Payconiq International Announces CEO Leadership TransitionPayconiq International Announces CEO Leadership Transition

Payconiq International Announces CEO Leadership Transition

Payconiq International today announced the departure of Guido Vermeent, former Chief Executive Officer, effective October 31, 2023. Stijn Van Brussel, former Chief Operating Officer, will assume the position of CEO effective November 1, 2023. Guido Vermeent leaves Payconiq International after six successful years of service, during which he has made significant contributions to the growth […]

November 02, 2023
EPI successfully completes acquisition of iDEAL and Payconiq InternationalEPI successfully completes acquisition of iDEAL and Payconiq International

EPI successfully completes acquisition of iDEAL and Payconiq International

Brussels, 31 October 2023:  The European Payments Initiative (EPI) is pleased to announce the successful closure of the acquisition of the Dutch payment solution iDEAL and the Luxembourg technology provider Payconiq International as announced earlier this year. EPI is delighted to confirm that following the positive conclusion of all relevant regulatory approval processes, EPI has […]

October 31, 2023
EU vs US: a turning point for truly European paymentsEU vs US: a turning point for truly European payments

EU vs US: a turning point for truly European payments

Europe is taking proactive steps to change the way the continent pays. Recent years have seen the introduction of EU-wide measures such as PSD2 and SPAA with PSD3 expected soon. Meanwhile, 16 European banks and 2 acquirers recently announced their intention to launch the European Payments Initiative to create a new payment network for the […]

October 12, 2023
5 scaling challenges facing European payment providers5 scaling challenges facing European payment providers

5 scaling challenges facing European payment providers

As online payments become ever more deeply embedded in the business and consumer landscape, the European digital payment market is projected to grow by 13.64% year on year, resulting in a market volume of €1,621bn in 2027. Digital networks are breaking down the borders between countries and national payment schemes, creating a significant opportunity for […]

August 29, 2023
The Digital Euro: From Paradox to Paradigm ShiftThe Digital Euro: From Paradox to Paradigm Shift

The Digital Euro: From Paradox to Paradigm Shift

In a rapidly digitising market, the European Central Bank (ECB) is taking an active, ambitious role in shaping the financial future of the bloc. The digital Euro aims to provide an inherently stable form of money that could become, one day, a reliable backbone of a forward-looking monetary and financial system. With the ECB having […]

August 17, 2023
Payconiq International announces acquisition by EPI CompanyPayconiq International announces acquisition by EPI Company

Payconiq International announces acquisition by EPI Company

Payconiq International (PQI) today announces its acquisition by the European Payments Initiative (EPI). The acquisition is another important step forward for Payconiq International to shape the future of payments in Europe. EPI simultaneously announced the acquisition of iDEAL. Joining forces creates  a unique combination  of  knowledge, experience and capacity to launch an innovative European payment […]

April 25, 2023
Why do value-added services matter for payments?

Why do value-added services matter for payments?

Brian Boelens & James King  When it comes to payments, it’s never been more competitive. While the unbundling of financial services through new technology has expanded the possibilities for payments, it’s also opened the door for new challengers. This includes fintechs, telecommunications companies and online retailers, alongside the acronym-based giants of GAFA, BATX – all […]

February 16, 2023