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Industry Event

August 6-7, 2025

Africa Payments & RegTech Forum

In Africa, Payments and Regtech stand as catalysts for economic transformation. Innovations in digital transactions coupled with robust regulatory technology are reshaping the financial landscape.

Industry Event

December 10-11, 2024

15th NextGen Payments & Regtech Forum

The 15th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum aims to discover how organizations are seeking to optimize operations, with a growing focus on expanding opportunities by adopting the latest technologies that are reshaping the Payments and Regtech industry.

Industry Event

December 3 – December 5, 2024

Trustech

Trustech is the annual meeting place of the card and trust technology industries.  The event remains a popular mix between tradeshow and conference with over 200 international exhibitors, and around 150 international speakers covering the latest technologies and trends in the fields of Payments & Identification.

Industry Event

November 7-8, 2024

Banking 4.0 and Finance Innovation Conference

Conferenzia World’s Banking 4.0 and Finance Innovation Conference 2024 is bringing together leading banking experts to analyze the challenges companies are now facing and the core opportunities for banking industries to strengthen strategies to attract and retain customers.

Industry Event

November 6-7, 2024

19th NextGen Payments & Regtech Forum

The 19th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum aims to discover how organizations are seeking to optimize operations, with a growing focus on expanding opportunities by adopting the latest technologies that are reshaping the Payments and Regtech industry.

Industry Event

October 10-11, 2024

18th NextGen Payments & Regtech

The 18th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum aims to discover how organizations are seeking to optimize operations, with a growing focus on expanding opportunities by adopting the latest technologies that are reshaping the Payments and Regtech industry.

Industry News

Industry News

November 14, 2024

Blackhawk Network Launches eGift Card Links

Blackhawk Network has launched eGift Card Links, which allows users to send eGift cards by supplying recipients with a short link sent via text, email, or any social messaging app. The link comes from the purchaser rather than an anonymous URL or SMS code, and the sender is notified that their gift has been received. Cards can be redeemed instantly. Senders do not need to know an email address. The feature is currently available to US customers through more than 400 BHN partners with plans to expand internationally in 2025.

Industry News

December 5, 2024

Payroc and Sunday Partner to Launch Handheld Payment Terminal for Restaurant Checkout

Payroc, a provider of technology for integrated payments, will power the Sunday's new handheld PAX A920 Pro payment terminal for tableside checkout. Terminals support payment cards, mobile wallets including Apple Pay and Google Pay, and flexible bill splitting, with options for digital or printed receipts.

Industry News

November 14, 2024

Payhawk Integrates with Mastercard to Streamline Spend Management

Payhawk, a provider of spend management services, has integrated with Mastercard to provide businesses in the US and Canada with real-time visibility into their card transactions. Other features include enhanced spend controls on eligible Mastercard corporate and business cards, plus the means for financial controllers to monitor and control card purchases for compliance.

Industry News

November 20, 2024

Nacha Welcomes Stripe as a Preferred Partner for ACH Experience

Nacha has announced Stripe as a Preferred Partner for Nacha’s ACH network. Preferred Partners are describes as. Nacha's Preferred Partners are described as innovators focused on enhancing the ACH payment experience for businesses and their customers. Stripe has integrated ACH payments into its platform.

Industry News

December 11, 2024

Klarna Payment Options Now Available at Checkout on Apple Pay in Canada

Klarna, an provider of AI-powered BNPL and shopping assistance, is now available to consumers in Canada when checking out on Apple Pay, both online and in apps, with iPhone and iPad on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 or later.

Industry News

November 13, 2024

Mesa Launches Premium Credit Card for Homeowners

Mesa, a membership platform for homeowners, has launched the Mesa Homeowners Card, a premium credit card that offers rewards for home-related spending. Cardholders earn 1 Mesa point per $1 on monthly mortgage payments, 2 points on everyday essentials, such as grocery, gas, and EV charging, 3 points on home-related purchases including home improvement, decor, maintenance and utilities, and 1 point on all other purchases. Points can be redeemed as statement credits, prepaid cards, travel experiences and mortgage payments.

Nilson in the News

Nilson in the news

November 30, 2024

New York Times

As Cash Fades, Small Retailers Embrace Efforts to Rein In Swipe Fees

"Merchants of all sizes paid a total of $172 billion in processing fees in 2023, up from roughly $116 billion the year before the pandemic, according to the Nilson Report, which tracks the payments industry. That’s a 48 percent increase."

Nilson in the news

October 18, 2024

McKinsey & Company

Global payments in 2024: Simpler interfaces, complex reality

"Global losses from payment card fraud are projected to reach $400 billion over the next ten years, with authorized push payment fraud alone expected to grow at 11 percent CAGR from 2023 to 2027."

Nilson in the news

October 14, 2024

Bankrate

Travelers are vulnerable: Here’s how to keep your money safe while traveling

"Payment card fraud losses worldwide totaled $33.45 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach over $43 billion by 2028"

Nilson in the news

September 19, 2024

Wall Street Journal

Trump Floats Long-Shot Proposal for 10% Cap on Credit-Card Rates

"Borrowers in lower- and middle-income households who carry balances would benefit the most from caps on credit-card charges. But they would also be the first ones banks would stop lending to if Trump’s cap were passed, said David Robertson, publisher of the Nilson Report, an industry publication."

"'Wall Street banks would say, how much further risk do I want to bring on given the fact that my revenue is shrinking?” Robertson said. “That’s where the rubber meets the road.'"

Nilson in the news

September 17, 2024

CNBC

Apple is in talks with JPMorgan for bank to take over card from Goldman Sachs

"JPMorgan is the country’s biggest credit card issuer by purchase volume, according to the Nilson Report, an industry newsletter."

Nilson in the news

September 12, 2024

Upgradedpoints.com

Credit Card Facts & Statistics – Debt, Spending & More [2024]

"According to the 2024 Nilson Report, the breakdown of purchase volume from the top issuers of general-purpose credit cards in the U.S. is below:

Chase: $1.246 billion
American Express: $1.124 billion
Citi: $594 billion
Capital One: $575 billion
Bank of America: $494 billion
Discover: $218 billion
U.S. Bank: $200 billion
Wells Fargo: $192 billion"

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Industry News
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Industry Events
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