The Issuer Academy

Inside UAE Banking: Growth & Digital Trends

After more than a decade leading businesses through transformation across global markets, I’ve seen the industry go through many cycles of...

Other Inspiration Getting Started APAC

A New Era for Payments - Paymentology’s 2025 Predictions

The payments industry is poised for a transformative 2025, where innovation, inclusion and security will take centre stage. From the rapid rise of AI...

Fintech Banking Americas Getting Started Business Models

How BIN Sponsors Drive Speed to Market for Colombian Issuers

In Colombia’s vibrant financial sector, issuers are racing to deliver innovative payment solutions to meet the growing demands of consumers. However,...

Fintech Banking Getting Started SSA

Digital Gift Cards - Fraudsters Worst Nightmare

Card fraud remains a key challenge in South Africa’s payment industry. Alongside incidents such as robberies at bank branches and ATMs; Card Not...

Fintech MENA Getting Started

How BaaS is Transforming Saudi Arabia’s Financial Future

Saudi Arabia is a hotbed for growth in payments. With an estimated market value of some 181 billion USD and projected to grow to over 298 billion USD...

Banking Americas Getting Started

What Can Mexican Issuers Do to Fight Ecommerce Fraud

Globally, there has been a surge in online transactions and Mexico is no exception. Mexico’s ecommerce sector has experienced substantial growth,...

Banking Getting Started APAC

The Cost of Credit Card Fraud in the Philippines

Credit card fraud is becoming an increasing concern in the Philippines, mirroring global trends as digital transactions gain traction. The country’s...

Fintech Banking Getting Started Global Europe & UK APAC

The Hidden Costs of Choosing the Wrong Issuer Processor

On paper, your issuer processor might tick all the boxes: it handles authorisation, meets compliance requirements and appears cost-effective. But...

Other MENA Getting Started Global

Why Confidence is the Foundation of Every Payment

Speed and convenience have transformed payments, making transactions faster and easier than ever. But without confidence, even the most effortless...

Other Getting Started Global APAC

Why Control is the Future of Payments

Payments have never been faster or more accessible, but convenience alone is no longer enough. People want control over how, where, and when they...

Other MENA Getting Started Global

The Role of Convenience in a Digital-First World

Let’s take a moment to reflect on just how far payments have come in a relatively short time.

Getting Started Telecom Business Models SSA

How to acquire financial services knowledge as a telco

Welcome to the third instalment in our mini-series on the role of telcos in financial services. Our previous post covered four different business...

Banking Getting Started Telecom Europe & UK Business Models SSA

Telcos’ roles in mobile banking – The top 4 business models and best practisesnd best practices

In the previous article, we talked about the opportunities the world of financial markets offers to telcos. Today, as there are several avenues to...

Banking Getting Started Global Telecom Business Models SSA

Financial Services: A World of Opportunity for Telcos

It's no exaggeration to say that telecommunication companies have played a key role in transforming the world since the early 2000s. The subsequent...