The FCA has recognized that banks, building societies and payment firms are trying to support customers to access accounts and is encouraging them to build on examples of existing good practice, such as working with homeless charities to tailor their support to the needs of customers in vulnerable circumstances.

Recent regulations in many markets make it possible for merchants to accept payment from consumers using direct, account-to-account transfers. As airlines seek to best meet the needs of travelers and reduce the overall cost of payments, account-to-account payments are becoming very popular, and they represent a new option for travelers to pay for air tickets. 

Issuer processing powerhouse Enfuce today announces its strategic partnership with Saldo Bank to launch the bank’s first payment card programme, in a groundbreaking collaboration set to accelerate the neobank’s growth journey in the banking sector across the Nordics and the Baltics. 

Visa today announced that it is applying the company’s infrastructure, technology and capabilities to account-to-account (A2A) payments, giving consumers more control and protection on how they pay via bank transfers.

Almost £60 million has been reported stolen through card fraud over the past three years in the UK according to new research from Trustly, the global leader in open banking payments. The figures were obtained via a freedom of information request sent to the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau run by City of London Police.

UNIPaaS, a leading Payment as a Service (PaaS) provider, has announced a new partnership with American Express that will enable more small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to offer their customers the option of paying invoices with Amex Cards through its platform.

Genesis Global announced that Sumeet Chabria, formerly Global Head of Business Services and COO for Technology and Operations at Bank of America and Global CIO for Banking and Markets at HSBC, has joined the firm as a senior advisor.

Innovation in payments is critical to keep pace with evolving consumer and business behaviours, and demands. The financial services industry must continue to develop forward-looking solutions to address immediate challenges and push the boundaries of what is possible. 

Ume, a payment network and merchant services platform for small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) on Pix, today announced it has raised $ 15 million in Series A equity funding. The round was led by PayPal Ventures, with participation from NFX, Globo Ventures, Clocktower Ventures, Big Bets, FJ Labs, Endeavor and Norte Ventures. Ume has also raised a USD $20 million FIDC debt facility from Verde, Wersten Asset, Itaú, Credit Saison and Milenio.

Fime, a global leader in consulting, testing, and certification services, is excited to announce the acquisition of Consult Hyperion, a renowned consultancy firm with expertise across payments, smart mobility and digital identity. The acquisition augments and cements Fime’s ability to deliver comprehensive consulting and advisory services—from ideation to implementation and testing—across these key sectors.