Merchant Advisory

Speed, trust & seamless #payments are critical in today’s event-driven retail landscape. Our latest Q&A explores how curated commerce, seamless payments & omnichannel experiences are helping retailers build stronger, more resilient ecosystems. #ecommerce pcn.news/4r5

We are a proud media partner of NRF 2026 APAC. Our Chief Operating Officer, Liz Beggs, & Marketing Partnerships Manager, Bernadette Walsh, are attending. We look forward to connecting with you there! For more information about the event, please visit: nrfbigshowapac.nrf.com

NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific, we're offering a USD $200 Travel Rebate to help offset the cost of getting to Singapore. Register now & claim your USD $200 Travel Rebate → lnkd.in/gwziaByj Terms & conditions apply. #NRF2026APAC #RetailInnovation

#ACHpayment refers to the electronic transfer of funds between accounts held at different financial institutions through the ACH network. Read how ACH payments work & why they are a valuable option for businesses in this article. 👉 pcn.news/93256e

#MRCMelbourne2026, taking place on 23 June 2026 at the Park Hyatt in Melbourne, this event offers a unique opportunity for merchants, issuers, and industry partners to collaborate and gain actionable insights into the future of payments. Register now: 👉go.merchantriskcouncil.org/4naqC0t

Personal finance writer Danielle Antosz says the soaring #swipefees banks charge merchants to process #creditcard transactions are the reason more small businesses are surcharging for credit card use: “Payment costs are rising, and small businesses are looking for ways to protect already-thin margins. Credit card processing fees may look small on paper — typically 2% to 3% of each transaction — but they add up fast.” The #CreditCardCompetitionAct would solve the problem by ending @Visa and @Mastercard’s duopoly on processing. @SenatorDurbin @RogerMarshallMD @SenPeterWelch @LanceGooden @RepZoeLofgren @moneywisecom tinyurl.com/wypkej3h

Google adds Affirm and Klarna BNPL options for AI shopping finextra.com/newsarticle/47…

Fragmented #paymentsystems are becoming a major barrier to global retail growth. Our latest Q&A explores how unified payment infrastructure can improve efficiency, visibility, and customer experience across markets. pcn.news/3056cb #Payments #PaymentFragmentation

#Ecommerce growth isn’t always linear. Our latest piece explores how brands can balance online sales, pricing and retailer relationships while maintaining trust across channels. #Retail #Omnichannel pcn.news/d58344

barq🤝@AlipayPlus team up to support cross-border QR payments for customers and users across more than 220 markets. Read more here 🔗buff.ly/2oIlQoC

Businesses in Australia are reporting fewer scams, but the financial losses are increasing. This reflects a shift toward fewer but higher-loss incidents, according to ScamWatch data analysed by BizCover. Read more on Inside Small Business. insidesmallbusiness.com.au/management/sca…

By using regulatory action to try to block Illinois’ ban on #creditcard #swipefees on sales tax and tips, the OCC is “prioritizing the bottom line of banks and credit card companies over meaningful relief for businesses and consumers,” Illinois Retail Merchants Association President and CEO Rob Karr says. @GovPritzker @ILRetail @DTPaymentNews @USOCC tinyurl.com/4cv697em

Banks claim “there’s no workable technology” to comply with Illinois’ ban on #creditcard #swipefees on sales tax and tips but Illinois Restaurant Association President Sam Toia doesn’t buy that: “I have every faith banks can flip the software. We’re in 2026, so figure this out.” @GovPritzker @IlliniRestAssoc @WGNNews tinyurl.com/4vjuw7xp

In today’s world, #payments aren’t an endpoint. They’re an enabler. And infrastructure is the difference between payments that work—and payments that win. Read why payments should be treated as core infrastructure—not an afterthought—in this article. pcn.news/03fd26

Fiserv to Release First Quarter Earnings Results on May 5, 2026 and Confirms Details for May 14, 2026 Investor Day dlvr.it/TS7Jqg

Parkin partners with Secure Parking to roll out barrierless parking across the UAE, adding 60,000 spaces with seamless app payments. thefintechtimes.com/parkin-and-sec…

Instant payments are winning, but trust is the holdout. A new PYMNTS Intelligence report with @IngoPayments shows most consumers prefer instant payouts, but adoption still hinges on how people feel about security, urgency and sharing their information. Inside the report... ⚡ Why instant payments are the top choice across most payout types 🔐 How security concerns are still keeping some consumers on the sidelines 📉 Where access gaps are limiting instant payment uptake Download the playbook to see what’s really holding adoption back: hubs.ly/Q04cKqyk0

With every degree of global warming, women are the ones paying the biggest price. But together we can hold the drivers of climate change to account, and women-led climate action can help turn the tide. Learn how you can help power change: actionaid.org.au/climate-justic…

#Paymentsoptimisation is about 3 things: improving acceptance rates, reducing fraud & delivering a delightful experience to customers. It achieves more revenue for your business & fewer line items on the bill from your payment processor. Read more below.👇 pcn.news/crk

Building the new power of trust in #commerce does not consist of just one siloed change. It begins with understanding your customer journey & promising a smooth experience from discovery to delivery. Discover what's shaping the 2026 APAC #payments outlook pcn.news/1c3d1c