The European Union (EU) is making strides toward seamless digital integration with the introduction of the European Digital Identity Regulation, or eIDAS 2.0. eIDAS: An empty wallet is a useless wallet Enacted in May 2024, this ambitious framework aims to dramatically alter cross-border digital services by providing EU citizens, residents and businesses with a secure, […]

In a significant leap forward for financial crime prevention, BioCatch has launched the BioCatch Trust Network, the world’s first inter-bank intelligence-sharing platform powered by behavioural biometrics in Australia. Australia launch financial crime intelligence-sharing Designed to combat scams and financial fraud, the network enables banks to collaborate in real time, identifying untrustworthy accounts before payments are

The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) has taken a significant step in the second phase of its digital currency pilot, DREX, by partnering with Banco Inter, Microsoft Brazil, 7COMm, and Chainlink Labs. Brazil’s pioneers blockchain trade finance This ambitious initiative aims to transform trade finance by leveraging blockchain technology, interoperability protocols, and automation to streamline

A decade ago, neobanks like Monzo, Starling and Revolut emerged as fintech trailblazers, aiming to disrupt the dominance of traditional banks. Why Neobanks failed to unseat the incumbents They promised a seamless digital experience, transparency, and innovative features like bill-splitting and real-time payment notifications. While they have succeeded in setting new standards for digital banking,

APP scam losses (Authorised push payment) are on the rise, and expected to climb to $7.6 billion by 2028 across six leading real-time payment markets (US, UK, India, Brazil, Australia and UAE), according to the latest Scamscope report from ACI Worldwide. APP scams prey on trust by deceiving individuals into willingly transferring funds to them.

Global fintech Guavapay has announced a new collaboration with American Express, enabling MyGuava Business merchants to accept Amex Cards as a payment method. American Express expand merchant acceptance This partnership aims to enhance the payment experience for businesses across the UK and Europe while providing access to American Express’s loyal and high-spending cardmembers. Merchants using

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In the world of European payments, any new development is never that far from what has gone before. Ground breaking technology inspires new working methodologies. Visionary leaders effect unique market dynamics. Wero: leveraging early initiatives for success But when something new is afoot, as with life itself, it can be enlightening to dig a little

Spain has achieved a ground breaking milestone in the evolution of global payments by becoming the first European banking area fully connected to the European Payments Council’s (EPC) One-Leg Out (OCT Inst) scheme. Spain leads EPC OCT Inst scheme adoption This innovative scheme enables instant cross-currency payments between SEPA countries and regions outside the eurozone,

New research from Visa reveals that over 41% of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the UK have fallen victim to fraud, incurring an average loss of £3,808 in the past year. The impact of fraud on UK small businesses With SMBs comprising 99.9% of UK businesses – a staggering 5.6 million enterprises – the