation in the financial sector, blending cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) with its robust data science... read more

21 Jan 25 @ 17:28

After a volatile geopolitical year, marked by several key elections, we’re starting the year with a global economy that is underpinned by a new set of market dynamics. However, sustainability... read more

16 Jan 25 @ 11:55

Unicaja, one of Spain’s leading banks, has partnered with Fiserv to develop cutting-edge payment and e-commerce solutions tailored to the evolving needs of merchants in Spain. This strategic collaboration marks... read more

14 Jan 25 @ 15:28

In the labyrinth of news about AI, payments transformation and regulation, much of it can feel generic. When it comes to payments, where are payment providers and banks directing their... read more