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Is Prioritizing the Merchant Experience in Payment Services Effective?
Online retailers have traditionally relied on enhancing customer experiences to grow their businesses. However, nowadays, the importance of prioritizing the merchant experience is gaining more recognition. After all, while these two aspects go hand-in-hand, it is paramount for business owners to have access to the resources and support they need to ensure successful store operations.
20.07.2023
Canada’s Real-Time Rail Launch Is Delayed: What’s Stalling the Project?
Payments Canada, an organization responsible for Canada’s payment clearing and settlement infrastructure, has recently announced yet another delay in the launch of the Real-Time Rail (RTR) system. As the project’s revised launch date awaits confirmation, it is only natural to wonder what is pushing back its release.
14.07.2023
What Does Decreasing Cash Use Mean for the Mexican Payments Landscape?
Cashless payments have gained significant momentum, modernizing global finance and changing the way individuals and businesses handle day-to-day transactions. Mexico, a country known for its vibrant economy, flourishing commerce, and rapidly growing tech industry, is one prominent example of how declining cash usage can completely transform the local payments landscape.
14.07.2023
A Comprehensive Guide to the EU’s Latest PSD3, PSR & FIDA Proposals
On June 28, 2023, the European Commission released a series of new legislative proposals for some of the most fundamental regulations related to payments and financial services, including the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD3), the Payment Services Regulation (PSR), and the Financial Data Access (FIDA) framework.
14.07.2023
How to Upgrade Customer Persona Use to Boost UX in Financial Services?
Modern organizations operating in the financial sphere are experiencing increasing pressure to provide an outstanding user experience while maintaining robust security measures. Finding the perfect ratio between these two elements is especially challenging as the demand for frictionless services grows amid the intensifying regulatory requirements.
05.07.2023
How to Stay Afloat as ChatGPT Opens the Floodgates to AI Fintech Fraud
As the world becomes more and more digitized, the vast majority of industries experience dramatic changes, both positive and negative, with the fintech sector being no exception to the rule. One prominent example that has become a hot topic nowadays is the rapid evolution of AI, which not only optimizes business processes but also creates plenty of opportunities for fraudsters to exploit.
05.07.2023
The Potential Effects of Australia’s Plan to Eliminate Checks By 2030
As digital transactions continue to gain widespread popularity, some traditional payment methods are being gradually replaced by modern alternatives. To keep pace with this evolving landscape, Australia is embarking on an ambitious journey of phasing out checks by 2030. This strategic move is expected to have profound effects on various aspects of the country’s payments ecosystem.
05.07.2023
Evaluating PSD2’s Impact and Potential for Improvement in 2023
The Revised Payment Service Directive (PSD2) was introduced by the Council of the European Union in 2015 to drive innovation and adapt banking services to new technologies. Ever since its launch and especially after its major update in 2019, experts have been closely monitoring the directive’s performance.
05.07.2023
Real-Time Payment Fraud & APP Scams Are on the Rise: How to Tackle This Issue?
In the fast-paced world of digital transactions, real-time payment fraud has become a pressing global issue. What’s more, scams and dishonest activity are getting more and more sophisticated each year, impacting even the most cautious individuals and organizations worldwide.
26.06.2023
