PayShap after launch: South Africa’s real-time digital payments scheme five months on
August 24th, 2023
In March, a group of South African banks launched the PayShap real-time payment rail. The system could prove transformative but challenges remain.
Key takeaways from the 2023 Remittances Africa Conference
May 25th, 2023
The 2023 Remittances Africa Conference took place last week, with industry players and government officials discussing the African diaspora and remittances.
Key takeaways from the 2023 EMEA Women in Payments Symposium
April 26th, 2023
The 2023 EMEA Women in Payments Symposium took place last week, with over 250 women from the industry attending to discuss the payments sector.
Nigeria’s digital economy: Building a digital payments ecosystem
March 16th, 2023
A growing fintech space; real-time payments; financial inclusion; and supporting government policies have created fertile ground for Nigeria’s digital economy.
India’s digital economy: Building low-cost digital inclusion
January 12th, 2023
Innovative fintech ecosystems; digital inclusion; real-time payments; and private sector investment are building India’s digital economy.
Strengthening remittances in emerging markets
October 20th, 2022
Remittances are a vital lifeline for many people in emerging markets, however their provision remains inconsistent and often expensive.
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.
A report exploring the current and future state of BNPL, in light of market downturns and the launch of Apple Pay Later.
Financial services in Indonesia: Driving digital inclusion
April 28th, 2022
Following an increase in illegal lending during the pandemic, Indonesia is trying to increase financial inclusion and boost the growth of digital banking.