21 May 26 @ 18:38

The traditional online checkout is undergoing a profound transformation as artificial intelligence, digital wallets and increasingly localised payment preferences reshape how consumers complete purchases. New data from Stripe suggests that... read more

20 May 26 @ 10:57

Friendly fraud is not immune to the march of AI, and indeed, the emergence of automated tech as a defence against chargebacks has been embraced in industries with the strictest... read more

14 May 26 @ 13:44

Stolen UK payment card details are being sold on dark web marketplaces for around £9, according to research from NordVPN and threat exposure platform NordStellar. The finding underlines an uncomfortable... read more

12 May 26 @ 15:42

NatWest has selected eight artificial intelligence-led fintechs for its 2026 Fintech Programme, underlining the extent to which AI has moved from experimentation to strategic priority within mainstream banking. The 12-week... read more

07 May 26 @ 16:29

Fiserv has entered 2026 under clear pressure, with its latest quarterly results underlining the scale of the challenge facing one of the payments industry’s largest incumbents. The group reported adjusted... read more

06 May 26 @ 16:45

Citi has introduced Arc, a new internal platform designed to help the bank build, govern and scale artificial intelligence agents across its global business. The launch marks a further step... read more

28 Apr 26 @ 18:14

ACI Worldwide has launched a major expansion of its Connetic platform in the US, positioning the service as a response to the growing complexity faced by banks operating across multiple... read more

21 Apr 26 @ 14:34

The Financial Conduct Authority has set out an ambitious vision for open finance, arguing that consumers and businesses should have far greater control over how their financial data is shared... read more

02 Apr 26 @ 18:44

Visa is stepping up its effort to modernise one of the most cumbersome parts of the payments chain, launching a suite of artificial intelligence-powered dispute resolution tools aimed at merchants,... read more

26 Mar 26 @ 19:03

Fraud in digital finance is no longer best understood as a series of isolated scams carried out by opportunistic criminals. It is increasingly operating as an industrialised system: fast, scalable... read more

24 Mar 26 @ 17:43

European business buyers are becoming more receptive to AI in procurement and payments, yet the latest research from TreviPay suggests that enthusiasm alone will not determine supplier loyalty. What matters... read more

25 Feb 26 @ 17:55

Reports that Stripe is exploring a potential acquisition of PayPal have sent tremors through the global payments industry. The reports follow closely on the heels of our story yesterday linking... read more

22 Jan 26 @ 17:05

Europe’s retail economy is undergoing a structural shift. E-commerce has moved from being a complementary sales channel to the primary growth engine for many merchants. Online sales now dominating strategic... read more

16 Jan 26 @ 13:37

As global scam losses climb beyond $400bn annually, payment fraud is evolving faster than the controls designed to stop it. Against this backdrop, Scamnetic is repositioning its patented IDeveryone technology... read more

09 Jan 26 @ 10:49

Bank-related fraud is beginning the new year on an alarming trajectory, with fresh evidence showing that financial crime continues to migrate towards high-value, high-frequency payment channels. Bank account fraud now... read more

15 Dec 25 @ 16:21

The first trend in Global Payments’ 2026 Commerce and Payment Trends Report marks a decisive shift in how transactions are initiated and executed: AI is evolving from a passive recommendation... read more

08 Dec 25 @ 15:50

Financial institutions are entering a new era in which cyber risk and fraud can no longer be treated as separate battlegrounds. As cybercriminals refine their tactics and operate with increasing... read more

04 Dec 25 @ 14:07

Financial fraud has always been a moving target. From cheque fraud to phishing, criminals consistently adapt their methods to exploit weaknesses in the financial system. Yet in 2025, the contest... read more

01 Dec 25 @ 15:24

EU policymakers have struck a provisional agreement to overhaul the bloc’s payment services rulebook, marking one of the most significant regulatory updates since PSD2 came into force nearly a decade... read more

19 Nov 25 @ 18:13

Beyond by RS2, the innovation arm of RS2 Financial Services, has been appointed a Principal Issuing Member of Visa in Europe — a development that significantly broadens its role in... read more