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Post-pandemic in-store experiences need an ecommerce style makeover

The future of high street retail has been in question for some time now, and the impact of COVID-19 is hastening its demise. Post-pandemic, its survival could depend on retailers delivering a blend of physical and digital experiences to keep customers coming through their doors.

Post-pandemic in-store experiences need an ecommerce style makeover

Apple looks to turn smartphones into payment terminals

Silicon Valley continues its foray into payments last week, with Apple buying Canadian start-up, Mobeewave for $100m. The company, based in Montreal, builds software that allows smartphones to become payment terminals without any additional hardware or accessories and includes huge Android handset manufacturer, Samsung as an earlier investor. If rolled out, this would allow Apple… Read more…

Apple looks to turn smartphones into payment terminals

The New Burning Platform for Banks

How payments and commerce providers are taking on the last defences of incumbent banks Commentators have been predicting the disruption of core banking for many years now, but the scale of incumbents’ distribution and the strength of their engagement with customers have acted as high barriers of defence, limiting any assault on the lending and… Read more…

The New Burning Platform for Banks

Three years since the launch of PSD2 – where is Open Banking now?

January of this year marked the three-year anniversary of Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2), and while Open Banking is still arguably in its infancy, it’s proving to be an attractive opportunity for fintechs and banks to work in partnership. The fundamental benefits of Open Banking – improved customer experience, new revenue streams, and a sustainable… Read more…

Three years since the launch of PSD2 – where is Open Banking now?
Post-pandemic in-store experiences need an ecommerce style makeover

Post-pandemic in-store experiences need an ecommerce style makeover

The future of high street retail has been in question for some time now, and the impact of COVID-19 is hastening its demise. Post-pandemic, its survival could depend on retailers delivering a blend of physical and digital experiences to keep customers coming through their doors.

Is the iOS 14.5 data privacy update the perfect time for banks to bite back?

Is the iOS 14.5 data privacy update the perfect time for banks to bite back?

This week, Apple caused a stir for big tech and marketers as it announced its latest software update, iOS 14.5. The new update, as covered by WIRED, introduces Apple’s controls on the ways apps can track users, with consumers being asked to opt-in to allow apps they’ve downloaded to track their behaviour and activity, rather… Read more…

Monetising digital creative assets using NFTs

Monetising digital creative assets using NFTs

The story of the struggling artist is an old one and has been written into folklore. It depicts an individual who pours their heart and soul into their creative endeavours whether that be art, music, or writing. They generally receive little if any reward during life. And then upon death, their talents are discovered, and… Read more…

The New Burning Platform for Banks

The New Burning Platform for Banks

How payments and commerce providers are taking on the last defences of incumbent banks Commentators have been predicting the disruption of core banking for many years now, but the scale of incumbents’ distribution and the strength of their engagement with customers have acted as high barriers of defence, limiting any assault on the lending and… Read more…

Open Banking – How can banks and merchants take advantage of a cost-effective alternative to card schemes?

Open Banking – How can banks and merchants take advantage of a cost-effective alternative to card schemes?

Most retailers accept card payments, but, while convenient for the consumer, it can be costly for the merchant. From interchange fees to the risk of chargebacks due to fraud, many merchants are having to shoulder the financial burden of offering card payments to their customers when Open Banking payments can be just as convenient as… Read more…

Three years since the launch of PSD2 – where is Open Banking now?

Three years since the launch of PSD2 – where is Open Banking now?

January of this year marked the three-year anniversary of Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2), and while Open Banking is still arguably in its infancy, it’s proving to be an attractive opportunity for fintechs and banks to work in partnership. The fundamental benefits of Open Banking – improved customer experience, new revenue streams, and a sustainable… Read more…

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