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Harshita Soni

Harshita Soni Market Researcher at Ken Research

What is driving the explosive growth of the APAC digital payments ecosystem?

The Asia-Pacific Digital Payments Market is undergoing a digital revolution, fueled by mobile banking innovations, fintech expansions, and government-driven financial inclusion initiatives. As cashless transactions become the norm, the industry is evolving through AI-driven fraud prevention, blockchain security enhancements, and embedded finance s...

/payments /markets Trends in Financial Services

Jamel Derdour

Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 - www.transact365.io

Winning the Payments Game: How To Prepare for Sporting Events like the Indian Premier League

Sporting events, whether local, national, or global, present significant opportunities for merchants to capitalise on increased consumer spending. Fans flock to online stores, creating a surge in transactions. To maximise revenue and ensure seamless customer experiences, merchants must prepare their payment systems effectively. Here’s how business...

/payments /markets Innovation in Financial Services

Angus Burrell

Angus Burrell VP Global Omnichannel Strategy at PayComplete

The Resilience of Cash in an Increasingly Digital World

It has been quite a busy few months for cash news. Following September's confirmation of the FCA enshrining access to cash into law, we have seen data from the BRC, UK Finance and Nationwide Building Society showing a growth in cash usage. It seems cash is on the comeback. In doing so, it raises important questions for every business involved in...

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Nkiru Uwaje

Nkiru Uwaje Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at MANSA

How Fintechs are Rethinking the Concept of Money

The concept of money has evolved substantially over the millennia, from shells and precious metals to paper bills and digital entries in banking systems. We now stand at the precipice of another fundamental advancement, in which technology is not just changing how we interact with money, but redefining its very nature. This evolution goes beyond s...

/payments /crypto Innovation in Financial Services

Nkahiseng Ralepeli

Nkahiseng Ralepeli VP of Product: Digital Assets at Absa Bank, CIB.

Why Are Stablecoins So Damn Profitable, and What Does This Mean for Africa?

Stablecoins have quietly become one of the most profitable businesses in financial services. While banks juggle loan books, compliance burdens, and regulatory capital requirements, stablecoin issuers like Tether and Circle are running some of the leanest, most lucrative operations in history. In 2024, stablecoins processed over $27.6 trillion in t...

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John Bertrand

John Bertrand MD at Tec 8 Limited

International Instant Payment Platforms must be data ready

The cross-border payments are one of the fastest growing transactions in the world. In 2017 the value moved was $150 trillion and by 2027 is expected to reach $250 trillion. This growth in volume is accompanied by a dramatic shortening of payment delivery from at least 24 hours to instant. International Payments are starting to move off the 19th C...

/payments /markets Banking Strategy, Digital and Transformation

Ruchi Rathor

Ruchi Rathor Founder at Payomatix Technologies

Navigating High-Risk Payment Processing: Challenges, Methodologies, and Industry Implications

I. Introduction In today’s global digital economy, payment processing systems are essential for businesses to accept and manage transactions efficiently. However, some industries face significantly higher risks due to complex regulatory environments, data sensitivity, and greater vulnerability to fraud and chargebacks. This category is known as h...

/payments Trends in Financial Services

Brian Mahlangu

Brian Mahlangu VP Product: Digital Platforms Mobile at Absa Bank, CIB.

The Impact of the 2G Shutdown in Africa

I previously shared that 56% of mobile connections in Africa are still reliant on feature phones, a reflection of the affordability challenges many face across the continent. It’s important to note that Sub-Saharan Africa alone handles 70% of global mobile money transactions, with over 600 million users. A significant portion of these transactions...

/payments /inclusion Digital Banking Trends

Oleg Stefanet

Oleg Stefanet Chief Risk Officer at payabl.

Merchants need to get to grips with Visa’s new VAMP initiative

Visa is a name firmly etched into the minds of merchants worldwide. The company often refers to itself as a ‘global economic enabler,’ in a nod to its central role in facilitating international commerce and economic activity by providing a secure, reliable payment network that connects consumers, businesses, and financial institutions in every co...

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Elias Thomaidis

Elias Thomaidis Senior Sales Executive at Finastra

The Future of UK Payments: A Vision for a Seamless, Secure, and Inclusive National Payments System

The UK payments landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by technological advancements, regulatory initiatives, and evolving consumer and business expectations. The UK National Payments Vision sets out a roadmap for a more seamless, secure, and inclusive payments ecosystem, ensuring that the country remains at the forefront of ...

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