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The Week In Payments: Central Banks Embrace Crypto, Digital Banking Blossoms And Convenience Conquers All...
News // February 26, 2021

The good thing about the world of payments and commerce, Karen Webster observed during the latest edition of The Week in Payments with Erwan Gelebart, CEO at JazzCash, is there is never a lack of things to talk about. The last full week of February...

Customer-Centricity Takes Critical Position For Digital Solutions In Emerging Markets
Payments Innovation // February 12, 2021

In developing new digital products for emerging markets, the human element matters. The “cut and paste” approach to digital financial services is changing – partly as a result of more sophisticated customer feedback mechanisms, and mostly because personalization is a pathway toward success. In an interview...

Today In Payments: Uber Buys Alcohol Delivery Startup Drizly; Amazon Q4 Net Sales Top $100...
News // February 03, 2021

In today’s top news, Uber is acquiring alcohol delivery startup Drizly, and Amazon marked its first $100 billion quarter. Plus, VEON has partnered with Mastercard to expand its digital financial inclusion services. Uber Buys Drizly As Food Delivery Competition Heats Up  Uber is acquiring alcohol...

VEON, Mastercard Announce Partnership Expanding Financial Inclusion
Partnerships / Acquisitions // February 03, 2021

VEON, which works in connectivity and digital services, has launched a strategic global partnership with Mastercard in order to boost services for digital finance, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS. The partnership will cover key portions of VEON’s footprint, including Russia, Pakistan, Ukraine,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Customer-Centricity Takes Critical Position For Digital Solutions In Emerging Markets

February 12, 2021
In developing new digital products for emerging markets, the human element matters. The “cut and paste” approach to digital financial services is changing – partly as a result of more sophisticated customer feedback mechanisms, and mostly because personalization is a pathway toward success. In an interview with PYMNTS, Mariam Hussain Randhawa, head of consumer products at […]

Quick Reads
VEON Eyes 10-14% CAGR Benchmark Through 2024 

December 07, 2021
Amsterdam-based global telecommunications and digital services company VEON Ltd. has announced a benchmark of 10-14% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) local currency revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) growth through 2024, according to a Tuesday (Dec. 7) press release.   VEON’s goal anticipates acceleration in group revenue growth as its return on […]

VEON, Mastercard Announce Partnership Expanding Financial Inclusion

February 03, 2021
VEON, which works in connectivity and digital services, has launched a strategic global partnership with Mastercard in order to boost services for digital finance, according to a press release emailed...