Displaying 41 - 50 of 179 Payments and Industry Trends blog posts
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Oh, the Different Ways to Pay Today (Not by Doctor Seuss)
Wednesday, January 10, 2018 Dan Ring to Payments and Industry TrendsMark, Mega Millions tickets cost 2 dollars now?!? I don’t have 2 dollars in my wallet... I don’t have any dollars in my wallet!
And due to my lack of paper currency, if I’m not in it, I can’t win it. And I wanna win it, which has got me to thinking (again) about the new(er) ways to pay. When we last tackled the topic, I think we were ranting about wearable rings, speedos, the Rio Games and maybe Ryan Lochte’s hair. We’re now approaching a saturation point when it comes to places (on the body) to put payment mechanisms (especially if you’re in Rio!).
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Payments’ Big Five: What We Will Be Hearing About in 2018
Thursday, January 04, 2018 Andy McDonald to Merchant Retail, Payments and Industry TrendsThe new year is here… so while resolutions are enacted, and almost inevitably broken before the month is out, it is also the time to look ahead at what the next year may bring. One thing that is clear is that payments will become an even more important ingredient in the business strategy of every merchant. From my perspective, these are the five trends that will have the biggest impact in 2018.
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The EBA’s Regulatory Technical Standards Provide the “How” to PSD2’s “What”
Thursday, December 28, 2017 Paul Thomalla to Payments and Industry TrendsFebruary 2017 saw the release of the long-awaited draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) for strong customer authentication (SCA) from the European Banking Authority (EBA). The RTS defines the technical framework for the implementation of PSD2 with primary focus on SCA, and common and secure connection (CSC). In short, we could say that PSD2 covers the “what” aspect of the regulation whereas the RTS defines the “how” this is to be done.
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The Bank of the Future: 2040 and the Reality of AR and VR
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 Dan Ring to Payments and Industry Trends, Retail PaymentsMark, when I envision the bank of the future, I imagine Twiki and Buck Rogers at a casino. Or maybe I once dreamed that—I’m old and my mind is going. So what are we talking about and what can we envision when it comes to the bank of the future? And by future, I’m talking about 2040, before certain cities might be flooded (by water). But I digress, as this isn’t a post about climate change.
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Oh payment trends, oh payment trends….
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Mark A. Ranta to Payments and Industry TrendsAs the first flakes start to fall and the smells in the air start to change (as my esteemed colleague Seth mentioned in his recent post), my favorite sign of the holiday season begins to appear—the trends to watch in the coming year.
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Dumbing Down Payments and Fintech Jargon… Just in Time for the Holidays!
Thursday, November 09, 2017 Dan Ring to Payments and Industry TrendsMark, is there a slightly less insulting phrase for “dumbing down” something? I ask because there are some terms and topics making bigly waves today and many/most consumers outside of payments/banking/fintech/tech might not understand their significance and why they should care. With that, can we take a moment to simplify these terms and topics, while also conveying their importance to the masses—from your mother-in-law to your daughter’s daycare provider to “the old man sitting next to me making love to his tonic and gin” (I’m a sucker for Billy Joel).
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The Art of Open Banking, Part 2: On the March
Wednesday, November 08, 2017 Rachel Hunt to Immediate Payments, Payments and Industry TrendsRead Part 1: The Art of Open Banking, Laying Plans
In the first part of my talk with @digitalbankguru (aka Mark Ranta) and @Lui_Zurawski (aka Lu Zurawski), we discussed plans that best prepare an organization for Open Banking, and in this second chapter, we explore some use cases for delivering value.
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What Makes Latin America An Attractive Market for Cryptocurrencies? [¿Qué Hace a Latinoamérica un Mercado Atractivo para Las Criptomonedas?]
Monday, November 06, 2017 David Escobar to Payments and Industry TrendsCryptocurrencies are one of today’s hottest topics – seemingly in every corner of the globe. Bitcoin continues to be the most popular – and certainly the most well-known – though digital currencies have been blossoming at an unprecedented pace recently. There are currently more than 16 million Bitcoins in existence, and it is expected that there will be more than 22 million by 2022. Worldwide acceptance is growing, with over 9,800 businesses registered on the Coinmap website, compared to 2013 when there were only 133 businesses registered.
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The Art of Open Banking, Part 1: Laying Plans
Wednesday, November 01, 2017 Rachel Hunt to Immediate Payments, Payments and Industry TrendsRead Part 2: The Art of Open Banking, On the March
I recently had a great discussion with @digitalbankguru (aka Mark Ranta) and @Lui_Zurawski (aka Lu Zurawski) on what it takes to be ready for the revolution in Open Banking. It was a truly global discussion, with stories from North America, Europe and Asia; the conversation part philosophical treatise and part strategy roadmap. Following is a summary of the first part of our wide-ranging discussion on preparing for the Open Banking era.
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How 'Mega Trends' Are Shaping Payments in India
Monday, October 30, 2017 Manish Patel to Payments and Industry Trends, Retail PaymentsIn a previous blog post, I wrote about the impact of demonetization in India and the staggering growth of new digital payment types. Building further on this, I want explore some of the “mega trends” in payments, and how India is embracing the opportunities presented by these trends.