Payments Consulting Network

First-party fraud is a growing challenge in payments. Our latest Q&A explores how trust networks and explainable AI can help prevent fraud before it happens. pcn.news/lerato-matsio-… #Payments #FraudPrevention #Fintech

AI could help banks “think and act like a treasurer” for SMEs. Our latest Q&A explores how technology and relationship banking could reshape SME lending ahead of FTT Lending 2026. #SMELending #Fintech #AIBanking pcn.news/5794e0

How much revenue is lost to everyday payment inefficiencies—not fraud or chargebacks, but missed optimisation? When #payments gain real C-suite focus, they shift from cost centre to profit driver. See how in this article. pcn.news/c49ec8 #AIGovernance #Fintech #Pay360

With global card usage and the need for continuous innovation rising, banks need a smarter, more resilient foundation. ACI Worldwide is raising the bar for modern payments. Today, we launched ACI Connetic for Cards. Details in today’s release: aciw.co/4st3BHI

Nexi Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Google Cloud to develop foundational infrastructure capable of supporting agentic commerce across Europe — a move that underscores how AI is beginning to reshape the region’s payments architecture paymentsindustryintelligence.com/nexi-and-googl…

Swift Accelerates Transformation of Consumer Payments as Banks Roll Out New Framework for Retail Transactions businesswire.com/news/home/2026…

#Paymentorchestration is more than routing; it’s the strategic control layer for modern merchants. Join the conversation at #MPE2026. Save 10% (€375) until March 17 Code: PCN10. Register here: lnkd.in/gfCCjfj Watch the #MPETalks episode here:🎥 lnkd.in/dj5PEyWj

#MerchantTransact360 is here – the new event for merchant payment teams. Co-located with PAY360 | 25–26 March 2026, 400+ attendees | 200+ leading merchants. From revenue optimisation to fraud, CX & growth – built by merchants, for merchants.👉 Get tickets: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rFjGR0

#MRCLondon 2026 is coming to the InterContinental O2, London on 13–15 April—uniting Europe’s payments and fraud prevention leaders for three days of insight, learning, and high-value networking shaping the future of commerce.👉 Register now: lnkd.in/g-tFGEBt #MRCLONDON26

Affirm Joins the Parade of Fintechs Seeking Bank Charters paymentsjournal.com/affirm-joins-t…

.@PepperstoneFX launches dedicated crypto exchange in Australia under Pepperstone Crypto brand …ralianblockchaincryptocurrency.com.au/pepperstone-la… #cryptonews #digitalcurrency #cryptocurrency #crypto #cryptocurrencyexchange #cryptotrading #australianfintech #fintech #fintechnews @pepperstonex

DBS First APAC Bank to Pilot AI-Powered Agent Payments with Visa fintechnews.sg/126516/ai/dbs-… #singapore #fintech

The @bottomlinepay Banking & Payments Global Report 2025 survey has analysed statistics from more than 250 financial institution players in 32 countries globally. Download now bottomline.cogniclick.app/report/454c126…

MPE 2026: Europe’s home for merchant payments. 1,600+ attendees • 500+ merchants • 170+ speakers • 90+ sponsors. NEW: MPE NXT. 📍 InterContinental Berlin | Mar 17–19, 2026. Early bird: save up to 10%. Use code: PCN10. Register: merchantpaymentsecosystem.com #MPE2026 #MPEberlin

#Payments are no longer just infrastructure—they’re a strategic growth driver. From smarter acceptance to better customer experiences, the next era of digital transactions is already taking shape. Discover what’s next in the #futureofpayments. pcn.news/328

Excited to partner with #FutureIdentity for the 2nd FID Fraud & FinCrime on 18 March in London. Join senior risk and compliance leaders tackling fraud, scams, regulation, and the role of digital identity across industries. Be part of the conversation: bit.ly/3YTVjMh

Proud to partner with #FutureIdentity for the 5th Future Identity Finance on 18 March in London. Explore how digital identity, regulation & innovation are reshaping financial services. 600+ attendees | 45+ speakers. Register here: bit.ly/45CiEFK

Proud to be a Media Partner of #MPE2026—Europe’s #1 merchant payments #conference. 📍 Berlin | March 17–19, 2026 1,600+ leaders | 500+ merchants | 170+ speakers Join curated networking, MPE NXT, and more. Save 10% (€375) with code PCN10. Register here: lnkd.in/gfCCjfj

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁!🚀Featuring PCN insights on eco-friendly merchant acquiring, a guest article on agentic commerce, plus key payments events including MRC Las Vegas, MPE 2026 & PAY360 2026. Read more👉 lnkd.in/g7DghaYi

MRC Vegas 2026 brings 1,800+ payments & fraud professionals together at ARIA Las Vegas, 16–19 March 2026. Real-world strategies. Join the global MRC community shaping the future of payments & fraud. Register now: go.merchantriskcouncil.org/4blSlYc