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