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The Challenge of Real-Time Payments for Legacy Banks
November 30, 2023

In a world of immediate payment options like Venmo and Zelle, most U.S. banks are still using the same payment-processing technology they installed in the 1980s. Consumers have come to embrace real-ti

How Turnkey AI Solutions Can Help Payments Stakeholders Mitigate Fraud
November 16, 2023

Acquirers, processors, and payment facilitators (PayFacs) are grappling with a host of challenges involving riskincluding sophisticated fraud attemptsthat demand innovative solutions. These industry

Gift Cards Take Center Stage this Holiday Season
November 14, 2023

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and consumers and retailers are gearing up for whats to come in the world of gift-giving. The economic roller coaster of the past year has given rise to a c

Exploring the Shifting Payment Tides: The Key Differences Among Generations
November 09, 2023

Gen Z is embracing emerging technologies as a form of payment at checkout more than their older cohorts, particularly when it comes to mobile wallets. Thats according to PSCUs 2023 Eye on Payments r

Simplifying Payment Processing? Payment Orchestration Can Help  
November 07, 2023

Payment processing has turned into an intricate web of challenges for many merchants and payment service providers. Various factorspayment types, channels, and geographical influenceshave created a

Why Businesses Can’t Thrive Without Digital Transformation
October 24, 2023

As businesses lean on digital technology to drive their success, the question isnt whether they need to embrace digital transformation but rather how they can do so effectively. U.S. Bank recently co

Business Email Compromise Scams Are Growing Threat to B2B Operations
October 18, 2023

Business email compromise (BEC) scams have become a top concern for organizations engaged in B2B transactions, as they target financial assets and sensitive information. According to the 2023 AFP Paym

How Banks Can Navigate the Path to Operational Efficiency
October 16, 2023

U.S. banks are finding themselves at a crossroads, balancing the advantages of relying on dominant service providers with the pressing need to maintain operational autonomy. From core banking systems

Modernizing Reconciliations and Payments: The Urgent Need for Automation
October 12, 2023

Fintechs are celebrated for offering sleek payments solutions, yet they often cling to outdated manual processes for back-office tasks. The primary offender: Excel spreadsheets. Because of the manual

As Banks and PSPs Look to Offer Instant Payments, Automation Will Be a Game-Changer
October 05, 2023

With the launch of FedNow, instant payments have become ubiquitous, and their adoption will only grow. But there are complexities to consider, particularly for banks and payment service providers (PSP