All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
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
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Modern payments, outdated systems: why growth and uncertainty demand agility
As many businesses still rely on outdated payment systems, is their infrastructure ready for the sweeping changes transforming payments?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
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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
Real-time payments, real-time risk: Fighting financial crime in a faster world
Steve Marshall explains the importance of effective payment screening with regulated institutions under increasing regulatory pressure to prevent money laundering and other financial crime in real-time
Amex, Alipay partnership revolutionises payment access to international travelers in China, says GlobalData
Amex members can now link their cards to the Alipay digital wallet, enabling seamless and secure payments at tens of millions of merchants across the Chinese mainland, providing local businesses with greater opportunities to attract international customers
The opportunities and challenges of open banking in the UK
The UK government has placed open banking high on its financial agenda, to revolutionise how consumers and businesses handle transactions, writes Philip Plambeck. Is this vision realistic and does it align with consumer needs?