News from the IoT World

After a volatile geopolitical year, marked by several key elections, we’re starting the year with a global economy that is underpinned by a new set of market dynamics. Payments: financial services sustainability However, sustainability remains a constant opportunity in this landscape. Sustainability has shifted from being a regulatory burden to a strategic opportunity across industries […]

Worldline has announced a long-term extension of its existing partnership with KBC/CBC, one of the leading financial groups in Europe. Worldline extends partnership with KBC With this agreement, Worldline will continue to provide issuing and transaction processing services through its broad services portfolio in the Belgian market. The six-year agreement is built on both Worldline’s

Open Banking is rapidly transforming the financial landscape, creating seamless digital experiences for consumers and businesses. This innovative framework allows secure sharing of financial data with third-party providers, enabling personalised services such as payments, account management and loans. According to a new Mastercard survey, Open Banking is poised for remarkable growth, with revenues in Europe

As cybersecurity threats grow in sophistication, the global addressable market for cybersecurity is expected to skyrocket to $2 trillion, ten times its current size. This exponential growth is fuelled by increasing cyberattacks, stringent regulatory requirements and the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI). The cybersecurity industry stands at a crossroads, facing both unprecedented challenges and

The online gambling industry relies on the trust of its users to be able to grow, a major part of this is trust in transactions that take place. New payment in gambling Players need to know that their funds are secure, and that they can access them when they want to. That’s why payment solutions

The embedded finance (EF) market is reshaping the financial landscape in Europe, offering a seamless integration of financial services into nonfinancial platforms. McKinsey forecasts predict that EF revenues in Europe could exceed €100 billion by the end of the decade, signalling a transformative shift in how financial products are delivered and consumed. For banks, merchants

J.P. Morgan Payments unveiled its first proprietary payment terminals, the Paypad and Pinpad, at NRF 2025 in New York City, signalling a new era in its ambitions at checkout. J.P. Morgan launch biometric Paypad and Pinpad These advanced devices aim to streamline the payment process by offering faster, smarter and more secure experiences while empowering

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis (GFC), the banking sector has witnessed its best two years since 2007–2009. With global revenues surpassing $7 trillion and net incomes of $1.1 trillion, the sector has demonstrated healthy profitability, robust capital and improved liquidity. Despite this impressive rebound, scepticism lingers over the sector’s long-term value creation.

Shoppers and businesses are looking for quicker, easier and safer ways to move funds as payment trends shift over time and with new technology. 6 most popular payment trends to watch Data shows that contactless methods made up half of certain electronic purchases in regions like South Africa, while global usage could pass 1 billion

The digital payments landscape continues to grapple with regulatory scrutiny, as demonstrated by recent settlements involving industry heavyweights American Express and Block (formerly Square). Block and American Express forced to pay big fines These cases underscore the increasing importance of compliance, transparency and robust operational practices in fostering trust and stability within the sector. American