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Stay up to date with the latest Payment Solutions updates from the global banking industryIn the right area – SEPA and payment processing Some thought the day would never come – SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) is officially now in force, but the story is far from over, with the European Central Bank now looking to...
Little business is big business – gaining a foothold in the SME sector As the financial services landscape continues to settle following the tumultuous events of recent years, banks are jockeying for position, trying to carve out a place in the market and make...
On the move: mobile payments systems Mobile technology edges further into our lives on a daily basis, and the realm of financial services is no exception. Mobile banking is changing how customers access their accounts, manage...
Single minded – SEPA migration in the euro area As preparation is everything and time is of the essence, Etienne Goosse, secretary-general of the European Payments Council (EPC) looks at the lessons learned from SEPA migration in the euro area....
Pay phones on the move Contactless and mobile have started to make their mark in the payments arena and banks are already anticipating a rapid move towards the mobile phone as the contactless payment method of...
SEPA: a race against time With the SEPA end-date just around the corner, banks are being urged to ensure that they have the right infrastructure in place. Ross Davies talks to SEB’s Paula da Silva, head of working...
Barclays' contactless encounters Five years ago, Barclays wanted to be seen as an innovation player in financial services, providing customers with new, easy solutions. Barclaycard took the initiative and became the market...
Get ready for SEPA Etienne Goosse, secretary-general of the European Payments Council, suggests that companies act now in readiness for the new SEPA regulation taking effect from 1 February...
The FSC's SEPA survey Three years after the transposition of the Payment Services Directive and implementation of the Single Euro Payments Area, European payments professionals answered questions on their...
Mobile wallet wobbles Banks, mobile operators and retailers have all announced plans to develop mobile wallets. But is the near-field communication technology behind these innovations just another opportunity...