Opinions

Transport players are faced with several opportunities to meet both the rising expectations of end users and tap in to new revenue streams. The time to innovate is undoubtedly now, writes Myung-Hwa Calais, transport market director at FIME.

How a measure to make opening online accounts easier was crafted — and why it needs to pass Congress.

Payment system change in the United States has always benefited from a consensus-driven approach that incorporates the views and behaviors of many, financial institutions, payment processors, technology providers, merchants, regulators, consumer advocates and others, writes Michael Bilski, CEO of North American Banking Company.

While there are some potential challenges to address, the European-focused PSD2 is an opportunity for banks globally to bolster their service offering, while at the same time working with fintechs to respond effectively to changing customer demands, to drive both convenience and security in the fast-paced, online world, writes Frederik Mennes, senior manager for market and security strategy at the Security Competence Center at VASCO.

The rise of digital options is evolving payments from infrequent large transactions to a constantly flow of smaller payments, and companies that don't adjust risk being left behind, according to Luis Valdich, managing director of venture investing at Citi Ventures.

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Banks often get pushback for spending on improvements to service, but these investments could help retain customers for decades.

Younger consumers are more willing to shop around compared to previous generations, and the on-demand economy means there is an expectation of instant gratification, writes Julian Wallis, retail director at Rambus.

Financial institutions engaged in virtual currency markets face a number of risks — proceeding carefully is justified.

The future of blockchain is still unclear, but what is clear is that it is set to improve the aviation industry as a whole. And those who are the early adopters will have the greatest opportunity to influence the changes it will bring, writes Gediminas Ziemelis, chairman of the board of Avia Solutions Group.