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LIFE CARD, Japan’s most innovative credit card issuer has introduced a biometric payment cards in Japan. LIFE CARD is targeting commercial deployment in H1 2025.            Japan launch of biometric payment cards Japan is one of the largest payment markets in Asia, with a very advanced acceptance landscape which is ready […]

Open Banking is revolutionising financial services in the UK and now further afield, establishing the nation as a global leader in fintech innovation. APIs, the backbone of Open Banking, enable seamless data sharing, drive payment processing efficiencies and power customer-centric solutions. However, the UK’s competitive edge in this field faces challenges, as revealed in the

Good news! Europe’s fintech sector experienced a notable resurgence in 2024, with investments rising by 10% to reach $8.7 billion, up from $7.9 billion in 2023, according to Dealroom.co. This uptick signals a renewed confidence in the fintech ecosystem, driven by early-stage funding and record levels of venture capital ready to back innovative start-ups. Mega-rounds

As digital wallets continue to reshape the payments industry, two tech giants – Apple and Google – are at the forefront of the transformation despite the continued efforts of the EPI initiative and its Wero wallet. Apple Pay or Google Pay? Apple Pay and Google Pay offer convenient and secure payment options that are rapidly

As a Head of Finance or Treasury, you’ll understand the challenges that come with paying a wide range of suppliers efficiently and on time. You also know you need to provide timely and accurate financial insights to support your C-suite, from high-quality transaction data to the rapid retrieval of billing reports. When it comes to

The mobile market is stronger than ever as we enter 2025, with a recovering mobile gaming market adding to the rapid growth seen in non-gaming. Sensor Tower’s State of Mobile 2025 Report reveals that monetisation on mobile is only accelerating. In 2024, global in-app purchase (IAP) revenue across iOS and Google Play reached $150 billion

As global e-commerce revenue is projected to exceed $4.8 billion by 2025, the payments landscape continues to evolve rapidly, driven by shifting consumer preferences and technological advancements. With consumers demanding seamless, secure and flexible payment experiences, merchants must adapt their strategies to stay competitive in this dynamic environment. Checkout optimisation has become a focal point

The Dutch government has raised concerns over the financial risks associated with BNPL (buy now, pay later) services, urging providers like Klarna to reconsider their plans to roll out these options in physical retail outlets. Dutch Government takes a stand against BNPL The initiative highlights a growing global effort to regulate the burgeoning BNPL market,

Figures vary as to the availability of crypto acceptance globally by merchants. In the sartorial style stakes, some bold moves have been made to advance the appeal and extol the virtues of digital currency. Merchants deploying crypto acceptance According to statista, 5,968 businesses in the US accepted crypto as an in-store method of payment, as

Pay by Bank (PBB), often referred to as account-to-account (A2A) payments, is steadily gaining traction as a compelling alternative to traditional card payments. Pay by Bank: The current state of play By leveraging banking rails, Pay by Bank offers lower processing fees for merchants and real-time settlement efficiencies for banks. While it has faced hurdles