Rethinking payments: The missing link in financial services sustainability

After a volatile geopolitical year, marked by several key elections, we’re starting the year with a global economy that is underpinned by a new set of market dynamics. Payments: financial services sustainability However, sustainability remains a constant opportunity in this landscape. Sustainability has shifted from being a regulatory burden to a strategic opportunity across industries

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Worldline extends partnership with KBC for issuing services

Worldline has announced a long-term extension of its existing partnership with KBC/CBC, one of the leading financial groups in Europe. Worldline extends partnership with KBC With this agreement, Worldline will continue to provide issuing and transaction processing services through its broad services portfolio in the Belgian market. The six-year agreement is built on both Worldline’s

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The top Open Banking use cases for B2B and B2C

Open Banking is rapidly transforming the financial landscape, creating seamless digital experiences for consumers and businesses. This innovative framework allows secure sharing of financial data with third-party providers, enabling personalised services such as payments, account management and loans. According to a new Mastercard survey, Open Banking is poised for remarkable growth, with revenues in Europe

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The rise in importance of cybersecurity – A $2 trillion opportunity

As cybersecurity threats grow in sophistication, the global addressable market for cybersecurity is expected to skyrocket to $2 trillion, ten times its current size. This exponential growth is fuelled by increasing cyberattacks, stringent regulatory requirements and the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI). The cybersecurity industry stands at a crossroads, facing both unprecedented challenges and

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Europe’s Embedded Finance market: The €100 billion opportunity

The embedded finance (EF) market is reshaping the financial landscape in Europe, offering a seamless integration of financial services into nonfinancial platforms. McKinsey forecasts predict that EF revenues in Europe could exceed €100 billion by the end of the decade, signalling a transformative shift in how financial products are delivered and consumed. For banks, merchants

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The Banking sectors eroding economic value

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis (GFC), the banking sector has witnessed its best two years since 2007–2009. With global revenues surpassing $7 trillion and net incomes of $1.1 trillion, the sector has demonstrated healthy profitability, robust capital and improved liquidity. Despite this impressive rebound, scepticism lingers over the sector’s long-term value creation.

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