E-finance

If Ireland truly wishes to become a smart economy, then moving to electronic payments is not only urgent but must also be handled with care.

In a Digital Ireland Insight guide aimed at encouraging Government and businesses to make the inevitable move, we elaborate on the trends and the best ways to embark on change.

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Aideen Chambers, O2 Ireland

The e-wallet is closer than you think - expert opinion

Paul Rohan, AIB

The importance of setting standards - expert opinion

Liam Mullaney, Sage Ireland

E-commerce offers opportunity to expand - expert opinion

Ireland needs to embrace e-commerce

What benefits can the Irish gain from getting into e-payments?

E-invoicing critical to business survival

Irish firms need to transform to become e-commerce leaders

Cheque-ing out

What Ireland can do to make the leap to e-payments

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SEPA and cross-border trade

The Single European Payments Area is already in place, enabling firms and individuals to transfer money electronically across borders. Doireann McDermott examines its effects on cross-border trade.

Government needs to be a driver for e-payments

Ireland will only embrace e-payments if its Government - the biggest acquirer of goods and services the country - sets an example and changes the nature of state business.

The mobile wallet

Near field communications is becoming more prominent, potentially turning the humble mobile phone into a means of paying for products. Imagine paying for goods and services using just your mobile phone. You wouldn’t need a wallet, credit card or cash.

The latest news from the e-finance sector

Peter Thiel invests in Collison brothers' latest venture Stripe

O2’s entry into money market will lead to NFC mobile wallet