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How open banking and IPR are transforming payments in regulated sectors

The Payments Association

In sectors like iGaming, FX, and crypto, payment infrastructure plays a far bigger role than just moving money. Now, thanks to open banking and the EUs Instant Payments Regulation (IPR), regulated businesses are rethinking whats possible: real-time transactions, richer customer insight, and smoother experiences, all while staying compliant.

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How to Choose Between EFT vs ACH: A Comprehensive Guide

Stax

A cash shortage, a payment delay, and limited payment options. Thats why 92% of consumers and 82% of companies reportedly made the switch to electronic payments, like Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) and Automated Clearing House (ACH). EFT and ACH payments are fast, secure, and hassle-free. In 2024, it processed 1.2

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Looking Back on 2024 in Paytech: Insights from Aevi’s Experts

The Fintech Times

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s been an eventful year for the payments industry, marked by rapid innovation, unexpected challenges, and evolving consumer expectations. Experts at Aevi , the in-person payment orchestration firm, share their key takeaways, lessons learned, and perspectives on the trends shaping the future of paytech.

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Paymentology’s predictions for 2025

The Payments Association

Payment technology and innovation are accelerating across the fintech industry, with more companies recognising the importance of adapting to changing customer needs, with non-cash transactions projected to hit 2.3 A team of Paymentologys payment experts explore what we can expect to see in the payments industry next year.

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Payment Rail Innovators Dive Into Real-Time

PYMNTS

It may have taken some time, but faster and real-time payments demand continues to grow in the corporate and B2B payments context. This week's look at payment rail innovation is all about speed, both for legacy rails and new ones. PYMNTS breaks down all of the latest initiatives below. SWIFT to Launch New Real-Time Rails.

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NovoPayment Takes Next Step in Mexico With Mastercard Certification

The Fintech Times

The direct partnership with Mastercard opens the door for service providers to collaborate on initiatives that drive value, innovation and seamless experiences in the evolving payment ecosystem. Prior to Mexico, NovoPayment has received certifications in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela as card issuer processors.

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Corporates Play Payment Rail Musical Chairs

PYMNTS

The coronavirus pandemic has some organizations playing payment rails musical chairs in their accounts payable (AP) departments as they adjust payment strategies (and methods) to suit their needs in a volatile, remote working environment. Just which payment rail they will migrate to, however, remains unclear.

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