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Experian Partners with Hypovereinsbank to provide SEPA Data Conversion Services
26th January 2010

Experian teams with Citi to provide corporate customers with SEPA Data Conversion Service
27th October 2009

Bacs approves Experian Payments Gateway as first business software for fully-automated Faster Payments
7th September 2009

SEPA still a priority for 40 per cent of UK corporates, according to Experian survey
11th August 2009

Teletrack UK Ltd enhance consumer finance solutions with Experian's real-time bank account verification services
27th July 2009

Teletrack UK Ltd. Enhances Consumer Finance Solutions with Experian’s Real-Time Bank Account Verification Service

IBAN BIC service launched to facilitate Netherlands migration to SEPA
29th June 2009

Experian®, the global information services company, today announced that it has introduced a new nationwide IBAN (International Bank Account Number) and BIC (Bank Identifier Code) look-up service for all Dutch citizens and corporates.

LendProtect UK selects Experian for real-time bank account verification
7th May 2009

Experian®, the global information services company, today announced that LendProtect UK Limited will implement Bank Wizard Absolute, Experian’s real-time bank account verification service.

Dogs Trust chooses Bank Wizard Absolute for real-time validation of donor bank account information
25th March 2009

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has chosen Experian Payments’ Bank Wizard Absolute solution to validate bank account information and verify account holder details of donors declaring Gift Aid.

Payments Focus - issue 2 published
20th January 2009

Experian Payments quarterly newsletter

Payments Focus – Introducing Experian Payments new quarterly newsletter
15th October 2008

Experian launches new publication

Experian provides SWIFT access for corporates
16th September 2008

New module for Experian Payments Global Gateway will open up SWIFT messaging to banks’ corporate customers

Experian shows corporates how to benefit from SWIFT
15th September 2008

Experian has published a free guide to help corporate organisations cost-effectively take advantage of SWIFT

Experian Payments to present on Payments Fraud at Sibos 2008
29th August 2008

Payment Fraud - a growing risk for corporates and banks

Bank Wizard receives Certified for Microsoft Windows Vista accreditation
18th August 2008

Microsoft certification for Bank Wizard validation solution

Experian Payments achieves Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status
8th August 2008

Microsoft recognises Experian Payments expertise as a software supplier.

Payment Strategies 2008 – Breakfast briefings
25th July 2008

Experian Payments are pleased to announce a series of Payment Strategies Breakfast Briefings in London during September and October

Experian Payments at SIBOS 2008
23rd July 2008

The world’s premier financial services event

Corporate Banking relationships
3rd July 2008

The bank-to-corporate conversation contains many opportunities for misunderstanding.

Experian partners with Clear2Pay to enhance end-to-end payment processing for European banks
25th June 2008

Clear2Pay to offer Experian Payments’ bank account validation tool across 44 countries

Experian Payments hosts Payment Strategies 2008
14th May 2008

The Power of Choice - one of the key payments events of the year.

Eiger Systems re-brands as Experian Payments
7th April 2008

Experian Payments will use re-brand to develop international corporate payments services

Faster Payments
10th December 2007

What does Faster Payments mean for your organisation and how can you keep up-to-date with the new payment opportunities that lie ahead?

European payments: Vocalink and Eiger Systems launch Corporate Access service
2nd October 2007

This new service will provide banks with a complete platform for their business customers to use for submitting their euro payments.

Eiger Systems expands into Italian market
15th June 2007

Eiger Systems has announced a new partnership with LED WEB Srl.

Timing of migration to SWIFTNet is key issue for corporates, believes Eiger Systems
12th April 2007

‘SWIFTNet for Corporate Treasurers: exploring the business case’ traces the evolution of corporate connectivity to SWIFT and discusses the issues to be addressed if SWIFT adoption is to achieve mass-market momentum.

BANK WIZARD's global reach
1st March 2007

Over 80% of all SWIFT payments traffic can now be validated by BANK WIZARD, the enterprise data validation solution from Eiger Systems.

BANK WIZARD validates sales for Mobile eForms
26th November 2006

Eiger Systems, an Experian® company, has joined forces with eForm Solutions to create a combined solution that enables an organisation’s field sales staff to complete customer applications while on the move using mobile technology.

Eiger Systems announces SWIFT connectivity programme for EigerPAY Gateway®
11th October 2006

Eiger Systems, an Experian company, has announced that EigerPAY Gateway, its global enterprise payments system, will offer connectivity to SWIFTNet, the global payments messaging service, by early 2007.

Eiger Systems teams up with LogicaCMG to present SEPA Workshop Series
9th October 2006

Eiger Systems, an Experian® company and a leading developer of strategic payment solutions, and LogicaCMG today announced that they will be co-sponsoring and delivering a series of national one-day SEPA workshops in March 2007.

How to benefit from SEPA – a practical guide
3rd October 2006

'How to benefit from SEPA: A practical guide’ explains the key issues that banks and their corporate customers will need to address to ensure that their processes and systems meet the deadline for the introduction of the key SEPA payment instruments.

Eiger Systems delivers payment solutions at SIBOS 2006
27th September 2006

Eiger Systems, an Experian company and a leading developer of strategic payment solutions, today announces its participation in Sibos, the world’s largest financial services event sponsored by SWIFT.

Eiger Systems appoints Jim Conning as Managing Director
26th September 2006

Jim Conning has been appointed Managing Director of Eiger Systems, an Experian company and a leading developer of strategic payment solutions, following Callum Johnston’s decision announced earlier today to leave the company.

Eiger Systems enhances solutions to support UK Faster Payments
12th September 2006

Eiger Systems, an Experian company, has announced that its BANK WIZARD and BILLER WIZARD solutions have been enhanced to support banks implementing the UK Faster Payments initiative, which is designed to deliver same day clearing for electronic payments

Faster Payments for Corporates
25th August 2006

Faster Payments is a new service to be introduced at the end of 2007 which will enable users to make near real-time payments in the UK.

“Seize the opportunities of payments reform,” advises Eiger Systems at Payment Strategies 2006
31st May 2006

‘Payment Strategies 2006’ held on Thursday 25th May at The Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire.

BANK WIZARD extended to provide BICs and IBANs for 29 countries
24th May 2006

Eiger Systems, the leading developer of strategic payment solutions, has announced that BANK WIZARD, its enterprise data validation solution, now provides international payment routing information for 29 countries across Europe.

Oracle, IBM, LogicaCMG and Perot Systems support ‘Payment Strategies 2006’
10th May 2006

Oracle, LogicaCMG, IBM and Perot Systems have announced their participation in ‘Payment Strategies 2006’, a day-long conference and exhibition on Thursday 25th May at The Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Eiger Systems launches new multi-lingual website
29th March 2006

As part of its European expansion strategy, Eiger Systems, Europe’s leading developer of validation and payment processing solutions, has announced the launch of its new multi-lingual web site www.eiger.com

BACS Payment Schemes Limited confirms Eiger Systems as UK leader in payment processing
9th March 2006

Industry figures published by BACS Payment Schemes Limited confirm that Eiger Systems, Europe’s leading developer of validation and payment processing solutions, processed over 4.35m electronic transactions daily throughout December.

Dual validation smoothes the path to BACSTEL-IP
9th February 2006

Two software solutions from Eiger Systems are helping businesses to make the most of the new BACSTEL-IP platform that replaced the BACSTEL payments system at the end of 2005.

Eiger Systems announces Payment Strategies 2006
30th November 2005

Eiger Systems, Europe’s leading developer of validation and payment processing solutions, is to host ‘Payment Strategies 2006’ on Thursday 25th May at The Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire.

IBANs and BICs to become mandatory for Euro cross-border payments
17th October 2005

Eiger Systems is urgently advising organisations to prepare for the mandatory use of International Bank Account Numbers and Bank Identifier Codes in all cross-border Euro transactions.

Eiger Systems launches BANK WIZARD® for Republic of Ireland
11th October 2005

The effectiveness of electronic payments in the Republic of Ireland is set to improve with the launch of the latest country module for BANK WIZARD.

Rapidata Services switches to biometric security in BACSTEL-IP roll-out
21st March 2005

Rapidata Services, the BACS approved bureau for Direct Debit processing has become the first company to deploy biometric security controls as part of its payment file submission procedure to BACS.

Eiger Systems to offer a fast-track to the new BACS payment platform
15th March 2005

Workshops to provide corporate users with a quick migration path to BACSTEL-IP.

BT deploys EigerPAY Gateway technology in move to BACSTEL-IP
17th January 2005

British Telecommunications plc (BT), one of the world’s leading providers of telecommunications services, is implementing EigerPAY Gateway from Eiger Systems.

BANK WIZARD goes Global
8th May 2009

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Events

NACHA Conference
25th-28th April, Seattle

International Payments 2010- 8th-11th March, London.
8th-11th March, 2010, London

Payment Strategies Webinars
March - April

ACT Annual Conference 2010
27 - 28th April, Manchester Central

Payment Strategies 2010
10th June, The home of the BAFTA's, 195 Piccadilly, London

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Payments News

Office of Fair Trading launches 'Scamnesty'
25th February 2010

Office of Fair Trading research shows the scale of mass-marketing scams in Britain
25th February 2010

Consumer Payments across the UK
30th December 2009

End date set for cheque payments
30th December 2009

Banks and Building Societies yet to get up to speed with Faster Payments
30th November 2009

Bacs operator gets serious about Europe
24th November 2009

Cheque payments in the UK declining at a record rate
6th November 2009

Let’s set a date for SEPA - Political backing the key for European banks
6th November 2009

Payment fraud warning issued over online scams
7th August 2009

A warning about online scams has been given to internet users.

Texan credit union selects online banking software
7th August 2009

A Texas-based credit union has made a selection about the product it will use for mobile, voice and online banking.

Debit cards 'should have credit card protection'
7th August 2009

Debit cards should carry the same level of protection as credit cards, a consumer body has stated.

Anti-fraud technology 'reduces losses'
6th August 2009

Technology to combat payment fraud has led to a reduction in losses from the crime, according to the maker.

Card market potential seen by Mexican firm
6th August 2009

A Mexican payments solutions company has spotted the potential for growth in card-based payments.

Australia sees 'five minute online banking'
6th August 2009

A new online banking account in Australia can reportedly be set up in five minutes.

Online banking 'safer'
5th August 2009

Online banking is safer than ordinary banking, according to an expert.

Malaysian firms urged to stop cheques
5th August 2009

Malaysian companies have been urged to use online payment firms instead of cheques.

Consumers 'should check small print on prepaid cards'
5th August 2009

People considering using prepaid cards while travelling abroad have been urged to check the small print first.

BT in new m-payment system
4th August 2009

BT is involved in a new mobile payment system that does not require customers to give sensitive data.

Prepaid cards 'mostly used abroad'
4th August 2009

Prepaid cards are usually obtained by people who want to use them abroad.

New payment method 'could reduce fuel poverty'
4th August 2009

A new payment method could help bring down fuel poverty, according to a charity.

Barclaycard analyses payment trends
3rd August 2009

Barclaycard is looking at customers' repayment habits to spot people in difficulty.

Cifas: Account takeover fraud rises
3rd August 2009

Account takeover fraud has seen a 40 per cent increase in the first half of this year, according to new figures.

Direct debit 'saves money on energy'
3rd August 2009

Consumers should pay by direct debit in order to save money on their energy bills.

Automated payment system for congestion charge
31st July 2009

An automated payment system is to be set up for London's congestion charge.

Taxes paid online in US town
31st July 2009

A US town is enabling its residents to pay taxes over the internet for the third year running.

Mobile payments 'will be the death of plastic'
30th July 2009

Mobile phone payments will cause transactions on plastic to become obsolete.

Telegraph to try automated payments
30th July 2009

The Telegraph Media Group (TMG) is to trial automated payments for retailers.

Advice given for using prepaid cards abroad
30th July 2009

Travellers to other countries have been given advice on how to use prepaid cards.

Wi-fi payment system launched
29th July 2009

A new payment method that makes use of wi-fi has been released by a mobile internet payment firm.

US credit union improves online banking security
29th July 2009

A credit union based in the US is improving its security methods for online banking.

In the news

Jonathan Williams, Experian Payments: "The time is right to reflect on SEPA migration"
28th January 2010
The Paypers

SCTs second birthday
28th January 2010
The Financial Services Club Blog

Two year anniversary of SEPA Credit Transfers...
28th January 2010
CCR Magazine

Payments Industry Regulatory Update in 2010
28th January 2010
GT News (requires registration to read article)

Treasury management under an economic shadow
6th January 2010
GT News

SEPA: What does 2010 hold?
18th November 2009
Director of Finance

Feature: PSD - Lack of harmony
18th November 2009
Banking Tech

SEPA: What does 2010 hold?
18th November 2009
Director of Finance Online

Experian, Citi to roll out SEPA data conversion services
9th November 2009
The Paypers

Experian, Citi to roll out SEPA data conversion services
9th November 2009
The Paypers

Is Europe prepared for the SEPA Direct Debit scheme?
3rd November 2009
The Paypers

Is Europe prepared for the SEPA Direct Debit scheme?
3rd November 2009
The Paypers

Today is SEPA day, wa-hey!
2nd November 2009
The Finanser

day is SEPA day, wa-hey!
2nd November 2009
The Finanser

SEPA: Commission's public consultation unveils general support among interested parties for migration deadlines
29th October 2009
The Paypers

SEPA Direct Debit has arrived ... hasn't it?
28th October 2009
Finextra

EU's Sepa scheme stalls without regulation
28th October 2009
Risk.net

Citi and Experian Partner to Provide SEPA Data Conversion Service for Corporates
21st October 2009
GT News

Citi to use Experian Iban and BIC conversion kit
21st October 2009
Finextra

Sibos 2009 - Wednesday
12th October 2009
Finextra

Electronic Full Service Banking
12th October 2009
Daily News at Sibos

Sibos 2009 - Monday
12th October 2009
Finextra

Sibos 2009 - Sunday
12th October 2009
Finextra

Bacs Approves Experian Payments Gateway
12th October 2009
Banking Business Review

Bacs approves Experian Payments Gateway under Faster Payments Approved Software Scheme
12th October 2009
Banking Technology

Bacs approves Experian Payments Gateway for Faster Payments
12th October 2009
Finextra

Analysis: A to Zzz of SEPA
12th October 2009
International Banking Systems Journal

Experian Gateway kicks off for UKFP
12th October 2009
International Banking Systems Journal/IBSJ News

Experian Gateway kicks off for UKFP
1st October 2009
IBS Publishing

Bacs Approves Experian Payments Gateway
14th September 2009
Banking Business Review

Bacs approves Experian Payments Gateway under Faster Payments Approved Software Scheme
14th September 2009
Banking Technology

Bacs approves Experian gateway for faster payments
14th September 2009
Finextra

SEPA still a priority for 40 per cent of UK Corporates, according to Experian Survey
8th September 2009
Creditman

SEPA still a priority for 40 per cent of UK corporates
8th September 2009
CCR Magazine

Sepa still looms large for UK corporates - survey
8th September 2009
Finextra

Payments supplement: SEPA feature - Making the jigsaw work
8th September 2009
Financial Sector Technology

40% of UK Corporates Believe SEPA a Priority
8th September 2009
GT News

Dutch banks introduce national Iban and BIC conversion system
29th June 2009
Finextra

LendProtect UK Limited selects Bank Wizard Absolute from Experian
7th May 2009
CCR Magazine

LendProtect chooses Experian bank account verification service
7th May 2009
Finextra

LendProtect UK Limited selects Bank Wizard Absolute for real-time bank account verification of consumer finance applicants
7th May 2009
Bobsguide

Faster Payments - a year on
30th April 2009
Finextra

Comments on Migration date to SCT and SDD schemes must be set - ECB's Tumpel-Gugerell
17th March 2009
Finextra

Internet makes the decline of cheques terminal
18th February 2009
Computer Weekly

Mid-corp Bacstel-IP solution launched
2nd February 2009
Corporate Financial Systems Journal

Checkprint Bacstel-IP Solution Launched by TALL Group and Experian Payments
9th January 2009
GT News

Tall Group and Experian Payments launch Checkprint Bacstel-IP application
9th January 2009
Finextra

Checkprint Bacstel-IP solution launched by TALL Group and Experian Payments
9th January 2009
Bobsguide

Swift Connectivity: Proof of payments
1st January 2009
Corporate Financial Systems Journal

A good score: The business case for SWIFT
1st December 2008
ACT Cash Management Supplement

Sepa adoption 'could take five years'
18th November 2008
Silicon.com

SWIFT for corporates: the business case for banks
11th November 2008
Financial World

Is fraud undermining the Direct Debit Scheme?
11th November 2008
FX&MM

Proceed with caution - Research into the way that corporates and banks are responding to the SEPA challenge suggests there is still some way to go
3rd November 2008
The Treasurer

JP Morgan teams with Experian on IBAN conversion service
2nd October 2008
Finextra

SIBOS Monday...to Friday
23rd September 2008
GT News

Party spirit still runs high despite a very realistic mood
18th September 2008
Finextra Sibos 2008

Experian module introduces SWIFT access for corporates
16th September 2008
Finextra

Experian publishes SWIFT guide for corporates
16th September 2008
Finextra

Experian Provides SWIFT Access for Corporates
16th September 2008
Bobsguide

SWIFT benefits for corporates are clear but the practicalities are being defined
16th September 2008
Finextra Sibos 2008

Experian shows corporates how to benefit from SWIFT
15th September 2008
SWIFT Guide

The SEPA Saga
1st September 2008
The Banker

Perspectives on fraud and the Payments Services Directive
22nd July 2008
GT News

Corporates still not sold on SEPA
8th July 2008
GT News

How to become a better Treasury Manager
1st July 2008
GT News

Clear2Pay embeds Experian Bank Wizard in open payment framework
25th June 2008
Finextra

Experian partners with Clear2Pay to enhance end-to-end payment processing for European banks
25th June 2008
Bobsguide

Payments in need of standardisation
3rd June 2008
GT News

RBS deploys software to cut debit card fraud and error
4th April 2008
Computer Weekly

Eiger Systems re-brands as Experian Payments
3rd April 2008
Bobsguide

Corporates ignore SEPA fraud risk
3rd April 2008
Computer Weekly

Sibos 2009 - Tuesday
Finextra