Edgar, Dunn & Company – Fintech & Advanced Payments Report, 2025

Edgar, Dunn & Company's "Fintech & Advanced Payments Report 2025" offers comprehensive insights into the latest trends shaping the payments landscape, driven by technological innovations, regulatory changes, and evolving consumer preferences. Now in its 17th edition, the report examines 14 key areas transforming the industry, including the role of artificial intelligence in revolutionizing payments, the expanding influence of blockchain, and the rise of alternative payment methods. It also explores the growth of B2B cross-border payments and the evolution of open banking into broader initiatives like open finance and open data. Additionally, the report includes findings from an annual industry survey conducted between May and July 2024, gathering insights from 100 senior payments professionals worldwide on the most pressing challenges and opportunities.