All articles by Sara Perria
Sara Perria
E-payments: Getting entangled in the web
The UK is taking the lead with e-commerce but the rush towards the webs is not without risks. Shortfalls in regulation compliance and a mishandling of the payment page are the main areas to tackle. Sara Perria reports.
Rising to the challenge
International trade flows are developing in new directions, with South to South flows becoming an increasing focus. How are European banks adjusting to the changing economic environment? Sara Perria reports on the strategies adopted by Société Generale and RBS
Vatican bedevilled by AML issues
The smallest state in the world was abruptly forced to stop all card payments due to a clash with the Central Bank of Italy over anti-money laundering measures. Sara Perria looks into the shortcomings of Vaticans regulation.
2012: the year’s biggest stories
2012 has seen a huge number of new technology developments, products launched and exciting strategic partnerships. And, writes Sara Perria, the payments industry now has a great base to build on
Cultural differences drive m-payments
The take-up of mobile payments in developing countries is a matter of fact. However, mobile payments have not developed homogeneously across Africa or Asia. Sara Perria reports
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The high value of LVP
Low-value payments (LVP) represent a mountain to climb in the war on cash. As new technology such as NFC make more convenient the usage of electronic payments for LVP, the industry tries to tackle the issue of high interchange fees. Sara Perria looks at the results of Raiffeisens trial of Cardis plug-in solution.
EBA Clearing plans third processing site ahead of SEPA deadline
The clearing and settlement operation of the Euro Banking Association (EBA), EBA Clearing, has partnered with IBM and SIA to launch a third processing site for its pan-European retail payment platform STEP2.
DataCash rolls out contactless payment solution for the hospitality industry
MasterCard’s payments gateway subsidiary DataCash has launched a contactless payment solution for the hospitality industry, aimed at reducing waiting times in pubs, bars and restaurants.
Italian tax crackdown drives payment innovation
Italys economic woes or more specifically the activities being undertaken to put the economy on a sure footing are stimulating innovation in electronic payments. Sara Perria looks at new consumer research studying the attitude to mobile payments
Checkmate for cheques
Cheques still play a central role in North Americas corporate payments sector, being by and large the preferred payments method. Alternative methods are attracting increasing interest, but companies can experience practical difficulties even when they are willing to shift towards a new payments system. A 2012 study by liquidity management solutions SunGards AvantGard, Leaving the check behind: a look at the migration away from check to ACH and virtual card, stresses how companies are actively exploring alternative payments options aside from traditional paper cheques.