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Eyad Almaaitah

Eyad Almaaitah VP - Global Product Management at Compass Plus Technologies

The future of card-based payments in a real-time world: What banks can do to stay ahead

For decades, card-based payments have sat comfortably at the heart of financial services. They’ve been dependable, secure, and universally accepted - shaping how we shop, make payments, and interact with the digital economy. Cards played a vital role in steering us away from cash and towards a more digital-first mindset, and for that, they deserve...

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Francesco Fulcoli

Francesco Fulcoli Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at Flagstone

FCA Issues Final Guidance on Politically Exposed Persons (FG25/3)

A more proportionate, risk-based approach to AML compliance On 7 July 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its finalised guidance FG25/3, updating how firms should treat politically exposed persons (PEPs) under the UK Money Laundering Regulations. This update follows a comprehensive multi-firm review, a public consultation (GC24/4...

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Galong Yao

Galong Yao CGO at Bamboodt

Alipay Tap: How Alipay’s New NFC Experience Is Redefining Offline Payments in China

When we think about contactless payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and EMV-based NFC cards often come to mind. But in China, a new and uniquely local solution is emerging—one that bridges the gap between barcode payments and hardware-intensive NFC wallets. Meet Alipay’s “Alipay Tap”—a smart, simple, and surprisingly elegant solution to streamline off...

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Clare Rowley

Clare Rowley Head of Business Operations at Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF)

Solving Instant Payments Fraud with Effective Verification of Payee

Instant payments are transforming treasury operations for the better. Yet, their immediacy and irrevocable nature raises significant fraud concerns. In Europe, instant credit transfers already experience much higher fraud rates than regular credit transfers. And now, with the rise of AI and deepfakes, the fraud threat is compounding. To address fr...

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Sam Boboev

Sam Boboev Founder at Fintech Wrap Up

Deep Dive: Stripe vs. Adyen – Comparing Product Stacks and Pricing

Two fintech heavyweights are vying for dominance in global payments: Stripe and Adyen. Both power a substantial share of online commerce, yet they’ve taken different paths to the top. Stripe, the Silicon Valley darling, built its name with developers and startups; Adyen, the Dutch powerhouse, quietly became the backbone for many large global reta...

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Nikunj Gundaniya

Nikunj Gundaniya Product manager at Digipay.guru

Top 5 Challenges in Cross-Border Remittance and How Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) Solve Them

Cross-border remittance plays a crucial role in your customer’s financial journey. But let’s face it, traditional methods don’t always deliver the experience your customers expect. They’re tired of high fees, delays, and a lack of clarity. That’s where alternative payment methods (APMs) come in. They are literally changing the remittance game.

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Nikunj Gundaniya

Nikunj Gundaniya Product manager at Digipay.guru

Which Wallet Solution Matches Your Business Model: eWallet or Digital Wallet?

Your customers expect quick, secure, and smooth digital payments. If you fail to meet that expectation, they’ll look for other options. That’s where wallet solutions come in. But with so many options available, how do you decide which one fits your business? You’ve likely heard the terms eWallet and digital wallet solution. They sound similar, but...

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Onkar Chachad

Onkar Chachad Product Manager at Veefin

ESG-Linked Payments in Transaction Banking

Adding ESG criteria to Corporate payments can change how money flows through supply chains and finance. What began as CSR reporting has grown into real-time green incentives, making ESG a key strategy for both companies and banks. ESG reporting started as a voluntary effort. Companies published sustainability reports to satisfy investors and regul...

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Ruchi Rathor

Ruchi Rathor Founder at Payomatix Technologies

What Do Modern Customers Expect?

Today, customers expect fast, easy, and secure payments. Whether they are shopping online or in a store, they want the payment process to be smooth. Customers today are used to digital tools. They want quick checkouts, different payment options, and simple steps. If a payment fails or takes too long, they may not come back. Making the payment proce...

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Scott Dawson

Scott Dawson CEO at DECTA

Innovation Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Progress

In 2013, Google launched an ambitious and attention-grabbing experiment: Google Glass. Marketed as a glimpse into the future, it promised a seamless blend of digital and physical reality through an augmented-reality headset. Journalists were enthusiastically promoting it as early as 2012, and by the time its soft launch came around industry obser...

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