Asia-Pacific (APAC)
Why aren’t PayMaya and GCash in the Philippines widely viewed as success stories despite clear benefits?
Feb 9, 2015
Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion
How do banks in Pakistan recover money from borrowers who don’t pay?
Jan 7, 2015
Lending, Credit Scores and BNPL
How can a charity in Pakistan set up an online donation system to accept credit card payments?
Jan 7, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Which mutual funds are considered the best investment options in Pakistan?
Jan 4, 2015
Wealth Management, Private Banking and Family Offices
Has anyone been prosecuted for trading Bitcoin in countries where it’s prohibited?
Nov 10, 2014
Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change
Why is PayPal classified as a stored-value facility in Singapore if it doesn’t require approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore?
Nov 4, 2014
Licensing in Other Countries
Is there a directory of small investment businesses in Pakistan, and who are they?
Oct 9, 2014
General Finance Questions
Online Payments: How can NGOs in India accept donations from abroad?
Oct 8, 2014
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
How frequently do hackers attempt to access online bank accounts, and what is the average number of daily attempts per account?
Oct 5, 2014
Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication
Online Payments: Is it acceptable to use a friend’s U.S. bank account to receive funds for my startup?
Oct 4, 2014
Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online
How can someone make online purchases without using a credit card?
Sep 3, 2014
E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments
Which payment methods do people in Pakistan commonly use to pay for Facebook ad campaigns?
Sep 1, 2014
Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards
How can I convert cryptocurrencies into Indian rupees, and is there any way to do this via PayPal?
Aug 8, 2014
Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps
Which reliable financial institutions provide offshore or anonymous debit cards?
Aug 1, 2014
Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards
Who is developing the next generation of banking applications?
Jul 8, 2014
Banking and Payments Technology Stack
I have an idea for an ATM-card-sized hardware device paired with software—what companies can manufacture such a device for me?
Jun 10, 2014
Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business
How can I find a payment-gateway consultant in India?
Jun 8, 2014
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
As an eBusiness leader, what qualities do you expect from a Chinese payment service provider?
Jun 6, 2014
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Why do stores accept only certain credit cards?
Jun 6, 2014
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
If I want to send a wire transfer to Thailand, are there limits on how much I can send?
Jun 1, 2014
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
What is a good investment strategy for a 22-year-old in India?
May 8, 2014
Personal and Consumer Finance, Budgeting and Saving
Online Payments: What challenges would a Square-like startup face in Asia?
May 8, 2014
Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business
Which Pakistani tech companies are building their own products rather than only doing services?
May 4, 2014
Banking and Payments Technology Stack
Why don’t mobile network operators make better use of spare capacity on home Wi-Fi routers to improve their networks?
Apr 6, 2014
General Finance Questions
What steps are needed to build a CCAvenue-style payment gateway in India, and what functions does a gateway perform?
Apr 3, 2014
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What is the most affordable method to transfer money from the U.S. to Indonesia or other Asian countries?
Mar 8, 2014
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
Banking in Singapore: Is it possible to open a savings account for children?
Mar 4, 2014
Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business
As data-security demands grow, will credit card processing shift more toward cloud-based solutions?
Feb 10, 2014
Banking and Payments Technology Stack
If I’m offering SaaS to Asian customers, where should my servers be located?
Feb 5, 2014
Banking and Payments Technology Stack
What is a good solution for U.S. startups that need to provide direct account credit to users in Asian countries?
Jan 11, 2014
Correspondent Banking, Nostro and Vostro, and Settlement
If someone has over $100,000 in undeclared cash stored in a safe deposit box in China, how could they move it out of the country without problems?
Jan 10, 2014
Hawala, Informal Value Transfer and Shadow Finance
Will Pakistan always remain in its current state, or can things significantly improve?
Jan 7, 2014
Payments (General)
Why did the Chinese restrictions on Bitcoin cause such a sharp price crash?
Dec 5, 2013
Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets
Can a sender choose their own correspondent bank when initiating a SWIFT transfer?
Nov 6, 2013
Correspondent Banking, Nostro and Vostro, and Settlement
Which online payment solution is suitable for collecting personal-fundraiser donations in Singapore while remaining legally compliant?
Aug 7, 2013
Alternative Finance and Crowdfunding
How can I build a two-factor authentication payment gateway that complies with RBI rules?
Jul 12, 2013
Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication
How do credit-card reward point programs work economically for banks?
May 12, 2013
Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards
What licenses must Indian e-commerce companies like Flipkart and Shimply hold?
May 9, 2013
Law, Contracts, Terms of Service and Legal Structures
What licenses are required to sell goods online in India?
May 9, 2013
Law, Contracts, Terms of Service and Legal Structures
Which payment gateways support merchants based in Southeast Asia?
Apr 7, 2013
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
How popular is PayPal as a payment method in Southeast Asia?
Apr 7, 2013
Payments (General)
What payment gateways support merchants operating in Southeast Asia?
Apr 7, 2013
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
How popular is PayPal for online payments and services in Southeast Asia?
Apr 7, 2013
Payments (General)
What particular IT control standards are required by financial regulators in Asia?
Apr 3, 2013
Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change
Online Payment Gateways and Processing: Can someone explain the likely reasons behind Nokia Money shutting down in India?
Apr 3, 2013
Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned
What IT control requirements are commonly imposed by Asian financial regulators?
Apr 3, 2013
Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change
Why did Nokia Money shut down in India?
Apr 3, 2013
Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned
Do any online credit-card gateways pass transaction fees directly to the customer instead of the merchant?
Mar 11, 2013
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What’s required to run an SMS subscription service in Pakistan?
Mar 10, 2013
Licensing in Other Countries
Which Pakistani bank is most advanced digitally and strongest in social media performance?
Mar 6, 2013
Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned