Research Note Nov 07 Solving the “trilemma” of cost, risk and speed in cross-border payment As real-time processing becomes the norm in domestic payments, how long would it take for cross-border payments to catch up? ... 6697
Opinions Jan 16 Azzana’s Herreman: "Will corporates use API connectivity?" In the FX space, as in all others, multichannel connectivity is key – and API is quickly becoming a prominent channel that can no longer be side-li... 25153
Research Note Dec 18 Banks adopt different engagement approaches with fintechs Innovation by financial technology companies (fintechs) has led to many banks opening their doors for collaborations. The strategic approaches, often ... 19985
Research Note Jan 31 Remittances and FX services – how banks are trying to crawl back these businesses from MTOs Given that remittances are so lucrative in so many markets in Asia, and that new competitors are offering faster and cheaper services, banks will need... 28130
Current Account Jul 27 International alliance introduces new universal payments ID An international alliance of over 40 blockchain, cryptocurrency, finance, payment and charitable organisations has launched an open-source unique paym... 15879
Research Note Aug 19 How Wirecard’s exit may impact the future of payment processing in Asia The German fintech’s dramatic collapse is likely to reshape the payment processing landscape as market rewards players leading innovation and value ... 14347
Feature Sep 07 Central banks accelerate digital currency plans as PBOC surges ahead Central banks are undertaking extensive work on digital currencies to improve the cost, security, speed and reach of transactions to eventually accele... 10681
Sibos Round Up Feb 11 Technology requirements evolve rapidly with changing customer expectations during COVID-19 Industry experts highlight the rapidly evolving technology requirements such as frictionless payments, stronger data intelligence and cyber resilience... 3997
Research Note Mar 31 BNPL funding grew 93% CAGR as volumes, users and revenues surged in 2020 The rapid transformation of domestic and cross-border payments brings new opportunities and challenges for financial institutions. Industry experts sh... 16786
Research Note Jan 01 TEST FEED == BNPL funding grew 93% CAGR as volumes, users and revenues surge in 2020 The rapid transformation of domestic and cross-border payments brings new opportunities and challenges for financial institutions. Industry experts sh... 260
Interview Jul 06 Mojaloop’s Hunter: “Our mission and vision on financial inclusion are aligned” Paula Hunter, executive director of Mojaloop Foundation explained how it will work with its new sponsor member, MAS, to explore technology advancement... 9065
Feature Jun 13 Advancing payment integration and connectivity in Asia: A collaborative approach Asia has banded together to improve cross-border payment integration, connectivity, and interoperability for faster, cheaper, and more inclusive trans... 11906
Research Note Jan 01 UNPUBLISHED Rapid developments in institutional crypto in recent months Financial institutions are swiftly adopting blockchain and cryptocurrencies, catalysing regulatory discussions and heralding a significant shift in th... 123
Interviews Jan 01 Ripple’s Treacher: “The banking world’s kind of lost pace with the rest of commerce and society which is moving onto a much more real-time globally-connected environment” [OUTDATED] Marcus Treacher, Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Ripple, discusses challenges in expediting payment processes from a clarity, visibility,... 951
Interviews Oct 31 Ripple’s Treacher: “The banking world’s kind of lost pace with the rest of commerce and society which is moving onto a much more real-time globally-connected environment” Marcus Treacher, Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Ripple, discusses challenges in expediting payment processes from a clarity, visibility,... 9246
Interview Aug 16 Twitter and Square investor Gregg Kidd: “Identity as a public good, but who is going to own it?” Greg Kidd, the serial startup investor who helped found Square and Twitter and is currently investor in GlobaliD, opens up in this wide-ranging and op... 11528
Sibos Round Up Sep 09 Ripple’s Gupta: “Emerging markets tend to be our focus” Navin Gupta, Ripple’s managing director for South Asia and MENA, discusses why emerging markets are ripe for opportunities in the payments sector, t... 5789
Site Visits Feb 27 Innovation and leadership lessons from SoftBank and SBI SoftBank and SBI have emerged as powerful forces in financial and technological innovation. Their approaches to investment, digital transformation and... 1370
Site Visits Mar 05 The AI imperative - How banks can work with generative AI Preferred Networks, Japan’s largest AI unicorn, is at the forefront of artificial general intelligence. At the TAB Global Japan Innovation Study Tou... 975
