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European Payment Regulations: Trajectory for 2024 & Beyond
In the modern European payments landscape, staying compliant with the latest regulations is a key priority for businesses. After all, it isn’t just about ticking boxes - it is about ensuring transaction security and building a fault-free reputation. However, keeping track of the rules and guidelines can be a challenging task due to the pace at which they are changing.
25.04.2024
7 min
Global
Payment Innovation in LATAM: Key Trends & Challenges Overview
Contrary to popular belief, many industry experts agree that Latin America’s financial landscape offers greater potential for innovation than the seemingly more developed payment scene of the United States.
18.04.2024
4 min
Global
AI-Based Risk & Fraud Prevention: A Glance at Visa’s New Solutions
The modern market is full of novel digital solutions that optimize daily processes for businesses and consumers alike. However, while fintech tools actively evolve, so do fraudulent practices. In response to these unwanted shifts, payment service providers are hopping on the AI trend and introducing new techniques to safeguard sensitive data and promote transaction security.
15.04.2024
4 min
Global
Global Commerce Insights: Expanding into Growth Markets
Lately, emerging markets have been experiencing a surge in commercial activity fueled by the increasing adoption of innovative fintech solutions. This tendency has resulted in significant shifts in consumer behavior and the introduction of various novel products and services. Due to this, expanding into such areas is not only exciting but also often challenging for retailers.
09.04.2024
3 min
Global
The Ultimate Guide to Online Payment Methods Across the Globe
In today’s globalized world, companies have the opportunity to expand their business across borders and reach out to consumers in every corner of the planet. However, to truly thrive in this environment, it’s crucial to find the right approach to local audiences. One effective way of achieving this is by adapting to the diverse payment preferences linked to various geographical areas.
18.03.2024
7 min
Global
Spotlight on Global eCommerce: How Is It Evolving Nowadays?
2023 marked 41 years from the moment the concept of eCommerce was introduced at the opening of the Boston Computer Exchange in 1982. Since then, this field has undergone numerous changes and is now entering a new era of slower development. This process began a while ago - in fact, already in 2022, the sector experienced its lowest YoY sales growth since its inception.
14.03.2024
3 min
Global
Key Factors Shaping the APAC Region’s Payment Landscape in 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, it has become evident that commerce in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is gearing up for some major changes. This is mainly due to the emergence of new technologies and shifting consumer habits, which are making the payment scene in countries like Australia, Singapore, Japan, and Malaysia actively fill up with innovative solutions.
14.03.2024
4 min
Global
The Value Behind the One-Leg Out Instant Credit Transfer Scheme’s Rulebook
In June 2023, the European Payments Council (EPC) released the updated rulebook for the One-Leg Out (OLO) Instant Credit Transfer (OCT/SCT Inst) scheme. This extensive document contains the guidelines, practices, and standards necessary to ensure interoperability in offering and managing the Euro Leg of international instant credit transfers within SEPA.
04.03.2024
3 min
Global
Main Tech Trends Set to Revolutionize Commerce by 2030
The commerce sphere is always at the forefront of adopting innovative tech solutions. One of the key reasons behind it is the fact that selling products and services to consumers in such a dynamic landscape requires merchants to continuously optimize their operations and stand out through unique offerings.
28.02.2024
4 min
Global
The 2024 Outlook for Credit Cards: Navigating Turbulent Times
Over the past several years, the global payment ecosystem has been experiencing significant challenges, such as major economic shifts caused by the pandemic, rising inflation, and increasing interest rates. These issues have been manifesting themselves across a variety of aspects, including the performance of credit cards.
06.02.2024
4 min
Global
Main Cross-Border Payment Hurdles Amid Rapid Modernization
According to a paper published by the US Faster Payments Council in January 2024, the value and volume of international transactions over the past decade have grown by 37% and 61%, respectively. While such an increase reflects the improving interconnectedness of the global economy, it also emphasizes the need for more efficient cross-border payment systems.
31.01.2024
3 min
Global
X Is Taking Charge of Payments: Which Changes to Expect?
In a blog post published on January 9, X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, confirmed its intention to release an in-house peer-to-peer (P2P) payment solution in 2024. This is big news, as it marks a significant step toward X achieving its goal of becoming an “everything app” with extensive financial capabilities.
31.01.2024
5 min
