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The Impact of the 'Tap on Glass' Revolution in Commerce

The “Tap on Glass” revolution has had a profound impact on commerce, reshaping how businesses and consumers handle transactions. This concept, which refers to the rise of mobile payments, has significantly transformed financial interactions and continues to drive change across industries. Evolution of Mobile Payments Over the last decade, mobile p...

26 September 2024 /payments /predictions Fintech

Why Bankers Need to Think Like Entrepreneurs

Fintech has revolutionized the banking and payments sectors, significantly contributing to economic growth across many countries. By leveraging the internet and user-friendly smartphones, fintech firms have made financial services more accessible, delivering them directly to consumers with just a tap of a button. However, while fintech companies a...

12 August 2024 /payments /retail Banking

Embracing Fintech's Omnichannel Payment Revolution

In today's fast-paced digital era, the convergence of finance and technology is reshaping the payment landscape like never before. At the heart of this transformation lies the concept of omnichannel payments, a paradigm that seamlessly integrates various payment channels to provide customers with a unified and cohesive experience. Let's delve into...

12 June 2024 /payments /inclusion Fintech

Unveiling the Dynamic Landscape of Fintech Trends in Payments

In the realm of finance, where convenience meets innovation, the landscape of payment solutions is constantly evolving. Fintech, the intersection of finance and technology, continues to redefine the way we transact, with trends shaping the future of payments. Here's a glimpse into the pulsating world of fintech trends in payments. Contactless Pa...

06 May 2024 /payments /predictions Fintech

Five Fintech Trends That Will Shape 2024

Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of banking trends amid fierce competition can be daunting. Recognizing the importance of staying ahead, especially as fintech disruptors reshape the industry. In this insightful post, we delve into five pivotal trends shaping the banking and payments sector: Contactless Payments: The pandemic accelerated th...

03 April 2024 /payments /retail Fintech

Contactless Convenience: A Look At the Trends Shaping the Payments Industry in 2024

As digital innovations reshape customer expectations around transactions, the payments ecosystem is set for a profound transformation in 2024. Speed, transparency, and integrated mobility characterise the next era of payment experiences – underpinned by ground-breaking developments in contactless technology. Based on emerging advancements within t...

16 February 2024 /payments /crypto Trends in Financial Services

Payment and Tech Trends Shaping the Future

Keeping up with banking trends is not easy, especially when the competition is so tough, and the trends are ever developing. In this article, we look at some of the top trends banks should be exploring to avoid losing customers to fintech disruptors. In this blog post, we outline five key trends shaping the payments industry: Contactless Payments; ...

04 January 2024 /payments /predictions Fintech

The Role of Digital Identity in Promoting Financial Access and Inclusion in Africa

In recent years, Africa has witnessed substantial growth in its digital landscape, significantly altering the way people access financial services. Digital innovations, particularly in the domain of digital identity, have played a central role in extending financial access and fostering inclusion across the continent. In this discussion, we delve ...

30 October 2023 /payments /inclusion Digital Identity Management

Payment Service Providers and the Open Banking Opportunity

In the ever-evolving landscape of the financial industry, payment service providers (PSPs) across Europe are constantly seeking innovative ways to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers. The advent of Open Banking offers a plethora of opportunities for PSPs. In this blog post, we will explore the various ways Open Banking ...

14 September 2023 /payments /predictions Open Banking

The Exponential Adoption of Digital Banking

Embarking on this article, we join Jan Ludik, CEO of Traderoot, as he delves into the rapidly expanding realm of digital banking and the indispensable role that fintech innovation plays in driving its upward trajectory. In recent times, the transition from conventional banking to digital platforms has transcended from a matter of convenience to an...

25 August 2023 /payments /inclusion Digital Banking

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