What’s next for payments and banking in the Middle East and Africa in 2026
What’s next for payments and banking in the Middle East and Africa in 2026
As observed through 2025, payments across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) continued their shift toward digital and real-time models. In the GCC, government-led cashless agendas..
What to expect from Latin America payments in 2026?
Latin America is entering a period of accelerated payments transformation. Real-time rails, digital wallets, QR ecosystems, and domestic scheme modernisation are reshaping how..
What is next for Asia Pacific payments market in 2026. BPC predictions.
Asia Pacific continues to set the pace for digital payments. Wallets, QR, instant payments and embedded finance are no longer emerging capabilities, they are reshaping how banks,..
Are you prepared for 22 of November? Jumping on the ISO 20022 train.
As the global payments industry moves beyond the initial adoption of ISO 20022, a new phase is taking shape, one defined by continuous evolution, richer data capabilities, and the..
MEA’s dual wallet landscape
Across the Middle East and Africa, wallet ecosystems have evolved in line with local market realities, from telecom-led payment platforms to interoperable digital wallets. The..
From Plastic to Platforms: The new rules of Card Issuing
Ten years ago, card issuing was a stable business built on plastic and interchange revenue. Five years ago, the shift to contactless, basic mobile wallet provisioning, and 24/7..
Beyond Just Payments: The Diversity of APAC’s E-Wallet Market
In Asia Pacific, digital wallets are no longer viewed as experimental add-ons to cash or cards. They have become everyday tools used to pay, transfer, and save, with adoption..
Digital Functionality Can Help APAC Banks Win Over SME's
Small businesses play a vital role in Asia Pacific’s economy, accounting for the majority of enterprises and a significant share of employment. McKinsey Global Institute..
Europe’s Wallet Evolution
Europe is undergoing a decisive shift in the way people manage their financial lives. Digital wallets already represent 44 percent of e-commerce payments across the continent, a..