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Jeremy Light Co-founder at Fourdotzero
National payment visions and strategies are in vogue and have been for a while. Examples include: - UK: National Payments Vision - 14 Nov 24, HM Treasury - Ireland: National Payments Strategy – October 2024, Government of Ireland - Europe: A European Retail Payments Strategy – 2019, updated Nov 2023, ECB - India: Payments Vision 2025, June 2022, Re...
28 January 2025 /payments /retail
Kristaps Zips UK CEO at payabl.
The UK’s National Payments Vision, unveiled in the Chancellor's Mansion House speech on 14 November, signals a transformative shift in the payments landscape. Spanning 40 pages, it outlines an ambitious strategy to position Britain as a global leader in retail payments innovation. If you’re in payments, fintech, or simply interested in how we mov
20 January 2025 /payments
Joris Lochy Product Manager at Intix | Co-founder at Capilever
As our world becomes increasingly digital, the concept of "currency" or "money" continues to evolve and grow more complex. Historically, currency was introduced to streamline trade. Rather than exchanging goods directly — a process with many practical challenges — currency served as a widely accepted intermediary. In its early
06 January 2025 /payments /predictions
Kathiravan Rajendran Associate Director of Marketing Operations at Macro Global
Cross-border payments are the backbone of international trade, global remittances, and financial connectivity. Yet, traditional systems often face challenges like high transaction fees, delays, and inefficiencies caused by intermediary banks and multiple currency conversions. The introduction of liquidity pools is transforming this landscape, offe...
26 November 2024 /payments /sustainable
Domestic payments have become increasingly instant in recent years, with countries like India (UPI) and Brazil (PIX) leading the way. Today, instant payments—24/7 transactions completed within seconds, often at little to no cost—are available in over 70 countries, with rapid adoption expected to continue. ACI Worldwide reported that real-time pay
25 November 2024 /payments /regulation
The intricate web of cross-border payments, characterised by archaic systems and stringent regulations, often leads to slow, costly, and opaque transactions. This hinders global trade and commerce. Recognising this, it becomes evident that a singular solution, whether from a financial institution, regulator, or technology provider, is insufficient
25 November 2024 /payments /inclusion
Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365
South Korea, known for its technological prowess and rapid adoption of new innovations, has become a global leader in digital payment systems. Over the past decade, the country has experienced a dramatic transformation in how financial transactions are conducted, moving from traditional cash and card payments to seamless digital solutions. This sh...
13 November 2024 /payments /markets
Kyrylo Reitor Chief Marketing Officer at International Fintech Business
The evolving regulatory landscape and increasing competition present both new opportunities and significant challenges for SPIs in Poland. Opportunities: Niche Markets: SPIs can successfully compete with large banks by targeting specific market segments, such as youth, small businesses, or by providing specialized services (e.g., for travelers). In...
06 November 2024 /payments /wholesale
Ade Adetosoye Chief Operating Officer at MA GLOBAL
Background In today’s fast-paced world, cash and checks are increasingly giving way to faster, more convenient digital payment methods. From online banking transfers and mobile payments to cryptocurrencies and digital wallets, digital payments have transformed the way we transact. But what exactly are digital payments, and what makes them the bac...
05 November 2024 /payments /inclusion
Payment claim handling is a crucial process within the financial sector, ensuring that all monetary transactions are accurate, legitimate, and properly accounted for. Despite its significance, this activity remains largely invisible and underappreciated. Very few articles are written on LinkedIn or other specialized content platforms about this t
07 October 2024 /ai /payments
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