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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 can I set up a Ripple gateway for African/Asian currencies, and what would it cost? Feb 8, 2015 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps Which payment gateway providers let Pakistan-based e-commerce businesses offer PayPal as a checkout option? Feb 8, 2015 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways I live in India and have no U.S. contacts—how can I open a U.S. business bank account remotely? Feb 7, 2015 Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business What is the cheapest way to send money from Europe to India? Jan 11, 2015 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad What is the cheapest way to buy Bitcoin in Pakistan? Jan 10, 2015 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics What are some standout startups in Pakistan? Jan 10, 2015 Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business 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 What is the IBFT fee charged by Pakistani banks? Nov 9, 2014 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad 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 How can someone transfer money from Nigeria to Pakistan? Oct 12, 2014 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Is there a directory of small investment businesses in Pakistan, and who are they? Oct 9, 2014 General Finance Questions Has anyone tried launching prepaid shopping cards in Pakistan that work across multiple online stores? Oct 9, 2014 Licensing in Other Countries Why don’t Pakistani online businesses accept Bitcoin payments? Oct 9, 2014 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps 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 Where can I obtain detailed data on incoming remittances to countries such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh? Oct 4, 2014 Payment Corridors and Remittance Economics What trends will shape the future of worker remittances from the Middle East to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and the Philippines? Oct 4, 2014 Payment Corridors and Remittance Economics 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 do Pakistani software companies manage recurring payments when no local e-payment infrastructure exists? Sep 6, 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 Bitcoin trading exchanges in India provide an API? Aug 6, 2014 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets Which reliable financial institutions provide offshore or anonymous debit cards? Aug 1, 2014 Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards Pakistan has millions of mobile, internet, and Facebook users—what business ideas could monetize this market, and how should products be delivered and paid for? Jul 8, 2014 Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business 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 In remittances, what does a “free send” pricing model actually mean? Jun 6, 2014 Money Transfer Business and MTOs 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 How can I receive payments from a U.S. organization if I only have a Bank Alfalah account in Pakistan? May 10, 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 Is there a dependable method for identifying fees within a bank statement? Apr 11, 2014 How Banks Work 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 Why is PayPal not available in Pakistan? Apr 6, 2014 Licensing in Other Countries 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)