22 Oct 24 @ 17:59

The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled new initiatives to enhance cross-border payments, building on its existing TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) service. These initiatives aim to create faster, more... read more

30 Sep 24 @ 13:49

The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Central Bank (ECB) have jointly published the 2024 Report on Payment Fraud, providing a critical analysis of data from the European Economic... read more

17 Sep 24 @ 13:05

CaixaBank has been selected as one of the private entities that will be part of the Project Agorá global initiative of Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Institute of... read more

05 Sep 24 @ 15:02

The global cross-border payments market is on track to hit $290 trillion by 2030, driven by rising international e-commerce, global workforce mobility, and the adoption of digital payment solutions, according... read more

20 Aug 24 @ 16:06

France based Next Generation, and Irish EMI, DECTA have entered into discussions to explore the opportunity for the issuance of a Euro-pegged stablecoin (EURT) in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements... read more

15 Aug 24 @ 16:51

As market digitalization accelerates, customer expectations are reshaping how we shop and pay, blending online and offline experiences into unified commerce. Digital wallets are rising in popularity, automated systems promise... read more

15 Aug 24 @ 14:45

The Italian payments market is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer behaviours. As we move through 2024, the Italian market is seeing significant shifts towards... read more

14 Aug 24 @ 12:32

The Russian central bank has officially revoked the banking license of American Express’s Russian subsidiary following a voluntary liquidation request by the US lender’s unit. This decision comes after Russian... read more

30 Jul 24 @ 11:51

A new white paper  from global payments technology leader RS2 explains why banks must control the risks associated with instant payments to survive and prosper in a fast-emerging instant payments... read more

10 Jun 24 @ 10:26

In the second article for our series about the phygital economy powered by leading PayTech specialists G+D, we argue growth alone is not enough – outpacing fraud and fraudsters’ ingenuity is... read more

08 May 24 @ 09:30

There has been, as you are well aware, much debate over the value, business case and usability of CBDC’s, with some quarters pushing it hard whilst others take a more... read more

11 Apr 24 @ 16:24

The havoc to crypto payrolls caused by Binance’s decision to stop supporting the BUSD token shows how quickly a decision by one actor can upset an entire ecosystem. As Central... read more

08 Feb 24 @ 18:06

MEPs have adopted new rules to ensure instant payment transactions arrive immediately into the bank accounts of retail customers and businesses across the EU. The new regulation aims to make... read more

24 Jan 24 @ 14:21

As 2024 begins to pick up pace, we continue to look at invisible payments, digital currencies, wallets and AI, the major themes for 2024. To that end Payments Cards &... read more

21 Dec 23 @ 16:46

As Open Banking stumbles and consumers increase their digital footprint, mobile payments could end up dominating the landscape. James Wood considers opportunities and risks in money on the move. There... read more

20 Dec 23 @ 13:00

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business environment, payments providers face the dual challenge of optimising payment efficiency while creating value for their customers. This heightened attention towards the customer... read more

21 Nov 23 @ 18:24

With the decision of the ECB on the start of the preparation phase, Europe has come one step closer to the digital euro. However, there is still a number of... read more

15 Nov 23 @ 17:57

In January 2021 four of Irelands largest banks joined forces to launch a mobile payment app, dubbed Synch, that they intended to promote to help fend off the threat posed... read more

14 Nov 23 @ 16:55

Central bank digital currencies like the digital euro still spark enthusiasm, at least among some central bankers, not least of all the European Central Bank. After two years of studying... read more

13 Nov 23 @ 18:04

The SEPA Instant Credit Transfer scheme (SCT Inst), which operationalised euro-based Instant Payments, first went live in late 2017. Several years later, Instant Payments have not seen widespread adoption across... read more