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The On-Demand Economy Drives Surge in Instant Payments

December 17, 2024
The rapid growth of payments outside of payroll and invoicing — such as gig and gaming payouts — is driving a surge in instant rails.
New Report: Instant Digital Disbursements Cut Through Government Red Tape
Money Mobility // December 09, 2024

What would a fully digital government payment system look like — and why does it matter? For citizens, government payments often mean waiting: waiting for tax refunds, waiting for stimulus checks, waiting for benefits to arrive. The delays for these government payment are largely the...

Update: Real-Time Payments Reach New Milestones Across the US and Beyond
Real-Time Payments // December 06, 2024

Real-time payments took center stage in 2024, with groundbreaking milestones reshaping how money moves worldwide. From the United States expanding its payment networks to new systems debuting in other regions, the year has been a turning point for faster, more accessible transactions. What follows are...

From Approval to Bank Account: Why Instant Disbursements Are Critical for Lenders
Money Mobility // November 18, 2024

How many potential borrowers are lost to cumbersome loan processes and slow disbursements? Today’s consumers expect the speed and convenience they find in other digital services — but traditional loan processes often fall short. According to the latest “Money Mobility Tracker®,” 73% of borrowers are...

Global Push for Real-Time Payments: EU, Brazil and South Africa Lead the Way
Real-Time Payments // November 06, 2024

Real-time payments are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, with new implementations and innovations emerging regularly. The European Union has been a traditional leader in real-time payments, prompting providers to prioritize compliance with its regulations. A recent example is Broadridge Financial Solutions, which just launched its Instant...

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Update: Real-Time Payments Reach New Milestones Across the US and Beyond

December 06, 2024
Real-time payments took center stage in 2024, with groundbreaking milestones reshaping how money moves worldwide. From the United States expanding its payment networks to new systems debuting in other regions, the year has been a turning point for faster, more accessible transactions. What follows are some key highlights from the year. In January, Mastercard and […]

From Approval to Bank Account: Why Instant Disbursements Are Critical for Lenders

November 18, 2024
How many potential borrowers are lost to cumbersome loan processes and slow disbursements? Today’s consumers expect the speed and convenience they find in other digital services — but traditional loan...

Global Push for Real-Time Payments: EU, Brazil and South Africa Lead the Way

November 06, 2024
Real-time payments are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, with new implementations and innovations emerging regularly. The European Union has been a traditional leader in real-time payments, prompting providers to prioritize compliance...

Instant Payments Could Eliminate Construction’s $280B Late Payments Problem

October 22, 2024
Delayed and incorrect payments are a perpetual headache for the construction industry. These issues not only burden accounting teams but also have serious downstream ramifications. Project delays and canceled contracts...