For most people payment transactions are invisible. And yet the sector is of great importance to the economy and society. In his Blog, Jaap follows developments in the sector closely, and is not afraid to pass comment or voice his opinion.

15/03/2023 Posted in: Market developments

Bailout SVB actual paid by the public; again

This week Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) went down the drain. According to the Biden administration without costs to the taxpayer. But is that true? Normally only amounts covered by the… Read more ➔

02/02/2023 Posted in: Market developments

More experience experts needed

Recent research by DNB indicates that 15% of the Dutch population has difficulty with the current payment system. More for more complex matters, such as opening an account, than for… Read more ➔

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After PSD2, how far did the Dutch banks open up in payments and beyond? What APIs are on the menu? A practical overview
McKinsey: Payments even after 17 years still loss making for Dutch banks
ECB; holy grail cross-border payments at ….. central banks
ECB 2021 Payment Statistics; where are card processors?
FSB: more efficient payment system by LEI
PSD2 evaluation; not identifying the problem
International CBDC’s soon via SWIFT?
Apple’s payment solution tackled; good for everyone
Open Banking open enough?
Rapid action possible due to Europe and competition