13 May 25 @ 14:28

The future of money is being redrawn in real time — and stablecoins are rapidly taking centre stage. In Q1 2025, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong captured the zeitgeist in one... read more

29 Apr 25 @ 11:14

The European card payments market, processing trillions of euros each year, remains dominated by two American giants: Visa and Mastercard. Despite the sector’s importance to modern commerce, competition has struggled... read more

12 Mar 25 @ 14:00

In a landmark decision aimed at reducing regulatory complexity, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the abolition of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR). The move is part of a... 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

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

31 Jan 25 @ 14:22

The UK fintech industry is at a pivotal moment. Regulation, reputation, growth and investment are under the spotlight, and happily so. These are not mutually exclusive. The powers that be... read more

09 Jan 25 @ 17:58

In an unusual about-turn, the UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) issued a statement confirming the implementation date for the APP fraud (Authorised Push Payments) protections to come into effect, and... read more

10 Dec 24 @ 17:14

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has released its 2024 Payments Survey, shedding light on evolving consumer payment behaviours and mounting challenges faced by retailers. The report highlights a second consecutive... read more

06 Dec 24 @ 11:53

Across Europe, numerous financial institutions are embracing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions as essential tools for achieving cost savings, efficiency and scalability. Whether in France, the UK, Spain or Germany, banks and... read more

04 Dec 24 @ 09:50

The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) is spearheading a transformative initiative to combat economic crime and enhance financial security across the United Kingdom. With support from over 70... read more

22 Nov 24 @ 13:55

Europe’s banks and payment providers have plenty on their plate to manage when it comes to upcoming change to regulations, quite aside from their own reinvention and digital transformation strategies.... read more

15 Nov 24 @ 16:01

The UK government has unveiled its National Payments Vision, a forward-looking framework designed to position UK payments as a global leader in payments innovation. This ambitious plan, underpinned by cutting-edge... read more

08 Nov 24 @ 13:43

EU antitrust regulators are scrutinising Visa and Mastercard’s Scheme Fee structures as they investigate whether these charges pose an undue burden on European retailers. With a detailed set of questionnaires... read more

08 Oct 24 @ 10:05

The financial services sector is at the forefront of a major transformation – one that moves beyond the already disruptive wave of Open Banking and into the broader ecosystem of... read more

10 Sep 24 @ 10:28

Open Banking Limited (OBL) has announced that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially confirmed the full completion of the final Roadmap for Open Banking. This milestone, building on... read more

06 Sep 24 @ 11:35

The Swedish payments landscape, known for its innovation and progressive stance on digital payments, continues to lead the charge in cashless transactions. The country’s payment ecosystem in 2024 is characterised... read more

04 Sep 24 @ 09:39

The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is set to reduce the maximum compensation limit for APP fraud victims to £85,000, down from the originally proposed £415,000. This follows pressure from... read more

02 Sep 24 @ 09:04

Some of the world’s leading finance and tech firms have come together to form a new industry coalition in the UK to fight economic crime through digital verification, the Centre... read more

30 Aug 24 @ 13:28

We’ve heard it all before- it’s incredibly tough to differentiate and be successful in today’s PSP payments market. And yet there are boundless opportunities to cut through the noise and... read more

19 Aug 24 @ 13:18

Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor, is urging regulators to demonstrate how they are promoting the City’s competitiveness while safeguarding consumers. Reeves’ call comes as the Treasury raises concerns about a... read more