SmartStream launches TLM SmartRecs OnDemand for reconciliation
by Kylene Casanova
Innovative reconciliation service for corporates from Smart Stream’s new innovation lab
Payments - Receipts at POS
Background
Point Of Sale (POS) payments are no longer just over the shop counter, they also includes payments from sales on the Internet, on mobile phones and on many other devices. But whatever the POS,…
Read morePayment cards numbers world-wide up 8.2% in 2015 whilst usage grew 16%
by Kylene Casanova
Visa purchase transaction volumes outpaced rest and UnionPay card numbers grew most at 47%
Fighting fraud in your mobile channel
by Kylene Casanova
Mobile payments are becoming an integral part of receivables for many companies but few have struck the right balance between online security and a sleek customer experience. Fingerprints could be the answer.
5 ways treasury can support business in the digital economy
by Kylene Casanova
Research by McKinsey looks at the economic impact of the shift towards the globalisation of big data and what this means for multinational companies.
How PSD2 and interchange fee regulations will affect corporates
by Kylene Casanova
Two regulations are changing the European payments landscape: The Payment Services Directive (PSD2) and the Multilateral Interchange Fees Regulation. But how will corporates be affected?
Are your EMV terminals in US fully certified? Otherwise liable for chargeback cost
by Kylene Casanova
USA EMV chargebacks scheme is a mess with acquirers reporting different chargeback levels whilst two Florida retailers have filed a lawsuit on increased chargeback costs even though converted to EMV
Mobile sales soar but few companies monitor mobile fraud risk
by Kylene Casanova
The share of retailers now selling through a mobile channel is rising steadily but as many as two-fifths of merchants don't know how much fraud comes from their mobile sales.
More corporates need to plan their omni-channel payments programme - survey
by Kylene Casanova
Only one-fifth of merchants surveyed have completed an omni-channel payments programme.
eMerchantPay add SEPA Direct Debit service to their e-commerce offering
by Kylene Casanova
New opportunity for reducing your collection costs as Payment Service Provider’s integrate SDD service into their offerings, banks are not the only place to go
Troy drives card collections in Turkey
by Kylene Casanova
Turkey remains a largely cash-based economy but the Troy payment cards system will cut payment clearance fees and fuel further growth in the financial cards market.
Online banking-based payment system via SEPA Credit Transfer usage soars
by Kylene Casanova
MyBank breaks €1 billion milestone with payments ranging from €2 to €400,000 since March 2013
Why the US needs EMV to combat fraud
by Kylene Casanova
The US is the last major economy to fully embrace EMV and with card fraud now at an all-time high of $8.5 billion, it is under increasing pressure to do so.
SWIFT & Accenture show path to Distributed Ledger Technology in financial services
by Kylene Casanova
New paper analyses the opportunities and challenges of distributed ledger technology in financial services, AND identifies key factors for success
BofA Merrill Lynch Merchant Services extends support in Europe with new unit
by Kylene Casanova
New BofA Merrill Lynch Merchant Services (Europe) Limited unit in conjunction with Banc of America Merchant Services, LLC provides global clients simplified cross-border merchant services
Payments UK expands horizons as The Access Bank UK signs up
by Kylene Casanova
The UK's payments industry trade association has announced that The Access Bank UK has signed up to become a full member. What are the implications of this, in particular for corporate treasury?
fastacash - the ultimate omni-channel social payment platform breakthrough?
by Kylene Casanova
New business opportunities open up with a global platform which enables secure transfer of any type of payment, across any social and messaging channel, from or to any part of the world
Long road to get US B2B payments online
by Kylene Casanova
The majority of US B2B organisations now offer customers the option of purchasing online, according to a report by Accenture.
Don’t plan for the death of cash/cheques anytime soon: govt. barriers are going up
by Kylene Casanova
ATMIA welcomes Swedish Central Bank support for access to cash; UK government supports continuing with cheques. Future is bright for the multi-payment system providers
Bitcoin breaks - this week the network capacity maxed out
by Kylene Casanova
Average transaction time increased to 43 minutes as network overwhelmed by continued growth of Bitcoin transactions and charges also rose. Are the rivalries and brinkmanship showing the limits of the Bitcoin dream?
CTMfile web-site revamp: faster, & more responsive design for all devices + RANTS
by Jack Large
Hear the anguish in our RANTS and enjoy the clarity and speed on your desktop, tablet and phone
Is Europe ready to eliminate cash?
by Kylene Casanova
The European Parliament is supporting No Cash Day on 5 April but, despite impressive uptake of contactless and other e-payment methods in northern Europe, cash's allure is enduring.
CSG issues guidelines on electronic identification for payment cards
by Kylene Casanova
A key set of documentation that ensures standardisation, interoperability, and security for the European cards industry has been updated to comply with the Interchange Fee Regulation.
Mobile market hotting up for payments and money transfer
by Kylene Casanova
Mobile payments, including m-commerce, person-to-person (P2P) mobile money transfers, and mobile proximity payments, are set to grow exponentially in the next three years.
Why 150% growth in contactless payments in 2015 is good news for corporates
by Kylene Casanova
MasterCard announced 150 per cent year-on-year growth for MasterCard and Maestro contactless transactions in Europe. But what's in it for corporates and banks?