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Explore of the latest payments and ecommerce commentary and insights, directly from the experts most involved in the industry

These are just some of the various topics that experienced The Paypers editors and our expert collaborators cover extensively in this section. From the minds and research of reputed thought leaders comes a constantly updated collection of thought-leader pieces dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the knowledge – spanning from the latest ecommerce trend to the inner-workings of the freshest fintech innovation – so you have the most pertinent data and analyses to take your decision-making process to the next level.

These are just some of the various topics that experienced The Paypers editors and our expert collaborators cover extensively in this

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Fighting fraud beyond Verification of Payee

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | Published Wednesday 20 Nov 2024 09:51 CET

Erwin Kulk of EBA CLEARING highlights how Payment Service Providers (PSPs) can enhance security by implementing Verification of Payee (VOP) checks. 


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Fighting fraud beyond Verification of Payee

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | Published Wednesday 20 Nov 2024 09:51 CET

Erwin Kulk of EBA CLEARING highlights how Payment Service Providers (PSPs) can enhance security by implementing Verification of Payee (VOP) checks. 


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Latest Voices of the Industry

When speed becomes a risk – Introducing The Paypers' RTP Fraud Series

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 20 Nov 2024 08:22 CET

In today’s fast-paced world, customers and businesses demand payment transactions that are instant, seamless, cost-effective, and transparent.


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Data and AI – finding the recipe for results

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 19 Nov 2024 09:38 CET

AI has undeniably transformed the world, but as Maya Shabi and Anna Pogreb from EverC point out, its effectiveness depends on the quality of the data you feed it.


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Loyalty reimagined – the future of consumer engagement

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 19 Nov 2024 09:20 CET
Nadejda Popova, Global Head – Loyalty at Euromonitor International, elaborates on the future of loyalty programmes and consumer engagement.
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How banks can use AI to fight fraud together

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 15 Nov 2024 10:10 CET
As the battle against payments fraud intensifies, Jackie Barwell of ACI Worldwide stresses the need for banks to unite and leverage AI to tackle risks at their source.
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Ecommerce is driving the Europeanisation of the (Digital) Single Market

Expert Opinion | Ecommerce | 13 Nov 2024 14:17 CET
Margherita Corsaro, Policy Advisor (Sustainability and Product Legislation) at Ecommerce Europe, elaborates on how a harmonised Single Market would pave the way for a strong European ecommerce sector.
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Addressing key checkout friction points to boost conversion

Expert Opinion | Ecommerce | 13 Nov 2024 12:16 CET
A report from Ecommpay and IMRG finds that over half of customers abandon purchases, often right at checkout. Ecommpay's Chief Revenue OfficerMoshe Winegarten, shares insights on improving payment experiences.



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Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) challenges and best practices

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 11 Nov 2024 08:15 CET

At payments and regtech events, MLROs are frequently asked about their top concerns and challenges.


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Cracking down on refund fraud and promo abuse: protecting your business from costly scams

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 08 Nov 2024 08:52 CET
Irina Ionescu, Senior Editor at The Paypers, deep dives into refund fraud and promo abuse, detailing how businesses can protect themselves from costly scams.
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Merchant payments trends driving change through 2025

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 08 Nov 2024 07:29 CET
André Moeller, Payments Manager at Volkswagen Group Charging and mpe 2025 ambassador, discusses merchant payments trends expected to drive change through 2025.
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How fraudsters exploit refund policies and how merchants can fight back

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 07 Nov 2024 08:41 CET
Brian Davis, Head of Fraud, delves into the approach taken by fraudsters to exploit refund policies and the methods through which merchants can fight back.
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Sustainability and ESG initiatives in payments: key developments and trends

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 07 Nov 2024 07:40 CET
Gabriel Lucas, Director, and Chaira Mekkaoui, Associate Director, both part of Redbridge Debt and Treasury Advisory, discuss the latest trends and initiatives related to integrating sustainability and ESG principles within the payments industry.
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What will move the needle for Open Banking payments in 2025?

Thought leader insights | Online & Mobile Banking | 06 Nov 2024 12:12 CET

Open Banking is making waves – USD 57 billion in transactions this year. Lena Hackelöer, CEO of Brite Payments, highlights growth potential in Pay by Bank, forecasted to surge 209% by 2029.


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Embedded Finance in Germany: current landscape and future growth areas

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 05 Nov 2024 08:26 CET
Silke Finken, professor of innovation and keynote speaker, provides an overview of Embedded Finance in Germany.
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How to protect instant payments from fraud – Worldline's expertise

Thought leader insights | Ecommerce | 04 Nov 2024 08:47 CET

Worldline fraud experts Claire Deprez Pipon and Joao Rijo Courinha address critical fraud risks in instant payments and highlight the need for advanced security solutions to protect payment systems.


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3-D Secure findings highlight missed opportunities for online merchants

Thought leader insights | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 01 Nov 2024 09:00 CET
Ravelin’s CEO, Martin Sweeney, shares 3DS performance metrics and explains how merchants and PSPs can improve the online shopping and payment experience without compromising security.



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eIDAS2: compliance requirements or growth opportunities? (Part 2)

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 01 Nov 2024 08:21 CET

Digital identity expert Jamie Smith continues his journey to unlock hidden customer potential with eIDAS2, exploring what it could mean for businesses and how they can respond.


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Chile: 2024 analysis of payments and ecommerce trends

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 30 Oct 2024 10:54 CET
Lindsay Lehr, Managing Director at Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI), delves into the main trends of the 2024 payments and ecommerce markets in Chile.
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Ecommerce's hidden foe: the fight against card-not-present fraud

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 30 Oct 2024 10:41 CET
Mantas Eitutis, Head of Payments and Risk at Eneba, discusses one of the biggest challenges for ecommerce players today, namely the fight against card-not-present (CNP) fraud.
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Part 1: Uncovering the untapped customer opportunity in eIDAS2

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 29 Oct 2024 10:13 CET

eIDAS2 is a billion-euro opportunity just waiting to be tapped—so why isn't everyone seeing it?


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PSD3/PSR, DORA, and more – what comes with the next wave of payment regulations?

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 29 Oct 2024 09:12 CET

Dr. Carlos Nasher, Managing Partner at Thede Consulting, analyses the impact of PSD3/PSR and DORA on the payments industry, exploring what it means for merchants and banks.



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