Open Banking began on 13 January 2018 with the launch of PSD2. Industry pundits spoke about customers walking through a promised land of meaningful financial …
Is Crypterium a sign of a global crypto craze? July 15, 2019 Patrick Brusnahan Belgium: New fee rules have little impact on Bancontact’s dominance
The payment card market in Belgium is well developed, with a penetration rate of 2.0 cards per inhabitant. Improved payment infrastructure, a strong banked population, …
The Netherlands: Debit cards maintain popularity in a debt-averse market
The Dutch payment card market is mature, with a high penetration rate of 1.9 cards per inhabitant. Growth has been driven by debit cards, which …
Apple card and its effect on the payments sector
In March this year, Apple unveiled plans to release a new branded payment offer called Apple Card as part of plans to boost its services …
Picture perfect: Time to say a final farewell to passwords?
Capturing a personal memory to create a secure authentication is now a reality. Georgia Steele Matthews, chief product officer at PixelPin, details the cybersecurity business’s …
Gulf states: Pushing ahead with digital payments
The UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia see emerging technology such as blockchain, cryptocurrencies, fintech and mobile payments as key to developing smart digital economies. Robin …
Canada embarks on ambitious programme of modernisation
Payments Canada is modernising the country’s core payments infrastructure, while the Canadian government is consulting on Open Banking, and also overhauling payments regulations to ensure …
Partnering with Fintech’s to Accelerate Innovation in Payments
Today, consumers choose brands, products and services primarily based on the quality of the user experience they provide. When it comes to financial institutions (FI’s), …
Indonesia: Cash remains dominant, but cards record robust growth
Cash remains the predominant payment instrument in Indonesia – especially among the rural population – accounting for 98.3% of the total transaction volume in 2018. …
Mexico: Convenience stores key to banking and card penetration
Cash dominates the Mexican payments landscape, accounting for 89.5% of the overall transaction volume in 2018. With government and central bank initiatives, growing consumer awareness, …
