03 Jan 23 @ 13:21

Today’s leading financial institutions still operate outdated card and payment platforms from the 1990s and need to change. But why are so many opting to patch their systems up, rather... read more

29 Dec 22 @ 04:14

The EU’s second payment services directive (PSD2) included revolutionary concepts – but also accusations of adding friction for consumers. With the European Commission having closed its public consultation on PSD3,... read more

29 Dec 22 @ 04:08

The news that Venmo has been added by Amazon as a payment method feels like a watershed moment. For years, industry chat has talked about the potential for payments that... read more

15 Dec 22 @ 09:30

A new study has found that the total number of unique contactless mobile payment users will reach 1 billion globally by 2024; rising from 782 million in 2022, representing a... read more

08 Dec 22 @ 11:52

As the global economy goes digital, Roland Eichenauer, Head of Business Development at Nets, says Digital Identity is a must-have for banks competing to deliver enhanced customer experiences, improved revenue... read more

21 Nov 22 @ 18:11

As the global economy digitizes, a range of exciting new opportunities are emerging for banks. Digital Identity is a prerequisite to make transactions faster, easier, and safer – presenting an... read more

21 Nov 22 @ 15:38

The payments landscape has changed radically after COVID, with more diverse payment methods and huge growth in mobile and digital channels. Alex Reddish, Managing Director at Tribe Payments, discusses the... read more

24 Oct 22 @ 13:27

Today’s leading financial institutions still operate outdated card platforms from the 1990s and need to change. But why are so many opting to patch their systems up, rather than switch?... read more

24 Oct 22 @ 13:12

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

26 Sep 22 @ 12:56

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a marked change in its position on Least Cost Routing (LCR) – how banks and credit card companies prioritise payments in the... read more

21 Sep 22 @ 20:06

PCM considers the impact of stagnant or declining economic growth, rising interest rates and growing regulatory strictures on the payments industry. As conditions worsen to a point not seen in... 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

25 Aug 22 @ 12:18

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

25 Aug 22 @ 11:36

PCM considers the impact of stagnant or declining economic growth, rising interest rates and growing regulatory strictures on payments. As conditions worsen to a point not seen in more than... 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

16 Aug 22 @ 12:03

A new white paper from Tietoevry explains how categories of merchants traditionally reliant on cash are now adapting to a cashless world. After COVID-19, Europe’s long and slow decline in... read more

20 Jul 22 @ 09:50

The latest white paper from Tietoevry Banking reveals a new generation of merchants is signing up for electronic payments after the COVID-19 pandemic. The addition of these merchants, typically smaller... 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

22 Jun 22 @ 13:21

As fraud attempts and cyber-security incidents continue to rise, more and better Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions are being touted as the solution. But does AI deliver on its promise? Two... read more

21 Jun 22 @ 13:31

Across Europe, banks are taking social responsibility more seriously. A recent report by the European Banking Authority found[1] there are more than 120 partnerships between banks and government agencies across... read more