27 Sep 23 @ 17:04

The payment industry is undergoing a surge in global regulations, initiatives, and innovations, resulting in new payment instruments and use cases. However, managing the volume, velocity, and variety of these... read more

12 Sep 23 @ 16:51

Whether consumers have swiped, tapped, dipped, waved a wrist or held a device near a card reader at a retail location in recent months, the chances are good that they’ve... read more

11 Sep 23 @ 11:45

A new white paper from RS2 says soft POS solutions installed on mobile phones, tablets and bespoke devices will become increasingly significant in the global acquiring market. As more merchants adopt... read more

01 Sep 23 @ 16:48

A new study finds that the total value of digital wallets transactions will rise from $9 trillion in 2023 to $16 trillion in 2028, a growth of 77%. This trend is... read more

25 Aug 23 @ 09:20

Agile and innovative, neobanks are popular among consumers and job seekers alike. For end users, the appeal is obvious: neobanks such as Revolut, Curve, GoHenry and Monzo offer a customer-centric... read more

15 Aug 23 @ 12:50

The cost-of-living crisis in the UK has hit consumers hard, with a majority saying they expect their financial situation to worsen over the next twelve months, and the number of... read more

14 Aug 23 @ 16:16

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

14 Aug 23 @ 15:18

It will come as no surprise that as money gets tight, consumers are shopping around more frequently.  In the main they are looking for two things: consistency in terms of... read more

14 Aug 23 @ 15:12

Two separate studies from Visa and e-wallet solutions provider STICPAY show a surge in electronic payments, and specifically payments using e-wallets on mobile devices, across Africa. However, rising rates of... read more

14 Aug 23 @ 14:54

Banks will need to act soon to stay in the game or risk losing revenue to newer players in the embedded finance ecosystem. The option to buy now, pay later... read more

14 Aug 23 @ 14:53

According to a new study by IDC Financial Insights, spending on legacy payments technology is rising rapidly and damaging the growth prospects of banks around the world. Global financial institution... read more

11 Aug 23 @ 09:20

While the threat of a recession had receded somewhat, economic predictions for the UK remain cautious, with predictions for negative growth proving correct. KPMG’s Global Economic Outlook credits this to... read more

11 Jul 23 @ 12:16

 Justt has released findings from a new study pinpointing a worrying trend in consumer chargeback behaviours impacting merchants in the United Kingdom and the United States. The research shows that... read more

30 Jun 23 @ 12:41

Recent news that Millennials are using notes and coins to help them budget against the cost of living explains why cash use rose last year – especially in the UK... read more

30 Jun 23 @ 12:18

According to a new study by IDC Financial Insights, spending on legacy payments technology is rising rapidly and damaging the growth prospects of banks around the world. Global financial institution... read more

16 Jun 23 @ 11:45

Five years after firing the starting gun on Open Banking (OB), it looks like things are going well in the UK. However, a key question remains – especially for the... read more

13 Jun 23 @ 14:00

A new white paper from Tietoevry argues that far from competing, card payments and mobile payments can complement each other in the payments ecosystem. Hans Sjölund, Head of Card Sales & Business... read more

12 Jun 23 @ 09:18

Enfuce has been chosen by Iceland’s Kvika Bank to modernise its payment services, including the launch of a Visa consumer credit card, integration with Apple Pay and Google Pay, and... read more

06 Jun 23 @ 13:06

As cross-border payment volumes grow and technology becomes more sophisticated, we look at high-risk and lower-volume markets to find out what’s happening. Is now the time for major international players... read more

06 Jun 23 @ 12:58

The cost-of-living crisis in the UK has hit consumers hard, with a majority saying they expect their financial situation to worsen over the next twelve months, and the number of... read more