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Blog Accounting
Jun 18, 2025

The hidden EV Charging operational costs undermining profitability

Equipment costs are just the beginning for Charging Point Operators (CPOs). While DC fast chargers cost on average $50,000 and installation often exceeds equipment prices, the real EV charging operational costs are harder to spot: demand charges that dwarf electricity costs, unexpected repairs ($500–$2,000 per incident), and operational inefficiencies that drain resources. Hidden costs are embedded throughout EV charging operations—and the operators who identify them early gain a significant advantage.

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Infographic showing the future of banking is invisible
Fintech 2040 Insights
Jun 17, 2025

Banking will disappear but not your money: The rise of invisible banking

Imagine never opening a banking app again, but still getting loans, making payments, or adjusting your savings; all automatically, in the background. Welcome to invisible banking: where finance fades from view, but not from your life. Financial services are moving out of banks and apps and into wearables, e-commerce, smart homes, and vehicles. Consumers won’t “do banking” anymore. It will happen ambiently, in the background, without friction. That’s invisible banking. And it’s already taking shape.

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Blog Insights
Jun 12, 2025

Macroeconomic Trends 2025: Strategies and Insights for Future-Proof Credit Management

Macroeconomic trends in 2025 are directly shaping the way credit management operates—and they’re gaining strategic importance in financial planning. With financial markets becoming increasingly interconnected and uncertainty on the rise, macro factors such as inflation, interest rate policy, and evolving regulations are critical drivers for strategic decision-making.

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Infographic showing that 40% AI-driven personalization boosts engagement by 40% and retention by 30%.
Fintech 2040 Insights
May 14, 2025

How AI in fintech is powering hyper-personalized finance

AI in fintech is making hyper-personalized finance a reality – no longer a futuristic concept. The next generation of banking tailors every experience to the individual. Acting as intuitive payment companions, these solutions are built on human-centric principles that truly empower users with greater financial control and wellbeing. Here’s how it works – and what it means for your business.

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The Debt Trap: Why your customers fall in and how you can help them climb out
Blog Consumption
Jun 7, 2024 3 min

The Debt Trap: Why your customers fall in and how you can help them climb out

While it might provide a short-term sales boost, chronic debt can lead to late payments, defaults, and ultimately, lost customers. How can your business prevent this and cultivate a financially secure customer base?

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Blog Consumption
May 8, 2024

Empowering finances: the strategic impact of debt collection benchmarking

Effectively managing cross-border finances is not only an advantage, but also a necessity. For companies involved in international trade, the challenge of debt collection can pose a barrier to cash flow and overall financial health. In this blog post, we dive into the benefits of benchmarking debt collection.

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Blog Consumption
May 1, 2024 5 minutes

Measuring What Matters: Why KPIs are vital for effective collections

KPIs offer so much more than just numbers to report on. They provide valuable insights into the collections process and uncover opportunities for improvement. By closely monitoring these critical metrics, collections agencies can measure their financial goals, optimize their processes, boost productivity, and make informed decisions that drive business success and strengthen customer relationships.

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A human centric approach in debt collection due to AI and machine learning
Blog Consumption
Apr 30, 2024

Integrating AI and Machine learning into Debt Collection: A humanized approach

Efficiency and customer experience often dictate the success of business operations, but debt collection remains a challenging endeavour. Riverty does human-centric and fair collection processes, which is paired with digital innovations. This creates an efficient debt collection process, but also a streamlined user experience for both the end consumer and the client. In this blog post, we’ll show how AI and machine learning can revolutionize the debt collection process and deliver a combination of efficiency and empathy.

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Navigating the Future of E-Commerce - Social Commerce Trends to Watch
Blog Consumption
Apr 27, 2024

Social commerce 2024: A trend to stay?

In an era where the digital marketplace is evolving at an unprecedented pace, merchants are on the lookout for innovative strategies to stay competitive. The integration of social media into the commercial sphere, known as social commerce, has emerged as a transformative force. This trend is reshaping how businesses connect with their audience, merging the social experience with commercial transactions. This article aims to explore the latest trends in social commerce, providing insights for merchants keen on enhancing their e-commerce strategies.

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Understanding overdrafts and their fees
Blog Consumption
Apr 12, 2024 4 min

Understanding overdrafts and their fees

At Riverty, we believe in equipping you with the knowledge and tools to navigate your financial journey with confidence. Today, let's delve into the world of overdrafts – a concept that may sound familiar to you. An overdraft can be seen as a kind of safety net provided by your bank. And allow account holders to withdraw more money than they have available in their checking accounts. This can be a lifesaver in emergencies or when unexpected expenses arise. It allows you to make transactions even when your account balance is insufficient, providing temporary relief during unexpected expenses or cash flow gaps.

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Blog Consumption
Apr 9, 2024 4 min

Collaborating with a Shopware Gold Partner: A Win-Win for your Webshop

Exciting news for Shopware merchants! Riverty, one of Europe’s biggest BNPL providers and part of the Bertelsmann group, is proud to announce that we are now a Shopware Gold Partner within the Shopware ecosystem. This recognition signifies our commitment to providing Shopware merchants with performance enhancing Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions.

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Contactless payment with card
Blog Consumption
Apr 5, 2024 3 min

Understanding card schemes: A comprehensive guide for businesses

Processes that make our everyday transactions easier operate quietly in the background. Unseen yet indispensable: card schemes. Card schemes play an important role, acting as the backbone of payment processing systems. For businesses, understanding these card schemes is not only beneficial – it’s essential for making informed decisions that impact their business growth.

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Rivertys Best Payment Solution
Blog Consumption
Riverty E-Commerce Team Apr 4, 2024 6 Mins

Riverty has won the popular E-Commerce Germany Award 2024 in the "Best Payment Solution" category for its "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) offering. Alexander Scheibel, Director Product Management talked about this recognition, what Riverty sets apart and what we can expect in the future from their Buy Now Pay Later solution.

Riverty has won the popular E-Commerce Germany Award 2024 in the "Best Payment Solution" category for its "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) offering. Alexander Scheibel, Director Product Management talked about this recognition, what Riverty sets apart and what we can expect in the future from their Buy Now Pay Later solution.

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