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Last week I attended the Women in Payments EMEA Symposium 2024. This event took place at the beautiful De Vere Grand Connaught in London, on 29th and 30th April. The theme of “Get future ready now” co...
Digital assets and crypto have become increasingly mainstream and have made many headlines, but not always for the right reasons. Aside from governance concerns, the biggest criticisms levelled at cr...
If you seek the trigger to lead the next leg of the crypto "bullish" market, it won't be Ethereum ETF approval or Bitcoin halving. It will be driven by real-world assets. RWA tokenization, w...
Merchants face a multitude of challenges that can impact their operations, customer satisfaction and ultimately, their bottom lines. Recently at MRC Barcelona, I hosted a panel with Matteo Gamba from ...
Introduction I am inspired by the writings of my peers. Alex Johnson’s most recent blog post (https://fintechtakes.com/articles/2024-05-03/merchants-future/) is very detailed, well-informed and a p
With the successful rollout of PSD2, the European Union (EU) continues to advance innovation in the payments domain through the anticipated introduction of the Payment Services Directive 3 (PSD3). On ...
In the realm of finance, where convenience meets innovation, the landscape of payment solutions is constantly evolving. Fintech, the intersection of finance and technology, continues to redefine the w...
Answering the question “what is the next big thing” well it is Global Instant Payments. The importance of this is ‘Elon Musk’s X now has a Money Transmitter License in 25 US States and the goal is a ...
Emerging markets around the globe are experiencing a seismic shift in their payment ecosystems, driven by the rapid adoption of real-time payment systems. These innovative platforms enable instant, se...
The fleet and mobility payments industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements and the collaboration of major payment providers like Mastercard and Visa. This...
In the competitive world of business transactions, ensuring that every aspect of your company is optimized can dramatically increase its valuation. A key component often overlooked is the technology u...
Technology is always marching onward, and the savings sector is no exception to the rule. Over the past five years, new savings tools and platforms have spread like wildfire, each aiming to connect sa...