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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

The future of payments lies in going digital. One day, hard cash is going to be a lingering memory from the past. Thanks to initiatives such as e-RUPI, digital currency is developing at rates faster than the speed of light. But what is e-RUPI? Is it different from other forms of virtual currency? How will […]

The terms modernization and digital transformation are often used interchangeably. After all, both involve the transformation of legacy systems. However, there’s a difference between both the terms. And payment providers need to know it because what they choose would define their future business strategies. So, let’s first understand the difference between both of them. Digital […]

If we are to evaluate the major challenges for B2C or B2B companies and their customers in most domains, payments would often be at the top of the list. As the world became more mature and connected, trade and business practices too evolved without borders. The underlying monetary frameworks have matured considerably to accommodate new-age […]

The 2020 pandemic not only impacted the way shoppers went about buying products but also made retailers think about alternative ways of offering their products or services. As the virus became more rampant, cashless forms of payments (aka digital payments) became the preferred mode. Among the many impacts of the pandemic, the “Buy Now, Pay […]

Market Trends Asia Card Payments Card payments are one of the dominant modes of non-cash payments globally, forecasted to account for more than half of the global point of sale transactions over the next five years, as per industry reports. Even in digital wallet dominated markets such as the APAC, cards are forecasted to account […]