Payments Trends

Payments Trends

B2B real-time payments
Fintech Payments Trends

How C2B payments can inspire the global B2B payments industry

By Bob Kaufman, CEO, ConnexPay With PayPal and Venmo offering instant payments for customers, C2B payments technology proves itself to be a leader in global innovation and growth. Meanwhile, the technology of B2B payments continues to lag. The security, reconciliation, and compliance aspects of B2B ...
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Canary SVB collapse
Banking Fintech Payments Trends

SVB’s collapse: Who knew?

by Jeff Domansky The canaries were singing loudly in the financial industry coal mine long before SVB collapsed. Who knew? Who acted in advance? And who caused the prominent fintech banker and lender to topple? To answer those questions – short-sellers knew, as did some ...
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card issuers
Banking Loyalty Payments Trends

Today’s consumers want more from credit card issuers

By Beth Robertson, Managing Director of Keynova Group The question of what consumers want from credit card issuers gnaws at card executives, eager to capitalize on the growing use of credit products in an inflationary environment, fending off challenges from non-traditional sources of consumer credit ...
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2023 payment industry predictions
Banking Fintech Mobile Payments Payments Trends

2023 Payment industry leader perspectives – Part 2

2023 will not be business as usual Doug Hall While 2023 shapes up as a challenging year for business, it will definitely not be business as usual. Our payment industry leaders see fraud challenges ahead, a focus on innovative fintech solutions, and big leaps in ...
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2023 payment industry predictions
Disruptive Technologies Fintech Payments Trends

2023 Payment industry leader predictions – Part 1

Persistence will pay off for payments industry leaders in 2023 Doug Hall “It’s an understatement to say 2022 was challenging for the fintech and payment industry. The impact of Covid created a dramatic shift in e-commerce, spending habits, and payment preferences. Cybersecurity was top of ...
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happy new year
Payments Trends

Health, happiness, happy New Year

Wishing all a healthy Happy New Year with many happy payments ahead. ...
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2023 payments trends
Payments Trends Retail

5 Digital Payment Trends for Small Businesses

Flexibility, customer service are the keys to thriving in 2023 By David Sharp, President, PaySimple Once the domain of large online retailers like Amazon and eBay, digital payments have reached a tipping point for small businesses, including brick-and-mortar stores. Craving the security and convenience they ...
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Economic clouds ahead?
Payments Research Payments Trends

Are you ready for a rockier economic road?

By Greg Cohen, CEO of Fortis Economic uncertainty has always been a variable for businesses. Still, with public market valuations down, inflationary pressures, a war in Eastern Europe, post-COVID reeling supply chains and rising interest rates, many are certain a recession is near. Even if we ...
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young adults miss payments
Payments Technology Payments Trends

Bill Pay Experiences Lagging for Young Adults

By John Minor, Chief Product Officer, PayNearMe Innovation in the payments industry has made bill payment more convenient than ever, with mobile-first consumers able to pay from anywhere, using all types of payment, at any time. Yet, young adults, arguably the most mobile-savvy generation, are ...
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contactless payments
Mobile Payments Payments Technology Payments Trends

Contactless Payment Trends We’re Watching Now for 2022

Rafael Lourenco, EVP & Partner, ClearSale Although contactless payments became much more popular because of the pandemic, they’re not going away even as many regions return to more in-person activities. In fact, contactless payment methods are more popular than ever, driven by health precautions, security ...
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