The role of the Chief Financial Officer has evolved significantly in recent years, with finance offices increasingly tasked with driving business growth. As technology requirements and banking relationships grow more complex, CFOs often find it challenging to maintain the cash visibility necessary to optimize working capital and make informed strat…

The ACH Network is set to surpass 33 billion payments by the end of the year, marking a significant milestone. Consumer Internet-initiated payments are set to surpass 10 billion, a remarkable achievement considering the payment method was created just 20 years ago. In a recent PaymentsJournal podcast, Michael Herd, Executive Vice President of ACH N…

Cards made from paper and other sustainable materials continue to gain in popularity. In addition to being ecofriendly, paper cards are more cost-effective and perfect for single-use purposes, such as gift cards. To explore the future of sustainable cards, Peggy O’Leary, EVP, Prepaid and Digital Solutions for CPI, spoke with Elisa Tavilla, Director…

As a reliable revenue stream, recurring payments help both organizations and their consumers by giving them the option to “set it and forget it.” However, ensuring that these recurring payments run smoothly can be a challenge when businesses face returns or declines due to errors, outdated payment information, insufficient funds or even fraud. With…

Paying bills is an essential part of life, but it’s a task that has become increasingly complex. Because bills often come in various forms and require different payment types, it can be hard for consumers to stay on top of their finances. In a recent PaymentsJournal podcast, Derek Swords, VP, Head of Product, Bill Pay at Fiserv, and Albert Bodine, …

Facing a continuing rise in fraud and fraud attempts against financial institutions, Nacha has announced new rules to help organizations mitigate these risks. These new rules will take time to implement, so institutions should begin preparing now rather than waiting until the rules go into effect. In a recent PaymentsJournal podcast, Brian Holbrook…

One of the most disturbing aspects of present-day fraud is just how prevalent it has become. Around 80% of respondents to an Association of Financial Professionals survey said they were victims of payment fraud in 2023. It was a 15% increase from 2022 and the highest number since 2015. In a recent PaymentsJournal podcast, Ryan Clayton, Director of …

Payments data has become a crucial cornerstone for any company that processes transactions. Despite the availability of powerful analytics tools, many companies can’t leverage the true potential of their payments data because their information is siloed and scattered across multiple systems. In a recent PaymentsJournal podcast, Mike Meeks, Chief Te…

Affluent families are increasingly targeted by criminals and financial advisors must take a more proactive stance to mitigate the cyberthreats, for both clients and their children. According to Javelin’s wealth management research, a large 45% of investors say they expect their wealth management advisors to educate and shield them from cyber and fr…

The payments industry has undergone more change in the past few years than it has in the preceding few decades. The rise of instant payments, the arrival of fintechs, the consumerization of payments, and the onset of open banking have driven significant shifts in the business payments terrain. In a recent PaymentsJournal podcast, James Richardson, …