Banking and payments “under threat” from fintech - PwC
by Kylene Casanova
More than four-fifths of executives surveyed by PwC said that some part of their business is at risk of being lost to standalone fintech companies.
Payments - Receipts
Background
Collecting bills efficiently, on-time and with a minimum of bad debts is essential in any business. Bill collection, unlike collecting payments at the point of sale, involves granting the buyer credit…
Read moreEnhanced Data will enable automated reconciliation for corporates – Payments UK
by Kylene Casanova
A report published by Payments UK explains how having more data linked to a payment would benefit corporates making payments in the UK.
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
UK payment regulator proposes banks should sell stakes in VocaLink
by Kylene Casanova
The Payment Systems Regulator has recommended that VocaLink, the UK's payments infrastructure provider, should no longer be owned just by a relatively small group of banks.
‘One Treasurer’s Wish List’ for the good corporate treasury life
by Kylene Casanova
Phil John, EMEA Treasury Director for MARS suggests what banks and corporates have to do to achieve nirvana
EACHA to produce ACH framework for instant euro payments
by Kylene Casanova
A group of payments industry bodies led by EACHA is due to present the business requirements for ensuring risk management, clearing and settlement and interoperability for instant payments in euro.
E-Invoicing global growth 2016 is strong, whilst varying by region
by Kylene Casanova
Billentis report annual growth rates: Europe and North America - around - 11-14%, Rest of World - much less
Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man to become part of Sepa
by Kylene Casanova
As of 1 May 2016, the three British Crown dependencies will be incorporated into the geographical scope of the Single euro payments area.
Seven tips for a happier financial supply chain
by Kylene Casanova
The relationship between supplier and buyer is a delicate balance involving trust and transparency. What can suppliers do to ensure their goods and services are paid for on time?
Milestone for SEPA migration as deadline for use of IBAN only is reached
by Kylene Casanova
Exemptions of the use of IBANs, BICs and the ISO 20022 XML message standards came to an end on 1 February 2016, marking a milestone in the migration to Sepa.
Citi’s Digital Money Report shows the slow adoption world-wide
by Kylene Casanova
Citi and Imperial College London’s third Digital Money Report highlights the slow progress in digital money adoption and the drivers for change. See where you rank in Citi’s 2016 Digital Money Index
Five ways invoice innovation can cut costs
by Kylene Casanova
It's an imperative for finance departments – particularly those with oversight for accounts payable (AP) – to explore how invoice automation can cut costs and resources.
On the fifth day of Christmas my adviser sent me tips on how to:
by Kylene Casanova
Optimise our payments and collections by first accepting that a payment or collection is only part of a business transaction, and .....
Payments UK launches Sepa directory ahead of 1 February deadline
by Kylene Casanova
On 1 February 2016, payment service providers (PSPs) in the Eurozone will be required to process Single euro payments area (Sepa) payments using only international bank account numbers (IBANs).
A complete POBO & ROBO payment factory making subsidiaries ‘bank-free’ is possible
by Kylene Casanova
Roche shows how to operate full ‘on-behalf-of’ payment & collection factory, the ultimate solution
European governments keep e-invoicing adoption moving as EU develops plan
by Kylene Casanova
Switzerland: partial e-invoicing obligation begins for suppliers to Swiss Federal Administration
First step taken towards pan-European instant euro payments
by Kylene Casanova
The European Payments Council has published its proposal for a pan-European instant credit transfer scheme.
2015 business rules for Sepa schemes now effective
by Kylene Casanova
The European Payments Council has announced that the 2015 Sepa business rules for SDD and SCT are now in effect.
Making payment factories effective - the vital stages
by Kylene Casanova
Connectivity series #4: Volante Technologies and Corning's Bengt Elvinsson discuss the role of payment factories, key functions and future of payment factories
Sepa Cards Framework revoked as EMV acceptance almost complete in EU
by Kylene Casanova
The Sepa Cards Framework (SCF) is being retired after 10 years, during which time it has seen EMV card acceptance in Sepa countries grow from 10 per cent in 2004 to almost 100 per cent in 2015.
EPC’s recommendations on SEPA customer reporting
by Kylene Casanova
The European Payments Council (EPC) has published an updated version of its recommendations on customer reporting of Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) credit transfers and direct debits.
Sage accounting now offer full payment facility = start in bank services decline?
by Kylene Casanova
SME Sage Pay service extended with new payee payment facilities to help companies “transform the way we manage our money”
Online Payments Market Guide 2015 – now online
by Kylene Casanova
The Paypers has launched the latest edition of its Online Payments Market Guide, promising a “comprehensive overview of the online payments ecosystem”.
Payments UK announces directory to support IBAN-only payments
by Kylene Casanova
The UK's payments industry trade association has announced it will be facilitating the move to IBAN-only cross-border payments from February 2016.