All articles by Douglas Blakey

Douglas Blakey

Integrating cross-border solutions as emerging markets drive business

As many businesses expand into the emerging markets, cross-border payment solutions are the linchpin for companies seeking to expand their horizons, writes Sophie Flynn

Cross-border expansion done right: How to decide where to expand internationally

Signifyd director Amal Ahmed sets out the questions businesses need to be asking themselves before they consider themselves ready to expand internationally and where to expand to

Coinbase’s vision for crypto adoption

Bitcoin’s market cap is back over $1trn and Coinbase posted its first quarterly profit in two years. GlobalData analyst Edward Bickerton takes a closer look at the leading crypto exchange

Viva.com brings Cartes Bancaires to Tap to Pay on iPhone in France 

Viva.com is the first acquirer to activate CB on Tap to Pay on iPhone

DKK eyes major global expansion as revenues grow over 200% 

Emerging markets FX liquidity provider with revenues in excess of £100m announces annual results and looks ahead to a Series B fundraising

ANZ Plus launches customisable Add-Ons with Qantas Frequent Flyer integration

Integration of the Qantas Frequent Flyer programme showcases the flexible nature of the ANZ Plus retail banking platform

Skyro reports strong 2023 performance, aims to triple growth in 2024

Skyro reports an average compound monthly growth rate of 50% in 2023 with new and active users of its app rising by 82.5%

US BNPL customer satisfaction rises but brand performance varies considerably

Plan It by American Express ranks highest in BNPL customer satisfaction ahead of My Chase Plan and Citi Flex Pay with Sezzle, Afterpay and Affirm at the other end of the scale, reports JD Power

Buckaroo becomes exclusive strategic partner of ABN AMRO for payment services

Partnership supported by private equity managers, Keensight Capital

Visa’s solution to improving credit-risk decisions

Visa Consulting & Analytics, the company’s payments consulting advisory arm, has released a report highlighting that data and third-party management are the most challenging obstacles FIs encounter when it comes to managing credit risks