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Payments strategies 2015-2020-2030

Payments systems visions, strategies, trends, pilots, forecasting, and planning for the short-, medium-, and far-term.

Jamel Derdour

Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 / Nucleus365

Rising Sun, Rising Digital: The Evolution of Payments in Japan

Japan, a nation often associated with traditions, precision, and meticulous craftsmanship, is quietly undergoing a significant transformation in its payment landscape. Long known for its affinity for cash transactions, Japan is gradually embracing digital payments, heralding a new era of financial convenience and modernisation. Contactless Payment...

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Jamel Derdour

Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 / Nucleus365

The Middle East's Cross-Border Payments Boom: A Gateway to Global Connectivity

The Middle East, long recognised for its rich history, diverse culture, and strategic geopolitical importance, is now emerging as a hub for cross-border payments, facilitating seamless financial transactions across international borders. As the region continues to undergo rapid economic development and technological advancement, the growth of cros...

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Leon Du Plessis

Leon Du Plessis Key Account Manager for MEA at The ai Corporation

Demystifying the Data Deluge: A Connected Fleet and Mobility Management Future

The Rise of Big Data in Fleet Mobility Management The past decade has witnessed a digital revolution in fleet and mobility management, with advancements in vehicle technology, telematics, fleet management systems (FMS), and fleet maintenance software. This has resulted in an unprecedented deluge of data for fleet managers, who are now burdened wi...

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Karel Nappus

Karel Nappus Co-Founder and COO at Montonio

The Baltics Effect: The impact of the Baltics regulatory environment on the payments industry

The Baltic States—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—are appealing to numerous Payment Initiation Service (PIS) providers because they serve as an entry point to the entire Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). Traditionally, Lithuania has been the preferred European Union regulator for acquiring licences. However, it has recently adopted a stricter stanc...

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Jamel Derdour

Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 / Nucleus365

Unlocking Economic Potential: The Rapid Growth of Payments in Southeast Asia

In the bustling and dynamic region of Southeast Asia, a transformation is underway in the realm of payments. As technological innovation accelerates and digital infrastructure expands, Southeast Asia is experiencing a surge in the adoption of digital payment solutions, revolutionising the way people transact and interact with money. This article e...

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Jamel Derdour

Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 / Nucleus365

Fast, Secure and Inclusive: The Future of Payments in Emerging Markets

In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, real-time payment systems have emerged as a transformative force, particularly in emerging markets. These systems, characterised by instantaneous transaction processing and settlement, are revolutionising the way individuals and businesses conduct financial transactions, offering unparalleled speed...

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Realtime Payments: A Threat to Traditional Cross Border Payments

1. Introduction It is no secret to many scholars and stakeholders in the banking industry that technology is quickly reshaping the sector. Indeed, technological advances have given rise to what today has come to be known as realtime payments. Essentially, realtime payments refer to electronic payments that are almost instantly settled once they ar...

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Revolutionizing Real-Time Payments with GenAI

1. Introduction Today, real-time payments are being revolutionized by Artificial Intelligence. This is a significant change for the better, because previous ways of making payments have been increasingly problematic. Fraud has been a rising issue in recent years, as current fraud detection methods focus on finding known threats and identifying tre...

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Rasmus Oisma

Rasmus Oisma Co-Founder at Montonio

Pioneering a new era in e-commerce and payment processing

The payments evolution can be traced back to the early 90’s with the online sale of a Sting CD, the first-ever known e-commerce transaction. It was a transaction that oversaw the birth of a new era in online shopping, setting the stage for ‘every step’ the industry would take thereafter. In August 1994, a 21-year-old entrepreneur named Dan Kohn, ...

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Jamel Derdour

Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 / Nucleus365

QR Codes and Beyond: Exploring the Rise of Digital Payments in China

In the last decade, China has witnessed an unprecedented transformation in its payment landscape. From a country heavily reliant on cash transactions to a global leader in digital payments, the growth of online payments in China has been nothing short of remarkable. This digital revolution has been driven by a combination of technological innovati...

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