All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
How can UK fintechs keep pace in the AI race?
Rob Hudson discusses how UK fintechs can close the AI skill gap and build consumer trust
Mastercard women’s leadership network expands into Saudi Arabia
Initiative is part of Mastercard’s commitment to empower women in finance by connecting and powering an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone everywhere
Capital One and Walmart end consumer card partnership
Partnership dates back to 2018 when Capital One became the sole issuer of the retail giant’s private label and co-branded credit cards
PPRO partners with US BNPL, Afterpay
PPRO collaboration with Buy Now, Pay Later provider Afterpay will enable US, Europe, China and Hong Kong-based e-commerce merchants and payment service providers to sell directly to US consumers using Afterpay
Spending gap widens between younger and older Australians: Commonwealth Bank
Younger Australians in their mid-to-late-twenties have pulled back on spending more than any other age group, while those over 65 continue to spend above the rate of inflation
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UK Election 2024: Don’t let politicians misread runes for a cashless Britain
Access to cash and the ability to conduct in-person financial services should be issues in the UK general election campaign, argues Mark Aldred
Harnessing immigrant talent – a smart investment for the tech industry
Oleg Khusaenov sets out the case for funds investing in promising relocated entrepreneurs and debunks the myth that immigrants pose a financial burden to the host nation
Konsentus open banking tracker highlights growing cross-border activity and payments focus
Konsentus Q1 2024 Third-Party Provider Tracker reveals a notable increase in the number of European TPPs extending their services beyond their domestic markets and a rise in TPPs authorised to initiate payments on behalf of account holders
Boodil unveils innovative travel payments platform
Boodil, a payments platform and proposition powered by open banking payments, offers merchants the option to dramatically cut card processing fees
PayRetailers acquires payment company Transfeera
Strategic move enables PayRetailers to expand its business in Brazil