As was first reported in December, Ant Financial was rumored to be purchasing WorldFirst for c.£550m (US$700m). We analyse a very interesting proposed deal.

Earthport published it’s 2018 results this week. Earthport’s stated goal is to provide an alternative to the traditional model of correspondent banking.

TransferWise's recent introduction of a debit card for its "Borderless" multi-currency accounts offers a case study in how debit cards can increase transactions . TransferWise introduced the cards in April.

Last week, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced they are planning to change the way payment companies can market their currency and "bank-like" services.

The fastest growing companies in the money transfer space, such as Revolut and TransferWise, have highly viral products. How do you measure how viral a product is? NPS.

The challenger bank landscape is beginning to shake out as each bank finds its market position. All are in heavy development and acquisition mode, fueled by hundreds of millions of dollars of fundraising.

If 2016 and 2017 were all about international payments, it seems 2018 and beyond will be focused on the regulatory technology needed to support those payments.

Last week Revolut announced they have reached Unicorn status with a $1.7bn dollar valuation. They have now joined the ranks of Transferwise as one of the fastest growing international payments companies and Finablr (the newly combined UAE Exchange & Travelex) in the billion dollar club.

The economic opportunities in Africa extend far beyond remittances.