Rob Straathof CEO at Liberis
The world’s financial companies, including banks and the larger credit and debit card players, have been in a position of market power for a long time. However, the disruption and digitalisation that’s being supercharged by enhanced customer expectations is changing this dynamic, and fintech is now flourishing. It’s clear from the rise of digital...
19 June 2024 /retail /wholesale Embedded Finance
The Christmas trees have come down, and the industry is getting its feet back under the table and thinking about what 2024 will bring. I’m very excited about this year because I think the future of finance will be fully unveiled. I’ve been lucky enough to work at the forefront of the fintech revolution; a sector where innovation isn’t just a buzzw...
17 January 2024 /retail /inclusion Embedded Finance
According to figures from the World Trade Organization (WTO), SMEs make up over 90% of businesses globally as well as 60-70% of employment. That isn’t just the backbone of most economies, it’s nearly the full skeleton! Despite the crucial role they play, many small businesses still struggle to access the funding they need to survive and thrive. Loo...
06 December 2023 /retail /inclusion Embedded Finance
Payments lie at the intersection of commerce and the ever-expanding digital economy. For the Payment Service Providers (PSPs) that ply their trade in this dynamic space, there’s a unique opportunity to create new revenue streams and increase merchant retention: diversification. By partnering with an embedded finance platform, PSPs can go beyond ...
21 June 2023 /inclusion Embedded Finance
There’s an all-too-common scenario that pervades the payments landscape: acquirers blindly falling into a commodity trap. This unwanted outcome occurs when a financial institution that processes credit and debit card transactions on behalf of merchants sees its competitive edge blunted by competition. Over time, their service becomes indistinguish...
22 May 2023 /payments /inclusion Embedded Finance
There’s a portmanteau that perfectly describes the challenger banks that emerged from the ashes of the 2008 financial crisis: the fusion of neo and banks to create neobanks. The use of neo – another word for new – underscores their determination to disrupt the traditional banking model using the latest technology. These innovative providers of fin...
25 April 2023 /inclusion Embedded Finance
Last month it was announced that Instagram is introducing a ‘payments in chat’ feature, where users can purchase products from businesses and track orders via the direct message function. Initially being rolled out across the US, if it follows the format of most trials from Meta, it’ll likely be available in more markets in the near future. Given ...
17 August 2022 /payments /inclusion Embedded Finance
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