Merchant

With this sudden and swift shift that is generating thousands more digital payment transactions per day than even just a few months ago, the opportunities for fraud are rising exponentially, says the FIDO Alliance's Andrew Shikiar.

Even before digital transactions took off as a result of the pandemic, chargebacks were becoming more common, says Chargehound's Pallavi Kuppa-Apte.

The pandemic changed consumer priorities quickly--and payment companies need to keep up since the trend is likely permanent, says Signifyd's Indy Guha.

Recurring transactions build relationships, are digitally friendly and can diversify product offerings, says Zuora's Michael Mansard.

Keeping up with new retail trends shouldn’t come at the cost of keeping personal information safe, says Bluefin's Ruston Miles.

Any failure by retailers to fully and effectively execute on all post-purchase business requirements and that promise will quickly turn to pain, says Inmar Ingellince's Ken Bays.

Mastercard and Visa's one-year delay is only a partial victory for retailers, who want the networks to have less power to set rates.

Humans have come to expect experiences that are simple, efficient, quick, error-free and secure, says Bottomline Technologies' Jessica Cheney.

The pandemic has brought new users to the technology, making a simpler experience more important, says Tappit's Jason Thomas.

Rakuten Inc. plans to raise 242 billion yen ($2.2 billion) by selling shares to investors including Tencent Holdings Ltd., Walmart Inc. and Japan Post Holdings Co., bankrolling expansions into AI, finance and mobile.

Data connectivity is key to adding products and addressing customers, says Flinks' Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf.

With so many personally and financially impacted by COVID-19, consumers have made it clear that the way customers pay for goods or services can no longer follow a one-size-fits-all approach, says eBay's Alyssa Cutright.

There's no overstating the impact the pandemic has had on travel, but there are innovative products that can help the recovery, says Nuvei's Yuval Ziv.

The retailer combines WeChat, digital checkout and coupons to reach a wider market, says Azoya's Franklin Chu.

The lack of federal legalization creates processing challenges, but there are emerging solutions, says Fincann's Nathaniel Gurien.

When bicycle purchases surged during the pandemic as people flocked to new outdoor activities, many bike dealers were frustrated by strained supply chains and tight access to capital.

The shift to digital is permanent, creating an opportunity to reassess long-term strategy, says Greynier Fuentes.

Local payment methods can win big at e-gaming

For years, many companies have spoken about becoming more digital, transforming their business and reducing waste, but always in the context of those journeys being multiyear projects.

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com Inc. said it plans to spin off its JD Logistics shipping business in a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.