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PAY360 2025 unpacked: Key survey findings shaping the future of payments

The Payments Association

This breadth of representation ensures the 2025 findings capture the perspectives of key stakeholders across the payments ecosystem, reinforcing PAY360s standing as the UKs largest dedicated payments conference and a trusted barometer for industry trends. Some industries, however, maintained a distinct strategic focus.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

Stax

PayFacs handle risk assessment, underwriting, settling of funds, compliance, and chargebacks which exposes them to greater potential risks. Major risk factors for PayFacs include fraudulent transactions, merchant credit risk, regulatory compliance, and operational risks.

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Merchant Underwriting: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It’s Important

Stax

Ensure regulatory compliance by adhering to anti-money laundering (AML) laws and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. Update criteria regularly Adapt to new industry trends and emerging risks. Protect financial stability by avoiding potential financial losses from high-risk businesses.

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TBML: What Is Trade-Based Money Laundering?

FICO

In this two-part series, I will explore some recent studies on TBML, the challenges faced in countering the problem and some industry trends. In my next post, I will focus on the challenges faced in countering the TBML problem and some of the recent industry trends. by Claudia Huesmann.

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Challenges in Countering Trade-Based Money Laundering

FICO

In this second part, we will explore the challenges of countering TBML and explore some recent industry trends. Transformational Change and Industry Trends. A recent study conducted by BNY Mellon “ Global Payments 2020: Transformation and Convergence ” notes a number of evolving trends and challenges.

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Difference Between Metrics and KPIs in the Payments Industry

Clearly Payments

Selecting the Right Metrics and KPIs In the payments industry, selecting the right metrics and KPIs requires careful consideration of various factors, including industry trends, business objectives, customer needs, and regulatory requirements. A reliable payment processor minimizes disruptions to business operations.

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5 Must-Have Features for Loan Origination System

M2P Fintech

Regulatory Compliance: Helps lenders stay compliant with regulations such as GDPR, PCI DSS, and other financial industry standards, reducing the risk of legal penalties. A cloud-based LOS allows lenders to access and use the software anytime, anywhere, irrespective of the device they operate.