14 Jan 25 @ 15:28
In the labyrinth of news about AI, payments transformation and regulation, much of it can feel generic. When it comes to payments, where are payment providers and banks directing their... read more
08 Jan 25 @ 16:51
Open Banking in the UK and Europe was introduced in 2018, with regulations mandated by the EU’s Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2). Six years later, has it caught on in... read more
07 Jan 25 @ 17:51
McKinsey & Company’s recent report identifies 18 emerging “arenas” – industries characterised by high growth and dynamism – that are poised to significantly impact the global economy. These sectors, including... read more
18 Dec 24 @ 12:15
Open Banking is much more than a technological advancement; it is a paradigm shift poised to transform the financial services industry. By enabling secure data sharing through open APIs, Open... read more
18 Dec 24 @ 11:48
As the January 17, 2025, deadline for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) draws near, financial institutions across the EU are under pressure to enhance their cybersecurity and operational resilience.... read more
10 Dec 24 @ 10:55
It’s fair to say that instant payments in the US is a complex playground given the hugely diverse and expansive network of regional, national and international institutions. When the RTP... read more
10 Dec 24 @ 10:23
AI technologies are manifesting in many different ways, solving many different problems and creating many new opportunities in payments and financial services. Anna Milne gets the low down from two... 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
02 Dec 24 @ 15:16
We sometimes tend to give more attention to our physical security than we do to our online safety. But do you know that as the online casino industry grows, so... read more
26 Nov 24 @ 14:41
Traditional banks face challenges in modernising card issuing to keep up with new competitors. Fintech disruptors and evolving consumer preferences could affect existing revenue streams, prompting urgency in card modernisation.... read more
21 Nov 24 @ 17:03
The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) has taken a significant step in the second phase of its digital currency pilot, DREX, by partnering with Banco Inter, Microsoft Brazil, 7COMm, and... read more
07 Nov 24 @ 11:59
A new study from FIS outlines why instant payments will herald a second revolution in digital finance. In the report, FIS explain how banks can best modernise their payment systems... read more
29 Oct 24 @ 16:06
In a ground breaking move for African banking, Standard Bank, the continent’s largest bank by assets, has announced a partnership with Volante Technologies to advance payment modernisation across Africa. This... read more
22 Oct 24 @ 18:14
Open Banking, Open Finance and embedded finance and how the digital wallet and Super App are at the beating heart of the evolution of payments and banking services. When so... read more
22 Oct 24 @ 14:10
Open banking in the UK and Europe was introduced in 2018, with regulations mandated by the EU’s Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2). Six years later, has it caught on in... read more
22 Oct 24 @ 14:04
In the labyrinth of news about AI, payments transformation and regulation, much of it can feel generic. When it comes to payments, where are payment providers and banks directing their... read more
21 Oct 24 @ 19:17
APIs and Automation are the operative words for tier 2 and 3 banks navigating the narrowest of grounds between legacy and scalability. In graduating from the legacy of foundation towards... 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
30 Sep 24 @ 12:43
Retail banking is in various degrees of flux yet it is becoming clear that payments have fast become the differentiating factor for success. While much of the noise around modern... read more
26 Sep 24 @ 10:46
As vehicles evolve from simple modes of transportation to fully connected, intelligent platforms, the potential for in-car payments is rapidly gaining traction. By 2030, the in-car payment market is forecasted... read more
06 Sep 26 @ 19:31
Wero is moving further beyond its origins as a peer-to-peer payment service, with Orange becoming the first merchant in France to offer subscription bill paymen... more
06 Sep 26 @ 19:32
The European Central Bank and Banco Central do Brasil are examining whether Europe’s TIPS instant-payment infrastructure could be connected with Brazil’s hu... more
10 Sep 26 @ 15:44
US Bank has completed a live cross-border transaction using its own dollar-backed stablecoin, becoming one of the latest major lenders to test whether blockchai... more