B2B payments traditionally take longer than B2C to embrace innovative solutions, but when it comes to mobile wallets, even consumers took a bit longer to be convinced than some expected. Solutions like Apple Pay have struggled to gain traction, thanks to confusion over how it...
In a first-of-its-kind solution for the credit card giant, Mastercard has reportedly launched a new mobile app for small businesses in Hong Kong to facilitate B2B trade. Reports on Wednesday (Sept. 21) revealed the rollout of the Mastercard Commercial Network App, connected to Mastercard Commercial...
In emerging economies, the mobile phone can be a lifeline for the underbanked. Industry players recognize that while an affordable mobile phone can be easy to get your hands on, a bank account isn’t always accessible. Mobile payments have gained significant traction in emerging economies...
In a recent interview with World Finance, treasury software firm BELLIN’s Martin Bellin said treasury managers spend too much time collecting data. But it’s not what you think — data, he said, is crucial to more adequate risk and money management. But, citing previous research...
November 06, 2015
In emerging economies, the mobile phone can be a lifeline for the underbanked. Industry players recognize that while an affordable mobile phone can be easy to get your hands on, a bank account isn’t always accessible. Mobile payments have gained significant traction in emerging economies throughout Africa, and a few players are beginning to make […]
September 09, 2015
Telecommunications firm Safaricom, based in Kenya, has played a significant role in pulling the number of unbanked and underbanked citizens into the world of financial services. The largest way it...
