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Merchants

Payments optimization in 2026: 6 stats every retailer should know

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Banking

Standing still is the real risk in cards. Q&A with cards & payments expert, Dean Wallace

Merchants

Top five tips for implementing local payment methods

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Billers

Visa’s service-fee update for utilities: What changes and what doesn’t

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Payments Intelligence

How to navigate NACHA’s 2026 Fraud Mandate

By strengthening protection, banks and their customers can stay a step ahead of fraud.

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Banking

Navigating the future of payments: Tackling fraud, risk, and compliance

In today's rapidly evolving payments landscape, financial institutions and businesses face unprecedented challenges in fraud prevention, risk management, and regulatory compliance

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Billers

Why self-serve payment channels are a must-have for modern lenders and billers

On this page The financial landscape has undergone a major transformation in recent years, driven by shifting consumer expectations and the rapid rise of digital convenience. Today’s customers demand seamless, 24/7 access to their financial services, with minimal friction and maximum control.

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Billers

Gen Z is setting the pace—can your business keep up?

The lending, utilities, and insurance industries must adapt to meet the needs of Gen Z or risk losing relevance and loyalty.

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Merchants

Tackling friendly fraud with AI precision

On this page Friendly fraud, which occurs when legitimate customers dispute transactions post-purchase, is a growing issue for businesses. Often mistaken for true fraud, these disputes cost retailers $100 billion annually.

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Merchants

How to use AI to stay ahead of fraud during peak seasons

High-volume transaction periods are critical to revenue but open the door to criminals. See how artificial intelligence slams that door shut to provide protection when you need it the most.

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Leadership in an era of transformation

Navigate the future of payments with insights on today’s barriers, leadership strategies, and ecosystem shifts.

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Banking

AI and the next frontier in account takeover (ATO) detection

On this page Are your traditional ATO tactics putting you at risk? Get expert insights into how the latest technology is helping businesses prevent reputational damage, operational disruptions, and revenue loss.

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Banking

Top 5 tactics to prevent friendly fraud

Friendly fraud costs retailers $100B annually1 — use these expert insights to reduce losses this year.

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Banking

The battle for trust: The billion-dollar reality of APP scams

Authorized push payment (APP) scams are appearing across all markets, preying on people’s emotions and eroding the trust built by institutions.

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Billers

Fraudsters are developing sophisticated scams in the utility sector

Digital payments fraud in the utility sector is a growing concern. The shift from traditional paper checks to digital payments within the industry has opened new avenues for fraud1.

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Banking

Pivoting to the new way of intelligent decision-making: The journey toward convenience

Neither the individual who initiated the first card-not-present transaction nor the organization that pioneered a customer convenience channel could have foreseen the trajectory and evolution of payment systems. Fast-forward to today – the commerce landscape continues to be propelled by consumer-preferred payment methods that are convenient, swift, and efficient.

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Banking

Real-Time Payments Have Gone Mainstream – Explore Their Global Impact

Real-time payments are carving a new norm in the rapidly evolving payments landscape. Spurred by global governments and regulators, instant payments are viewed as a catalyst for economic growth, financial inclusivity, and transparency.