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In Canada, what’s the best API-based way to send money besides PayPal? Mar 2, 2016 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems What is a recent change in the banking industry, and how could it affect banks’ corporate finance divisions? Mar 2, 2016 Treasury, Liquidity and Corporate Finance How do merchants identify transactions that were made via Apple Pay versus standard contactless card payments? Mar 1, 2016 Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments How can I send money to my home country from Saudi Arabia? Mar 1, 2016 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad What is the total annual global volume of corporate remittances via wire transfers? Mar 1, 2016 International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers Why can’t I donate to Wikipedia anonymously using Bitcoin? Mar 1, 2016 AML Programs, KYC and Compliance Operations From an unbanked person’s perspective, why is it beneficial to become banked? Mar 1, 2016 Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion Should poorer countries have independent central banks? Mar 1, 2016 Central Banks and Bank Supervision Which country is best for launching a small e-wallet business? Feb 12, 2016 Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models Why don’t PayPal or Skrill use SMS-based login verification—are there technical or regulatory obstacles? Feb 12, 2016 Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication Which alternative payment providers are best for online payments in South America? Feb 12, 2016 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways How has M-PESA evolved since it was first launched? Feb 12, 2016 Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments What is Stripe’s legal structure as a company? Feb 12, 2016 Law, Contracts, Terms of Service and Legal Structures Is messaging a key driver of mobile payments, and why? Feb 12, 2016 Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments Would a Bitcoin ATM operator business be viable in Pakistan? Feb 11, 2016 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps What does “Bitcoin tipping” mean? Feb 11, 2016 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps What influence do banks have over the creation of new ACH-style networks by startups and large corporations? Feb 11, 2016 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems In simple terms, how is the value of a currency determined? Feb 9, 2016 Economics, Inflation and Monetary Policy Why is Pakistan not subject to US OFAC sanctions? Feb 9, 2016 Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening How do banks verify checks that are deposited using a smartphone camera? Feb 9, 2016 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems What is the best approach to replicating ZenPayroll or Gusto in a European country like Spain? Feb 8, 2016 Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business How strong is the economic impact of microfinance in developing economies? Feb 8, 2016 Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion How much overdraft is typically allowed on a checking account? Feb 8, 2016 Personal and Consumer Finance, Budgeting and Saving As a foreigner trying to open a bank account in Hungary, what arguments could convince a bank to approve it? Feb 8, 2016 Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business Can you deposit a check that is more than one year old? Feb 7, 2016 How Banks Work Why hasn’t biometric tech like fingerprints and facial recognition been widely adopted in card payments to reduce fraud and costs? Feb 7, 2016 Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication Which banking and payments platform vendors have best embraced fintech and next-generation IT? Feb 7, 2016 Banking and Payments Technology Stack Why do Google Wallet and PayPal request copies of passports and bank statements, and is this standard for everyone? Feb 7, 2016 AML Programs, KYC and Compliance Operations Who is behind Keenu, which claims to be Pakistan’s first payment gateway? Feb 7, 2016 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways If all miners agreed to reduce their Bitcoin mining capacity by a factor of 1,000, what would happen to costs and the network? Feb 6, 2016 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology If a system glitch allows untraceable withdrawals or transfers and I report it but it remains unfixed, is using it illegal? Feb 6, 2016 Law, Contracts, Terms of Service and Legal Structures What is the best way to learn how to run a startup, and why is that approach effective? Feb 5, 2016 Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business Which is better: an international wire transfer or ACH? Feb 5, 2016 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad For how many years do banks keep records of deposits and withdrawals in a checking account? Feb 3, 2016 How Banks Work Why is the bank icon typically designed the way it is? Feb 3, 2016 History of Money, Banking and Finance How is the world’s total illicit income laundered in aggregate? Feb 3, 2016 Money Laundering and Financial Crime Why can’t payment gateways operate in every country? Feb 3, 2016 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways How many retail banks are there in the U.S. (excluding branches)? Feb 3, 2016 How Banks Work Which consulting firms specialize in helping companies obtain U.S. money transmitter and MSB licenses? Feb 3, 2016 US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration Do payment gateways permit money-transmission businesses to operate on their platforms? Feb 2, 2016 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways How exactly do Western Union and other instant money transfer services operate? Feb 2, 2016 Money Transfer Business and MTOs What basic banking or finance certifications are recommended for IT professionals? Feb 1, 2016 Learning and Certifications: Guides, Calculators, Quizzes and Courses In a core banking system, what does “multi-bank capability” mean? Feb 1, 2016 Banking and Payments Technology Stack What is the difference between a governing body and a regulatory body? Feb 1, 2016 Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change In simple terms, what is a payment and settlement system? Feb 1, 2016 Payments (General) Why does U.S. banking appear relatively outdated compared with other countries? Feb 1, 2016 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems How frequent is fraud in mobile check deposit systems? Feb 1, 2016 Fraud and Scams What information do banks capture in real time during a transaction? Feb 1, 2016 AML Programs, KYC and Compliance Operations Can I use Western Union to send money into my Payoneer account? Jan 12, 2016 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad How do I begin day trading? Jan 12, 2016 Capital Markets: Stocks, Bonds and Derivatives