All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
Banking Circle partners with Skydo to accelerate cross-border collections for Indian businesses
UK-headquartered next gen bank with central bank access agrees strategic partnership to offer Indian businesses operating globally a broader array of local payment and fund collection options
Workpay raises $5m investment to expand across Africa
Nairobi-based HR, payroll and benefits platform reports series A investment round led by Norrsken22, with participation from Visa, Y Combinator and Acadian Ventures
Building Trust with Gen Z Customers: Data protection and personalised experiences
Nitin Seth discusses key strategies that financial institutions need to adopt to meet the needs of Gen Z
How can mobile banking help to combat consumers’ financial blues?
The evolution of mobile banking and what the future holds. Rob Hudson discusses how mobile banking has become a source of anxiety during recent economic uncertainty but argues it could also help consumers reach financial freedom
Blockchain goes banking mainstream
Dr Scott Zoldi explains why blockchain technology is no longer just for the fintechs
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US cashback and value credit cards grow in popularity
51% of credit card customers are carrying revolving debt according to the 2024 JD Power US Credit Card Satisfaction Study; American Express ranks highest in customer satisfaction ahead of Discover and Capital One
Navigating the rapidly evolving e-payments landscape in emerging markets
Ola Oyetayo discusses the opportunities and risks for payments in the emerging markets as cash displacement accelerates
The crucial role of eCash in bridging the digital divide
Bob Legters explains why consumers gravitate towards cash for comfort, the advantages of eCash, and why businesses should incorporate eCash payments into their offerings
Chase ends third-party BNPL payments in favour of its own instalment product
The initiative aims to drive customers towards the Chase Pay Over Time product but as Blandina Hanna Szalay explains, the strategy does not come without risk
Why Europe will never have a superapp and identity will be King
Andrew Bud sets out why Europe will not adopt an Asia-style superapp and explains why the identity-centric model that is emerging is hugely exciting and represents its own kind of superapp revolution