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Payments optimization in 2026: 6 stats every retailer should know
Standing still is the real risk in cards. Q&A with cards & payments expert, Dean Wallace
Top five tips for implementing local payment methods
Visa’s service-fee update for utilities: What changes and what doesn’t
The sales that never post: Christian Schönhuth on recovering margin at checkout
Declines, false positives, and friction erode checkout revenue. Learn how merchants can improve conversion and recover lost value.
When gas prices rise, how can fuel retailers protect traffic and loyalty
Learn how fuel merchants can adapt to rising prices with clearer value, smarter loyalty strategies, and payment experiences that keep customers coming back.
Agentic commerce and the trust problem at checkout: ACI’s Adriana Iordan on what breaks when software starts buying
Agentic commerce is reshaping checkout—but trust, fraud, and liability models aren’t ready. Learn what breaks and what merchants must solve next.
Why Age of Information (AoI) Â is no longer a reliable indicator of trust
Learn how network visibility exposes hidden fraud risk inside digital identities and enables continuous, context-driven trust decisions
Why payments matter at every touchpoint across the fuel site
Discover the full payments landscape of fuel retail and why orchestration across touchpoints is essential for loyalty, security, and operational efficiency.
PSD3/PSR: What changes for PSPs and how to get operationally ready
Learn what’s changing under PSD3 & PSR for PSPs and how to prepare for stronger fraud prevention, greater transparency, and evolving support expectations.
Leadership in an era of transformation
Navigate the future of payments with insights on today’s barriers, leadership strategies, and ecosystem shifts.
Agentic commerce explained: How AI agents are redefining online shopping
On this page eCommerce is entering a new phase: one where shopping journeys are no longer defined by clicks, tabs, and comparisons. Instead, AI agents are beginning to shop on behalf of consumers: researching products, comparing options, assembling carts, and even completing purchases within pre‑approved boundaries.
AI in action: The reality of AI adoption in fraud and financial crime
Explore the real state of AI adoption in fraud prevention and the gap between ambition and execution, based on insights from 154 global industry leaders.
Fraud trends: How merchants can stay ahead of AI‑Driven threats
See the 2026 fraud landscape and how AI‑powered orchestration helps merchants stop attacks, reduce losses, and protect trust across the entire customer lifecycle.
Fuel & convenience trends for 2026: What retailers need to know
Discover the trends reshaping fuel & convenience retail: From POS modernization to loyalty, and omnichannel. Learn how modern payments drive engagement, security, and growth.
VAMP made practical for (PSPs): Why portfolio‑level tooling is now essential
Learn why Visa’s VAMP shifts risk to PSP portfolios and why real‑time, portfolio‑level fraud and dispute monitoring is crucial to protect approvals.
Unlocking growth and resilience: The future of fuel payments
Discover how fraud drains margins in banking and why small detection improvements drive outsized financial impact.