Commercial Banks

Now that 2026 has arrived, we look back at what made news in currency technology this year, and how it affects us.

Neobanks and fintechs have to find new ways to attract and keep customers. Offering eSIMs through their apps is catching on.

Embedded finance puts banking into everyday apps. Banks need modern technology, strong security, and smart partners to keep trust behind the scenes.

How does a growing nation deliver financial inclusion and resilience to its citizens? South Africa has a few interesting answers.

Securing CNP transactions requires both banks and customers to be protected. 3DS can help deliver on both fronts, while being compliant with PSD2.

France’s payment landscape is led by cards, which primarily use the domestic network Cartes Bancaires. Will it expand its success online with Click to Pay?

Given that public money remains a trust anchor, CBDCs can be the bridge between traditional payment rails and the evolving tokenized financial ecosystem.

Banknote fiber extraction (BFE^®) has real-world applications that banks can turn to in an era of increasing environmental responsibility.

As 2025 draws to a close, Spotlight reflects on the four payment trends that redefined how we pay – and what they mean for banks heading into 2026.