Asia
Why are remittance inflows slowing down in the Philippines?
Apr 1, 2016
Economics, Inflation and Monetary Policy
Which Pakistani online stores are successful and have international reach?
Mar 10, 2016
E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments
Would a Bitcoin ATM operator business be viable in Pakistan?
Feb 11, 2016
Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps
Why is Pakistan not subject to US OFAC sanctions?
Feb 9, 2016
Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening
Can a 14-year-old living in Pakistan get a Mastercard?
Jan 7, 2016
Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards
What is the fastest way to receive salary payments from a U.S. employer into Pakistan?
Jan 5, 2016
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
What can be done to significantly increase remittance inflows into Pakistan?
Dec 8, 2015
Payment Corridors and Remittance Economics
Which mobile payment services are currently popular, and what makes them successful?
Dec 4, 2015
Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments
What are the demographics of Western Union users sending money from the U.S. to Asia, and is the experience smooth or painful for senders and recipients?
Oct 12, 2015
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
Why does Pakistan have relatively few mobile wallets despite high mobile penetration?
Sep 11, 2015
Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion
What is inward remittance, when is it used, and are certificates issued for past inward remittances?
Sep 11, 2015
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
How can someone start an ecommerce business in the UAE, and is company registration required?
Sep 10, 2015
Law, Contracts, Terms of Service and Legal Structures
What alternatives exist to 2Checkout for Pakistani ecommerce businesses facing high cross-border fees?
Sep 10, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Is it possible to link a Meezan Bank account with PayPal?
Sep 9, 2015
Payments (General)
What business or startup ideas have clear, immediate potential in the Pakistani market, even if they are not tech-focused?
Sep 4, 2015
Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned
How many people in Pakistan are using Bitcoin?
Sep 4, 2015
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics
Why does Bitcoin’s price volatility seem to be decreasing (as observed around January 2014)?
Sep 1, 2015
Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets
How many Asian countries use real-time gross settlement systems similar to India’s Aadhaar-enabled payment system?
Aug 6, 2015
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Which payment gateways are available in Pakistan?
Aug 5, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What is the most efficient way to pay Elance freelancers from Pakistan if I don’t have PayPal or a credit card?
Aug 4, 2015
Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online
Why does the U.S. have so many banks compared to many Asian countries dominated by a few large banks?
Jul 10, 2015
Central Banks and Bank Supervision
Mobile payments have launched in Pakistan, but I rarely see merchants using them—how do these systems work and who is accepting them?
Jul 8, 2015
Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments
What is the most efficient way to send money from the UAE to India?
Jul 7, 2015
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
Can MCB Lite or UBL Wiz cards be used for purchases on AliExpress in Pakistan?
Jul 5, 2015
E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments
Since many people have debit cards but not credit cards, is there or could there be a debit-based online payment option in Pakistan?
Jul 3, 2015
Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards
Which bank in Pakistan is the best option for opening a personal account?
Jul 3, 2015
Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business
Is online credit-card shopping in Pakistan truly risky, or is the fear mainly due to perception and lack of awareness?
Jul 3, 2015
Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards
How can I track an international wire transfer if I am not a bank employee but have the SWIFT copy?
Jul 3, 2015
International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers
Does Xoom provide next-day credit for transfers to India?
Jul 1, 2015
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
International Trade: What fraud risks should buyers watch for in letter-of-credit payments for imports from China?
Jun 8, 2015
Trade Finance, Letters of Credit and B2B Payments
Which Pakistani banks provide free interbank fund transfers through online banking?
Jun 7, 2015
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
What is the intended purpose or benefit of establishing a women’s bank in India?
Jun 5, 2015
Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion
Why is a one-time password (OTP) required for nearly all banking activities in India?
Jun 5, 2015
Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication
Which POS terminal is currently the most advanced on the market?
Jun 4, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Can Visa debit cards with a Pakistani billing address be used for online shopping?
May 5, 2015
Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards
Why did Citibank Pakistan discontinue ecommerce gateway services, and what systemic issues make banks reluctant to offer them?
May 3, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Why do Pakistani banks currently avoid offering merchant accounts for ecommerce businesses?
May 3, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Is there any way to create a PayPal account from Pakistan?
May 3, 2015
Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments
What opportunities and growth potential does Bitcoin have in Asia?
May 2, 2015
Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps
What ever happened to Thomas Cremer’s multi-billion-dollar plan to build the world’s tallest tower in Karachi?
Apr 10, 2015
General Finance Questions
How do so many Pakistanis have PayPal accounts if PayPal doesn’t operate in Pakistan?
Apr 10, 2015
Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online
How hard is it to correct a mistaken transaction at a Pakistani bank?
Apr 10, 2015
Consumer Protection, Customer Rights and Customer Service
Why haven’t Asia-based online remittance startups like TransferWise become prominent?
Apr 9, 2015
Money Transfer Business and MTOs
Which payment processors can a SaaS startup in Thailand use?
Apr 9, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Which regions of the world are underserved yet rapidly expanding their online presence?
Apr 7, 2015
Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion
What is the most effective way for an India-registered company to accept card payments from the U.S.?
Apr 1, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
How does the hawala system for moving money actually work?
Apr 1, 2015
Hawala, Informal Value Transfer and Shadow Finance
Why haven’t banks implemented fingerprint identity checks at point-of-sale terminals?
Mar 2, 2015
Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication
What is the usual process for closing a bank account in Pakistan?
Feb 12, 2015
How Banks Work
How do Chinese exporters handle customs, taxes, and related costs when shipping goods to the U.S., and how much do these add to prices?
Feb 11, 2015
Trade Finance, Letters of Credit and B2B Payments