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Rob Straathof

Rob Straathof CEO at Liberis

How embedded finance can boost financial inclusion for the smallest businesses

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...

/retail /inclusion Embedded Finance

Rob Straathof

Rob Straathof CEO at Liberis

Why PSPs Should Partner with Embedded Finance Platforms for Tailored Financing Solutions

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 ...

/inclusion Embedded Finance

Rob Straathof

Rob Straathof CEO at Liberis

How Acquirers Are Offering Instant Funding Without Putting Their Balance Sheet at Risk

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...

/payments /inclusion Embedded Finance

Rob Straathof

Rob Straathof CEO at Liberis

Neobanks' 4-Click Instant Funding with Embedded Lending

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...

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