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EU policymakers have struck a provisional agreement to overhaul the bloc’s payment services rulebook, marking one of the most significant regulatory updates since PSD2 came into force nearly a decade ago. The deal – reached between the European Council and the European Parliament – promises tougher anti-fraud measures, clearer fee disclosures and improved access to

Ecommpay has become one of the first global payment providers to integrate Apple Pay QR, Apple’s new cross-platform enhancement designed to bring its flagship wallet to any device or browser. Ecommpay integrator of Apple Pay QR The development marks a notable shift in Apple’s traditionally closed ecosystem and promises merchants a tangible lift in conversion

Digital money is moving through one of its most decisive transitions since the dawn of online banking. Stablecoins may have captured the early imagination—fuelled by crypto markets, cross-border commerce, and the search for dollar liquidity—but a different type of digital asset is now emerging from the banking sector’s shadow. Tokenised deposits, or “bank tokens”, could

The modern card issuing landscape is entering a period of accelerated growth, with new forecasts from Juniper Research projecting the market will more than double in size between 2025 and 2030. Revenues are expected to rise from $1.8 billion to over $4.2 billion, as traditional financial institutions step up investment to match the agility and

Global online retail will enter 2026 with a landmark achievement: e-commerce revenues are set to surpass $5 trillion for the first time. Yet behind the headline number lies a market whose expansion is becoming increasingly uneven, shaped by divergent regional trajectories, shifting consumer priorities and intensifying platform competition. The headline figure reflects an industry that

Credit cards, and to a lesser extent, debit cards, have been used for online card payments for several years. But as technology is evolving, innovative new payment methods are emerging, making it easier to spend money without the need for a physical card. Are we seeing the decline of online card payments? So, are online

AI is about to redefine banking as we know it — not by digitising existing processes, but by taking the act of banking out of consumers’ hands entirely. AI will do the banking for you According to Abdeslam Alaoui Smaili, Co-Founder and CEO of Hightech Payment Systems (HPS), we are entering a new phase of

A new white paper from global banking infrastructure firm RS2 says pressure will grow on banks for more efficient payment processes and systems as businesses visit B2B marketplaces for their procurement needs. The RS2 white paper also predicts embedded payments and financial services will become much more significant as they help marketplaces offer combinations that

Beyond by RS2, the innovation arm of RS2 Financial Services, has been appointed a Principal Issuing Member of Visa in Europe — a development that significantly broadens its role in the continent’s payments ecosystem. Beyond by RS2 secures Visa Principal Issuing status The designation grants the company the ability to issue Visa-branded cards directly and

The payments industry is entering one of the most consequential periods of change in its modern history – and a lot rests on the rails it runs on. Why the future belongs to many rails Consumer habits, regulatory agendas, technological leaps and the entrance of new market players are reshaping how value moves at every