Returning to the stage, Gary Wright, head of research at Finextra, stated that in 2023, we must address the unpredictability, high cost, low speed, lack of information and transparency issues associated with current networks to bolster international trade and financial inclusion.
Transit payments processing company Littlepay has announced integration with American Express on its payment platform to provide riders with contactless payments
Dukascopy Bank and Clear Junction have partnered to provide licensed electronic money institutions and payment institutions with a one-stop solution that satisfies their banking and payment needs.
Alipay+ has become available as a payment method at NEA hawker centres in Singapore, through a partnership with Network for Electronic Transfers (NETS)
TreviPay, the global B2B payments and invoicing network, has partnered with Mirakl, the SaaS solution chosen by leading enterprises worldwide to manage their marketplace and dropship business, to provide a centralized financing, invoicing and payment solution for manufacturers, distributors and group purchasing organizations operating marketplace and dropship platforms powered by Mirakl globally.
Exploring CBDCs and the future of technology in the Nordics and across Europe, Paige McNamee, senior reporter at Finextra discussed the painpoints central bank digital currencies could help to alleviate and what level of cybersecurity, AML and KYC is required.