*Growth through acquisition requires a new integration mindset* Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continue to reshape the payments industry, giving processors, issuers, acquirers, and payment service pro...

There is an old joke about artificial intelligence: we will know it is genuinely intelligent when it learns to cheat at exams. Well, here we are.

Over the course of this series, we've explored how digital identity in North America is evolving: from fragmented identity verification processes to reusable credentials, from isolated authentication events to trusted digital ecosystems. Along the way, one theme has consistently emerged: the future of digital identity is becoming less about proving who someone is and more about creating trusted ways to exchange information between organizations.

For years, payment processors competed on scale, coverage, and connectivity. Supporting more schemes, more markets, and more payment methods was enough to differentiate.

In our previous blog, we explored how mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) are beginning to reshape digital identity in North America. While much of the conversation has focused on replacing a physical credential with a digital one, the real significance of mDLs lies in what they enable. They represent the first large-scale deployment of a new model for issuing, storing, sharing, and verifying trusted digital credentials.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming embedded in mobility and transport systems, from operational optimization and fraud detection to customer interaction and digital ticketing. For transit operators, the question is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to do so responsibly. At the heart of this challenge lies a fundamental issue: mobility data is uniquely sensitive, and AI significantly amplifies both its value and its associated risks.

For payment processors, growth increasingly depends on the ability to enter new markets quickly and efficiently. Whether driven by globalization, domestic payment initiatives, real-time payment adoption, or digital commerce, expansion has become a strategic imperative rather than an optional growth strategy.

In the previous blog article, we explored why implementation is often the most difficult part of identity modernization. Standards provide an essential foundation for interoperability, but successful ...

*Introduction: Why host modernization has become a business imperative* Payment processors are under increasing pressure to support new payment methods, integrate new domestic schemes, real-time payme...

Money20/20 Europe 2026 convened in Amsterdam from 2–4 June, drawing 7,600 attendees from more than 100 countries. I have attended for several years and this was the most navigable edition by some dist...

In the previous blog article, we explored how resilience is becoming a defining priority across modern payment and identity infrastructures. As ecosystems become more interconnected, organizations are increasingly focused not only on innovation and interoperability, but also on operational trust and long-term reliability.

As agentic commerce moves from experimentation to production, the question for payment ecosystems is no longer only how to identify autonomous agents, but how to continuously trust what they do once t...

Payment processors are facing unprecedented pressure to deliver change faster while maintaining stability across increasingly complex and interconnected payments ecosystems. New payment rails, scheme ...

*From KYC to KYA in agentic commerce.* Payment ecosystems are already exporting their KYC and risk playbooks into the agentic world. Agentic commerce frameworks and emerging protocol standards introdu...

In the first blog in this series, we explored a core reality of the North American identity market: fragmentation is not a temporary condition, but the environment in which organizations operate. Unli...

North America is not converging toward a single digital identity model. Fragmentation is structural, not transitional, and reflects how identity systems have evolved across sectors and jurisdictions. ...

Addressing the trust gap in agentic commerce requires more than incremental improvements to existing systems. It requires a new layer of infrastructure designed specifically for autonomous interaction...

In the previous chapters, we explored the rise of agentic commerce and the structural shift from human-driven transactions to autonomous decision-making. As software evolves from a tool into an econom...

None [1] In the previous chapters , we explored the emergence of agentic commerce and the structural shift from human-led transactions to autonomous decision-making. As software evolves from a tool in...

By December 2026, every EU Member State must issue at least one certified EUDI Wallet containing Person Identification Data (PID). The ambition is bold, the ecosystem is complex, and the underlying le...

MPE 2026 recently took place in Berlin, bigger than ever, with a packed program. Consult Hyperion, consulting by Fime, has a long relationship with MPE. Dave Birch has chaired the event for many years...

In our previous articles in this series, we explored the rise of agentic AI and its implications for digital commerce and identity. We outlined how autonomous agents are beginning to act on behalf of ...

In the first two chapters of our Agentic Commerce series, we explored how autonomous agents are beginning to perform tasks, make decisions, and execute transactions on behalf of users -and what that m...

In our previous article, we explored how AI agents are beginning to participate in economic activity, laying the groundwork for a future where software not only advises but transacts autonomously. But...

Welcome to the next chapter in financial services. A chapter not about better apps or faster cards, but about software that shops, negotiates, and pays, all without a human lifting a finger. Welcome t...

Every large enterprise has them: IT systems that quietly do their job every day, with little fanfare and even less attention. They are stable, dependable and crucially, rarely touched. Over time, thes...

Consult Hyperion’s annual Live Five is our opportunity to pause, look back at the past year, and distill what we see emerging next across payments, digital identity and AI. It is informed by our work ...

“Certainty of fate” is one of those terms which seems on face value to be clear and it applies to every payment system differently. Currently for the UK’s immediate payment system, Faster Payments, th...

The days where payment tokenization simply provides a tokenized, domain-controlled version of a payment account number appear to be diminishing fast. With international payment schemes now announcing ...

Howard Hall, Vice President Growth at Consult Hyperion, consulting by Fime, summarizes the key discussions and insights from Money20/20 USA 2025, one of the leading payments industry conferences. Fime...

Proving who we are is no longer just about paper forms or plastic cards. From opening a bank account to accessing government services, digital identity is fast becoming a cornerstone of modern life. For governments and financial institutions, getting it right is essential—not just for convenience, but for security, convenience, privacy, inclusion, regulatory compliance, and broader economic growth.

Money and identity are no longer separate domains—they are converging into the backbone of national digital infrastructure. As global monetary networks become the new frontlines of geopolitical competition, digitalization has shifted from innovation experiment to a lever of national power and policy. In this new era, payments and identity aren’t just technical challenges or regulatory checkboxes—they are the building blocks of economic sovereignty, resilience, and strategic influence.

Financial institutions across Southeast Asia are grappling with an alarming surge in identity and financial fraud. Based on an APAC Identity fraud report released by Sumsub, identity fraud has surged dramatically in the region with over 200% increase in countries like Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.

There’s a tension at the heart of fintech that deserves more attention: the constant tug-of-war between innovation, security, and the often neglected user experience (UX). The goal shouldn’t be more security, it’s about smarter security that doesn’t make users feel like criminals just for making everyday purchases. Similarly, innovation without usability is the fintech equivalent of a chocolate teapot. A nice idea, but the reality simply can’t live up to the promise.

We all love the convenience of ’Tap to Pay’. It’s fast, intuitive, and is widely accepted as part of everyday life. But behind that simple tap is a surprisingly complex ecosystem that’s starting to sh...

The very notion of “strategic readiness” in payments and identity has evolved far beyond routine system upgrades or incremental tweaks. We’re no longer simply replacing the boiler in a Victorian banking house—we’re laying track for the bullet train of the digital economy. This seismic shift demands a fundamental rethink of infrastructure, ideology, and strategic vision.

Money and identity are no longer separate domains—they are converging into the backbone of national digital infrastructure. As global monetary networks become the new frontlines of geopolitical competition, digitalization has shifted from innovation experiment to a lever of national power and policy. In this new era, payments and identity aren’t just technical challenges or regulatory checkboxes—they are the building blocks of economic sovereignty, resilience, and strategic influence.

A ledger technology, a means for recording transactions, needs to be fit for purpose. It needs to be cost-effective, convenient, appropriate for its users, immutable, long lasting and so on.

Quality biometric solutions provide outstanding security with a seamless UX. This makes it appealing for use cases ranging from state-of-the-art access control for critical government infrastructure, to something as routine as unlocking your phone. However, this diversity of use cases brings its own challenges. The varying needs of different applications, coupled with the speed with which the technology has developed, has created a fragmented ecosystem with little standardization.

The momentum behind SoftPOS (Software Point of Sale) solutions continues to build. With the market set to grow to $27.7 billion by 2030, merchants looking for simple and low-cost digital payment acceptance solutions are capitalizing on this trend, opening them up to new markets and customers.

Digital payments have sky-rocketed in popularity as consumers have sought new, more hygienic ways to pay. SoftPOS payments offer numerous benefits to consumers and merchants alike. Comprised of software solutions that run on Android Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) devices, they can enable digital payment acceptance in a cost-effective and simple way.

Digital identity and payments are two of the cornerstones of digital transformation. Throughout the Americas, businesses are developing innovative new ways to revolutionize customer engagement in the device-first modern world.

In today’s frequently changing payments landscape, stakeholders are embracing new technologies to reflect shifting consumer behaviors. One such technology is SoftPOS, a solution which uses Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) devices to accept contactless payments. In fact, 41% of small business owners are investigating the possibility of accepting payments via mobile device.

Steve Pannifer, Senior Vice President of Digital Identity at Fime, summarizes the key insights and discussions from Money 20/20 Asia in Bangkok, Thailand – a prominent event that brings together the Asia-Pacific payments ecosystem to delve into the latest opportunities within the industry.

Due to their seamless user experience and secure design, payment terminals have become the gold standard for brick & mortar merchants. As the world becomes more digital, merchants need to embrace new and innovative ways to keep up with evolving consumer expectations while maintaining, or even improving, security.

*The power of NFC.* SoftPOS (Software Point of Sale) solutions transform a regular smartphone or tablet– known as a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) device – into a contactless payment terminal. NEW: A...

In this Q&A, we speak to Pierre Aurel, Product Manager at Synthesis, to learn more about how Fime supported them to achieve the first automated Mastercard TEI accreditation for a new SoftPOS solution.

Digital identity is a fast-growing yet fragmented ecosystem. Around the world, there are numerous initiatives underway aiming to create reusable digital identities and rails on which they can be used. Some of these initiatives are being driven by the public sector; others from the private sector. Some are based around the idea of a digital wallet; others are focused more on APIs.

Cross-border payments have become the backbone of international commerce and investments. From tourists using their home bank card while abroad, to businesses paying a global network of suppliers.

Gary Munro, Vice President, Payments Consulting at Consult Hyperion, Consulting by Fime, summarizes the key discussions and insights from Merchant Payment Ecosystem (MPE) 2025 - Europe’s largest payment acceptance conference.

At the end of February, important interoperability test events took place for Mobile Driver's Licenses (mDL) in Utrecht, The Netherlands. *The vision and the challenge.* The vast majority of mDL solut...

Biometric systems are becoming increasingly prevalent in today's interconnected world. These technologies compare biometric data provided during verification with a previously stored template to allow authentication or identification of the person.

By any measure, January was a busy month for digital identity. Age assurance continues to be a hot topic as regulators grapple with the need to protect children online.

The generation born between 1997 and 2012, commonly known as Gen Z, is the first to have grown up with digital devices and internet access. For these “digital natives”, connected devices, such as smartphones, are not seen as transformative breakthroughs, but rather an integral part of daily life.

As the November 2025 transition deadline fast approaches, one of the topics that took center stage at this year’s Sibos event was ISO 20022. While the focus remains on what will happen at the end of the transition period, the pioneers and early adopters of ISO 20022 are already reaping huge benefits. Let’s dive into the advantages which were highlighted at the event and the impact that the standard will have on the ecosystem in 2025.

The transit landscape in Taiwan is undergoing a significant transformation, shaped by technological innovation and evolving consumer demands. Fime, as a neutral consulting company, recently conducted an in-depth market study on Taiwan’s transit ecosystem, focusing on its leading players and their strategies to adapt to emerging trends in payment technologies.

As the world becomes more digital, the way we interact, authenticate ourselves, and make payments is evolving. Digital identity now sits at the heart of this transformation, offering a faster, more secure way to verify who we are in the online world. Whether you're shopping online, logging into your bank account, or accessing government services, your digital identity can easily connect you to the services you need.

Advancing technical innovation, such as instant payments, combined with increasing globalization have stepped up the pressure on legacy payment networks. Cross-border payments are now more important than ever, with businesses looking to expand to new markets and reach new customers. However, with new payment services, forms of currencies and enhanced technologies, existing payment systems have been pushed to their limits.

Personal authentication in the age of digital transformation is creating both opportunities and challenges. Those tasked with safeguarding the physical security of any given location now have the opportunity to create seamless, intuitive access control experiences, but this must go hand-in-hand with an increased scrutiny on security.

For domestic schemes, open payments in transit are an urgent priority. As a game-changer with the potential for increased revenue, enhanced customer loyalty, and innovative leadership, the benefits are too significant to ignore. Domestic schemes need to prioritize this to remain competitive and relevant in the market.

Interoperability paves the way for innovation. A unified ticketing network with pooled resources can enable investment in technologies that would typically be beyond the means of a single operator. This investment can create operational efficiencies, drive new streams of revenue, and help safeguard key payments and passenger movement data. This helps create a seamless, accessible and inclusive ticketing network that meets the needs of all passengers.

In a world where technological advancements continue to revolutionize the way we conduct business, the threat landscape facing financial institutions is evolving at an unprecedented pace.

Instant payments allow users to transfer funds in a matter of seconds. The convenience and transparency that this allows businesses to provide has led to growing adoption as users demand a seamless pa...

Implementation is always one of the most challenging parts of any product roll out. From getting commuters to work every day, to giving people the means to travel to see friends and family, the public transport is an integral aspect of people’s everyday lives. And in ticketing, the pressures to deliver this larger scope in a short amount of time are considerable.

Our world is increasingly connected, and this brings with it an increased demand for digital solutions. This includes payments, with consumers now expecting them to be faster, more convenient and more secure than ever. Instant payments promise not only to meet these expectations but also surpass the capabilities of any current method of payment. It is on this basis that the European Payments Initiative (EPI) aims to change the way Europe pays.

As the world continues to experience a significant shift towards digital commerce, fraud has increased substantially. The pandemic has further exacerbated this trend, with fraud rates skyrocketing over the past year.

Developing and maintaining an interoperable ticketing scheme for an entire city, region or beyond presents many challenges. And while creating an interoperable scheme has a multitude of benefits, unified ticketing requires unified leadership. It is imperative that the authorities and operators working for a common system establish both a short-term and long-term vision for the project.

Public Transport Operators and Authorities (PTOs / PTAs) are under constant pressure to deliver a reliable service. And with different passenger groups to consider, each with unique demands,  operator...

In the constantly evolving payments landscape, technological developments move fast, and stakeholders need to keep up with changing consumer demands. But the reality of payment acceptance can be much ...

Around the world, numerous cities have implemented complex digital ticketing systems to facilitate automated fare collection to increase the efficiency of growing transportation networks.

The payment industry landscape is being disrupted by concerns about sovereignty, the emergence of multiple new payment services, and a lack of business control. To meet these challenges, leading domes...

Domestic schemes in many countries have grown from strength to strength, digitalizing and innovating to keep up with their international counterparts. One area where it is especially important to keep pace is cardholder authentication. It is imperative that domestic schemes provide state of the art security without inhibiting the user experience.

In today's digital age, payments have become increasingly strategic for merchants, especially when it comes to their customer relationships. Payment solutions play a critical role in helping merchants to convert sales and build customer loyalty. Poor payment implementation has an immediate impact on conversion rates, and therefore on the merchant's bottom line.

The rapid growth in the Internet of Things (IoT) and connectivity is transforming industry sectors that previously have been left untouched by the world of connected devices. In areas ranging from large-scale infrastructure projects down to fish tank temperature sensors (1), linked devices are now ubiquitous - and each and every one of them is at risk of attack.

Consumers are now used to tapping their card to make payments. The problem is, not all merchants can afford the onboarding and maintenance fees of legacy point of sale (POS) systems. This is a notable obstacle, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digitalization, leading to a surge in contactless payments.

This year’s TTG brought together engaged stakeholders from throughout the public transport ecosystem for two days of insightful keynotes, panels and discussions.
So, what are the key challenges and opportunities facing the transport ticketing ecosystem? While many topics were discussed by the major players in ticketing, a few key themes stood out.

*The impact of one-button checkout solutions.* Two of the leading payment schemes made headlines by announcing their intent to do away with their proprietary online “checkout buttons” and instead comb...

We’ve relied on our ability to identify people and things for hundreds of thousands of years, since the beginning of our species and before. The way you look, the way you behave, the way you communica...

When you need to test payment devices, having the right tool is vital. All payment schemes mandate proper testing before connecting your systems to their network. Fime Brand Test Tool (BTT) provides a...

As the number of devices and connected services rise, our lives are becoming increasingly digitized. Keeping up with this evolving landscape is vital, and 2023 promises to bring with it a host of new use cases and innovations.

* What is an eID? * ID proofing systems that use electronic Machine Readable Travel Documents (eMRTDs) such as ePassports, electronic identification documents (eIDs) and electronic residence permit do...

Biometric authentication offers an innovative way for a user to authenticate themselves. A user’s face, iris, fingerprint or even voice can be used to authenticate a payment. This provides a seamless user experience without compromising on security. However, a successful project requires careful strategic planning and execution to navigate the necessary security and regulatory challenges.

As payment technologies advance, a variety of real-time or near-real-time payment schemes are under development around the world. Each scheme has specific features, benefits and limitations. Keep read...

User adoption of biometric authentication has accelerated in recent years, yet some users are still cautious. Fime is exploring ways to innovate on biometric evaluation to help solution providers to launch reliable and high-performance products. In this interview, Communications Director Stéphanie Pietri speaks to Joël and Abdarahmane about Fime’s recently published paper on environmental impact.

User adoption of biometric authentication has accelerated in recent years, yet some users are still cautious. Fime is exploring ways to innovate on biometric evaluation to help solution providers to launch reliable and high-performance products. In this interview, Communications Director Stéphanie Pietri speaks to Joël and Abdarahmane about Fime’s recently published paper on environmental impact.

Instant payment systems, also called real-time payment systems, facilitate the immediate transfer of funds, immediate transaction confirmation and constant availability. Although these features offer ...

Although many countries around the world have offered instant or real-time bank payments for years, adoption by U.S. financial institutions (FIs) has lagged. To the shopper completing an online purcha...

Transport ticketing has rapidly evolved in the digital age. As recently as the 1990s, closed loop systems based around paper tickets or tokens were the norm. This resulted in a poor user experience. Lines to purchase tickets were often long, and turnstile throughput was inefficient. Today, passengers can use a smartcard or even their phone as their ticket, utilizing contactless and Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality to tap-and-go.

Driven by consumer demand for an enhanced payment experience and the financial industry’s shift toward a global standard for financial operation systems, the adoption of instant payment systems is acc...

The need for payment terminals at the point of sale (POS) has always limited the acceptance of card-based payments. These terminals had to read the card details and accept the customer’s PIN entry, bu...

As the world continues to move toward cashless and digital payment models, consumers expect their accounts, money and personal information to be protected. To achieve security, we need to prove this l...

Transport ticketing has rapidly evolved in the digital age. As recently as the 1990s, closed loop systems based around paper tickets or tokens were the norm. This resulted in a poor user experience. Lines to purchase tickets were often long, and turnstile throughput was inefficient. Today, passengers can use a smartcard or even their phone as their ticket, utilizing contactless and Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality to tap-and-go.

The value of digital transactions was projected to reach $8.49 trillion (USD) in 2022, growing annually thereafter by 12.31% to a projected $15.17 trillion (USD) by 2027. At the same time, in the onli...

In the last five years, we have witnessed hyper-innovation in the payments industry. Technology and consumer demand have converged at the physical point of sale (POS), pushing it closer to online comm...

User adoption of biometric authentication has accelerated in recent years, yet some users are still cautious. Fime is exploring ways to innovate on biometric evaluation to help solution providers to launch reliable and high-performance products. In this interview, Communications Director Stéphanie Pietri speaks to Joël and Abdarahmane about Fime’s recently published paper on environmental impact.

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) is aiming to provide a pan-European payments solution. EPI aims to set itself apart from other payment methods and address the challenges created by the fragmentation of the European payments landscape.

Instant payments are electronic payments processed in real time, with funds immediately made available to the recipient. In 2020, instant payments surged globally by 41%, demonstrating increasing demand.

It was good to be back! Money 20/20 Europe 2021 brought together key players from throughout payments for a series of presentations and debates on the key concerns and opportunities within the industry. From global leaders to dynamic startups, the event brought together over 1,500 people to share thoughts and ideas.

Across both in-person and online payments, consumer demands have significantly increased. Easy, interconnected payment solutions are now expected, leaving merchants constantly looking for ways to prov...

Today, contactless cards provide a fast and frictionless payment experience, where up to a certain value, the normal cardholder verification method of entering a PIN is not needed. It has revolutionized payments for low value items.

Transport ticketing has rapidly evolved in the digital age. As recently as the 1990s, closed loop systems based around paper tickets or tokens were the norm. This resulted in a poor user experience. Lines to purchase tickets were often long, and turnstile throughput was inefficient. Today, passengers can use a smartcard or even their phone as their ticket, utilizing contactless and Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality to tap-and-go.

Fintechs aim to challenge traditional financial services thinking with the use of innovative technologies. In doing so, they can often provide a better user experience than entrenched methods. These improvements include speeding up transactions, lowering the number of rejected payments, giving greater insight into finances and creating more seamless payment processes.

The trend towards biometric authentication has been further accelerated by the global pandemic. Hygienic touchless identification solutions have become critically important. And, with customers already familiar with using biometric solutions on their phones, the growth of this industry only looks to continue. In this blog we will evaluate this growth and discuss some of the potential opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

With the global digital payments market set to be worth some $8,059.3 billion by 2023 , at a CAGR of 20%, payments are undergoing a rapid period of growth and transformation.

New payment methods, such as real-time payments, initiatives such as open banking, and technologies like as biometrics, all contribute to a constantly evolving ecosystem. The potential for innovation and optimization is clear.

But if this value is to be realized, players must first ensure the security and interoperability of new products and technologies. A robust certification process is one way to achieve this.

The Japanese payments market has long been something of a paradox. On the one hand, Japan boasts the third-largest economy in the world and is a culture synonymous with high-tech and innovation.

Stéphanie Pietri, Brand & Digital Marketing Director at Fime spoke with the Fime CEO Lionel Grosclaude to discuss how the company has changed and how this new Fime embodies our vision for the future.

After several months of research, 16 banks representing five European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain) approved the official launch of a new European payment scheme called the European Payments Initiative (EPI).

After several months of research, 16 banks representing five European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain) approved the official launch of a new European payment scheme called the European Payments Initiative (EPI).

After several months of research, 16 banks representing five European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain) approved the official launch of a new European payment scheme called the European Payments Initiative (EPI).

After several months of research, 16 banks representing 5 European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain) approved the official launch of a new European payment scheme called the European Payments Initiative (EPI) on July 2nd 2020. In this series, we explore the purpose of the initiative and how it plans to achieve its ambitious goals.

In this Q&A, we speak to Pierre Aurel, Product Manager at Synthesis, to learn more about how Fime supported them to achieve the first automated Mastercard TEI accreditation for a new SoftPOS solution.

In this Q&A, we speak to Pierre Aurel, Product Manager at Synthesis, to learn more about how FIME supported them to achieve the first automated Mastercard TEI accreditation for a new SoftPOS solution.

In this Q&A, we speak to Pierre Aurel, Product Manager at Synthesis, to learn more about how FIME supported them to achieve the first automated Mastercard TEI accreditation for a new SoftPOS solution.

In this Q&A, we speak to Pierre Aurel, Product Manager at Synthesis, to learn more about how FIME supported them to achieve the first automated Mastercard TEI accreditation for a new SoftPOS solution.

In this Q&A, we speak to Pierre Aurel, Product Manager at Synthesis, to learn more about how FIME supported them to achieve the first automated Mastercard TEI accreditation for a new SoftPOS solution.

In this Q&A, we speak to Pierre Aurel, Product Manager at Synthesis, to learn more about how FIME supported them to achieve the first automated Mastercard TEI accreditation for a new SoftPOS solution.

As None [1] data breaches continue to rise globally, protecting the integrity of customer data (especially in the payments world) is vital. One essential security standard helping keep such data sec...

As None [1] data breaches continue to rise globally, protecting the integrity of customer data (especially in the payments world) is vital. One essential security standard helping keep such data sec...

As None [1] data breaches continue to rise globally, protecting the integrity of customer data (especially in the payments world) is vital. One essential security standard helping keep such data sec...

In this Q&A, we speak to Pierre Aurel, Product Manager at Synthesis, to learn more about how FIME supported them to achieve the first automated Mastercard TEI accreditation for a new SoftPOS solution.

Urban mobility is making great advancements in India. Rising consumer demands and government initiatives have driven the creation of more innovative, secure mobility services and, most recently the cr...

In this Q&A, we speak to Pierre Aurel, Product Manager at Synthesis, to learn more about how FIME supported them to achieve the first automated Mastercard TEI accreditation for a new SoftPOS solution.

*Account-based ticketing, or ABT, is high on the transport industry’s agenda. It offers travellers choice and flexibility in the fare media they use – whether that be a smartphone, wearable, smartcard...

None [1] Transport Ticketing Global has rapidly become the event for the transport ticketing industry, growing in popularity year on year. So much so, in fact, that the audience has outgrown the conf...

Standards. They form a significant part of the end-to-end financial services testing and consulting Fime provides, and in the world of payments, they’re far from new. Yet, despite a lot being achieved...

In this Q&A, we speak to Pierre Aurel, Product Manager at Synthesis, to learn more about how FIME supported them to achieve the first automated Mastercard TEI accreditation for a new SoftPOS solution.

Transport ticketing is an interesting and complex ecosystem that’s seen a rapid period of evolution in recent years. With an increasing convergence with payments, the rise in new form factors and the ...

Open banking. In the last year or so, this concept has given Europe’s financial world a lot to grapple with. The implementation of some pretty historic legislation (did someone say PSD2?), and the ent...

In this Q&A, we speak to Pierre Aurel, Product Manager at Synthesis, to learn more about how FIME supported them to achieve the first automated Mastercard TEI accreditation for a new SoftPOS solution.

China’s love affair with mobile has grown rapidly. With the staggering popularity of mobile-based social applications such as WeChat, its unsurprising over 70% of handsets in the country are now smart...