Connected Economy

The innovations in technology, connected devices, software, payments and cellular technology make it possible for people and businesses to connect with each other and do business via any device, an in any digital or physical location safely, securely, and in real time. This integration of the digital and physical worlds will transform the economy across the ten pillars that today represent its key cornerstones – pillars that are already experiencing the impact of disruptive innovation as new blended, digital-first experience-driven ecosystems are now taking shape.

Why 2021 Is The Year To Leave Cards Behind
Why 2021 Is The Year To Leave Cards Behind
April 28, 2021  |  Payment Methods

Francesco Simoneschi, CEO of TrueLayer, believes that open banking payments will replace debit cards as the default method of payment in the next five years....

READ MORE >
Improving The Customer Experience With Connected Payments
Improving The Customer Experience With Connected Payments
April 28, 2021  |  Payments Innovation

“Exceptional service requires businesses to deliver intelligent interactions where customers can pay or get paid in their preferred method, at any time, from any location,...

READ MORE >
The 21st-Century Payments System For The Digital Economy
The 21st-Century Payments System For The Digital Economy
April 28, 2021  |  Faster Payments

Jim Aramanda, president and CEO of The Clearing House, explains why the RTP (Real-Time Payments) network is the payments system built for the 21st-century digital...

READ MORE >
Leading Innovation With A Diversified Payments Ecosystem
Leading Innovation With A Diversified Payments Ecosystem
April 28, 2021  |  Payments Innovation

Justin Benson, CEO of Spreedly, believes that payments can be the springboard to a strong digital economy. In this excerpt from The Connected Economy’s Power Source...

READ MORE >
Creating The Next Generation Of Active Credit Builders
Creating The Next Generation Of Active Credit Builders
April 27, 2021  |  Payment Methods

Research has shown that amid the digital shift, millennials, Gen Zers and other consumer groups are ready to start building their credit – and they...

READ MORE >
Improving The Bottom Line With Fraud Mitigation
Improving The Bottom Line With Fraud Mitigation
April 27, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

In this excerpt from The Connected Economy’s Power Source – CEO Edition, Nicolas Stehle, founder and CEO of Scalefast, talks about the importance of fighting...

READ MORE >
The Power Of Digital Transformation Through Healthcare Payment Technology
The Power Of Digital Transformation Through Healthcare Payment Technology
April 27, 2021  |  Healthcare

Dominick Colabella, CEO of Rectangle Health, dives into how the digital shift is transforming the healthcare payments landscape. “Our digital footprint not only includes how...

READ MORE >
The Importance Of Payments Innovation
The Importance Of Payments Innovation
April 27, 2021  |  Credit Unions

Chuck Fagan, president and CEO of PSCU, believes that payments innovation is key for credit unions that aim to meet their members’ needs long term....

READ MORE >
Payments Will Be Most Transformational When Businesses Move Beyond Payments
Payments Will Be Most Transformational When Businesses Move Beyond Payments
April 26, 2021  |  Payments Innovation

The pandemic has “turbo-charged” the digital transformation of business operations and payments. “From contactless payments to authentication through veins in an individual’s fingertips, this industry...

READ MORE >