17 Jun 25 @ 12:22
As real‑time payments become the new norm, financial institutions are increasingly adopting multi‑rail strategies to support both the RTP network and the Federal Reserve’s FedNow Service. A new report shows... read more
10 Jun 25 @ 12:09
Digital payments are common across Europe, but preferences differ. Some countries adopt mobile-first tech and Open Banking, while others stick to cards or cash. The Netherlands stands out for its... read more
02 Jun 25 @ 11:39
As the industry gears up for the biggest payments event in the European region, we reflect that the global payments ecosystem is undergoing a radical transformation in 2025, as both... read more
27 May 25 @ 12:15
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking steps to dismantle one of the cornerstone policies of the Biden-era financial reform agenda: the 1033 Open Banking rule. In a... read more
22 May 25 @ 08:09
CTS Eventim Austria GmbH, with its renowned brand oeticket, is one of Europe’s leading live entertainment providers, operating in over 20 countries. The company handles ticket sales for over 800,000... read more
14 May 25 @ 11:00
Cross-border payments, once a byword for inefficiency and opacity, are undergoing a structural transformation. The convergence of regulatory momentum, technological innovation, and geopolitical necessity is creating a watershed moment for... read more
14 May 25 @ 10:57
In an era where geopolitical uncertainty increasingly influences the flow of money, the security and sovereignty of national payment infrastructures have never been more vital. As economic sanctions disrupt financial... read more
13 May 25 @ 16:38
For decades, the concept of “primacy” — being a consumer’s main financial institution — was reserved for banks with physical branches and long-established trust. Today, that paradigm is under serious... read more
01 Apr 25 @ 16:34
In a world where geopolitical tensions increasingly threaten financial flows, the integrity of national payment infrastructure has taken on new strategic urgency. The recent US sanctions on Russia’s Banks and... read more
24 Mar 25 @ 10:23
2025 will be the year cross-border payments come into their own. As instant payments become a household item, increased global commerce, initiatives and mandates spell great leaps for payments across... read more
24 Mar 25 @ 09:28
Australia’s banking industry is calling for swift legislative action to modernise the country’s outdated payments regulations as mobile wallet transactions surge. Australians now make over 500 million mobile payments monthly,... read more
12 Mar 25 @ 08:28
As I’ve navigated the exhilarating world of cryptocurrency markets, I’ve discovered that day trading can be both profitable and intellectually stimulating when approached with the right strategies. The volatility that... read more
04 Mar 25 @ 15:54
The US banking sector is on the verge of a major shift as Bank of America (BofA) CEO Brian Moynihan revealed that the institution is poised to enter the stablecoin... read more
14 Feb 25 @ 12:17
A whole plethora of data and regulation is being enacted or due to be put into place in the UK and Europe to shore up overall digital resilience, and rightly... read more
13 Feb 25 @ 11:53
Australia’s banking sector is pushing for urgent legislative reform to modernise the country’s payments regulations framework, as digital transactions, particularly mobile wallet payments, soar. With Australians making over 500 million... read more
11 Feb 25 @ 11:15
In the midst of groundbreaking AI developments and digital-centric culture shifts, the humble British supermarket has become a reassuring harbinger of human reality triumph. As absurd as that sounds, in... read more
11 Feb 25 @ 08:58
Worldline has announced a strategic partnership with DNB Bank ASA, Norway’s largest financial institution, to enhance real-time payment infrastructure using Swift Instant Connectivity to TIPS (TARGET Instant Payment Settlement). This... read more
03 Feb 25 @ 11:35
The global payments landscape is undergoing a major transformation as cross-border payments become more streamlined, efficient and digitally integrated. Financial institutions, payment service providers, and fintech firms are racing to... read more
28 Jan 25 @ 17:58
More than any other transaction form, real-time payments (RTPs) will dominate the next five years. By 2030, around one-third of global payments will be real-time.[1] Within this growth, corporate payments... read more
13 Jan 25 @ 19:27
European instant payments are about to speed up. The new SEPA (Single European Payments Area) Credit Transfer mandate (SCT Inst) has taken root and deadlines for implementation are as soon... read more
27 Sep 26 @ 18:53
Six major banks have joined forces to establish principles for trusted agentic commerce, warning that the rapid adoption of AI shopping agents could outpace exi... more
20 Oct 26 @ 09:06
Mastercard has launched a new platform with BVNK that brings fiat currencies and stablecoins together through a single API, marking the first major integration ... more
27 Sep 26 @ 18:52
Seven major UK financial institutions have completed the first live customer transactions using tokenised sterling deposits, marking an important step in Britai... more