Analysis
Banks see war impacts, payments expansion in 2022
December 15th, 2022
While some banks have seen increased profitability this year, macroeconomic events such as Russian sanctions have had an impact on many banks’ services.
Analysis
Crypto winter turns to deep freeze in 2022
December 15th, 2022
It has been a hard year for cryptocurrency, with the ongoing crypto winter seeing prices crash and companies struggle through layoffs and stock dips
Analysis
How competitive are business accounts in Hong Kong and Singapore?
December 13th, 2022
Understanding the value of a business account in different territories can help to guide operations and provide indicators on a sector’s competitiveness.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
H2 2022 share prices: It’s probably worth talking to us
December 9th, 2022
In the second half of the year, most companies relevant to the cross-border payments space have seen their share prices start to bounce back.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
Black Friday shoppers undeterred by strength of dollar
December 5th, 2022
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have proved strong for ecommerce once more, despite high inflation, according to Shopify insights.
Reports
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.
Reports
Cross-border money transfers have always been important to Southeast Asia. Now, a sector-wide push towards digitalisation is changing the landscape.
Reports
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?
Analysis
How do people in Hong Kong choose their payment provider?
November 29th, 2022
The Hong Kong government has expanded their 2021 consumption voucher scheme, offering the opportunity to further examine consumer's provider choice.
Analysis
Remittance players see continued slower growth in Q3 2022
November 28th, 2022
Leading remittance players have continued to experience slowing growth across their consumer money transfer revenues in Q3 2022.
Analysis
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.
Reports
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.
Reports
OFX grows on Firma acquisition: CEO Skander Malcolm on H1 2023 results
November 17th, 2022
We speak to OFX CEO Skander Malcolm about Firma’s impact on revenues, as well as inflation, customer strategy and geographical expansion.
Reports
Intermex set for European growth: CEO Bob Lisy on Q3 2022
November 17th, 2022
Intermex saw strong Q3 revenues, despite slowing growth. We discussed the results, key growth drivers and La Nacional acquisition with CEO Bob Lisy.