23 Jan 25 @ 16:55

Figures vary as to the availability of crypto acceptance globally by merchants. In the sartorial style stakes, some bold moves have been made to advance the appeal and extol the... read more

22 Jan 25 @ 10:06

The world as we know it is constantly undergoing change. Society is evolving faster than we can keep up with. The growing influence of Artificial Intelligence is further accelerating the... read more

21 Jan 25 @ 17:28

After a volatile geopolitical year, marked by several key elections, we’re starting the year with a global economy that is underpinned by a new set of market dynamics. However, sustainability... read more

21 Jan 25 @ 15:03

Open Banking is rapidly transforming the financial landscape, creating seamless digital experiences for consumers and businesses. This innovative framework allows secure sharing of financial data with third-party providers, enabling personalised... read more

21 Jan 25 @ 14:13

As cybersecurity threats grow in sophistication, the global addressable market for cybersecurity is expected to skyrocket to $2 trillion, ten times its current size. This exponential growth is fuelled by... read more

20 Jan 25 @ 17:52

The embedded finance (EF) market is reshaping the financial landscape in Europe, offering a seamless integration of financial services into nonfinancial platforms. McKinsey forecasts predict that EF revenues in Europe... read more

17 Jan 25 @ 11:34

The B2B payments landscape has long been overshadowed by consumer payment innovations, despite representing a vastly larger and faster-growing market. The global B2B payments market is experiencing significant growth and... read more

16 Jan 25 @ 13:03

Apple is reportedly in talks with Barclays and Synchrony Financial to replace Goldman Sachs as its credit card partner. This potential shift comes as Goldman reassesses its consumer finance ambitions,... read more

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

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

13 Jan 25 @ 19:11

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is set to reshape the EU financial services landscape, introducing comprehensive security requirements to bolster the sector’s cyber resilience. Effective from 17 January 2025,... read more

13 Jan 25 @ 18:52

The recent decision by Apple to grant third-party developers access to its NFC chip, along with Vipps MobilePay’s historic launch in Norway, has reignited discussions about the potential for banks... read more

10 Jan 25 @ 13:04

Embedded finance is rapidly transforming the financial services and e-commerce sectors. Once a niche concept, it has now become a cornerstone for businesses looking to enhance customer experiences, increase revenue... read more

09 Jan 25 @ 12:42

In the latest chapter of a contentious partnership, JP Morgan has filed two lawsuits over its investment in Greek fintech Viva Wallet. The legal disputes highlight ongoing tensions between the... read more

09 Jan 25 @ 11:00

Valuation of a private company is the process of determining the worth or value of a privately held company. Usually, factors such as growth performance prospects, financial performance, risk factors... 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

08 Jan 25 @ 16:45

E-commerce is poised for continued growth, with global retail sales expected to reach $6.8 trillion by 2028. To get a stronger view on just how important this sector is going... 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

06 Jan 25 @ 17:45

The European Central Bank’s (ECB) 2024 Study on the Payment Attitudes of Consumers in the Euro Area (SPACE) provides a comprehensive analysis of consumer payment behaviours, highlighting significant trends and... read more

20 Dec 24 @ 13:30

In the past decade, digital wallets, also known as mobile wallets, have been one of the biggest developments in the world of both retail and fintech. Shoppers can use them... read more