MFS Africa has transformed mobile money interoperability in Africa. CEO and Founder Dare Okoudjou shares the company's growth journey.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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?
Remitly acquires Rewire as it looks to add complementary products
August 22nd, 2022
Digital remittance major Remitly has announced that it is acquiring Rewire, an Israeli financial services provider for migrants.
Remitly’s growth success: CEO Matt Oppenheimer on Q2 2022 results
August 11th, 2022
n the latest in our Post-Earnings Call Series, we speak to Remitly CEO Matt Oppenheimer about the company’s strong Q2 2022 revenue growth.
MoneyGram Q2 22 sees digital buoy muted results
August 8th, 2022
MoneyGram's Q2 22 results see macroeconomic headwinds impacting its traditional remittances business, but gains in its digital business.
Block losses grow in Q2 2022 on bitcoin slump
August 5th, 2022
Square and Cash app parent Block has reported its Q2 2022 results, and net losses and dropping bitcoin revenues have disappointed investors.
FIS outstrips expectations in Q2 2022 earnings
August 5th, 2022
Payment processor FIS has reported its Q2 2022 earnings, announcing a 7% climb in revenue to $3.7bn.
MoneyGram has made a push into the cryptocurrency space with the ability to convert crypto to cash through a partnership with Stellar.
Share price downturn hits global payments
July 26th, 2022
The best and worst hit global payments companies from the drop in share prices currently impacting the markets.
Spend management has seen a transformation during and after the coronavirus pandemic, spurred on by a rapid change in businesses' payments needs.