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Payments 2030: What’s Shaping the Future

Explore the trends driving global payments transformation

A clear roadmap to future-proofing your modernization strategies

The Payments 2030 report, developed by Finextra in partnership with ACI Worldwide, reveals how financial institutions are navigating the next era of payments. 

Based on a global survey of 162 senior leaders across banks, fintechs, and payment providers, the report uncovers:

  • The accelerating shifts towards cloud-based and hybrid payment infrastructures
  • The rise in A2A payments over the next 5 years
  • The global race to enable instant payments to meet 24/7 customer demand
  • How compliance pressures are shaping innovation strategies
  • Regional differences in readiness, investment, and regulatory response

With expert commentary from Deutsche Bank, The Clearing House, and the US Faster Payments Council, this report offers actionable insights for decision-makers preparing for the future of payments.

Inside the mind of 160+ banking leaders