EMEA
What are the pros and cons of an EU member state building a national debit-card payment scheme?
Mar 10, 2015
Card Networks and Card Issuing
What is the typical pricing range for white-label card issuers?
Jan 5, 2015
Card Networks and Card Issuing
Is there an EU-wide KYC provider similar to IDology?
Jan 5, 2015
AML Programs, KYC and Compliance Operations
For Dubai-based e-commerce in the Middle East, which payment gateway would you recommend?
Jan 3, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
My brother wants private banking services — which UAE bank should he contact?
Jan 1, 2015
Wealth Management, Private Banking and Family Offices
Is it normal for USD transfers within the EU to take around four days?
Dec 8, 2014
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
How can I find a payment processor in the UK for third-party (brokered) transactions that isn’t PayPal?
Dec 6, 2014
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
If I sell Bitcoin online on a recurring basis (for example using PayPal or Stripe), do I need to register as a money services business?
Nov 8, 2014
UK and EU Licensing, EMIs and Payment Institutions
Is launching a small ISO payment-gateway reseller business a good opportunity in a smaller European market?
Oct 5, 2014
Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business
What is the best method to determine the historical value of currency, such as the worth of 1,000 francs in France in 1830?
Aug 9, 2014
History of Money, Banking and Finance
Online Payments: What does it take to start a Square-like payments company in the Middle East?
Aug 8, 2014
Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business
What steps are needed to establish a bank in the United Kingdom?
Mar 10, 2014
UK and EU Licensing, EMIs and Payment Institutions
What taxes apply to international money transfers for a UK-based company?
Feb 3, 2014
Tax and Financial Reporting
Is it secure to allow a UAE hotel to charge my credit card for visa-processing fees?
Jan 10, 2014
Fraud and Scams
Why does sending money from a U.S. bank to a European bank take so long?
Jan 10, 2014
International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers
Which faster payment infrastructure did U.K. banks adopt to enable instant transactions?
Jan 7, 2014
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Do European banks provide real-time, instant money transfers?
Jan 3, 2014
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
What was the first currency in history to use the term “dollar”?
Jul 5, 2013
History of Money, Banking and Finance
How difficult is it to enter the African money-transfer market?
Jun 6, 2013
Money Transfer Business and MTOs
Is acquiring a defunct company better than starting a new one from scratch?
May 7, 2013
Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business
Why are many French banks closed on Mondays, and has this negatively impacted France’s business responsiveness or entrepreneurial development?
May 4, 2013
How Banks Work
Why are French banks often closed on Mondays, and has that negatively affected entrepreneurship or business responsiveness in France?
May 4, 2013
How Banks Work
What payment gateway works best for selling digital content in Europe and South America?
Apr 7, 2013
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What is the most cost-effective way to send a wire transfer from the U.S. to Europe?
Apr 4, 2013
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
Which service is best for sending money to my husband in Africa?
Feb 7, 2013
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
My friend needs to open a current account for employment — which UAE bank should he choose?
Jan 10, 2013
Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business
Online Payments: Which African countries have populations with no or very limited access to debit and credit cards?
Jan 9, 2013
Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion
What requirements must a company meet to legally call itself a bank in the UK?
Dec 11, 2012
UK and EU Licensing, EMIs and Payment Institutions
Can a Simple-style virtual bank be built in the United Kingdom?
Dec 11, 2012
UK and EU Licensing, EMIs and Payment Institutions
Why do some businesses still use old-fashioned carbon-copy credit card imprinters instead of modern processing methods?
Nov 2, 2012
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Why isn’t a Dwolla-style bank transfer system available in the UK?
Oct 11, 2012
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Can BACS payments between UK banks be reversed after showing in the recipient’s account?
Jul 9, 2012
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Can a BACS payment between UK bank accounts be reversed after it appears in the recipient’s account?
Jul 9, 2012
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Can an Italian shop resell goods bought from foreign websites?
Jun 8, 2012
E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments
Which online payment merchants in the UAE are highly recommended besides PayPal?
Jun 7, 2012
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What reliable online payment providers exist in the UAE besides PayPal?
Jun 7, 2012
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
How can a small U.S. high-tech firm open a business banking account at a European bank?
May 1, 2012
Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business
How can someone open a UK business bank account without physically being in the country, but with a registered Ltd company?
May 1, 2012
Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business
How can a small US-based tech company open a business account with a European bank?
May 1, 2012
Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business
How can someone open a UK business bank account without being physically present (for a registered Ltd)?
May 1, 2012
Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business
Which companies handle online card processing in Scandinavian countries?
Apr 9, 2012
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Which providers handle online card transactions in Scandinavian markets?
Apr 9, 2012
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What’s the best method to send money from Croatia to the U.S.?
Feb 9, 2012
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
What legal requirements are mandatory for a UK-based international money transfer startup?
Jan 7, 2012
UK and EU Licensing, EMIs and Payment Institutions
What legal requirements are essential for a UK-based international money transfer startup?
Jan 7, 2012
UK and EU Licensing, EMIs and Payment Institutions
What’s the top payment gateway for merchants in the Netherlands?
Dec 8, 2011
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What’s the most affordable way to send money from the UK to Mauritius?
Oct 7, 2011
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
Which payment gateway is considered best for merchants in the Netherlands?
Aug 12, 2011
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Can a non-UK startup open a PayPal UK business account using a shared office address like TechHub?
Aug 7, 2011
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Which payment gateway works best for a Dubai-based small business selling worldwide?
Aug 7, 2011
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways