PrePay Solutions (PPS), Europe’s leading prepaid payment and digital banking services provider, was delighted to win ‘Leading Regulated Organisation’ at the recent Payments Association Awards, and to celebrate three further
The work of Project Inclusion was referenced in The Big Issue this month. In an article on how the FinTech revolution is breaking down financial exclusion, several members of the
Following an overwhelming number of applications to join the project, the Project Futures project team has been finalised and confirmed. The project team is composed of C-level executives from across
Representatives from Project International Trade attended a round table hosted by the Lord Mayor of London on opportunities in Mexico. With Mexico’s new FinTech law about to be put before
Project Media launched the Payment Heroes video series in October. The video series champions members of the Payments Association projects and the activities and outputs of each individual project. The
Project Regulator has outlined the cores areas of regulatory focus for 2018 and has created three core working groups to shape the Payments Association’s approach. Project Regulator will focus on
Only 25% of tickets remain for retailers to sign-up for the Payments Association’s upcoming Retail PayTech Forum – held at the Montcalm Royal London House. The Retail PayTech Forum enables retailers
Project Rome released a thought leadership piece on modern slavery and how payments organisations can take involvement in preventing it. Penned by John Davies, Chairman at Kompli-Global, and Anne Pieckielon,
Andrea Dunlop, member of the Project Women in PayTech team, will speak about the visibility of women in FinTech and women in leadership at the European Women Payments Network (EWPN)
London, UK, 20 October 2017 – Eight of the The Payments Association’s (Payments Association) members have been ranked among the payments industry’s top innovators at PayExpo Europe, in the Payments
Businesses can now apply to be authorised or registered under the Payment Services Regulations (PSRs) 2017, or the Electronic Money Regulations (EMRs) as amended by the PSRs 2017. Businesses should find
LONDON/ NEW YORK – In answer to a requirement taking effect on Jan. 3, 2018 that investment firms uniquely identify parties to trades or transactions under Europe’s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive
28th September, 2017 – International mobile payment service provider, Tola Mobile, today announces that Wi-Q has added Tola MobilePay as a payment option on its revolutionary cloud-based mobile payment and
For the millennial generation, paying for a latte using a contactless card, transferring money to a family member or friend online or buying a pair of trainers with ‘one click’
The company becomes National Winner in “Best Fintech Startup” nomination of Central Europe Startup Awards 2017. Read more here.
R.I.P. Expenses. Curve is for anyone who hates losing time on expenses. Your spend connected instantly to Xero with one card for all your accounts. Read more here.
18 September, 2017 – Barclays today announces that registration for its London Encore! program is officially open for applicants who want to participate in the 10-week programme focused on workforce re-entry after a
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – September 6, 2017 — Bottomline Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: Payments AssociationY), a leading provider of cloud-based business payment and digital banking solutions, and Bank of Hawaii, a regional
2017 has been so far a very successful year for us in terms of awards and accomplishments. Several industry leading lists and award organisers have chosen to include Coinify in
Contis, a leading provider of end-to-end banking, payments and processing solutions in the UK and Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Flavia Alzetta as Chief Executive Officer. Read
New York, NY, September 25, 2017 – Leading international payments platform Currencycloud has received a 2017 API Award for its innovative Payment APIs. The 2017 API Awards are the API Industry’s largest award
Dejamobile is proud to contribute to the modernisation of ticketing by working along with Ile-de-France Mobilités, the organisational authority for transport in Paris area, to develop the digitisation of the
Credit union will use member-centric core system to power future growth and service BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, today announced that Amplify
Stockholm/Berlin, September 13 2017 – Klarna Bank AB (publ) today announces that the acquisition of German online payments company BillPay has been completed. This will strengthen Klarna’s position as one of
Metro Bank opens its most northern store Grand opening celebrations to take place on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th September right in the heart of Peterborough Metro Bank, the revolution in
London, UK – 26 September 2017 – Samsung Electronics today announced that its digital wallet, Samsung Pay, is now available to The Co-operative Bank cardholders in the UK. Simple, secure and almost anywhere,
Patrick Connolly, Sodexo CEO Schools and Universities Worldwide, said: “This international certification, the first for Sodexo’s Schools segment, recognizes our expertise in advanced integrated facilities management. Over the past 20
One of the few fintech players to achieve scale with a suite of banking solutions and credit products without being a bank, Cashplus continues to prove what’s possible by announcing
Spectators from around the country are set to cheer on their family and friends in what is likely to be the biggest physical challenge of their lives on 24thSeptember, 2017.
LONDON, Sept. 21, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ali Sadr, Chairman of Pilatus Bank, believes that banks have failed to capture the true essence of technology for improving quality of service,
Amazon also announced this week that Alexa and Echo are coming to Japan this year SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 4, 2017– (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced that Alexa and Echo are now available by invitation in India,
Thousands of global banks to benefit from machine learning that more accurately detects fraud in online and mobile purchases SAN JOSE, Calif. – October 3, 2017 Highlights: FICO is releasing
Four years ago this week, a brand new switching service was introduced to help drive competition in the UK’s banking industry. The Current Account Switch Service (CASS) was designed to
Are Premium cards becoming harder to distinguish from Standard Classic cards? Is there still a place for them in the market? Traditionally, Premium* cards (gold and platinum) were perceived as
From pop-up stands to Michelin-starred restaurants, our dining habits are changing – and fast. Many restaurant customers now want a quicker, more personalised service, catered to their specific needs. So
The Digital Single Market (DSM), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) will shape the future of European payments market. For Europe, the changes offer
In a market that is crowded with noise about the rise of RegTech, ECN’s RegTech Summit Europe has developed a reputation for delivering insights and connections of exceptional value. Key
Payments Association member and digital account provider, fire.com has opened a new London office in Shoreditch. fire.com have taken space in “Rise”, the fintech hub run by Barclays. fire.com provides
Hong Kong-based Geoswift got its start by creating technology powering cross-border tuition payments sent by families from China to colleges abroad, but when Geoswift saw corporate payments into China begin
HONG KONG, Aug. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Raymond Qu, CEO and Founder of Geoswift, a leading provider of cross-border payment solutions between China and the rest of the world, has been accepted into the Forbes Finance
Their product brand MCOM Payout Service has been shortlisted in the INNOVATION AWARD to and is up against big names to win. MCOM Payout Service is a disbursements product for
Will Marketing Director, Amelie Arras from Chichester in West Sussex become the first woman to independently cross the US using only Bitcoin as currency? This is Amelie’s Bitcoin Challenge –
The money transfer market has become crowded, with innovative new entrants, higher end user expectations, and advances in technologies putting pressure on businesses providing remittance services.About Andrea Dunlop:Andrea Dunlop is
PSD2 is an EU Directive which sets requirements for firms that provide payment services, and will affect banks and building societies, payment institutions, e-money institutions and their customers. As well
If you are a CEO, board member or otherwise involved in delivering a business strategy or IT you probably feel like you are walking around with a GDPR (General Data
Chairman of Pilatus Bank claims that Private Banking soon will become an everyday lifestyle service, the same way BMW in the automobile industry has evolved from an exclusive and luxury
After many years of promise, mobile payments are finally starting to gain traction in the mass market. In July 2016 it was reported that a study had found that smartphones
The digital payment and banking partners have completed a tour of Europe in a repurposed Leave Campaign bus 2nd October 2017, London, UK: PrePay Solutions (PPS), Europe’s leading prepaid and
