Payments System Research Briefings
Briefings cover a range of topics, including payments methods, developments in payments networks, and various participants' roles in the payments system.
Recent Briefings
Could Municipal IDs Facilitate Access to Financial Services?
Municipal IDs provide a form of local identification and have the potential to help unbanked households open bank accounts.
Combating Authorized Push Payment Scams in Fast Payment Systems
Fast payment system operators and financial institutions can adopt measures to help mitigate APP scams.
Cash Bill Pay Services and Payment Inclusion in the United States
Cash bill pay may help further payment inclusion among consumers who prefer to use cash.
The Role of Nonbanks and Fintechs in Boosting India’s UPI Person-to-Merchant Transactions
Nonbank and fintech services have helped expand the use of India’s instant payment system for person-to-merchant payments.
As Earned Wage Access Grows, Oversight Tries to Catch Up
The growing popularity of earned wage access services has raised concerns for consumers, with some states beginning to respond.
The Role of Core Banking Services Providers in Facilitating Instant Payments
Depository institutions rely on core services providers for support in key areas to implement instant payments.
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