An omni-channel payments strategy is key to creating a seamless customer experience for 79 percent of merchants and retailers, per new benchmark data, “2017 Global Payments Insight Survey: Merchants and
The Paybase team have produced this jargon-busting guide to ensure that when FinTech (or more precisely the world of eMoney) comes up in conversation, you can confidently stand your ground.
With more and more banks scrapping proprietary hardware for cloud-based solutions, Payment Cloud Technologies have looked at three of the key benefits of banking in the cloud. Read more here.
PayPoint has announced positive news for retailers wanting to save money on their banking charges. PayPoint research has shown that the cost of banking remains the top issue facing retailers
paysafecard, a global leader in online prepaid payment methods and part of Paysafe Group plc, enters the United Arab Emirates, offering a secure and fast prepaid payment solution that will
Pilatus Bank argues that, for as long as cash remains the primary method of payment, the ATMs will survive. And considers why bank branches are becoming a thing of the
Nick Kennett, Chief Executive, Financial Services & Telecoms, Post Office Ltd, comments on the FCA’s findings regarding the overdraft market as part of its review of the high-cost short-term credit
Winner of an international call for tenders, Edenred has been selected by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as one of its partners, to develop and manage the new generation
The findings from the latest Financial Stability Board (FSB) underlines the ongoing challenges faced by businesses, when trading internationally, reinforcing the findings produced in Saxo Payments White Paper Cross Border
Thames Card Technology has completed a project with Tesco to launch the UK’s first contactless loyalty card programme. With 66% of global shoppers enrolled in loyalty programmes (Nielsen) and cardholders
David Craig, president of Thomson Reuters’ Financial & Risk business is delighted to be recognized this year as number #7 in the top 40 global leaders in financial technology, rising
Tola Mobile announced a collaboration with Phonovation, an interactive SMS and voice services company, that allows players to instantly purchase Xbox and PlayStation games, season passes and gift cards via
Valitor, a global leader in Fintech payment service provision has announced the acquisition of Chip & PIN Solutions, one of the UK’s most innovative card based payment providers. The move
WEX’s first annual ‘Payments Pulse’ survey reveals more than three-quarters of responding CFOs agree payments providers should offer more innovative technologies. The data uncovered five key trends… Read more here.
Europe has a new mobile payment method: Wirecard will enable European retailers to accept WeChat Pay, one of the leading mobile payment solutions in China. European retailers can target over
Starling Bank will become a Direct Agency sponsor for Vocalink’s PayPort Service, enabling access to Faster Payments for Starling Bank customers, other Financial Institutions and Payment Service Providers using the
W2, the Global AML, age and identify verification provider, has launched a new dashboard which supports all of their services, offering customers faster and improved search functionality. Read more here.
The results of Paybefore.com’s survey of best challenger banks has just been announced with APS’ Cashplus voted best challenger bank. Read more here.
Today on FinTech Profile we speak to Alan Nagle CCO of Cybertonica. Cybertonica use Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in combination with analytical, big data and statistical models to reduce basket
The Payments Strategy Forum (the Forum) is today launching a consultation on a blueprint that sets out the design and implementation approach for a new payments system for the UK,
With 40 % of tickets already taken, Project Europe’s upcoming ‘Passport to the Regulators’ briefing has proved to be of keen interest among the payments community. Regulators from Cyprus, Denmark,
Project Inclusion, in collaboration with the Payments Association’s Project Media, will be launching a series of interview pieces with individuals championing the message of financial inclusion within industry and government.
Project International Trade has partnered with the Department for International Trade to promote ‘The Route to Trading with the USA’. The event, held on Thursday 31st August at a Central
Project Regulator hosted a panel discussion at the Payments Association’s Hot Topic Briefing in July. The panel, titled ‘GDPR: an opportunity or just more regulation’, discussed how GDPR will work
Project Retail ran the third Retail PayTech Forum event in July. The retailer-only event, held at the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, hosted over 40 attendees provided keynote talks on retailer
Following extensive work and activity from the project team, the Payments Association’s Project Rome commends the Bank of England in finalising a framework that extends direct access to RTGS accounts
The Payments Association’s Women in PayTech is developing an active partnership with Women in Payments. This partnership will allow Payments Association members to tap into a wide-ranging mentorship program and
As part of continued innovation, PaymentsCompliance has launched a new Rulebook platform management solution, providing a real-time, online version of key regulations. 24 July 2017, London. PaymentsCompliance, the leading provider
The Bank of England is announcing today that a new generation of non-bank payment service providers is now eligible to apply for a settlement account in the Bank’s RTGS system.
I had an interesting discussion with a few members of the The Payments Association recently and we discovered what seems to be a gap in our collective vocabulary. It started
Contracts for differences (CFDs), including financial spread bets, with cryptocurrencies as the underlying investment are increasingly being marketed to consumers. These products are extremely high-risk, speculative products. This warning is
Finastra commercial loan origination solutions top Aite Group ranking for vendor stability and client strength London, UK, and Toronto, Canada, 10 November 2017 – Aite Group has awarded Finastra “Best-in-Class” status
SINGAPORE & BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, today announced that Commercial Bank of Ceylon (COMBANK), Sri Lanka’s most awarded bank, will replace its current digital
Atlanta, Ga. (November 6, 2017) – November 4, 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of InComm, the leading prepaid products and payments technology company headquartered in downtown Atlanta. Founded by Brooks Smith in 1992,
London-Stockholm 15 November 2017 – PPRO Group, the leading cross-border e-payment specialists and Klarna, one of Europe’s largest banks, will partner to enable Payment Service Providers (PSPs) to offer credit-based
November 7, 2017 – Chambers and Partners, in its recently published Chambers UK 2018 rankings, has named six Locke Lord London lawyers as leading practitioners in their respective practice areas and recognised two UK practice
Three of Mastercard’s female tech stars have been shortlisted for WeAreTheCity’s TechWomen50 Awards. The awards recognise emerging tech talent, highlighting up-and-coming inspirational females and helping create a new generation of female role models for the
Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, is set to unveil a brand-new seven-day-a-week store in central Watford in 2018. Offering business, personal and private banking services, with a focus
The Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) is a set of requirements for firms that provide payment services within the EU and whilst these were first introduced in 2015, they must
LONDON, 21 November, 2017 – Paysafe, a leading global payments provider, has been named winner of two high profile payments awards in the UK at the prestigious ‘UK Payment Awards’ event last week.
LONDON, Nov. 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Whilst Downing Street recently claimed that Theresa May remains confident in agreeing an exit deal with Brussels, UK Brexit Secretary David Davis is
Post Office has won the accolades for Best Overall Personal Finance Provider, Best Travel Insurance and Best Variable Rate Mortgage Lender at the prestigious Personal Finance awards 2017. The awards,
We are pleased to announce our latest lexology publication on Data Security & Cybercrime. This article considers questions such as whether Gibraltar’s national data protection laws are ahead or behind the national curve,
Samsung Electronics today announced that its digital wallet, Samsung Pay, is now available to John Lewis and Waitrose Partnership Card customers in the UK. Simple, secure and almost anywhere, Samsung
When was the last time you looked forward to enter your username and password? Never, right? Authentication is a necessary evil which stands between you and what you want to do.
NEW YORK/ LONDON, November 14, 2017 – Demonstrating its commitment to deliver a comprehensive suite of solutions to assist the financial services industry in complying with impending January 3, 2018, MiFID
Today we have published a set of payments innovation ideas that would provide a foundation for a more productive and efficient UK economy. Just days after the Chancellor of the
Aschheim (Munich). As of today, boon by Wirecard – the fastest growing mobile payment solution in Europe – enables all Apple Pay users to utilize their boon digital credit card
