
CFOs want progress in AI, but not at the expense of control
CFOs are embracing AI but want stronger data, controls and accountability first, with practical use cases in forecasting, reconciliation and payments leading adoption.

CFOs are embracing AI but want stronger data, controls and accountability first, with practical use cases in forecasting, reconciliation and payments leading adoption.

MADFIN has become a Visa Principal Member, expanding its card acquiring capabilities after securing direct membership with Mastercard.

As geopolitical tensions reshape global trade, payment sovereignty is emerging as a strategic priority, prompting countries to rethink control over financial infrastructure.

A Linklaters podcast series examines how agentic AI could reshape payments, from authentication and liability to commerce, regulation and cyber risk.

Trusted, interoperable payments infrastructure will be critical to UK competitiveness as stablecoins, AI and global money movement evolve.

Pay.UK has introduced a flexible Faster Payments liquidity model, lowering barriers to direct access and helping PSPs manage liquidity more efficiently.

Endava, the technology-driven business transformation group whose AI-native approach combines cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise, recently announced a strategic partnership with Tyl by NatWest, NatWest Group’s merchant-payments arm, to

Attenda is evolving into a payment orchestration platform to expand payment flexibility, control, and scalability across Europe.

Financial institutions are modernising core systems in stages, using cloud-ready platforms and phased migration to scale operations while maintaining continuity and control.

Paysafe launches PaysafeWallet, a digital wallet with IBAN accounts and cards, connecting cash users to seamless everyday digital payments across Europe.

Pay.UK updates FPS rules to improve certainty in A2A payments, strengthening trust, clarity, and reliability across end-to-end transaction journeys.

Modernising legacy banking systems demands careful migration, balancing risk, speed, and continuity while enabling real-time capabilities and future innovation.

Paysecure, a leading global payment orchestration platform, and Yaspa, a leading fintech specialising in payments and identity solutions, have today announced a strategic partnership to bring true intelligence to the payments market.Â

xpate joins PAY360 2026 to showcase unified financial infrastructure, highlighting data-driven payments, scalability, and real-time integration across modern fintech systems.

DataWhisper launches AI-driven Merchant Growth Manager, enabling full-portfolio oversight, real-time decisioning, and compliant autonomous execution at scale.

Cards remain central in a multi-rail world, with modern issuing, AI, and digital wallets driving evolution rather than replacement of existing payment models.

Real-time liquidity is now critical, but fragmented systems and manual processes still limit visibility, slowing decisions and increasing risk across payments operations.

Paysecure outlines six practical strategies to help merchants boost payment acceptance rates, recover declined transactions, maximise revenue, and deliver seamless global experiences in an increasingly complex digital commerce landscape. In

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is inviting Payment Association members to a morning briefing at its London Customer Innovation Centre on 31 March 2026, bringing together industry specialists to explore how cloud-enabled

Payment fragmentation drains resources and slows growth. A unified payment ecosystem cuts complexity, reduces costs, and gives digital businesses the clarity needed to scale.

B2B payments are being reshaped by orchestration, automation, and embedded finance, enabling faster, smarter, and more scalable global transactions for businesses.

Iliad Solutions will host a webinar on 5 November exploring how financial institutions can overcome system migration challenges in payments transformation.

OpenPayd has expanded its multi-currency account offering, enabling global businesses to access over 70 currencies through a single API for seamless cross-border operations. penPayd, a leading provider of financial infrastructure,

Exploring how UK businesses can use optimisation or orchestration to improve authorisation rates, reduce costs, and boost revenue.

FIS and Kipp launch a first-to-market NSF authorisation solution, helping issuers reduce declines, boost revenue, and improve payment experiences.

The issuing model is overdue a rethink. Discover how Holistic Issuing replaces fragmented setups with a unified, agile, and cost-efficient approach.

NS\&I is modernising its core banking and payments infrastructure through a cloud-native platform, enabling faster, scalable, and customer-focused digital services.

Paytiko launches Sub Hub, a subscription-management solution integrated with its payment platform to help businesses scale recurring revenues.

Payall Payment Systems now supports live transactions on the FedNow Service, enabling US institutions to offer instant payments and modernise service.

PXP has launched Checkout Components, a customisable enterprise solution designed to reduce cart abandonment and optimise e-commerce payments.

Payall can now process live transactions on the FedNow Service, offering instant payments to US institutions following testing and certification.

Paysecure has launched a dynamic, fully customisable cashier solution that boosts conversion, reduces fraud, and gives merchants deep user insights.

With EU passporting, fintech-friendly regulation and a thriving ecosystem, Malta is emerging as Europe’s premier payments gateway. Malta offers full membership benefits of the European Union, Eurozone and Schengen Area,

Card issuing is shifting from plastic to tokenisation, APIs, and embedded finance. Incumbent banks must modernise or risk being left behind.

My EU Pay launches a real-time mass payouts platform, streamlining global bulk payments with full compliance, FX support, and seamless API integration.

UK card issuers must modernise platforms, prioritise digital experiences, and embrace innovation to meet rising expectations and compete in a rapidly evolving market.

Banks must rethink card issuing as a strategic lever—focusing on UX, simplification, cloud agility, and resilience to stay ahead in payments innovation.

RT2 modernises UK payments with ISO 20022, enhanced access, APIs & real-time resilience—enabling innovation, new entrants & a dynamic ecosystem.

xpate has become the first non-bank in Latvia to gain direct SEPA access via the central bank’s EKS system, marking a milestone for fintech infrastructure access in Europe.

PEXA has received FCA approval as an authorised payment institution, supporting its upcoming UK sale and purchase launch and expanding its digital property services.

PXP has launched a new all-in-one POS solution, enabling merchants to accept a wide range of payments quickly and securely with no integration needed.

As digital payments outpace plastic, UK banks must modernise card infrastructure or risk losing relevance to faster, cloud-native challengers.

Over the past few years, cloud infrastructure and microservices architecture have emerged as the key disruptors of the payments landscape—driving unprecedented efficiency, fault-tolerance, transparency, manageability and cost-effectiveness. System modernisation enables

AI is reshaping the fight against payment fraud, prompting financial leaders to adapt with smarter tools, better data, and cross-sector collaboration.

Integrating digital payments is becoming easier with tools that reduce technical complexity, enhance security, and support a wide range of platforms.

Embedded finance and multi-banking give corporates greater control, new revenue streams, and stronger networks—unlocking value beyond traditional banking.

PXP partners with Snowflake to deliver real-time data insights for merchants, combining advanced analytics with payment platform innovation.

Shape and PXP partner to deliver a turnkey payments solution for ISOs, ISVs, and Payfacs, combining automation, customisation, and scalability.



