Wendy Atkins in Bali reports on the expansion of Indonesia’s microcredit operations that have proved to be resilient depositories for the poor in times of economic crisis.
Latest articles from Wendy Atkins
Mobiles begin calling shots on banking and payments
February 5, 2007The use of mobile phones for banking and payments is growing worldwide, nowhere more so than in the rural areas of countries untouched by traditional banking channels. Stephen Timewell and Wendy Atkins report.
Playing cards right pays off
December 4, 2006Wendy Atkins examines the latest weaponry to combat banking card fraudsters in the payments industry’s arsenal.
Making contactless
December 4, 2006Contactless technology is capturing the imagination of the payments industry. Wendy Atkins reports from the Cartes card show.
Avoiding channel double trouble
October 2, 2006Badly merged banks are often in danger of going off the rails when service channels continue to work independently. Can SOA keep them on track? Wendy Atkins investigates.
Remittance measures
July 3, 2006A mobile global population means a constant stream of money transfers between countries. Initiatives are under way to ensure the process is simple, safe and affordable, as Wendy Atkins reports.
From formal to formidable
July 3, 2006Post offices have progressed from merely serving the unbanked in developing countries to becoming serious contenders in the financial services stakes. Wendy Atkins reports.
In-flight maintenance
May 2, 2006Updating a core system has been likened to fixing an aeroplane’s engine in mid-flight. Competition, regulation and the inflexibility of legacy systems are major obstacles, each of which require investment in time and infrastructure to overcome. Wendy Atkins explains.
Seamless experience
April 3, 2006SOA cannot address every IT problem and is not necessarily the way forward for all banks but there are some powerful motivations for banks to adopt it, not least of which is the ability to develop a seamless experience for customers. Wendy Atkins reports.
Sudden philanthropy
February 6, 2006Industry watchers are puzzled by MasterCard’s unusual 18% voting rights allocation to a charitable foundation. Wendy Atkins reports.