All articles by Douglas Blakey

Douglas Blakey

Consumers cash in on gift cards and loyalty programmes

The ongoing integration of loyalty and gift card programmes is enabling US consumers to access more incentives and rewards from their favourite brands reports Fiserv

IDEX Biometrics brings biometric cards to market with large smart card manufacturer in South Asia

Partnership will help accelerate biometric payment and access cards as the go-to-market in South Asia

DataMesh teams up with Visa

Collaboration aims to enhance the card acceptance payment experience, making transactions more seamless for merchants and consumers alike

Indonesia e-commerce payments to surge by 15.5% in 2024, reveals GlobalData

Indonesia’s e-commerce market is one of the fastest growing in South East Asia, supported by advancements in digital infrastructure and logistics

Paymentology and Diamond Trust Bank partner, driving embedded finance in Kenya

Paymentology and Diamond Trust Bank join forces to facilitate the expansion of BIN sponsorship services and the embedding of financial services with Kenya’s regulatory framework

US Faster Payments Council reports on Instant Recurring Payments

The FPC Report entitled Navigating Instant Recurring Payments: Consumer, Business, and Financial Institution Perspectives, offers strategic insights into the implementation of instant recurring payments

TranscendAP launches as new venture

The new TranscendAP will deliver AI-powered accounts payable automation solutions to growing enterprises

Digital Payments: The key to sustainable financial growth

Stacey Sterbenz draws on Amex’s research to focus on how CFOs understand the need to prioritise digital transformation and virtual payments for business growth, and how they can make good on that priority

Temenos Multifonds extends partnership with Citi Securities Services

Collaboration aims to consolidate global funds services on Multifonds SaaS

MENA region leads global growth in luxury travel reports Mastercard

Affluent travellers in the MENA region are power users of loyalty and membership card programmes with GCC tourists some of the highest spenders, whether vacationing within the region or further afield