Douglas Blakey, Author at Electronic Payments International

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Is there a danger of over-regulation stifling competition?

Exploring the pros and cons of regulation, Roger Alexander uses real-world case studies to illustrate how different strains of the industry have either benefited from or been hindered by regulatory changes

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Mastercard and KaiOS Technologies collaborate to simplify acceptance for millions of SMEs in emerging markets

KaiOS Technologies’ affordable smart-feature phones will leverage Mastercard’s payment technology and global network

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Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) may not be as enchanting as it seems

There are alternatives to using BNPL as a payment method, writes Aisha U-K Umaru

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Mastercard and ZOOD partner to launch the first virtual Buy Now Pay Later Card in Uzbekistan

ZOOD Card to enable greater flexibility with instant instalment plans for in-store and online shopping

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Going for gold: Which countries are leading the Pay by Bank race in 2024?

Speed and security are the biggest decider for consumers when choosing their payment method. Lena Hackelöer assesses which nation is leading the race to adopt the increasingly popular Pay By Bank option

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Looking to escape from technology? Finding returns beyond Big Tech

Alberto Matellán says that once the AI sector’s wave of euphoria passes, some companies will see their value decline, while the better positioned ones will continue to rise

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Enhancing the eCommerce payment experience: Strategies for merchants and payment service providers

By leveraging technologies like tokenisation and Click to Pay, merchants can create a seamless and secure checkout process that mimics the in-store experience, explains Jukka Yliuntinen