All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
Focussing on infrastructure will define fintech’s future
As the global fintech market matures, scalable, secure, and interoperable infrastructure is emerging as the true foundation of financial innovation, writes Andrii Shevchuk
Can AI shopping escape the ‘enshittification’ trap?
As Chris Jones explains, AI shopping has the potential to transform how we buy everything from trainers to travel but will AI agents act in the true interests of consumers?
Real-Time vs. batch payment processing: Finding the right fit for your business model
The choice is not a matter of old versus new technology, explains Dr Nigel Jewell. Rather, it hinges on whether the payment process needs to be tightly coupled with real-time user actions
The real work begins: Why the second half of the decade demands a shift in payments strategy
At the halfway point of the decade, payments and fintech leaders are at a point of reflection. Deepak Gupta sets out a roadmap for the C-suite given the sector’s challenges and huge business opportunities
Mastercard unveils enhancements to its commercial payment offering
New global product innovations empower B2B platforms and financial providers to meet corporate demands for efficiency, simplicity, and transparency in every transaction
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September review: Stability, strength & new trends in European tech investments
Oleg Khusaenov’s expert analysis offers a grounded investor perspective on how the region is transitioning from post-summer momentum to structural maturity
Diversity in FinTech: Why leaders must build it from within
If business leaders want real innovation, they need to build diversity directly into their culture, not tack it on as a side initiative, explains Monica Eaton
UK innovation becomes the European standard: How CoP paved the way for VoP
With the deadline for Europe’s implementation of Verification of Payee fast approaching, David Crawford explains how Confirmation of Payee represents a trail blazing innovation that has effectively reduced fraud in the UK
Meeting real-time treasury and cash management demands with cloud and tokenisation
Vivek Dwivedi explores how modern treasury and cash management hinge on the integration of cloud platforms, real-time payments, and tokenisation
AxCNH and e-CNY are proof of the strategic importance of digital currencies
Blandina Szalay highlights the shift in China’s strategy towards digital currencies and why its significance extends far beyond payments