All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
The strategic middle path for payment system modernisation
The integration of legacy and modern payment systems remains a pressing challenge, explains Nadish Lad, but there is a viable middle path
Unlocking e-commerce potential in the UAE through payments innovation
The UAE is an increasingly promising market for international e-commerce businesses, but as Guillaume Tournand explains, navigating this dynamic market successfully requires an astute understanding of its specific nuances
Why is access to data so fundamental to success in the payments value chain?
Payments industry expert Roger Alexander explains the indispensable role of data and sets out why its significance cannot be overstated when when navigating the issue of chargebacks
Global shake-up: What’s next for payments?
Scott Dawson examines the next steps for payments including a wide-ranging regulatory update and an assessment of prospects for open banking growth, given the trajectory of world politics and innovations
How can the payments sector inspire the next generation of female talent?
The payments sector is lagging other industry verticals in terms of equality but on the eve of International Women’s Day 2025, Goda Jurgaityte discusses how the payments sector can attract more female talent
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The future of UK payments: Can Open Banking replace US card networks?
Tom Hay sets out the challenges and opportunities for Open Banking to become a viable alternative to the still dominant US payment schemes
Modern payments, outdated systems: why growth and uncertainty demand agility
As many businesses still rely on outdated payment systems, is their infrastructure ready for the sweeping changes transforming payments? Nick Botha outlines the growing challenges and how businesses can stay ahead of the curve
The hidden risks of global payroll – why innovation is a strategic imperative
Steve Goldberg explores how innovative payroll providers are leveraging AI and fintech to transform payroll from a back-office necessity into a strategic advantage
Inside a fraudster’s playbook – how UK retailers are fighting back
Aviram Ganor of Riskified, adviser to brands including Prada, Booking.com, and Gymshark, explains why policy abuse is surging and how fraudsters are evolving
Mastercard’s embedded finance solution highlights the growing focus on Gen Z consumers
Jonathan Vaughan Burleigh explains the thinking behind the launch of Mastercard’s One Credential proposition and suggests that the strategy will increase consumers’ lifetime value for Mastercard