Top Payment Trends in 2022 • February 25, 2022 - posted by Ashish Katkar
In the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the global demand for faster and contactless forms of digital payments continues to rise with the adoption of innovative technologies. If 2021 was the year when we moved to the next era of digital payments, 2022 will be the year when business growth will be driven by […]
Is the Rise of the “Super-app” an Opportunity or Threat for Banks? • February 25, 2022 - posted by Sankhadeep Chakraborty
In recent years, the number of mobile apps has multiplied exponentially, and now, there’s an app for everything from ordering a taxi to making an online transaction. Effectively, mobile apps have transformed the way we live and conduct our daily business. Among the latest developments in mobile apps, the “super-app” has emerged that combines a […]
Learning For Project Managers From COVID-19 Pandemic • February 25, 2022 - posted by Ashish Sherlekar
Every situation teaches us a lesson. The pandemic was one such situation that caught the companies by surprise. Companies went remote overnight. They had to undergo digital transformation at a pace they had not anticipated before. Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, said that the company saw two years’ worth of digital transformation in two […]
Is Payment Network Adopting Cryptocurrencies a Clear Indicator of the Increasing Acceptance? • January 14, 2022 - posted by Sankhadeep Chakraborty
Recently, MasterCard announced that it is including cryptocurrency in its network. This essentially meant that MasterCard would support select cryptocurrencies on their network. Apart from the traditional payment methods, businesses and customers can transact using cryptocurrency. MasterCard considers it a win-win decision as customers will have payment flexibility, and businesses can build loyalty by offering […]
What Do You Need to Know About Card Tokenization? • January 14, 2022 - posted by Magesh Ramanathan
In Sep 2021, the Reserve Bank of India announced that Indian merchants will not be able to store any confidential credit and debit card information on their servers post Dec 2021. While the deadline has been extended by six months, the fact remains that organizations need to be prepared for this disruption. The Reserve Bank […]
Future of Payments – My Top 3 Predictions • December 15, 2021 - posted by Ashish Katkar
Is it going to be embedded finance or the rise of Banking-as-a-Service (or BaaS) platforms? As we come to the close of 2021, the year itself has been a “watershed moment” in the sphere of global payments. Driven by the 2020 global pandemic, technology is now emerging as the “game-changer” that could transform the way […]
The Team That Grows Together Stays Together • December 03, 2021 - posted by Shruti Warke
Organisations thrive only when they grow, and to grow, one has to embrace change and evolve. Learning is one of the best ways to achieve this change confidently. To set off on this path of learning, the employees of the organisation have to be exposed to the concept of growing through learning and by introducing […]
Is Embedded Finance the Future? • December 03, 2021 - posted by Debasis Mohanty
While the process of digital transformation began much before, the COVID pandemic has played its part in encouraging contactless payments all across the world. The future of financial services is now being dominated by emerging trends like the “Buy Now – Pay Later” model and wearable payments. One interesting observation that is worth noting is […]
Why Integrated DevOps is Critical for Payments Innovation • November 17, 2021 - posted by Sankhadeep Chakraborty
As more companies opt for the remote working modes, it is challenging for them to manage their operations in an environment that was not designed for a distributed workforce. According to the Microsoft and BCG research study, only 30% of remote-working managers find their companies innovating in areas like product development and customer experience. At […]
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Frauds – Risks & Prevention • November 17, 2021 - posted by Debasis Mohanty
As a popular trend, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) continues to delight both online (and offline) shoppers across the globe. It comes as no surprise that global BNPL services continue to grow at a healthy rate of 39% and are attracting attention from major players like Amazon, PayPal, and Square. Not to be left behind, […]