All articles by Douglas Blakey

Douglas Blakey

Can crypto lending return on the back of the regulatory wave?

Blandina Szalay assesses the likely impact on crypto against the backdrop of significant regulatory initiatives

The compliance mirage: Why not all payment calculators are created equal

Sarah Milovich explains why investing in a trusted payment calculator solution not only reduces compliance overhead but also elevates the customer experience and protects brand reputation in a fiercely competitive market

Why automated reconciliation is the missing link in payment firms’ scaling ambitions

As transaction numbers spiral and data increases and regulatory obligations grow, payments firms are under increased pressure. Nick Botha explains how they can future-proof their operations 

Streamlining supplier onboarding: The power of automated bank account ownership verification

Traditional verification methods are no longer sufficient, explains Phil Binkow. AP leaders must embrace automated solutions to strengthen fraud prevention, protect their organisations and ensure secure payments

Why acquirer-agnostic payment gateways can lead to growth and lower costs

Companies accepting card payments, whether online or on the high street, must first decide what acquirer is best suited to them. Philip Plambeck sets out the benefits to merchants of acquirer-agnostic payment gateways

Outdated payment systems are costing airlines billions

From mobile and digital payments to open banking, development in payment technologies has rapidly accelerated in recent years. But not every industry is taking advantage of this cutting-edge paytech landscape, writes Tara Spielhagen

The end of the PSR and new directives: What’s next for UK payment regulation?

Scrapping the PSR has been framed as a way to cut red tape, but it raises questions around innovation, fraud, and market dominance. Martina Forster asks what it means for banks, fintechs, and merchants

How AR is helping CFOs become the architects of business transformation

Accounts receivable has never been more important for CFOs, says Rami Chahine-leading the charge on building AI agents that integrate into banking systems to orchestrate cash flow, manage exceptions and enforce compliance in real time 

What the digital payments transformation means for financial inclusion in emerging markets

Gabriel de Montessus examines the role of diverse payment options to boost financial inclusion and how emerging markets such as Thailand have been inspired by global success stories such as Pix and UPI

How merchants are reclaiming control of payments

Robert Kraal reveals how innovative merchants are moving from passive users to active architects of their payment flows, thereby turning their payment infrastructure from a cost centre to a strategic asset