According to figures from the World Trade Organization (WTO), SMEs make up over 90% of businesses globally as well as 60-70% of employment. That isn’t just the backbone of most economies, it’s nearly the full skeleton! Despite the crucial role they play, many small businesses still struggle to access the funding they need to survive and thrive. Loo...
06 December 2023 /retail /inclusion Embedded Finance
Payments lie at the intersection of commerce and the ever-expanding digital economy. For the Payment Service Providers (PSPs) that ply their trade in this dynamic space, there’s a unique opportunity to create new revenue streams and increase merchant retention: diversification. By partnering with an embedded finance platform, PSPs can go beyond ...
21 June 2023 /inclusion Embedded Finance
There’s an all-too-common scenario that pervades the payments landscape: acquirers blindly falling into a commodity trap. This unwanted outcome occurs when a financial institution that processes credit and debit card transactions on behalf of merchants sees its competitive edge blunted by competition. Over time, their service becomes indistinguish...
22 May 2023 /payments /inclusion Embedded Finance
There’s a portmanteau that perfectly describes the challenger banks that emerged from the ashes of the 2008 financial crisis: the fusion of neo and banks to create neobanks. The use of neo – another word for new – underscores their determination to disrupt the traditional banking model using the latest technology. These innovative providers of fin...
25 April 2023 /inclusion Embedded Finance
Andy HunterCEO at Perficiam Ltd
Isabelle MoellerCEO at Biometrics Institute
Rob MacmillanCEO at BOX Processing
Vicki GladstoneCEO at Moorwand
Brad GoodallCEO at BANKED
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