Traditional methods of sending money across borders – bank wire transfers, checks, and money transfer services – are often slow, expensive and laden with regulatory hurdles. However, digital wallets are increasingly emerging as a transformative force, providing faster, more accessible and cost-efficient solutions for global money movement. Global remittances totalled $794 billion in 2023, and […]

As has been noted in recent articles, the cross-border payments landscape is evolving rapidly, with digital transactions driving unprecedented growth in international commerce, travel and remittances. Now Visa is getting in on the action with a new report, Unlocking the Future – Banking on Cross-Border Payment Habits, providing a deep dive into consumer behaviours, highlighting

Commercial Variable Recurring Payments (CVRPs) are for many the true catalyst for Open Banking services and the payments industry is poised for their take-off. Benefits are perceived from all players – from greater control and transparency for customers, to lower processing costs for merchants and top level security and efficiency for PSPs and TPPs. Token.io,

Worldpay has announced its acquisition of Ravelin, an AI-native fraud prevention platform based in London. This strategic move will expand Worldpay’s portfolio of value-added services, equipping merchants with advanced fraud protection amid rising global threats. Worldpay acquires Ravelin The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2025, with KeyBanc Capital Markets advising Ravelin and Wells

E-commerce in Europe is in an interesting state. It is both in its heyday and on a trajectory to flourish and grow well into the next decade while at the same time being challenged by hostile economic conditions, unusual competitive forces and regulation. Other factors, such as sustainability and green policies are putting it at

Fraud in the financial sector has reached unprecedented levels, with 2024 marking another year of rising fraud attacks across banks, credit unions and fintechs. According to Alloy’s latest State of Fraud Report, financial criminals and organised fraud rings were responsible for 71% of fraud attacks, shifting industry perspectives on how financial institutions should combat fraud.

The global payments landscape is undergoing a major transformation as cross-border payments become more streamlined, efficient and digitally integrated. Financial institutions, payment service providers, and fintech firms are racing to adapt to new consumer expectations and regulatory frameworks that demand faster, more secure and cost-effective international transactions. The  provides a comprehensive analysis of these evolving

Visa and Mastercard have kicked off 2024 with better-than-expected earnings, underscoring the resilience of global consumer spending – despite what the current sentiment feels like. Visa and Mastercard beat earnings estimates Despite concerns over higher interest rates and economic slowdowns, both companies reported strong transaction volumes, particularly during the holiday shopping season. The latest earnings

Led by phenomenal growth in Same Day ACH, Nacha reported across-the-board gains in ACH payments volume and value in 2024. Same Day ACH payment volume topped the 1 billion mark, with more than 1.2 billion payments for the year. The value of those payments was $3.2 trillion. From 2023 to 2024, Same Day ACH volume

The UK fintech industry is at a pivotal moment. Regulation, reputation, growth and investment are under the spotlight, and happily so. UK fintech hits pivotal moment These are not mutually exclusive. The powers that be need to act fast to maintain the rude health of the UK’s world-renowned financial services. The UK government and the