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Explainer: the Payment Services Directive

November 27, 2023

On the road to harmonised European payments: the birth of the Payments Services Directive. 

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Brazil’s PIX a threat to credit cards, but a boon for banks

November 27, 2023

Compared to Brazil, banks in Europe or the US have lost the payments game.

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Open banking and payments figure in UK Autumn Statement

November 24, 2023

A break with the EU and embracing alternative payment rails is where the UK sees the future of financial service innovation.

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Philippines poised for a digital banking revolution

November 22, 2023

With a large underbanked population living in a fast-growing economy, firms taking the lead in the Philippines could be at the forefront of the country’s digital banking revolution. 

Arvin Abraham

A lawyer who understands fintech

November 22, 2023

Dealmaking in fintech is a game of costs, due diligence and broad knowledge, according to Goodwin’s partner in private equity, Arvin Abraham.

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Are there zombies lurking in your bank?

November 22, 2023

Ancient legacy core banking is hindering innovation at banks. Is there a cure for the technology equivalent of the walking dead?

Rhodri Preece

AI in finance: can regulation keep pace?

November 17, 2023

The CFA Institute’s senior head of research outlines the risks surrounding AI’s reshaping of the finance industry and the efforts needed beyond regulation.

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First crypto assets issued with international securities identification numbers

November 15, 2023

Greater standardisation across traditional and digital assets will improve efficiencies in both.

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South-east Asia takes QR codes across borders

November 15, 2023

Does the region’s increasing usage of QR payments signal a wider shift towards digital finance?

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Liz Lumley

For sale: baby shoes, never worn

November 15, 2023

How and why we teach artificial intelligence is as important as what we teach it.

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