Digital wallets reshaped the way goods and services were consumed, driven by the National Payments Vision’s focus on digital assets, the shift towards digital-first strategies, and growing demand for faster,
Stablecoins were no longer a crypto side story; they had become a meaningful part of global payments infrastructure. As regulation advanced, institutions engaged, and cross-border inefficiencies persisted, traditional banking rails
Could stablecoins and decentralised finance ever truly operate without trust, or did trust simply relocate? In this webinar, we examined how, despite blockchain’s speed and transparency, real-world payments still relied
M Treasury’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy was published with a vision of improving access to savings, credit, and insurance in order to strengthen financial security and resilience across the population,
The UK payments landscape entered a new phase of transformation as the National Payments Vision and the Payments Vision Delivery Committee (PVDC) Strategy drove industry modernisation. For banks and non-bank
There was a trust gap that threatened consumer confidence and industry progress, as payment innovation accelerated, so too did fraud. Rising threats such as account takeovers, synthetic identities and APP
As the payments industry looked ahead to new safeguarding rules from the FCA, firms across the UK found themselves at a pivotal moment of change, but also one of real
This webinar explored the growing regulatory pressure across sectors and what regulatory and compliance professionals need to consider to avoid fines and turn compliance into a genuine competitive advantage. Drawing
This webinar explored the major changes underway in cross-border payments as the industry moved away from slow, expensive correspondent banking. Speakers examined how card networks were modernising global payouts and
Customer expectations for instant, seamless payments reshaped the global ecosystem and forced rapid adoption of new technologies. This webinar explored whether digital wallets were just hype or the future of
Could a cross-border transaction ever be as low risk as a domestic one? While cross-border payments have typically been seen as more complex and risk-prone, due to the involvement of
AI is revolutionising fraud prevention and business practices, helping payments firms detect suspicious activity and enhance regulatory efficiency. But as AI evolves, so do the tactics of financial criminals which
As the global economy becomes more interconnected, the demand for seamless cross-border payments and innovative digital wallet solutions is reaching new heights. Staying ahead in this fast-evolving landscape requires an
The dream of fostering a borderless financial ecosystem is slowly becoming a reality as we transform the way we move money with mobile wallets. One of the latest steps forward
The significant disruption caused by the recent CrowdStrike failings has brought operational resilience to the forefront of the payments industry’s attention. How can firms prepare for similarly destabilising events to
It’s been ten years since the last big report on Financial Inclusion in the UK. Over the last decade, the financial services industry has evolved rapidly with new and innovative technologies helping
We’ve made great strides to broaden access to payments options, including a number of niche products to address specific customer groups. But have we yet considered the accessibility of all
AI has the potential to solve some of the biggest challenges faced by financial institutions. But how can we navigate this ever-evolving landscape to our advantage? From machine learning, and
As the status quo for the cross-border payments infrastructure evolves, the customer experience also needs to be factored in. From a customer perspective, the cross-border payment process was historically slow,
Cross-border payments are perceived as inherently high risk due to reliance on manual process and lack of transparency among the players. This has created knock on effects (slow, expensive and
Five payments pundits share their views on what should be in the Chancellor’s report and Autumn Statement. Moderator: Tony Craddock, Director General, The Payments Association Panellists: • Jana Mackintosh, Managing
While some progress has been made, there is still a strong opportunity for the payments sector to collaborate and innovate on solutions that work for at-risk and underserved populations to
The digital payments industry is now the backbone of the global economy. Unfortunately, it’s also a major target for fraud, money laundering and other financial crimes. With new AI technology
DIGISEQ recently commissioned Consult Hyperion to do a webinar on SCA PSD2, in this piece we address the issue of SCA (Strong Customer Authentication) in Passive Wearables. Rules are in
The world of digital currencies is upon us… New types of private money have exploded on the scene in recent years – from cryptocurrencies to stablecoins and beyond – but
A recent Forbes article stated that in the next 3-5 years, 76% of global banks predict that usage and customer adoption of open banking applications will increase by 50%. Open banking certainly
The battle between GDPR/data minimisation and fraud prevention is a tough one to navigate but there is widespread agreement that further collaboration on data is necessary to tackle financial crime.
The ubiquitous adoption of digital technologies and a huge uplift in e-commerce has resulted in unprecedented levels of online financial fraud. The UK alone saw a 71% increase from 2020
Fraud is a multi-faceted threat. From deliberate error to organised crime there is no one methodology that can be used to tackle all fraud typologies. If we accept this as the reality,
The world of payments is constantly evolving, offering consumers more choice and convenience. We have seen the rise of context-based payments, biometric authentication, wearables and mobile apps. In 2020, Amazon
Virtual payment cards have the potential to enhance and simplify the payment journey for consumers and companies. The opportunity to offer a seamless integrated payment process using virtual cards has
With more financial decisions now in consumers’ hands, the changing digital landscape and the global economic crisis we are facing it is the time for us to set a higher
The value of cross-border payments globally is estimated to increase from almost $150 trillion in 2017 to over $250 trillion by 2027. Cross-border payments sit at the heart of international
Tune in to hear our expert line up of speakers discuss why CBDCs are an important part of the future and how we, as an industry, implement legislation to make
Since launching four years ago, Open Banking in the UK has been progressively gaining momentum. There are now over 5 million monthly active users, with 2021 seeing a 60% increase
The world is waking up to the importance of embedding sustainable practices in every part of society and business, and SDGs* currently represent vast investment opportunities, offering USD10 trillion in
Fintech and trusted payment service provider Paynetics is hosting its fourth roundtable on the future of fintech, held virtually via Zoom on Thursday, 7th July 2022, from 12:00 to 1:30pm BST. Sign up on their website.
Download this webinar to learn how your business can carry out a more thorough KYC check, meaning you can protect yourself against the rise in financial criminals and fraudsters. Speakers
Arf Co-Founder Kazım Rıfat Özyılmaz and Faisal Khan discussed this topic in a fireside chat on April 28th. The insightful discussion covers the impact of digital assets in terms of
Upgrading the UK’s interbank payments infrastructure to align it with a growing digital agenda is an increasing necessity, and through The New Payments Architecture this project is well underway with many banks and Fintechs now in the process or assessing its impact.
But with this new way of organising the clearing and settlement of payments being at the forefront of payment innovation, a conversation is emerging around the types of access model and settlement models that will be supported.
