23 Jan 24 @ 18:40

In a recent blog we debate the current wave of scepticism about AI. In brief, and outside its obvious applications in fraud detection and management, some senior executives have expressed... read more

23 Jan 24 @ 18:14

As apps and connected devices increasingly take centre stage in consumers’ lives, the appetite for a single app that seamlessly integrates banking, shopping and personal activities, the so called Super... read more

23 Jan 24 @ 16:10

Sending money cross-border is a growing part of our international lives, but most people are unaware of what they actually pay to send, spend, or receive money internationally. According to... read more

22 Jan 24 @ 17:55

Despite a long-standing focus on driving financial inclusion and increasing the banked population, Payments Cards & Mobile Managing Editor James Wood argues African governments need to do more to enable... read more

18 Jan 24 @ 17:38

As the lines between finance and tech continue to blur, Big Tech companies are making their presence known within banking. Heightened customer expectations have beckoned Big Tech to dip their... read more

16 Jan 24 @ 19:11

Momentum around central bank digital currency development is building steadily, according to a Digital Monetary Institute (DMI) survey. Of the central banks that responded to a new survey, 41% expect... read more

15 Jan 24 @ 17:48

The Managing Director of a global white-label infrastructure firm for payments, NuWeb, has told Payments Cards & Mobile that wearable technologies including biometric security features are the future of point-of-sale... read more

15 Jan 24 @ 16:53

The mobile market turned the tide in 2023 driven by the creator economy and subscriptions and is looking stronger than ever entering 2024. data.ai’s State of Mobile 2024 Report reveals that mobile... read more

12 Jan 24 @ 12:57

2023 will go down as a transitional year for cybersecurity and information technology in general. Quantum Computing is still in its infancy, and artificial intelligence is still limited to creating... read more

10 Jan 24 @ 18:13

As part of new series on high-growth Asian markets outside China, James Wood looks at Thailand, asking what’s next for a country that’s seen P2P and digital wallet payments soar.... read more

10 Jan 24 @ 17:03

After much stuttering and starting it seems like the European Payments initiative – EPI – is starting to get its act in gear. In July 2020 the European Central Bank... read more

10 Jan 24 @ 16:38

A new study forecasts that the global transaction value processed via SoftPOS will reach $11.8 billion by 2028, up from $1 billion in 2023. Growth will be driven by Apple’s... read more

09 Jan 24 @ 16:37

Ever since the time of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice, the question of how to trust that people in other countries would pay you in full and on time has kept... read more

09 Jan 24 @ 16:02

Big Tech companies like Apple Google and others that provide digital wallets and payment apps are fighting back from suggested regulatory oversight by US watchdog. Back in September 2023, The... read more

08 Jan 24 @ 16:35

As we move seamlessly into 2024 it is an unfortunate fact that fraud across the payments industry will continue to grow as the industry continues to innovate and mature, but... read more

05 Jan 24 @ 12:43

The recent explosion in e-commerce has created huge opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) globally  – yet capitalising on these opportunities is challenging, especially in cross-border payments. In a... read more

21 Dec 23 @ 16:46

As Open Banking stumbles and consumers increase their digital footprint, mobile payments could end up dominating the landscape. James Wood considers opportunities and risks in money on the move. There... read more

21 Dec 23 @ 12:07

The world has witnessed an unprecedented surge in the popularity of cryptocurrencies, marking a transformative era in the financial landscape. Spearheaded by the ground breaking technology known as blockchain, cryptocurrencies... read more

20 Dec 23 @ 13:00

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business environment, payments providers face the dual challenge of optimising payment efficiency while creating value for their customers. This heightened attention towards the customer... read more

18 Dec 23 @ 17:45

In 1999, a then-unknown Elon Musk purchased the web domain x.com and set about building his vision for an internet-only bank. While said bank didn’t materialise, the site eventually morphed... read more