Reports
MoneyGram’s Digital Growth: CEO Alex Holmes in Conversation with Daniel Webber on Q2 2021 earnings
August 5th, 2021
FXC Intelligence's Daniel Webber spoke to MoneyGram CEO Alex Holmes about the company's record digital growth in its Q2 2021 earnings.
Analysis
Worldline shows recovery in Q2 2021
August 5th, 2021
Last week, Worldline released its Q2 2021 results. The company focuses on payments processing and travel-related payments, and signs are positive.
Analysis
Railsbank’s embedded finance play
August 4th, 2021
Railsbank CEO Nigel Verdon on growth following the company's latest funding round and how he sees its role in embedded finance.
Analysis
PayPal’s shows strong growth alongside eBay exit in Q2 2021
August 3rd, 2021
PayPal's Q2 2021 saw another a record quarter, but the rapid departure of eBay saw the company fall slightly short of its high revenue expectations.
Analysis
BNPL heats up, but cross-border remains absent
August 2nd, 2021
The latest developments in Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL). But where's the cross-border solutions?
Analysis
Visa acquisition strategy adds Currencycloud
August 2nd, 2021
The key motives behind Visa's acquisition of cross-border payments platform Currencycloud and its wider strategy.
Analysis
Wise releases first results after direct listing
July 27th, 2021
Just weeks after it went public on the London Stock Exchange, Wise has released its Q1 for FY22 results (Q2 2021 in calendar time).
Analysis
Revolut has seen its valuation climb to $33bn, up from $5.5bn just a year ago. But how does it compare to some of its big competitors?
Analysis
Increasing minority access to banking
July 22nd, 2021
The rise of digital banks has seen a host of challengers taking on the traditional banking system. We are now seeing a growing number catering to minorities.
Analysis
Argentex, Alpha rally from pandemic hit
July 21st, 2021
B2B-focused Argentex is ahead of the pack with its FY 2021 results, while Alpha FX has published a trading update on its H1 2021 numbers.
Analysis
B2B ecommerce startups in Africa: Digitising informal retail and opening new payment opportunities
July 20th, 2021
B2B ecommerce startups are bridging the digital divide for informal retailers in Africa. Here's how the industry is developing.
Analysis
High-value money transfers: Beyond banks
July 19th, 2021
Non-banks have increasingly been taking share of high-value money transfers, but who is taking the most?
Analysis
Nigeria: NGN remittance payouts continue to decline
July 13th, 2021
How have NGN remittance payouts been impacted by Central Bank of Nigeria policies compared to USD?
Analysis
Wirecard (and the pieces of it) one year on
July 12th, 2021
In June 2020, Wirecard filed for insolvency amid mounting scandal. One year on after much of the company has been sold, we look at the key acquisitions.
Reports
Report: Benchmarking Mobile Remittance Apps
July 8th, 2021
In a new report series, we're benchmarking a group of the leading remittance providers, focusing solely on how their mobile applications compare.
Analysis
CBDCs’ cross-border payments potential
July 7th, 2021
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are gaining growing attention for their potential in cross-border payments and beyond.