Latest Articles

A Change of Paradigm in the Payments Industry: From Value Chains to Value Networks
Michael Steinbach, Equens - Dr. Udo Milkau, DZ Bank - 26 Jan 2010
The traditional way of creating value in the payments chain is gradually being replaced by a new model that prioritises the creation of links between payment providers.
Originally published by financial-i
Payments Industry Regulatory Update in 2010
Jonathan Williams, Experian Payments - 26 Jan 2010
A number of regulatory milestones were finally passed in 2009, such as the arrival of SEPA Direct Debit (SDD), the transposition of the Payment Services Directive (PSD) and the launch of Direct Corporate Access to the UK Faster Payment Scheme. What progress can be expected in 2010?
The Future of Card Acceptance
Jens Mahlke, Deutsche Bank - 05 Jan 2010
Cards now constitute almost one-third of receivables, yet European treasury departments are still faced with a multitude of acquiring relationships when working cross-border. What is holding back a simplified pan-European cards payment environment?
What Happened with SEPA?
Erik Seifert, SEB - 03 Nov 2009
With the SEPA Direct Debit scheme being introduced as I write, the lack of momentum with regards to SEPA adoption is of significant concern, particularly to the European Commission. What needs to be done to increase the uptake of SEPA instruments?

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CSM Interoperability: The Situation in Europe Today
Norbert Bielefeld, European Savings Bank Group (ESBG) - 20 Oct 2009

The Future is Within Reach: Extending Interoperability Beyond Europe
Fred Bär, VocaLink - 06 Oct 2009

Remittance Win-win
Dr. Wolfgang Fenkart-Fröschl, Western Union - 03 Nov 2009
Based on an article originally published in The Banker

Increasing Efficiency in Global Payment Processing
Michael Steinbach, Equens - 06 Oct 2009
Originally published by financial-i

The Payment Services Directive: Are You There Yet?
Michael Burkie, BNY Mellon - 29 Sep 2009

Recognition Due for Business Drivers of SEPA
Richard Davies, Logica - 21 Jul 2009

Special Reports

The Launch of SDD: Easing the Transition
Cecile Koops, ING - 16 Dec 2009

Moving Forward on SEPA
Martine Goubert, BNP Paribas - 25 Jul 2007

Update on SEPA: 2006-2007
23 Jan 2007

SEPA: Everything You Need to Know
17 Jan 2006

Guides

SEPA and the Changing Payments Landscape
17 Nov 2009

Guide to European Payments
04 Aug 2009

Guide to SWIFTNet
29 Apr 2008

Interviews

The Bank's Perspective on SEPA
Marco Morsch, Commerzbank AG - 15 May 2007

The SME's Perspective on SEPA
29 Jan 2007

The French Perspective on SEPA
15 Jan 2007

SEPA Interview: Discarding National Payment Schemes in Favour of Global Processing Platforms
16 Oct 2006

SEPA Interview: Account Receivables Management
18 Sep 2006

Q&As

SEPA: Moving into 2009 - Challenges and Hurdles
Andrew Reid, Deutsche Bank - 11 Nov 2008

SEPA Q&A: Readers Questions Answered
25 Mar 2008

SEPA: Corporate Priorities in 2008
Michel Verholen, Greif - 29 Jan 2008

Preparing for SEPA: The Last Mile
Debra Hinds, Bombardier Inc. - 13 Sep 2007

SEPA: Industry Concerns 2006/07
25 Jul 2006

Videos

Challenges Facing Corporate Treasurers
Olivier Brissaud, The European Association of Corporate Treasurers (EACT) - 17 Sep 2008

The Impact of SEPA and PSD
Rajesh Mehta, Citi - 16 Sep 2008

SEPA's Impact on Corporates
Robert Heisterborg, ING - 16 Sep 2008

Extending the Value for Corporates
Dennis Sweeney, General Electric - 15 Sep 2008

Survey Results

Transaction Services Survey Reveals What Corporates Really Want from Banks
Paul Taylor, VocaLink - 25 Nov 2008

Survey Reveals Corporates View SEPA as an Opportunity but Further Clarity is Vital
28 Oct 2008

Cash Management Survey 2008 Reveals Liquidity is Corporate Priority
02 Sep 2008

Survey Results: How Will SEPA Affect Accounts Receivables Processing?
06 Nov 2006

Commentaries

SEPA and PSD Loom Large at Sibos Hong Kong
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 29 Sep 2009

Taking a Fresh Approach to Payments?
Anne Petrie, gtnews - 14 Jul 2009

SEPA: Lost in Transposition?
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 27 Jan 2009

Improving the Efficiency of Collecting Payments by Card
Jack Large, J&W Associates - 30 Sep 2008

Corporates Still Not Sold on SEPA
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 08 Jul 2008

Survey

Transaction Services for Corporate Treasurers
17 Jun 2008

Commentaries

Payments: Making the Right Strategic Choice
17 Jun 2008

Update 2008: The Year SEPA Went Live
25 Mar 2008

Gaining Momentum at Sibos 2007
18 Oct 2007

Payment Services Directive: The Key to Outsourcing SEPA
Tony Thompson, PA Consulting Group - David Rennie, PA Consulting Group - 03 May 2007

SEPA Update
27 Jun 2006

Blogs

Sibos 2008
16 Sep 2008

Guide

SEPA and the Changing Payments Landscape
Part 2: SEPA Direct Debit: Harmonisation Challenges Persist
- 01 Dec 2009
The European regulatory bodies see SEPA as providing an impetus for change, but it also presents considerable challenges from a solutions standpoint. With the launch of the SEPA Direct Debit scheme, what opportunities have opened up for corporates?

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Commentary

SEPA and PSD Loom Large at Sibos Hong Kong - 29 Sep 2009
SEPA and the PSD were the talk of Sibos, even though it was held in Hong Kong this year. What are the outstanding issues being addressed?

Guide

Guide to European Payments
Part 1: SEPA Direct Debits: Benefits for Corporates
- 04 Aug 2009
Overall, the benefits of the SEPA Direct Debit scheme are derived not only from receiving payments quicker and cheaper than before, but also in making corporates' processes more standardised across Europe and thereby reducing operational costs.

in association with

Commentary

Taking a Fresh Approach to Payments? - 14 Jul 2009
Companies, banks and technology vendors gathered in Vienna for the fourth annual EBAday on 30 June - 1 July 2009. Topics under discussion included SEPA, the imminent implementation of the PSD, and industry innovation.

Guide

Guide to SWIFTNet
Part 6: Developments in 2009
- 10 Feb 2009
The last part in this series provides a summary of issues covered in 2008 and considers developments going forward into 2009.

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Survey Results

Transaction Services Survey Reveals What Corporates Really Want from Banks - 25 Nov 2008
The recent corporate transaction services survey commissioned by VocaLink reveals some enlightening insights into what corporates value most when it comes to transaction services and what their fundamental requirements are in service provider selection.

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VocaLink
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