All articles by Douglas Blakey

Douglas Blakey

MAS grants major payment institution licence to XREX Singapore

Blockchain-enabled financial institution specialising in cross-border payments in emerging markets, obtains licence from Singapore’s central bank and financial regulator

US credit card late fees: round 1 to the US Chamber of Commerce

US Chamber wins temporary injunction in lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau credit card late fees rule

Wells Fargo launches Signify Business Cash Mastercard

New cash rewards business credit card offers business owners increased value and simplicity

Coinbase dominates Reddit discussions amongst top crypto trading platforms during Q1 2024, reveals GlobalData

Customer service takes centre stage as the most popular topic of conversation among crypto users on Reddit in the first quarter

Access Bank Group and Mastercard join forces

Collaboration aims to expand opportunities for cross-border payments for African businesses and consumers

Continental Finance purchases Today Card portfolio

Since its formation in 2005, Continental Finance has become a prominent subprime credit card originator and servicer

Payment cards continue to lead e-commerce payments in South Korea with 54% share, reveals GlobalData

South Korea’s e-commerce market is the third largest in terms of value in the Asia-Pacific region behind only China and Japan

O3 Capital, Amex issue four new American Express Cards in Nigeria

Card launches include the first American Express Business Card issued in Nigeria

Westpac partners with ACT Government to make commuting easier

Westpac is partnering with the ACT Government on its new smart transport system, MyWay+, to enable residents to tap on and off public transport with a debit or credit card

CFPB flags up consumer frustrations with credit card rewards programmes

Customer complains relate to losing benefits to devaluation, limited redemption opportunities and vague or hidden terms and conditions