Payments
in the Middle East and North Africa Region
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Platform modernisation
Platform modernisation can be overwhelming but it’s critical to remain competitive.
AML, eKYC, onboarding technologies
Merchants have higher expectations than ever. It’s vital to deliver a smooth, digital onboarding experience with robust security and background checks.
Orchestration, encryption, terminals
Maintain slick operations and user experiences – even as transaction volumes soar.
Embedded finance, BNPL, lending, issuing and card management
The way consumers spend is rapidly changing. Move quickly to keep up with new technologies, expectations and regulations driving the payments evolution.
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Middle East and North Africa
Payments industry insights
Modernising Payments in APAC & MENA: ISO 20022, Payments Fees, and the Rise of Crypto
With ISO 20022 migration, payment acceptance fee pressures, and crypto adoption on the rise, banks and payment providers in MENA & APAC face a critical moment for innovation. Discover how the industry is responding to these challenges and what’s next for real-time payments, interchange regulations, and fintech disruption.
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The Account-to-Account Payments Tightrope in the Middle East
With the introduction of instant payment schemes, global shift to ISO 20022, consumer expectations rise for seamless payment experiences, and a surge in fintech-led customer experience innovations, the stakes for modernisation have never been higher. In this eBook, we unpack the current state of A2A in the Middle East and explore the challenges—and opportunities—facing the sector today.
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AI and the Digital Shift: Reinventing the Business Landscape
To stay ahead, leaders must adapt, upskill their workforce and invest in the right technologies. So how are they preparing for this shift? Our report dives into the priorities and plans of 350 technology and business leaders, revealing their confidence in their AI strategies, the key challenges they face and how they plan to overcome barriers to integrating AI across their organisations.
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Banking on Intelligence
Beyond the efficiency and workflow automation use cases, AI is extending into fraud prevention, enabling self-serve onboarding and helping to exceed customer expectations through optimised user experiences. Yet to truly seize the AI opportunity, it’s essential we acquire a deep understanding of its nature and how banking and payments can utilise this technology in multiple processes and ways. Download your insights today and become cognisant with AI as it is and open the door for the AI it will become.
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Delivering Digital Transformation in the UAE
The analogy of flying a plane and changing the engine in mid-air sums up the difficulties of any digital transformation programme. The step-by-step approach offered in this report aims at helping financial organisations in the UAE successfully manage this tough balancing act.
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How to Navigate the Long Journey of ISO 20022 Implementation
Navigating new ISO 20022 standards requires significant investments in technology and processes. How can you ensure your FI is on the right track? To help you navigate the long journey ahead, we’ve prepared a guide packed with step-by-step implementation insights from Banking and Payments experts.
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