All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
Introducing new payment mechanisms will be a global game changer
Martin James explains how the new generation of payment platforms, which operate at ‘planet scale’ and are non-custodial are set to transform the landscape for digital transactions
DailyPay rebrands its card, adding new merchant cash back offers
DailyPay Visa Prepaid Card launches with a focus on helping users navigate their financial wellness journey
8/10 European banks are leaving their current cards platforms – Tietoevry
The mass movement away from legacy cards platforms is gathering pace, according to Tietoevry
Following two years of little-to-no growth, eurozone bank lending forecast to grow from 2025 -EY
Europe is turning an economic corner according to the latest EY European Bank Lending Economic Forecast
Consumers looking for guidance from billers on security, fraud prevention: ACI Worldwide
ACI Worldwide’s annual Speedpay Pulse Report is the largest and longest running consumer survey of America’s billing, payment and communication preferences
Easebuzz eyes IPO in next 2-3 years
Founded in 2014, Easebuzz is a full-stack payment aggregator platform serving more than 150,000 businesses of all sizes in India. It reports a 23% y-o-y rise in revenue for fiscal 2024
Experian India launches AiDRIAN: AI-driven solution to tackle financial sector fraud
AiDRIAN detects potential fraud in real time; Experian reports that clients globally have seen revenue boost up to 15% through reduced false positives
Banking Circle partners with Skydo to accelerate cross-border collections for Indian businesses
UK-headquartered next gen bank with central bank access agrees strategic partnership to offer Indian businesses operating globally a broader array of local payment and fund collection options
Workpay raises $5m investment to expand across Africa
Nairobi-based HR, payroll and benefits platform reports series A investment round led by Norrsken22, with participation from Visa, Y Combinator and Acadian Ventures
Building Trust with Gen Z Customers: Data protection and personalised experiences
Nitin Seth discusses key strategies that financial institutions need to adopt to meet the needs of Gen Z