Back in 2006 I toured around Asia discussing the rise of Indian and Chinese banks and the fact that, before the end of the decade, Chinese banks would dominate the top tier of banks globally. The analysis also formed the opening chapters of my book, as well as several other research reports. The origin of…
Back in 2006 I toured around Asia discussing the rise of Indian and Chinese banks and the fact that, before the end of the decade, Chinese banks would dominate the top tier of banks globally. The analysis also formed the opening chapters of my book, as well as several other research reports. The origin of…
This is the first numbers note for a while but, after an interesting day learning all about the latest in remittance markets, it's time to post one today. I’ve often talked about the remittance markets and chaired a meeting today where SWIFT, Wells Fargo, Earthport, Citi, Western Union, ICICI Bank and more outlined the progress…
This is the first numbers note for a while but, after an interesting day learning all about the latest in remittance markets, it's time to post one today. I’ve often talked about the remittance markets and chaired a meeting today where SWIFT, Wells Fargo, Earthport, Citi, Western Union, ICICI Bank and more outlined the progress…
Payments is an area that has a positive vibe in banking as 'Transaction Services' – the payments processing part of a bank – is one of the more profitable and reliable businesses right now. I don't think this will happen, but could even this be threatened by the loss of confidence people feel with banks…
Payments is an area that has a positive vibe in banking as 'Transaction Services' – the payments processing part of a bank – is one of the more profitable and reliable businesses right now. I don't think this will happen, but could even this be threatened by the loss of confidence people feel with banks…
Here’s another blog with multimedia inserts, this time discussing John Chaplin who presented at the Club this week about trends in debit and credit cards. Now John should know what he’s talking about as he is European payments adviser for First Data, liaising closely with the European Commission, European Central Bank and other regulatory authorities…
Here’s another blog with multimedia inserts, this time discussing John Chaplin who presented at the Club this week about trends in debit and credit cards. Now John should know what he’s talking about as he is European payments adviser for First Data, liaising closely with the European Commission, European Central Bank and other regulatory authorities…
Here’s another blog with multimedia inserts, this time discussing John Chaplin who presented at the Club this week about trends in debit and credit cards. Now John should know what he’s talking about as he is European payments adviser for First Data, liaising closely with the European Commission, European Central Bank and other regulatory authorities…
We had a great meeting of the Financial Services Club in Ireland last week, looking at the way in which payments infrastructures need to change to cope with SEPA mandates and requirements. Pat McLoughlin, CEO of the Irish Payment Services Organisation Limited (IPSO) and Gilbert Lichter, Secretary General of the Euro Banking Association (EBA) outlined…
