All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
Indonesia e-commerce payments to surge by 15.5% in 2024, reveals GlobalData
Indonesia’s e-commerce market is one of the fastest growing in South East Asia, supported by advancements in digital infrastructure and logistics
Paymentology and Diamond Trust Bank partner, driving embedded finance in Kenya
Paymentology and Diamond Trust Bank join forces to facilitate the expansion of BIN sponsorship services and the embedding of financial services with Kenya’s regulatory framework
US Faster Payments Council reports on Instant Recurring Payments
The FPC Report entitled Navigating Instant Recurring Payments: Consumer, Business, and Financial Institution Perspectives, offers strategic insights into the implementation of instant recurring payments
TranscendAP launches as new venture
The new TranscendAP will deliver AI-powered accounts payable automation solutions to growing enterprises
Digital Payments: The key to sustainable financial growth
Stacey Sterbenz draws on Amex’s research to focus on how CFOs understand the need to prioritise digital transformation and virtual payments for business growth, and how they can make good on that priority
Temenos Multifonds extends partnership with Citi Securities Services
Collaboration aims to consolidate global funds services on Multifonds SaaS
MENA region leads global growth in luxury travel reports Mastercard
Affluent travellers in the MENA region are power users of loyalty and membership card programmes with GCC tourists some of the highest spenders, whether vacationing within the region or further afield
US banks are failing to meet the demand for instant payments
63% of corporates demand instant payments, yet less than a third of banks are capable of meeting demand, reports RedCompass Labs
Turkish fintech iyzico acquires Paynet for $87m
Paynet’s B2B payments and collections services to complement iyzico’s existing offerings
ICICI Bank enables NRI customers to use international mobile number to make UPI payments in India
Non-resident Indian customers residing in 10 countries can pay utility bills and merchants in India through iMobile Pay