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Angus Burrell

Angus Burrell VP Global Omnichannel Strategy at PayComplete

Unlocking The Full Value Of Cash

Earlier this year, the FCA's long-awaited access to cash legislation came into place, making access to a specific payment method a legal right for the first time. The UK is not alone in doing this. Across the pond, we have seen similar measures taken in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Colorado and Tennessee, as many states move to ensure their citize...

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Angus Burrell

Angus Burrell VP Global Omnichannel Strategy at PayComplete

Why cash legislation is critical for the growth of banking hubs.

Earlier this month, the UK treasury announced plans to fine banks if they fail to provide citizens with access to free cash withdrawal and deposit services ‘where they live’. The boundaries have been set at one mile in town centres, and three miles in rural areas. The move comes as the UK’s high streets continue to evolve. Once a hub for commerce,...

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Angus Burrell

Angus Burrell VP Global Omnichannel Strategy at PayComplete

Coutts Bank’s Nigel Farage saga is a reminder that access to digital payments is a privilege

Should access to digital payments be a right, rather than a privilege? This question has come into sharp focus in recent weeks in the UK after a high-profile dispute between former politician Nigel Farage - a controversial divisive figure in British politics after his high-profile campaigning for Brexit - and Coutts Bank, who had decided to close ...

Angus Burrell

Angus Burrell VP Global Omnichannel Strategy at PayComplete

Can fintechs help retailers grow advertising revenue?

Through the 2010s, Alphabet and Meta grew to become the twin titans of digital advertising - known as the duopoly - with Facebook & Instagram dominating mobile and with Google dominating search and web-based display ads. But while digital ad spend has continued to rise overall, their share has declined from its 2017 peak of 55 per cent owners...

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Angus Burrell

Angus Burrell VP Global Omnichannel Strategy at PayComplete

Cashless retail? It’s a false economy.

Why should retailers be cautious of jumping on the cashless economy bandwagon? The past decade has brought incredible innovation in the finance sector. With a revolution in digital payment technology, the emergence of SaaS businesses built on open APIs, and the move to the cloud - businesses now have greater visibility over finance than ever befo...

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