Fintech

Online retailers are increasingly being targeted by money laundering schemes, as criminal networks exploit refunds, marketplace sellers, and cross-border payment flows to move illicit funds outside traditional banking oversight.

Younger shoppers are turning to banking apps instead of merchants to resolve billing issues. As disputes rise, retailers risk losing loyalty unless they modernize customer support and make transaction details clear from the start.

As acquisition slows, platforms are turning to AI, user control, and flexible pricing to improve retention and sustain subscription growth.

Consumer demand for crypto payments is rising, and more retailers are preparing to offer digital currency options to stay competitive and attract new shoppers.

Wildfire Systems has expanded its e-commerce platform with a branded shopping portal that delivers cashback, personalized deals, and turnkey retail media solutions to power loyalty and rewards programs.

Finance teams no longer need to wrestle with spreadsheets. Automation is unlocking real-time insights, accuracy, and speed for e-commerce operations.

Deepfake fraud is rapidly emerging as one of the most dangerous cyberthreats, eroding consumer trust in biometric authentication. AI-generated attacks manipulate Face ID and voice authentication to gain unauthorized access, steal payment details, and bypass traditional security measures, putting bot...

E-commerce in 2025 will face significant challenges, from ongoing supply chain disruptions and increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks to intensifying competition for customer trust and loyalty. At the same time, businesses must refine their strategies to reach less mature markets with distinct cons...

Prommt CEO Donal McGuinness discusses open banking, remote payments, and their roles in driving the cashless economy and shaping fintech's future in 2025.

A critical driver of growth will be alternative payment methods (APMs), such as digital wallets, account-to-account payments, and buy-now-pay-later, which will spur e-commerce in the world's emerging markets.

From biometric payment cards to digital wallets and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options, consumers are increasingly drawn to retailers that provide their preferred payment methods.

Mobile payment innovations are transforming commerce by enhancing consumer convenience and boosting sales across online and physical stores. New technologies streamline transactions, with growing adoption among businesses and consumers driving the market forward.

The arrival of 2024 will not find the same old e-commerce environment of prior years. Changes in economic conditions, marketing strategies, and a host of new retail challenges are forcing innovative solutions to solve fresh e-commerce issues.

Merchants must provide payment options to reach Gen Z in 2024 and beyond so they do not get left behind by a generation of consumers who take their business elsewhere.