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Cheryl Chiodi

Cheryl Chiodi Industry Strategist, Financial Services at Akamai

Observations from EBADay Lisbon and a Reflection from the Past

Lessons from the Past Prove Why Instant Payments Must Prioritize Security by Design Having just returned from an incredible week in Lisbon at EBADay 2024, I am eager to share insights from this year’s theme, “Orchestrating the Dialogue on Payments - The Collaborative Advantage.” The event encouraged collaboration and featured provocative conversat...

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Abhinav Paliwal

Abhinav Paliwal CEO at PayNet Systems- A Neo Banking Software Platform

Why Developed Economies are Benefiting from QR Payments?

It was long believed that developed economies firmly rooted in the credit and debit card tap-and-pay ecosystem would be difficult to change. Due to their perceived insecurity and clumsiness, QR code payments were limited to developing nations. But a subtle revolution is taking place that is upending this presumption. Singapore is one example. Once...

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James Booth

James Booth VP Head of Partnerships, EMEA at PPRO

Transatlantic ties: Comparing the payments landscapes of the US and the UK

There is a famous phrase, which has been attributed to both Winston Churchill and George Bernard Shaw, that states the UK and the US are “two nations divided by a common language”. This refers to the fact both countries use the same language, but style, spellings, and meanings are often quite different. This analogy can easily be extended to payme...

/payments /inclusion The Payments Business

Jamel Derdour

Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 / Nucleus365

Unleashing Potential: Harnessing Digital Payments in Emerging Markets

In the global arena of finance, emerging markets are increasingly becoming the epicentre of a profound shift in payment systems. As technology advances and connectivity spreads, these markets are experiencing a surge in the adoption of digital payment solutions, reshaping the way individuals and businesses, transact and interact with money. This a...

/payments /markets Innovation in Financial Services

Terry Hubert

Terry Hubert Global Trade Strategist at Swift

Putting an End to the Trade Digitisation Waiting Game

As we see different industries exploring how digitisation can improve their business practices, it’s particularly exciting to consider how innovative technology can enhance global trade practices. However, the complex nature of the industry creates unique challenges that will require the global community to come together to effectively drive a fri...

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Nikolay Denisenko

Nikolay Denisenko Co-Founder & CTO at Brighty App

The Future of Work And Financial Planning: Can Neobanks Help Adapt to the Gig Economy?

The traditional model of the 9-to-5 job with a steady paycheck and employer-sponsored benefits is fading fast. Last year, up to 30% of the global workforce participated in some form of freelance or independent work. Fueled by digital platforms and on-demand services, this new landscape, known as the gig economy, offers flexibility and independence...

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Alexander Bachmann

Alexander Bachmann CEO at Mitgo Group

Accelerating the Future of Cashback: Market Projected to Hit $108 Billion by 2025

In the age of widespread online shopping, cashback has emerged as an effective strategy for attracting traffic and enhancing customer engagement alongside the development of e-commerce platforms. According to a recent Statista study, the global number of online buyers reached 2.71 billion in 2024, and this figure is expected to rise to 2.77 billio...

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Karim Ben-Jaafar

Karim Ben-Jaafar SVP, Software Solutions at Quadient

Pay smarter, not harder: Five ways AI is transforming AP

Introducing any new technology into an organisation is generally a tricky process. From a lack of clear objectives to damaging knowledge gaps, there are plenty of things that can go wrong. This is especially true for emerging technologies like AI, where nearly half of all adoption projects fail to deliver measurable benefits. Yet the transformati...

/ai /payments Financial Transformation

Harshita Soni

Harshita Soni Digital Marketer at Ken Research

The Market Analysis of Digital Payment Apps in India

The digital payment market in India has witnessed explosive growth, fueled by the widespread adoption of digital payment methods and the increasing convenience they offer. The digital payments market in India is estimated to be valued at $3 trillion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a staggering compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.2% to reac...

/payments /markets 5G Payments Schemes and Strategies 2020 - 2035

Ugne Buraciene

Ugne Buraciene Group CEO at payabl.

Money20/20 takeaways: Instant payments lead the way amid industry optimism and AI remains hot topic

As the lights dimmed on Money20/20 Europe, we witnessed another successful event filled with fruitful conversations and unique insights from industry leaders. The show concluded with a notable takeaway: instant payments are seen as the biggest opportunity for growth. This is based on a survey conducted by payabl. at the event where 27% of industr...

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