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Here at Moorwand, we think each payment type deserves its time in the spotlight. For our second instalment of 'History of Payments' series, we delve into the world of credit cards.

Fintechs are realising that the key to longevity is being a specialist - solving specific problems in a way no one else can. But, to create the best and most specialised solutions fintechs must work with the most specialised partners.

Moorwand has put together a point-by-point breakdown of both the Kalifa Review and the fintech-related policies included in Sunak’s Budget.

What makes a fintech startup a success? FinTech Magazine spoke to Luc Gueriane and five other industry experts about launching a successful startup in 2021. Head to page 32 to read the full article.

To celebrate International Women's Day 2021 Vicki Gladstone, Moorwand CEO and COO, spoke to Verdict Electronic Payments International about her journey to leadership.

Vicki Gladstone, Moorwand CEO and COO, has been selected as one of the Top 100 Women in Fintech by FinTech Magazine and their audience. See the whole top 100 list.

In Dear Luc, we answer the questions the industry’s fintech founders are worried to ask, and solve the problems they don’t want their VCs to know about.

Alternative financial solutions provider VIALET has selected Moorwand as the issuer and BIN Sponsor across Poland, Spain, Lithuania and Latvia for its new credit product .

Customers are presented with a wealth of payment methods daily, so Moorwand has created a new series where our team will delve into the different types available. First up: Prepaid Cards

The UK is crowded when it comes to banking, so businesses wanting to succeed in this space need to ascertain what customers really want from their payments and banking products. But does what the market think?

Moorwand is pleased to announce that Luc Gueriane, CCO, has joined a group of other industry figures to support the Emerging Payments Association Project Banking Access group.

In a pre-pandemic world, mobile wallets struggled to compete with the penetration rates of alternative - more embedded - payment methods. But then COVID happened, and it caused the payments landscape to shift.

Here at Moorwand, we think each payment type deserves its time in the spotlight. For our second instalment of 'History of Payments' series, we delve into the world of credit cards.

Fintechs are realising that the key to longevity is being a specialist - solving specific problems in a way no one else can. But, to create the best and most specialised solutions fintechs must work with the most specialised partners.

Moorwand has put together a point-by-point breakdown of both the Kalifa Review and the fintech-related policies included in Sunak’s Budget.

The UK is crowded when it comes to banking, so businesses wanting to succeed in this space need to ascertain what customers really want from their payments and banking products. But does what the market think?

In a pre-pandemic world, mobile wallets struggled to compete with the penetration rates of alternative - more embedded - payment methods. But then COVID happened, and it caused the payments landscape to shift.

To bring a bit of festive cheer to an otherwise gruelling year, Moorwand has put together 12 days of payments from 2020 which we think the industry should be proud of.

2020 has been dramatic to say the least. We can expect this turbulent year to have a longstanding impact with even more drastic change on the horizon. So, what do the next 12 months have in store?

Despite growing numbers, Open banking has so far struggled to take off in the UK, but this could all change as investment and collaboration grows, it is discussed more and a longer-term view is taken for usage

The fintech industry was driven by the financial crisis of 2008 with a view to changing financial services, but have some fintech firms lost sight of their individuality in an attempt to please too many customers?

As some customers have chosen to move back to familiar, ‘trusted’ financial brands during COVID-19, how can relatively new faces in the market keep and boost their credibility after a year like 2020?

Moorwand asks the question: what should payments firms’ post-coronavirus priority list look like? We put together some of the key trends in the industry to get firms thinking.

Luc Gueriane writes about how moving closer to a cashless society is a good thing for the public and fintechs, and how many programmes (with digital banking) are helping to make banking more financially inclusive.

Moorwand is pleased to announce that Luc Gueriane, CCO, has joined a group of other industry figures to support the Emerging Payments Association Project Banking Access group.

Moorwand has introduced its Account Management team to provide a consistent and ongoing level of support for its programme managers once they go to market.

Moorwand has announced that it has been selected by German fintech Stocard for issuing and BIN sponsorship services in the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands and Italy.

Moorwand and Tradecore come together to accelerate new and innovative fintech use-cases to market across Europe

Moorwand has today announced that it has been selected by deVere Group to provide issuing services and BIN Sponsorship for Vault, its multi-currency Mastercard, across 14 different European markets.

K Wearables and Moorwand announce a giveaway of 300 free K Rings for NHS staff as a show of appreciation for their hard work during COVID

Moorwand to support Vaziva with BIN sponsorship and settlement services for their pre-paid card solution

Gareth Mahoney has been appointed by Moorwand as its new Head of Compliance. His appointment reflects the importance placed on compliance throughout every part of the business.

Moorwand is delighted to announce that they have expanded the Executive Board with Vicki Gladstone being appointed as a new Director as of January 2020.

Moorwand launches acquiring solution for customers – banks, fintechs, processors, PSPs and merchants – across Europe

Mastercard awarded Moorwand its ‘Market Shaker’ award for their priceless contribution in the development of a cashless society!

Moorwand sponsors and exhibits at PayExpo 2018. PayExpo is the UK’s largest payment event, a must for all those involved and interested in making payments faster, easier and more secure.

What makes a fintech startup a success? FinTech Magazine spoke to Luc Gueriane and five other industry experts about launching a successful startup in 2021. Head to page 32 to read the full article.

To celebrate International Women's Day 2021 Vicki Gladstone, Moorwand CEO and COO, spoke to Verdict Electronic Payments International about her journey to leadership.

Vicki Gladstone, Moorwand CEO and COO, has been selected as one of the Top 100 Women in Fintech by FinTech Magazine and their audience. See the whole top 100 list.

In Dear Luc, we answer the questions the industry’s fintech founders are worried to ask, and solve the problems they don’t want their VCs to know about.

Alternative financial solutions provider VIALET has selected Moorwand as the issuer and BIN Sponsor across Poland, Spain, Lithuania and Latvia for its new credit product .

Moorwand has announced that it has been selected by German fintech Stocard for issuing and BIN sponsorship services in the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands and Italy.

Open Banking was meant to revolutionise the UK banking sector, but it seems a complete transformation of the industry has yet to materialise. Luc Gueriane, Moorwand CCO, speaks to Raconteur about his views.

Moorwand has today announced that it has been selected by deVere Group to provide issuing services and BIN Sponsorship for Vault, its multi-currency Mastercard, across 14 different European markets.

Luc Gueriane and David Monty speak to Bobsguide about how Open Banking is still not creating a more competitive retail banking landscape, despite over two million users in the UK

Writing for Payment Source, Luc Gueriane says the burning question is no longer how do we accelerate towards a cashless society, but how do we do this without creating financial exclusion in the process?

Luc Gueriane is interviewed by Payment Expert about the future of cashless, emphasising the key role of fintechs and the importance of financial inclusion.

Moorwand CCO is interviewed by BobsGuide about the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) regulations on firms safeguarding client funds and managing prudential risk.

What makes a fintech startup a success? FinTech Magazine spoke to Luc Gueriane and five other industry experts about launching a successful startup in 2021. Head to page 32 to read the full article.

Customers are presented with a wealth of payment methods daily, so Moorwand has created a new series where our team will delve into the different types available. First up: Prepaid Cards

The UK is crowded when it comes to banking, so businesses wanting to succeed in this space need to ascertain what customers really want from their payments and banking products. But does what the market think?