The Payments Association’s annual Financial Crime 360 conference took place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Tuesday, 21 November. Hundreds of industry professionals from across the payments industry heard from some of the sector’s most important voices on the ever-present issue of financial crime and its solutions.
It’s not easy being green, especially when environmental, social and governance (ESG) obligations are mounting amid an uncertain economic picture. But businesses can no longer ignore the voices of consumers worldwide who are demanding immediate and impactful climate actions – and this is where fintechs have a vital role to play.
Monica Eaton explores how augmented reality is used in the marketplace and what impact it might have on the payments industry.
This article was originally published by leading bank orchestration platform Numeral and recently featured in the Payments:Unpacked newsletter from Mike Chambers – subscribe for free at: www.payments-unpacked.com.
Daniel Holden explains the meaning and significance of unified commerce and why it is vital to the customer experience.
After a year of development, the royal assent of the UK Financial Services Markets Act (FSMA 2023) signifies that change is on the horizon for the UK’s financial landscape and its players.
Thames Technology, one of Europe’s leading card manufacturers, has partnered with IDEX Biometrics, a leading provider of fingerprint identification technology, to accelerate the commercialisation at scale of biometric payment cards.
Inpay is looking a bit different today, you may have noticed. But what’s behind our brand refresh? We’ve been working hard to strengthen and differentiate our commercial proposition during 2023
Form3 to provide SEPA Instant, Credit Transfer and Direct Debit connectivity for Klarna’s 150m active customers across more than 500,000 merchants. Form3, the cloud-native account-to-account platform, is delighted to announce
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) values are here to stay, thanks to consumer and investor demand for greater transparency and social responsibility from businesses.
From the growing risks of fraud and cybercrime to digital adoption, Jonathan Tyce provides a strategic look ahead to 2024 in the European payments space.
On 8 October 2023, detailed new rules on the financial promotion of cryptoassets came into force in the UK, representing the very first set of conduct rules to apply to the crypto industry.
Technology, in any industry rarely fails to make its impact and improve nearly all aspects of the sector. Cloud-based banking is no different.
The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published its inaugural APP Scams Performance Report, which presents data from the year 2022. This report aims to provide transparency on the state of
As noted in their letter earlier this year, good safeguarding practice in payment and e-money institutions continues to be a source of concern for the FCA. The legislation is not
As retail open banking continues to grow, mechanisms should be put in place to balance innovative products for consumers while ensuring adequate fraud protection.
Can FI’s look beyond transaction data to uncover the true picture of risk? ComplyAdvantage’s research revealed that payment screening teams continue to grapple with siloed data sets and disparate systems. And yet, as the financial crime landscape grows more complex, the need to connect fragmented data sets to understand the global networks behind financial crime has never been more important. ComplyAdvantage’s Iain Armstrong give his top tips for integration success in payment screening.
Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the world, home to more than 60% of the global population – some 4.56 billion people. This vast region spans over
At Starling Banking Services, we want to help financial services thrive. By providing organisations – FinTechs, credit unions, insurance dispersers, investment companies, and point of sale companies – with payment
Guy W. Lecky-Thompson, head of products & processing services at Trionis explains why ATMs still have a prominent role in the future of the payments industry.
The Payments Association is pleased with the declaration released from the recent summit on artificial intelligence (AI) at Bletchley Park, which saw global leaders, tech executives, and academics address the challenges and advancements of the technology.
With over 50 leading brands including Aldi, Asda, Ikea, Primark, Amazon and Currys, HyperJar’s innovative service offers up to 15% cashback Alex Preece, CEO and founder of Tillo, and Nicola
Tony Petrov, chief legal officer at Sumsub, summarises the rules incorporated in the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) and how they might impact on the industry.
In this webinar, Bottomline, HSBC and Swift will discuss the current status of the ISO 20022 migration and what Banks and FIs should focus on to ensure operational efficiency and
The transition to real-time payments is well underway. AutoRek global payments manager, Nick Botha, explains why those who prepare and adapt now will be better poised to become a leader in the world of real-time payments.
The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published its report detailing the latest data on the pressing issue of APP fraud scams.
Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform, releases its ‘State of Verification and Monitoring in the Crypto Industry 2023’ report. Polina Uzhva, partner marketing manager, Sumsub, provides a summary, focusing on the regulations and verification practices for crypto companies, with highlights from verification performance and identity fraud statistics.
The UK government has taken a significant step towards clarifying its stance on the regulation of cryptoassets, digital settlement asset firms, and fiat-backed stablecoins by publishing key documents outlining their responses to recent consultations.
Eduardo Martínez of Toqio outlines why embedded finance has become an essential component of developing systems and providing customer satisfaction.
The FCA recently published its latest guidance on detecting and preventing money mules. This came off the back of the national Economic Crime Plan 2 and Fraud Strategy that has been introduced to focus on disrupting money mule activity.
The Payments Association’s George Iddenden sat down with Intellias senior vice president and global head of sales Olaf Baunack to discuss how his company helps financial services firms use ecosystems to their advantage.
Christien Ackroyd explains how the ethical grade concept works, covering best practices, benefits, and which banks are getting it right.
The partnership enables streamlined payment processes across multiple European destinations, with a focus on delivering convenient and efficient payment solutions to travellers. The global open banking provider Noda has joined
Richard Dunlop of fscom summarises the major points of the 2023 Financial Crime Compliance Report and highlights key issues in anti-money laundering strategies that have been identified.
Jonathan Tyce speaks to Nexi’s Tommaso Jacopo Ulissi on how the paytech firm is driving innovation in the sector and what this could mean for the use of digital currencies.
The emergence of Web3 is just one of the technological evolutions that could be pivotal, which is why banks and payments firms need to start now to understand its core values.
Pavlo Khropatyy explains how banks should embark on the journey of digital transformation, keeping their customers firmly at the heart of their strategies.
With big tech entering the banking space, payment firms need to be at the forefront of changing the ‘software sabotage’ culture to ensure consumers and those in the supply are protected as well as reducing e-waste.
James Hunt of Feedzai discusses the evolution of acquiring banks and PSPs.
Open banking can address customer pain points from bill paying to shop checkouts, but consumers need reassurance to use it with confidence, says Holly Coventry, vice president, international open banking payments at American Express.
If you look at fraud statistics in the UK, it is clear why APP scams are front and centre of the payments agenda. With total losses to customers exceeding £480
Monica Eaton explores how augmented reality is used in the marketplace and what impact it might have on the payments industry.
We are excited to launch our Local Payouts – Think Global, Pay Local solution: – Available in 132 countries in 80 currencies. – Facilitated by 235+ verified partners across 4
Ubiquity has announced the publication of a whitepaper aimed at helping European fintech scaleups leverage outsourcing to adapt to fast-changing market conditions. With Europe’s fintech industry experiencing profound transformation over
Since the introduction of Pix, Brazil’s instant payment system, the country has become a powerhouse for digital payments.
With purpose-built regulation set to come into force in the EU next year, can the UK catch-up and offer clear guidance for crypto and stablecoin issuers.
Daniel Holden explains the meaning and significance of unified commerce and why it is vital to the customer experience.
Nikulipe has unveiled a strategic collaboration with Aircash, a dominant digital wallet provider in Central and South-Eastern Europe. Within this partnership, Nikulipe will offer Aircash additional top-up options for the
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