Visa stories
The appointment comes as iGoDirect targets faster growth in New Zealand's expanding corporate gift card market, forecast at NZD $2.25 billion by 2028.
In emerging markets, users are increasingly treating crypto wallets as everyday money tools, with stablecoins helping fill costly gaps in payments.
As demand for cybersecurity tools grows, the company is bolstering governance and talent leadership to support global expansion.
A planned bank acquisition could give TabaPay greater control over regulated payment flows as it seeks to broaden services for fintech clients.
The cybersecurity group is shoring up governance and workforce strategy as it expands internationally and faces tighter regulation.
Retailers could cut setup time for AI shopping tools, as Anthropic's blueprint targets quicker deployment and tighter control over checkout flows.
Fleet operators could see simpler EV charging reimbursements after Rightcharge secured GBP £500,000 to widen its European rollout.
Local banks approved in-country gaming payments 8.4 percentage points more often than cross-border routes, Appcharge said.
Chargebacks and friendly fraud are driving merchants to adopt automated pre-dispute resolution, aiming to cut costs and customer friction.
AI agents gain a dedicated payment rail as the partnership aims to remove reliance on human card details for software-led purchases.
Shoppers will soon see a simpler checkout, as businesses across Australia must stop adding fees to eftpos, Mastercard and Visa card payments from 1 October.
Australian SMEs are waiting 19 days beyond terms for payment, squeezing cash flow as ezyCollect rolls out AI to target late invoices.
Shoppers in Hong Kong are using digital wallets more than cards, as account-to-account payments gain ground and cashless habits spread across Asia.
The bigger invite-only gathering signals LoanPro's push to become a key meeting place for lenders as it adds sessions on AI, fraud and regulation.
Businesses facing faster AI-driven attacks can now use Visa's updated framework and advisory services to cut vulnerability fixes from weeks to hours.
The pilot could speed cross-border settlements by letting banks move funds seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays.
Shoppers will soon be able to tap phones and cards at Walmart tills, as the retailer rolls out contactless checkout across US stores by 2026.
The promotions come as Australia's payments sector braces for new licensing rules and closer scrutiny of governance at fast-growing processors.
Businesses can now cut payment complexity in the US as Nium extends its card programme to local issuance and just-in-time funding.
The refreshed suite targets India's fast-growing affluent class with tiered travel, dining and concierge perks, plus higher transaction limits.
