As business channels converge and the line between physical and digital blurs, there's a burgeoning growth opportunity for financial services. A key trend is the integration of finance processes into commercial go-to-market (GTM) structures, leading to increased growth through agility, convenience, and efficiency. Key Insights: Seamless Integration: Embedded finance involves seamlessly integrating financial services into the customer journey, enhancing user experience[...]

International eCommerce, particularly in B2B, B2C, and D2C sectors, is booming. This surge is creating a significant opportunity for cross-border payments. Are you aware of the latest trends in cross-border payments and how your payment ecosystem can become a critical revenue and loyalty stream in online trade? Key Insights from Deloitte's Report: Digital Payments: A key driver of cashless societies, with[...]

Fintech is poised for a significant lift-off, with three main themes in focus: 1. Connected Commerce From multichannel through omnichannel to unified commerce, where retail meets finance, the sector is buzzing with activity. Key drivers here are payment agility and loyalty, powered by growing marketplace and social commerce trends. 2. Embedded Finance The embedded finance market is projected to exceed $300[...]

Deciding between a marketplace and your own branded eShop isn’t straightforward. If it were, you might say both. Complicating the decision is the rapid pace of technological change, meaning a big, complex implementation could require an upgrade even before you launch. Let’s pause and consider some facts: Key Insights: Many owner-operated eShops are loss-making. Marketplaces now account for over 50% of[...]