The rise of push-to-card for money transfers
January 31st, 2023
Alternative payment methods are seeing growing adoption in money transfers, and push-to-card is also seeing significant growth.
Are receiving rates always more expensive?
January 30th, 2023
Receiving rates are often far less well known than sending rates, and when discussed are often assumed to be a significantly more expensive option.
Wise’s consumer strategy: CFO Matt Briers on Q3 23 earnings
January 26th, 2023
Kicking off the latest batch of entrants in our Post-Earnings Call series, we speak to Matt Briers, CFO of Wise, about the company’s Q3 2023 results.
New year, new markets for money transfers
January 23rd, 2023
The last few months have seen a flurry of new intercontinental launches for money transfer and remittances players.
Croatia money transfers: Costs drop after euro switch
January 19th, 2023
On 1 January 2023, Croatia switched from the kuna to the euro. But what has the impact been on the cost of remittances and money transfers to Croatia?
Who invests in payments startups: The state of industry investment
January 12th, 2023
We review the most prolific investors in payments, where the key regional focuses for investment are and what stages investment is being focused on.
Lumon: Growing in cross-border payments through build and buy
January 12th, 2023
Lumon has built a strong cross-border payments business through a build-and-buy strategy that has focused on a string of acquisitions. But what’s next?
2023 cross-border payments predictions
January 9th, 2023
This year starts in an environment quite different from that of January 2022. Here are our predictions for the cross-border payments industry in 2023.
B2B payments provides growth in 2022 amid wider challenges
December 15th, 2022
2022 has been a year of tumult for much of the payments industry, but the B2B space has provided opportunities for growth and expansion
Cross-border payments’ sports sponsorship in 2022
December 12th, 2022
One way many cross-border payments companies are seeking to maximise their marketing efforts is through sponsorships with major sporting brands.
How partnering shaped the rise of fintech
December 6th, 2022
In a new report developed in partnership with Currencycloud, we explore the role of partnering for fintechs.
Wise’s growth path: CFO Matt Briers on H1 23 earnings
December 1st, 2022
In a new addition to our Post-Earnings Call series, we speak to Matt Briers, CFO of Wise, about the company’s continuing success in its H1 2023 results.
Tier 2 North American banks and cross-border payments marketing: Missed opportunities?
December 1st, 2022
Banks are the biggest source of new customers for money transfers providers, but how much are US Tier 2 banks working to retain these customers?
How important is cross-border to ecommerce?
November 25th, 2022
Black Friday is here and while there are signs that overall purchasing will be down, there is potential for cross-border ecommerce to perform well.
Airwallex’s next $100m: CEO Jack Zhang on the company’s plans for its latest raise
November 23rd, 2022
Airwallex has brought its total raised to over $900m following a third Series E round. We spoke to CEO Jack Zhang about how he sees the company evolving.
MoneyGram’s next steps: CEO Alex Holmes on Q3 22 results, crypto and F1
November 17th, 2022
Although in the process of going private, MoneyGram has released its Q3 22 results. We spoke to CEO Alex Holmes to find out how he’s thinking about the brand.