Pierre-Antoine Dusoulier Founder and CEO at iBanFirst
The de-dollarization train is certainly picking up pace. Over the past few weeks, there have been growing suggestions that the dollar is about to lose its status as the dominant international currency. In recent months, Malaysia's Prime Minister declared there is “no reason for Malaysia to continue depending on the dollar”, while China welcomed t...
13 June 2023 /payments /markets
A quiet revolution is taking place and it’s radically changing the banking landscape. The payment industry has undergone a historic shift across Europe. While handling payments has long been associated with the banking profession, today it is rapidly becoming a specialised expertise. And the market is huge. According to a McKinsey survey, the glob...
18 April 2023 /payments /regulation
As the world emerges from the COVID-19 lockdown, enterprises of all sizes are exploring ways to stay resilient, adjusting their business strategies and operating models to achieve success within the ‘new normal.’ One of the hardest hit markets by the pandemic is small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). According to research by the ACCA UK and The...
07 August 2020 /payments /covid-19 Fintech
Increases in fraud during COVID-19 The upsurge in online fraud attempts during the COVID-19 lockdown is part of a long-term upward trend, internationally, observed in all sectors. According to PWC, 47% of businesses worldwide have been victims of fraud in the past 24 months. Action Fraud, the UK’s National Fraud and Cybercrime Reporting Centre has...
21 July 2020 /payments The Payments Business
In a globalised economy, being able to make and receive payments in international currencies is critical for businesses of all sizes, including start-ups and SMEs. Yet the costs of doing so can be substantial, and small businesses are disproportionately affected. High upfront fees for making international payments are just part of the problem. Mor...
26 February 2020 /payments Fintech
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