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PSP Services Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire the NCR Atleos Debit Card Production and Transaction Processing Business in Canada

Fintech Finance

(PSP) is pleased to announce an agreement to acquire the NCR Atleos debit card production and transaction processing business that services a number of credit unions, financial institutions and payment networks in Canada. The assets will be a very complementary addition to PSP’s award-winning HLX unified commerce platform.

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Addressing Threat Prioritization Challenges Within the Financial Payments Industry

Fintech Weekly

At the recent Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) Community Meetings in North America and Europe, the premiere conference for everything related to the payment card and financial payment industry, several topics were top of mind for participants and attendees.

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SNEAK PEEK: In the mind of the merchant: Top challenges and priorities for the next 12 months

The Payments Association

Merchants need to continue adapting to new payment methods, collaborate with industry peers, and stay agile in balancing innovation and regulatory compliance. As the payments ecosystem continues to evolve with innovations like open banking, instant payments, and tokenisation, merchants are facing a host of challenges and opportunities.

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Modern payments, outdated systems: Why growth and uncertainty demand agility

The Payments Association

CBDCs are reshaping national payment systemscentral banks are piloting digital versions of fiat currencies to modernise payments, which are expected to improve security, efficiency, and accessibility of national and cross-border transactions.

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BoA Says Consumers Bullish On Emerging Payments

PYMNTS

“This year’s report demonstrates the growing reliance on our mobile devices to navigate daily life and manage our finances, including significant growth in mobile banking and emerging payments,” Michelle Moore, head of digital banking at Bank of America, said in a press release announcing the study’s results.

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Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services to Enable Digital Payment Acceptance Across Middle East and Africa

Fintech Finance

According to the Mastercard Payment Industry Insights Index, 95% of consumers in Middle East and Africa are considering using emerging payment methods, such as wearables, biometrics, digital wallets, QR codes, and contactless payments.

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Merchant survey 2025: Navigating the payment innovation divide

The Payments Association

Understanding current merchant priorities and implementation plans becomes essential for informing business strategy, technology investment, and market positioning decisions as the UK retail sector continues its digital evolution. The industry talks a lot about UX and payments infrastructure, but not enough about intelligence.