This is a great survey done by Devie Mohan talking to some 40 influencers and determining what the 2016 trends are in Fintech. Source: Global Fintech Survey Results: 51 Experts Reveal 2016 Trends – Yodlee Interactive Blog — This page was last updated on March 29, 2016.
Ever wondered why the Dollar is called just that? Pretty interesting read as to how the world currencies got their name. A glimpse at the origins of the names of the world’s most common currencies. Source: How the world’s currencies got their names — This page was last updated on March 29, 2016.
In Pakistan there are four payment gateways: HBL’s CyberSource (VISA) MCB MIGS (MasterCard) UBL’s payment gateway that gets routed via a processor in Dubai Bank Alfalah MIGS (MasterCard) There was an effort by NIB Bank to acquire MIGS processing services, but VISA would not give acquiring rights to NIB. Infact VISA has made it clear, …
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What exactly is a Virtual Money Transfer Operator (VMTO)? Virtual Money Transfer Operator? This is a question that is asked of me many times. A virtual money transfer operator is no different (in concept) from a Virtual Mobile Network Operator or like an entity that is a white-labelled affiliate selling web hosting. The concept is …
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Can Startups & Incumbents have access to Money Transmitter Licenses? Startups and incumbents who are in the payments space and would like to work in the US, sooner or later come face to face with the money transmitter license (MTL) obstacle. Depending who you talk to, the answers can be simple or a long drawn …
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Time to take stock of how things are around you! In a recent survey I conducted, we asked MTOs a varying degree of questions, however, these 12 questions were basically used as openers and I decided to share them with you. Small and Medium Money Transfer Operators are facing intense competition and challenging times. Honestly …
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