Very few companies today run projects or applications that don’t utilise an Application Programming Interface (API) for the creation of new or value-added services based on the underlying software technologies.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) plays an extraordinarily complex role. Having to manage and regulate the financial industry means walking a tightrope between directional regulation and restrictive controls. The delivery

fire.com is changing the way businesses pay and get paid.  Working closely with leaders in alternative finance that provide invoice finance, merchant cash advance or traditional business loans, we are

LONDON, 23 Oct. 2018 – Contis, the award-winning banking, payments and processing solution provider today announced its intention to integrate a leading AI fraud prevention system onto its platform through

Payments International is the meeting place for banks, regulators, corporate treasurers, payments disruptors and other key industry members. Payments International brings you insights into key developments such as • Open

Join Kemp Little for a breakfast discussion looking at the importance of data for fintech companies. We will be discussing the data that fintech companies hold, the intellectual property rights

As a part of their Agile Nation 2 Business Programme, W2 were awarded the Chwarae TegLeading Fair Play Employer Award in early 2019; the highest possible award. Working with Chwarae Teg, W2

In the US market, the consumer is always right, and in the never-ending quest for higher profits and brand loyalty, a merchant will do almost anything to earn a consumer’s

You’ve come up with the concept, approved your plan, registered your company name and had your licenses approved… what next? When it comes to choosing a business account there are

Second European licence builds upon Contis’ long-standing footprint in the region and enables Contis to leverage its comprehensive SPayments Association offering throughout Europe LONDON, 29th July 2019 – Contis, the

NatWest customers will be able to check their bank balance and transactions through the Google Assistant feature on their smart speakers or smartphones using just their voices, as part of

The team made up of different departments came together to raise money for the Adult CP Hub – a small charity founded to represent the needs of adults living with Cerebral Palsy

Consumer, bank or business; near or far, technology has changed the banking game in more ways than we can count. One example is the rapid ascent of faster payments systems

If you are are a UK business that regularly sells into the eurozone as part of your business model, or occasionally receive an invoice euro, having a pool of funds

London, Vilnius: 09th July 2019 – Contis, in its determination to extend its leadership in the provision of award-winning end-to-end banking and payments solutions, welcomes Airidas Puodžiūnas, General Manager for

LONDON, June 4 – Marqeta, the leading global modern card issuing platform, announced a new partnership today with CashFlows, a consolidated business payment services provider, to provide BIN sponsorship services for

Little did we know how much there was to gain from getting an updated perspective from the entire company at our recent Simplithon; especially given the informal way in which it

The FCA have just confirmed that they are going to delay the enforcement of rules on “strong customer authentication” – i.e. two-factor authentication for most payments, whether online or in person –

The next generation currency card linked directly to your bank account 21 August 2019. Currensea, the UK’s first travel money card linked directly to your bank account, has opened their

The study, authored by Tribe Payments, unpacks what is meant by modular technology and how it is set to transform the payment industry London, 31st July 2019—Tribe Payments, a team of

The Business Payment Account & Payment Services API platform provides a digitally native alternative for businesses to integrate payments into their products and business platforms quickly and easily The new

We speak with Ian Johnson from Marqeta and Jonathan Bennett from CashFlows at Money20/20 in Amsterdam. We speak with Ian, about their new partnership and what’s been changing in the

Sitting through the Stage 1 of a ISO 27001 certification audit is pretty daunting; even as a seasoned Information Security Management (ISM) professional. Although often referred to as a ‘documentation

Great to see another boost from Nesta to the open banking movement, in their second round of challenge prizes to stimulate start-ups’ innovation in the area. Much has rightly been

The 2nd Payment Services Directive (or PSD2 for those in the know) is on it’s way. It’s arrival may have been delayed with some retail organisations looking to push the

Curve, one of the top UK consumer fintechs, is capitalising on its Series B success and opening its gates to crowdfunding in September this year. London – August 16th 2019

The price of progress: Small and independent online retailers look to overcome barriers to realise innovation ambitions Almost half of UK SMEs want to invest in flexible payment options (49%)

Most modern organizations operate in a state of constant competition. In order to maintain your market position, business continuity and high availability of your organization’s products, goods or services is

As payments become predominantly digital, merchants are under pressure to provide consumers with quick and painless transactions at the point of sale. Those merchants need a flexible and speedy platform

The revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) is changing the rules of the game for the payment industry. By September 2019 Payment Service Providers (PSPs) in the European Economic Area (EEA)

We’re living in a mobile first age. According to GSMA, at the end of 2018, 5.1 billion people around the world subscribed to mobile services, that’s 67% of the world’s population.

We generally do not like to talk about death however mortality screening is a fundamental part of payments and pensions administration. Without it, increased reputational risk due to the fallout

We have recently launched our new developer portal, and we are delighted to unveil its great make-over with a modern, clean new design and new functionality. In case you missed

A recent Mastercard survey has revealed that digital banking is the number one preference for European consumers’ daily banking needs. The survey, which spanned 11,000 people across 11 European countries,

There doesn’t seem to be a week go by when fraud is not covered by the mainstream press and the last two months have been no different. At the end

Teresa Conors, Head of Market Managements, Payments at Natwest gives her synopsis of the energy, participation and content of EBA 2019 day 1, delving into her involvement on a panel

The world is quickly becoming cashless, with the latest Worldpay Global Payment Report revealing that the use of mobile payments is set to increase to 28% in 2022 and surpass

The concept of a hackathon is simple – anyone can participate; developer, analyst, technical architect, project manager etc. Hackathons are about creating a new system / idea / solution in

The point of sale (POS) payment terminal has been a mainstay of merchant countertops with little change in functionality for decades. Now merchant payment solution providers, hardware vendors, and app

The banking industry is undergoing major changes. Customer expectations are higher than ever, competitive fintech startups are growing and new regulations are emerging. In the world of shared services and

US shoppers get freedom of fashion expression and finances with flexible payment options New York, NY (August 5, 2019) — Always on trend global fashion destination, ASOS, and leading alternative

Ovum and ACI have discovered the secret to payments innovation success. Join Kieran Hines, head of industries at Ovum on September 10th at 10 AM ET / 3 PM BST/

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UK 23rd July 2019.  Konsentus and Carta Worldwide today announced a new strategic partnership. Carta Worldwide is an international leader in digital transaction technology, specialising in mobile & emerging payments. Konsentus