15 Nov 22 @ 16:25

As part of our ongoing quest to demystify the hype and find the truth in payments, we take a look at the latest buzz-word, “embedded payments” and ask what it... read more

02 Nov 22 @ 11:17

A new study from Tietoevry Banking reveals that European banks will accelerate outsourcing in response to the rapidly changing end-user payment pattern and competitive landscape. The European banking payment landscape... read more

01 Nov 22 @ 15:00

A new study from leading banking and payments infrastructure specialists Tietoevry Banking reveals that almost three-quarters (73.2%) of European banks intend to outsource parts of their payments infrastructure over the... read more

24 Oct 22 @ 21:56

A new report claims that, as in 2021, banks are facing increasing change and consolidating their digital transformation in a pressurised macroeconomic environment. In 2022, however, the study highlights the... read more

21 Oct 22 @ 10:05

First came Apple Pay. Then the Apple Card, in partnership with Goldman Sachs. Now Apple has entered the burgeoning Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) market with Apple Pay Later. So is Apple looking... read more

10 Oct 22 @ 13:08

A new report on the recovery of the payments industry suggests the global payments industry demonstrated its resilience again in 2021, more than recouping the revenue erosion experienced in 2020,... read more

07 Oct 22 @ 11:16

The rise of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is a global phenomenon. As of August 2022, two central banks have formally launched a CBDC: the Central Bank of the Bahamas... read more

30 Sep 22 @ 09:26

A new report from leading financial research firm East & Partners in partnership with Payments Cards & mobile, claims banks are lagging far behind their clients’ expectations when it comes... read more

27 Sep 22 @ 16:27

The Banque de France has successfully concluded an experimental project to test the implementation of a communication security solution using so-called “post-quantum” algorithms, that are resistant to the computing power... read more

22 Sep 22 @ 16:25

Crypto enthusiasts believe, the switch by the Ethereum blockchain to a new system for validating transactions — a move known as “the merge” — is an historic moment for what... read more

07 Sep 22 @ 16:59

As BNPL continues to soar and clamour to regulate grows, industry leaders are adopting a war mentality, criticising the credit card sector. HOWEVER, the right regulation is required to prevent... read more

02 Sep 22 @ 13:29

Some experts say cards are a legacy technology while digital wallets and alt-pays are the future. But more powerful cards with multiple functions and better security are fighting back. So... read more

30 Aug 22 @ 18:10

A new report has found that the UK public strongly supports government plans to create the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF), with 87% stating it was a... read more

24 Aug 22 @ 16:37

Embedded finance sounds like a win-win for everyone. A consumer selects a product, clicks on the selection and – thanks to being pre-authorised – they’ve already paid. Likewise, a customer... read more

23 Aug 22 @ 15:31

Request to Pay (R2P) is a hot industry buzzword. While still in its infancy, Request to Pay promises greater control and faster settlement for consumers and businesses alike. Payments Cards... read more

18 Jul 22 @ 12:34

Mikael Lijtenstein, CEO of AstroPay, says digital wallets will be the world’s preferred way to pay – but consumers, merchants and PSPs need better service in cross-border transactions. At AstroPay,... read more

18 Jul 22 @ 12:29

As digitisation continues apace, many prominent financial institutions (FIs) are choosing to carry on running their core business on outdated payments technologies that can’t sustain the ever-increasing pace of progress... read more

13 Jul 22 @ 10:25

This week sees the 36th Annual General Meeting of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, held in Madrid. As part of his Keynote speech Pablo Hernández de Cos, Chair of the... read more

04 Jul 22 @ 12:28

Ransomware detections in Q1 of this year doubled the total volume reported for 2021, according to the latest quarterly Internet Security Report from the WatchGuard Threat Lab. Researchers also found... read more

27 Jun 22 @ 09:46

Bottomline has revealed that the shift to hybrid working has left businesses seriously exposed to insider fraud[1], with over half of businesses (52% in GB and 63% in the US)... read more