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Ecommpay Launches Free Accessibility Pack to Help Merchants Boost Website Accessibility
ECOMMPAY has introduced new merchant website accessibility tools to help businesses improve inclusivity and meet global accessibility standards. The free Accessibility Pack provides essential resources for optimizing eCommerce websites for users with disabilities. Created as part of the ongoing inclusivity programme, Ecommpay for Good, the Ecommpay Accessibility Pack is a vital starting point for businesses looking to enhance their own digital accessibility and ensure their services are available to everyone. It offers a blend of essential guidelines, practical advice and valuable training opportunities. 'We understand that making a business fully accessible can feel like a big project, however, even small, thoughtful changes can make a profound difference,' said Miranda McLean, Ecommpay Chief Marketing Officer. 'We have learnt so much from our own accessibility and inclusivity journey, and this pack shares our vital learnings to help our merchant partners take those crucial first steps with confidence, fostering a more inclusive e-commerce ecosystem. At Ecommpay we are fully committed to continuing the conversation around accessibility in e-commerce and look forward to supporting merchants on this important journey.' The Ecommpay Accessibility Pack includes: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Overview: An introduction to the latest WCAG standards, which focus on making navigation and interaction more accessible. These guidelines benefit users with diverse disabilities and significantly improve overall user experience. An introduction to the latest WCAG standards, which focus on making navigation and interaction more accessible. These guidelines benefit users with diverse disabilities and significantly improve overall user experience. Practical Tips for Creating an Accessible Website: Developed in collaboration with the Digital Accessibility Centre, this guide walks merchants through the basic steps of implementing best practices and guidelines for website accessibility. Developed in collaboration with the Digital Accessibility Centre, this guide walks merchants through the basic steps of implementing best practices and guidelines for website accessibility. Free Accessibility Training from HSBC Innovation Banking: Access to HSBC's free training courses, designed to help individuals ensure their websites, apps, and digital products are usable by everyone, particularly those with disabilities. Access to HSBC's free training courses, designed to help individuals ensure their websites, apps, and digital products are usable by everyone, particularly those with disabilities. Eden Chase Practical Guidance for Improvement: An accessibility audit checklist by disability inclusion champion, Cressida Stephenson, to identify key areas for improvement and provide simple yet impactful adjustments to support neurodivergent employees. An accessibility audit checklist by disability inclusion champion, Cressida Stephenson, to identify key areas for improvement and provide simple yet impactful adjustments to support neurodivergent employees. Eden Chase Inclusive Hiring Toolkit: A resource that addresses hidden barriers in hiring processes, such as unintentionally exclusive job descriptions and inaccessible application systems, aiming to attract and retain neurodivergent and disabled talent. A resource that addresses hidden barriers in hiring processes, such as unintentionally exclusive job descriptions and inaccessible application systems, aiming to attract and retain neurodivergent and disabled talent. 2025 Update from LSB on Deaf Accessibility: An overview of the Lending Standards Board's (LSB) annual update on the availability of accessibility tools and services for deaf or hard of hearing individuals across the UK's financial services sector. By offering merchant website accessibility tools for free, ECOMMPAY is helping businesses meet both ethical and legal standards. Register to download the Ecommpay Accessibility Pack for free here. Companies In This Post Ecommpay
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payabl. Announces PrestaShop Integration to Support 250,000+ Online Merchants With Seamless Payments
European fintech provider Payabl has announced a new Payabl PrestaShop payment integration designed to simplify and enhance ecommerce transactions. The solution aims to provide over 250,000 online merchants with a seamless checkout experience, boosting conversion rates and operational efficiency. The newly available plug-in allows PrestaShop users to connect to payabl.'s end-to-end payment infrastructure, giving online merchants access to over 300 local payment methods, card acquiring, multi-currency support, fraud prevention, and real-time reporting – all through a seamless checkout experience. Through this integration, PrestaShop's 250,000 merchants will now have the option to easily connect to payabl.'s technology and offer customers a seamless, secure, and scalable checkout experience. The plug-in enables merchants to accept card payments and 300+ local payment methods, supporting multi-currency transactions, built-in fraud prevention, and real-time reporting. While e-commerce sales in Europe are expected to surpass €565 billion by 2029 *, payabl.'s research has shown 43% of consumers say that they would not return to a retailer after a poor checkout experience**, making the payment experience central to maximising this growth opportunity. This integration means PrestaShop's merchants can feel confident they are offering their customers an improved checkout experience with less friction, as well as faster and safer transactions. Today's announcement reflects payabl.'s commitment to simplifying payment processes for merchants and making secure, scalable solutions accessible across Europe. By launching this integration, payabl. aims to offer PrestaShop merchants an enhanced checkout experience while expanding its presence across one of the largest e-commerce ecosystems in the region. Ugne Buraciene, Group CEO of payabl., said: 'E-commerce continues to grow at pace across Europe, and making payabl.'s technology available to PrestaShop merchants is a natural step in our mission to support businesses with robust, scalable payment solutions. 'Today's consumers expect checkout experiences that are simple, fast, and secure — and our integration is designed to help merchants deliver exactly that. With payabl., businesses using PrestaShop can focus on growth while relying on a frictionless, secure payment infrastructure that keeps up with evolving customer demands.' European e-commerce expansion Reversing the immediate post-pandemic trend of in-store buying, e-commerce sales are now predicted to grow 7.8%. According to Forrester, this will increase by 16% from €389 billion in 2024 to €565 billion in 2029, with contributing factors including a stronger economy, the increasing adoption of omnichannel strategies, better price transparency, and cross-border marketplace expansion. In response to this accelerating demand, payabl. has made its advanced payment technology available to online merchants using the PrestaShop platform. The integration supports the growing need for secure, efficient, and scalable payment solutions across Europe and beyond. payabl. is a leading financial technology provider, delivering end-to-end payment solutions across card acquiring, local payment methods, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, multi-currency business accounts, and card issuing. Its gateway enables merchants to accept card payments and over 300 local methods globally, with seamless integration, real-time reporting, and dedicated support. By adopting the Payabl PrestaShop payment integration, online merchants can enhance customer experience and scale their ecommerce operations efficiently. Combining advanced payment technology with built-in fraud prevention and a high-touch service model, payabl. empowers businesses to grow faster with secure, scalable, and innovative payments.
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IXOPAY Named Gold Sponsor for ePay Europe, Bringing Cross-Border Payment Orchestration Expertise to the Stage
As digital commerce rapidly expands, cross-border e-commerce is no longer a niche—it's a necessity. Businesses of all sizes are reaching customers across borders, but with global growth comes complexity, especially in payments. According to Juniper Research, the market is expected to surpass $3.3 trillion by 2028, highlighting the urgent need for efficient, secure, and scalable international payment solutions. In line with this accelerating trend, ePay Europe is pleased to announce IXOPAY as a Gold Sponsor for this year's event. A leader in payment orchestration, IXOPAY enables merchants to seamlessly connect to hundreds of global payment service providers and payment methods through a centralized, modular platform designed for flexibility and control. 'Global merchants are under increasing pressure to localize payment experiences without fragmenting their infrastructure,' said Adam Vissing, Vice President of Global Enterprise Sales at IXOPAY. 'At IXOPAY, we help enterprises simplify complexity through vendor-neutral orchestration and our extensive connector ecosystem—supporting over 200 PSPs and 300 payment methods worldwide. That connectivity gives our clients the speed, resilience, and flexibility they need to scale across regions while retaining full control of their payment strategy.' As the payments landscape evolves, the integration of advanced technologies such as AI-driven automation and digital currencies is offering new opportunities for innovation. IXOPAY will be at ePay Europe to explore how orchestration can simplify cross-border payments, reduce friction, and future-proof global commerce strategies. Attendees at ePay Europe can expect to: Gain insights into the current state and future of cross-border e-commerce payments Learn strategies for navigating international regulatory challenges Discover how to reduce financial risk and increase operational efficiency Connect with IXOPAY experts onsite at our booth for hands-on demonstrations of their orchestration platform For more information on the event or to connect with the IXOPAY team, visit: People In This Post Adam Vissing IXOPAY
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Republic of Nauru Becomes First Pacific Country to Launch Digital Asset Regulator
The Republic of Nauru has officially launched its digital asset regulator, becoming the first Pacific island nation to do so. This move positions Nauru as a regional pioneer in crypto regulation, signaling a growing interest in digital assets across Oceania. The Bill establishes the Command Ridge Virtual Asset Authority (CRVAA), named after the highest point of land in Nauru, as an autonomous regulator overseeing virtual assets, digital banking, and Web3 innovation. It will provide a licencing scheme that will allow virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to register and offer their services using Nauru as a base. Nauru President David Adeang said the regulation would pave the way for Nauru to be a digital asset leader in the region and is another step towards strengthening financial integrity, investing in future generations, and forging new pathways for resilience. He pointed out that Nauru is one of the Pacific's most at-risk nations, acknowledged under the United Nations Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI), for its heightened exposure to economic and environmental shocks, and that the Government needed to embrace innovation. 'This bold step aims to harness the potential of virtual assets to diversify revenue streams and fortify economic resilience,' he said. 'By implementing robust oversight of VASPs, Nauru aims to foster sustainable growth, channel new financial inflows into strategic instruments such as its Intergenerational Trust Fund, and reduce its reliance on climate financing, which is often challenging to secure.' The President said Nauru aspires to secure a more sustainable and self-reliant economic future. 'We want to be a government of solutions and innovation, be proactive not passive, and positively approach the future with boldness,' he said. Minister for Commerce and Foreign Investment Maverick Eoe told Parliament that more countries are recognising the potential of virtual assets from blockchain technologies to decentralised finance. 'This Bill proposes to introduce a framework that will put Nauru on par with other countries leading in the development of their digital economies and generating revenue from such developments,' he said. 'The licensing framework….ensures Nauru becomes a competitor, attracting businesses that bring investment, job creation, and financial innovation,' he said. 'By regulating VASPs, token issuance, and secure digital transactions, we can position Nauru as a hub for these types of innovation and development within this part of the world. He said the legislation is a commitment to the future prosperity of the country and a statement that Nauru does not fear the digital transformation, but embraces it and leads within the Pacific region. CRVAA will be tasked with ensuring cybersecurity standards, monitoring financial transactions and enforcing compliance with international anti-money laundering and financial transparency protocols. The Bill, which provides unmatched legal certainty for the token-issuer, introduces a groundbreaking token classification system that provides long-awaited clarity for the global crypto industry, stating that: Cryptocurrencies are presumed commodities, not securities; Utility and payment tokens are excluded from investment contract status; Governance and reward tokens are protected from misclassification The Nauru law defines the activities subject to CRA authorisation as follows: Operation of centralised or decentralised virtual asset platforms Exchange services between virtual assets and/or fiat currencies Custodial and non-custodial virtual asset wallet services Issuance of virtual tokens, including ICOs, STOs, and NFTs Lending, staking, yield farming, and decentralised finance (DeFi) services Stablecoin issuance and cross-border payment solutions Operation of digital banks and digital payment platforms Issuance and management of E-money
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Sunbit Sees 6% Lift in Acceptance Rates With Checkout.com's AI-Powered Payments Technology
Sunbit has reported a 6% increase in customer approval rates after integrating AI-powered payment acceptance technology. This improvement highlights how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the fintech landscape, especially in enhancing real-time decision-making and customer experience. Sunbit, which is already processing nearly $2B in loans per year at a 30% YoY rate of growth, needed to more effectively support future scale by partnering with to optimize its payment processing. Through its relationship with Sunbit noticed a 6% increase in payment acceptance rates and lowered the cost. This collaboration demonstrates the growing demand for AI-powered payment acceptance in retail, where speed and precision can influence conversion rates. Bill Walsh, Sunbit's Chief Customer Officer, said, 'At Sunbit, we believe in getting to 'yes.' Our tech solution has reached millions of people with financing choices that deliver transparency, great terms, and competitive value that merchants and customers love. In order to deliver this value, we need partners that can help us drive savings and optimization throughout the entire payment lifecycle. smart technology gave our team an easy and early reason to engage, but their collaborative and consultative approach to maximizing value is what led us to expand the relationship.' 'Sunbit technology is transforming how consumers access financing by building solutions that are efficient, inclusive, and built for scale. At we're proud to provide the payments performance and intelligence that underpin this experience,' said Antoine Nougué, Chief Revenue Officer at 'By leveraging our Intelligent Acceptance technology and deep acquiring capabilities, Sunbit has increased efficiency while lowering costs, demonstrating the power of aligning technology, expertise, and shared ambition to deliver better outcomes for merchants and their customers' One of the fastest growing financial technology companies in the country, Sunbit has built the leading pay over time technology in auto dealership services and healthcare markets including dental, as well as a no-fee co-branded card solution designed for retailers, and embedded its technology in leading SaaS, CRM and market platforms. Sunbit technology leverages Intelligent Acceptance — a product allowing analysis of transaction data across the network, turning these insights into real-time operational optimizations to improve payment acceptance rates. Combined with Real-Time Account Updater, which automatically updates a customer's card details when they change, and Network Tokenization, this has increased transaction-level acceptance rates while reducing processing costs. Sunbit's engineering and product teams worked closely with payment experts, who continuously monitor payment performance to fine-tune processes and identify opportunities for improvement. This led to Sunbit qualifying for a favorable interchange fee program. The strengthened partnership comes as deepens its investment in North America, having recently expanded operations in San Francisco to support rapid growth in the region. The company reported over 80% growth in the US in 2024 and continues to scale its team and capabilities to meet growing demand from enterprise merchants like Sunbit. For more information on Sunbit, visit:
