Payments Innovation

Payments Innovation
Thredd’s McCarthy Gets Down to the Business of FinTech
May 29, 2024

Defining “payments modernization” is no easy task. If you asked 10 different payments executives to define it, you might get 10 different answers. But for payment processor Thredd CEO Jim McCarthy, payment modernization is a basic mission rather than an abstract concept. As he told...

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Spreedly President: Companies Need to Pivot to Match Consumer Spending Trends
May 28, 2024

With economic headwinds picking up, consumer spending behavior is poised to shift as households tighten their belts in some categories and economists try to make sense of the short-term and long-term future. According to Peter Dougherty, president of open payments platform Spreedly, a steady diet...

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Pay-by-Bank Solutions Signal New Era of Payments
May 28, 2024

Solutions in search of problems rarely scale — something especially true when it comes to payments, where the focus remains on enhancing user experience and efficiency. With that focus in mind, PYMNTS sat down with Trustly Vice President of Enterprise Growth Ross McFerrin to hear his thoughts on the key drivers of payments...

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Payments Modernization Starts and Ends With Customer Preferences
May 23, 2024

Innovation in payments is rarely linear, but it is always impactful.  That’s because staying ahead of the curve within payments and commerce often involves an interplay of technological advancements, regulatory changes, shifting consumer behaviors and competitive pressures.  Industry leaders are pioneering marketplace transformations by leveraging technology...

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Payments Speed and Security Acceleration Driven by Behavioral Expectations
May 23, 2024

The future of payments won’t be built overnight. But progress is being made almost every single day. Technology is reshaping every facet of business. The pursuit of efficiency, security and seamless customer experiences is driving change in how transactions are conducted and transforming the ways businesses can operate. Aaron Le...

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Stripe Launches Its First Open Banking-Powered Payment Method in UK
May 21, 2024

Stripe has debuted an open banking-powered payment method and faster manual payouts in the United Kingdom. In addition, the company has expanded Stripe Capital to the U.K., the company said in a Tuesday (May 21) press release. U.K. businesses on Stripe will be the first to access Stripe’s first...

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Opus Technologies Launches Payment Integration Framework for Financial Institutions
May 21, 2024

Opus Technologies has launched a payment integration framework designed for financial institutions. The new Paysemble helps financial institutions simplify technology adoption, migration and integration and ensure seamless operations, the company said in a Tuesday (May 21) press release. “Customers today expect a seamless and intuitive payment experience,” Opus CEO Praveen...

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White-Label Payments Solutions Monetize Resellers’ eCommerce Efforts
May 16, 2024

In an increasingly digital world, the ability to accept and process payments anytime, anywhere has become a critical component of business success. And white-labeling payment solutions has emerged as a powerful tool for sales organizations and merchants to streamline their operations and boost their bottom...

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Could ISO 20022’s Data-Rich Messaging Fuel AI Innovation?
May 16, 2024

The best, and most lasting innovations, are those that beget other innovations.  That’s because innovation rarely happens in isolation. The strongest pushes of forward progress frequently build upon existing knowledge, technology or infrastructure. Each new innovation becomes a link to subsequent ones, forming a continuous chain of...