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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

Consumer Credit Association 2009 National Roadshow
various dates throughout May and June

EBA Day 2009
30th June - 1st July, Vienna

SIBOS 2009 - Hong Kong
14th - 18th September 2009, Hong Kong

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Payments News

BCSB publishes quarterly bulletin
3rd July 2009

Written by Peter Kent<br/><br/>The Banking Code Standards Board (BCSB) has released its latest quarterly bulletin, revealing some of the group's targets for the coming months.

Trichet: It's time for more cross-border payments
3rd July 2009

Written by Rachel Fletcher<br/><br/>Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has said that it &quot;is now time&quot; for more cashless cross-border payments across Europe.

FSA makes new appointment
3rd July 2009

Written by Jonathan Russell<br/><br/>The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has appointed Adam Phillips as the leader of the Financial Services Consumer Panel.

Payments council to establish new group
2nd July 2009

The European Payments Council (EPC) is looking to establish a new committee to help support the EPC Cards Working Group in the development of the EPC Cards Standardisation Volume (CSV).

London classed as 'fraud hotspot'
2nd July 2009

Only three out of the top 30 postcodes involved in fraudulent activity are located outside of London, new research has revealed.

"Staggering" fraud figures reported
2nd July 2009

A &quot;staggering&quot; level of business fraud has been reported in Scotland during the first half of the year.

Direct debit 'helps car buyers to budget'
1st July 2009

Paying for a car service plan by direct debit is a good way to help consumers manage a budget, according to a marketing director.

Direct debit 'can help people avoid missed payments'
30th June 2009

People who have opted to receive online bills for their credit card rather than a statement through the post should take care not to miss their payment deadline, according to Fergus Muirhead.

Banking fraud to be tackled 'particle by particle'
29th June 2009

A new approach to direct credit fraud may result in a widespread reduction in banking fraud, according to its inventors.

Mobile phones to offer direct credit?
29th June 2009

New technology currently under development will enable mobile phones of the future to act as credit cards, it has been claimed.

Prepaid cards 'offer parents peace of mind'
29th June 2009

Parents with children heading off on gap year adventures may find the peace of mind offered by a prepaid credit card appealing, it has been claimed.

Payment fraud victims 'not getting reimbursement'
26th June 2009

A fifth of people who fall victim to identity fraud are not getting reimbursed, according to Which?.

Payments Council to close cheque guarantee scheme
26th June 2009

The Payments Council has set a two-year timescale to close the Cheque Guarantee Card Scheme.

Shoppers told to destroy store cards
26th June 2009

Shoppers have been told to cut up their store loyalty cards.

Online spending 'will end recession'
25th June 2009

Online spending is so popular in Britain it will rescue retail from the economic slowdown.

Energy firms 'overcharging by £6 billion'
25th June 2009

Energy suppliers are overcharging their consumers by more than &#163;1.6 billion, according to Consumer Focus.

Consumer loan choice may decrease
25th June 2009

A lack of consumer choice may occur as the credit market declines, an industry body has said.

Prepaid cards 'best for holidays'
24th June 2009

People going away on summer breaks have been advised to take a prepaid card to pay their way.

Credit card holders 'restraining their spending'
24th June 2009

Many Britons are restricting their spending on their credit cards, according to new research from Tesco.

PayPal predicts rise in online spending
24th June 2009

Online spending in Britain will more than double in the next 18 months, according to PayPal.

Pound 'has fallen in value'
23rd June 2009

Holidaymakers will have to accept costlier trips this year as the pound has lost value.

Credit card firms reminded of payment laws
23rd June 2009

A consumer group has reminded credit cards of their legal obligation to consumers regarding payments made on cards.

Payment trends: Consumers 'getting more savings online'
23rd June 2009

People are making better use of the internet as they seek good deals in the recession.

Toronto card parking meters 'not beneficial'
22nd June 2009

Credit card parking meters brought into Toronto have not been advantageous, according to the city auditor.

Gap-year travellers 'may not get advertised APR'
22nd June 2009

Young adults going on gap-year travels have been warned they may be unable to get a credit card with the advertised annual percentage rate (APR).

Facility takeover fraud 'growing rapidly'
22nd June 2009

A type of payment con known as &quot;facility takeover fraud&quot; is increasing quickly.

Online banking 'will become more important'
19th June 2009

Online banking will become more important in the future, an information provider has said.

How to protect against cheque fraud
19th June 2009

Advice for businesses on preventing cheque fraud has been given by an expert.

Holidaymakers 'should use prepaid cards'
19th June 2009

Holidaymakers have been urged to opt for prepaid cards when travelling in the eurozone.

Barclays glitch 'demonstrates reliance on plastic'
18th June 2009

The recent technical glitch that left Barclays customers unable to use their cards demonstrated society's heavy reliance on plastic.

In the 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