The future of payments operations 2025: Why legacy technology is no longer sustainable

The payments industry is at a turning point. Rising transaction volumes, evolving regulations, and inefficiencies from outdated systems create urgent pressure to modernize.  

Fortunately, automation provides a straightforward solution to the complexity, helping businesses modernize, meet regulatory standards and streamline data processing. But these solutions are not being embraced as widely or as quickly as they should be, our latest research finds.

We surveyed 500 senior finance managers across the UK and the US to uncover the biggest challenges in payments today. 

Read the full report to discover: 

  • Key industry pain points 
  • How legacy systems are holding firms back  
  • The growing threat of operational inefficiencies 
  • Regulatory changes firms are expecting in 2025 
  • The urgent need for modernization 

As the financial landscape evolves, payment firms must be more agile than ever to navigate regulatory changes, adopt new technologies, and remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic market.  

The time to act is now. Read the full report by following the link below:

https://www.autorek.com/report/2025-payments-report/

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