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Blog Accounting
Oct 31, 2025 5 minutes

EV charging fraud prevention: expert insights from Plugsurfing and CRIF

Fraud in EV charging is growing in step with the market itself. As charging sessions and revenues climb, so do the risks of manipulation, non-payment, and identity theft. Charge point operators (CPOs) are already seeing the impact – and the cost of each case goes beyond the immediate financial loss. It multiplies through operational overheads, reputational damage, and customer churn.

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BNPL - Insights Insights
Oct 27, 2025

Who owns your customers after checkout? (Hint: It might not be you)

Your checkout runs smoothly. Orders confirm, payments clear, customers are happy — until they’re not. Because right after the sale, you quietly hand over your customer experience to third parties. Here’s how that hidden moment shapes loyalty, trust, and the real ownership of your customer relationships.

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Two drivers prepare to charge their EV vehicle
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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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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Parking of the future
Blog Mobility
Jul 3, 2024

The Car Park of the Future: Vision or Fantasy?

Do you remember flying cars, the integral part of futuristic visions that unfortunately have not found their way in our everyday lives, yet? Should we dismiss the idea of a futuristic parking lot as just another science fiction dream? Consumers are the ultimate barometer of innovation. Their preferences will ultimately determine our future – and the future of parking. In the fourth article of our series about the Riverty survey “Future of Parking”, we think outside the box imagining a parking garage that is truly according to the customer's wishes.

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Pros & Cons of Parking Barriers: Is There a Better Way?
Blog Mobility
Jun 24, 2024

Pros & Cons of Parking Barriers: Is There a Better Way?

Imagine a world where parking isn't a source of frustration. No more scrambling for loose change, fumbling with tickets, or getting stuck behind someone struggling with a malfunctioning barrier. Here, a technology-driven solution is revolutionizing the parking experience in Europe, Free-Flow Parking. As the world of parking is changing, so are the consumer preferences for flexible cash-less payment methods. But how can traditional parking barriers, such as gates or ticket machines, keep pace with modern parking requirements? The third article in our series on the Riverty “Future of Parking” survey looks at the pros and cons of parking barriers and the impact on users and parking operators alike.

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Free-Flow Parking in Europe: Trends & Adaptation
Blog Mobility
Jun 14, 2024

Free-Flow Parking in Europe: Trends & Adaptation

In the dynamic realm of urban mobility, parking has long been a crucial yet often overlooked aspect. As cities continue to expand and transportation patterns evolve, traditional parking methods are struggling to keep pace, leading to congestion, frustration, and a diminished parking experience. Amidst this changing landscape, a new wave of parking solutions is emerging based on a changing preference in payment technology. One that is changing the way we park and interact with our urban spaces: Free-Flow Parking. The second article of our series about Riverty's survey the "Future of Parking” is looking at the trends and the adaptation of Free-Flow Parking in Europe.

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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 Mobility
Jun 6, 2024

How do consumers prefer to pay for their parking tickets?

Small change? Mobile or card payment? Modern methods of payment are challenging traditional ways of paying. At the same time, the options for paying for parking are now more diverse than ever. But progress is not gaining the upper hand everywhere in Europe. And there are various reasons for this. The findings of the survey commissioned by Riverty about the Future of Parking reveal a fascinating story of regional divides, with some clinging to tradition or habits with cash payments and others embracing the digital revolution with Free-Flow Parking solutions. The first article in our blog series attempts to answer the question: How do consumers prefer to pay for parking?

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Riverty creates clarity for energy providers and customers
Blog Utilities 
May 22, 2024 5 min

Insights for transparency in financial flows: Riverty creates clarity for energy providers and customers

Today's economic challenges require innovative debt collection solutions. Riverty offers energy providers user-friendly portals and customized strategies to make payment flows transparent and maintain good customer relations.

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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

Successful receivables management secures liquidity and minimises risk. But how can you tell if your processes are truly efficient? The answer lies in clearly defined key performance indicators. They provide transparency, reveal hidden inefficiencies, and highlight where there's potential to improve.

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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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