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Computop Supports Wero Acquirers in Payment Processing

Fintech Finance

Computop , the leading German payment service provider, known for connecting large retail companies to international payment methods, is entering a new business area with payment processing for acquirers. EPI (European Payment Initiative), the operator of Wero, relies on acquiring banks for the acceptance of Wero payments.

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Open banking: A revolution faltering? Examining the European experience and future prospects

The Payments Association

The European Trajectory: A Mixed Bag The European Union has been at the forefront of open banking regulation, primarily through the Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2). PSD2 mandates banks to provide TPPs with access to customer account information (AIS) and payment initiation services (PIS).

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Swift’s Global Payments Initiative Signs 73 New Banks

PYMNTS

As of today, 73 new banks have signed on to Swift’s Global payments initiative. The goal of the project is to expand the payment services and experience for customers by upping the speed, transparency and predictability of cross-border payments.

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IBM, SWIFT Cap X-Border Payments Initiatives       

PYMNTS

… It all means funds can now be transferred at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional correspondent banking.”. Africa As Greenfield Payments Opportunity. The digital asset facilitates the trade, and supplies important settlement instructions. IBM will be demoing the new project this October.

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SWIFT Stands Behind Its Global Payments Innovation Initiative

PYMNTS

” When PYMNTS spoke to SWIFT about some of the criticism it’s faced over gpi, Head of Payments Initiatives for the Americas and U.K. Region Stacy Rosenthal didn’t speak directly of Ripple’s swipes. “There are different perspectives when it comes to gpi,” she said.

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Western Union Rolls Out Full API Access For International Payments

PYMNTS

Domestic and cross-border payments are supported in over 130 currencies. Account information service providers will have improved account visibility, and payment initiation service providers will be able to integrate with Western Union ’s payment network and correspondent banks.

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Why Payments Are Only A Piece Of SMBs’ Global Finance Puzzle

PYMNTS

For the financial services world to address businesses’ global payments needs, Conibear said they must take a holistic approach that goes beyond facilitating cross-border payments or improving upon legacy payment rails. Beyond Payments Initiation. Open banking and PSD2 initiatives in the U.K.