Analysis
Are crypto prices driving Square and Coinbase?
October 5th, 2022
We look at Coinbase and Blockto find out if crypto-involved companies' value is more determined by the value of crypto than the wider stock market.
Analysis
De-dollarisation: The impact on cross-border payments
October 4th, 2022
The Russia-Ukraine war, as well as the dollar’s growing strength amidst a broader downturn, is reigniting the topic of de-dollarisation.
Analysis
Latin America sees growing payments activity
October 3rd, 2022
Western Union's acquisition of Brazilian e-wallet Te Enviei comes amidst a flurry of payments activity in LatAm as players in key markets expand outwards.
Analysis
The impact of remittances in Pakistan
September 28th, 2022
The recent Pakistan floods have been devastating for the country. Some money transfer players have adjusted their services in response.
Analysis
How acquisitions are fast-tracking banks’ growth in payments capabilities
September 27th, 2022
Last week J.P. Morgan announced that it was acquiring Renovite Technologies. But how important are acquisitions to banks looking to innovate in payments?
Analysis
Is crypto a viable alternative to volatile fiat currencies?
September 26th, 2022
It has been suggested that cryptocurrencies are a viable alternative to particularly volatile fiat currencies, but how do the volatility levels compare?
Analysis
Boosting financial inclusion for women worldwide
September 20th, 2022
Financial services companies, including some in the cross-border space, are working to close the financial gap between men and women worldwide.
Reports
Building a Money Service Business in the US
September 16th, 2022
We've released a report developed in partnership with Monex USA, looking at the challenges of finding success in the US as a Money Services Business.
Reports
Wise’s unique business model explained
September 15th, 2022
Wise is known for low costs and a competitive approach to money transfers, but how does its business model really work? Wise CFO Matt Briers explains.
Crypto
What the Ethereum merge will mean for payments
September 15th, 2022
Ethereum is slashing its energy consumption through a change in how it validates transactions. But what will the Ethereum merge mean for payments?
Analysis
Cash App: The next rival to Apple Pay?
September 13th, 2022
Block's move to support payments to ecommerce merchants beyond its Square network suggests Cash App could be looking to compete with mobile rivals
Analysis
FedNow: Inside the US’s next payment rails
September 12th, 2022
The US Federal Reserve has announced that its FedNow instant payment system is expected to launch in mid-2023
Crypto
Fiat currency’s future? CBDCs, payments and the race for digital money
September 8th, 2022
As finance increasingly digitalises, banks are exploring the prospect of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and what they could mean for payments.
Analysis
Remittance players see growth rate decline in Q2 2022
September 5th, 2022
Leading remittance players once again saw slowing growth across their consumer money transfer revenues in Q2 2022.
Reports
Economic downturn: The impact on cross-border payments
September 1st, 2022
Global economic downturn has had an impact across industries, but Q2 earnings give us an insight into the ways it has impacted cross-border payments.
Reports
Improving cross-border payments: An update on major projects worldwide
September 1st, 2022
We give an update on some of the biggest projects around the world aiming to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper and more accessible.