05 Jan 23 @ 10:00

A global pandemic and war in Europe haven’t just caused inflation to rise. They’ve also led to interruptions in global supply chains, whether that’s Ukrainian wheat not being shipped to... read more

04 Jan 23 @ 17:24

As consumer attitudes change and technology develops, it’s time for virtual cards to become more prevalent. According to cloud services firm Mambu, two-thirds of consumers expect their bank to deliver... read more

29 Nov 22 @ 17:31

TikTok is ramping up its social commerce platform to diversify its revenues amid a slowdown in digital advertising. Social commerce, where users can buy items without leaving the social media... read more

17 Nov 22 @ 18:04

Enterprises use a permissioned blockchain — known as an enterprise blockchain — to speed up business processes, improve transparency, and reduce costs. The private nature of enterprise blockchains makes them... read more

15 Nov 22 @ 16:25

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

07 Nov 22 @ 18:02

The FIDO Alliance published its second annual Online Authentication Barometer, which gathers insights into the state of online authentication in 10 countries across the globe. New to the Barometer this... read more

07 Nov 22 @ 10:37

2022 has witnessed biometric payment card adoption reach new heights. Multiple recent launches in the Middle East highlight the technology’s global interest, but what external factors are accountable for this... read more

30 Oct 22 @ 14:24

Swift says it has worked extensively with its global community to prepare for the start of the ISO 20022 migration for cross-border payments and reporting (CBPR+). Since August, all required... 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

24 Oct 22 @ 12:16

A global pandemic and war in Europe haven’t just caused inflation to rise. They’ve also led to interruptions in global supply chains, whether that’s Ukrainian wheat not being shipped to... read more

14 Sep 22 @ 12:06

It has been a conflicting week in the M&A market and the broader FinTech investment scene. UK FinTech investment fell to $9.6 billion in H1 2022, down from $27.8 billion... read more

25 Aug 22 @ 11:56

Current systems that let consumers pay small amounts are nearing the end of their utility. users seek easier payments and merchants want better value and higher growth. PCM looks at... read more

25 Aug 22 @ 11:51

Cryptocurrencies have lost sixty percent of their value and are looking increasingly hobbled for the future. So what’s next for the digital currency dream of frictionless, fast and low-cost payments?... read more

19 Jul 22 @ 13:01

A new study from leading European payment specialists Transact Payments reveals Brits overwhelmingly prefer to carry cash and use cards. Although digital wallets and other “alt” payments are making inroads, trust... read more

05 Jul 22 @ 09:30

A new report into UK consumer attitudes to payments by European payment services experts Transact Payments has revealed some results which, according to CEO Kriya Patel, “will surprise even seasoned... read more

26 May 22 @ 06:41

The business world’s most loathsome CEO has announced he will give a digital currency another shot after the damaging and embarrassing roll back of the Diem attempt. The man who... read more

26 May 22 @ 06:21

To achieve growth and success past 2030, businesses must start to understand the living, shopping, and financial habits now of Gen Z or Zoomers (consumers aged between 16 and 24)... read more

27 Apr 22 @ 16:41

“170 years ago Americans pushed westward across the frontier to seek their fortune in the gold rush. Greed and lawlessness turned this promised land into the Wild West, where the... read more

21 Apr 22 @ 09:28

A new study has found that global payment card shipment revenue for technology companies will reach $11.7 billion in 2026, from $9.7 billion in 2022. This 20 percent increase reflects... read more

21 Apr 22 @ 09:25

According to European regulators, rapid action is needed to update how cross-border digital finance services are scrutinised within the region and consumers are protected as the sector becomes digitalised with... read more