All articles by Ellie Chambers
Ellie Chambers
Over half of Canadians agree mobile wallets will replace need for physical wallets
Over half (55%) of Canadians agree that mobile wallets will replace the need to carry a physical wallet within five years, according to a survey.
A quarter of global airlines now take mobile payments – WorldPay
The number of global airlines that take mobile payments has increased to 25%, up 10% from 2012.
Payments across Europe
Across Europe, payment regulations that aim to curb the use of cash, smooth the transition to SEPA and encourage competition in the payments industry have been brought into effect. Trends like ecommerce are also beginning to make a difference in the way Europeans pay. Ellie Chambers tracks trends and regulatory impact
Chase files patent for anonymous e-payment system
It has emerged that Chase amended a US patent application to cover an anonymous e-payment system in 2003, long before the rise of Bitcoin.
Chinese regulator bans Bitcoin transactions
The Chinese central bank has banned banks from transacting in Bitcoin, classifying it as a ‘virtual good’ rather than a currency.
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Competition and convergence in the Canadian payments market
Canada has traditionally been a card-loving country with 64% of consumer spend last year going on cards. Now, as the country enters a new era of payment innovation, Ellie Chambers investigates how different payment methods are shaping up and where industry players are looking to take payments
Wells Fargo waives remittance fees to the Philippines
Wells Fargo has temporarily waived remittance fees for customers sending money to the Philippines, to help survivors of Typhoon Haiyan.
Computop and EOS Payment Solutions partner for payment processing
Global payments company Computop has partnered with EOS Payment Solutions to expand its business.
Amazon Coins launch in UK and Germany
Amazon Coins have been launched in the UK and Germany, six months after their launch in the US.
PayPal along for the ride with car-hailing app
Payments giant PayPal has partnered with an on-demand car service to allow passengers to pay without their credit cards.