The payment industry enters 2026 in a phase of accelerated transformation. Consumer expectations are changing quickly, regulatory pressure is intensifying, and geopolitical tensions are reshaping global commerce. At the same time, AI, tokenisation, and embedded finance are moving from emerging concepts to industry standards. In this environment, payments are no longer a technical function in […]

For decades, limited access to basic financial services like secure savings accounts, money transfers, and credit has been a significant hurdle for a vast segment of the global population. This financial exclusion disproportionately impacts low-income individuals, immigrants, and residents of geographically remote areas. However, a new wave of innovation is poised to dismantle these barriers – Account-to-Account (A2A) payments are emerging as a powerful tool for driving financial inclusion on a global scale.