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Fintech is a market that is in many ways defined by specialism. The first fintech disrupters took aim at specific services and through technology reduced costs, improved the experience and boosted accessibility.

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.

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.

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.

Gareth Mahoney, Moorwand Head of Compliance, writes for FinExtra about some of the key areas raised in the FCA's latest Dear CEO letter and explains what it means for EMIs and PIs

Luc Gueriane writes for FinExtra about whether cashlessness will prompt a rise in business banking for merchants as a response to COVID-19

Moorwand’s CEO, Robert Courtneidge, is part of the editing team of the new PAYTECH Book, a payment technology handbook for investors, entrepreneurs and FinTech visionaries.

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.

Luc Gueriane, Moorwand CCO, goes on the IBS Intelligence podcast to speak about whether COVID-19 will be the catalyst for the UK to fully embrace digital payments

Luc Gueriane speaks to The Fintech Times about why Starling Bank has been the only challenger bank to record more app downloads in May than the year before

Moorwand CCO Luc Gueriane speaks to ZDNet about the move to a cashless society and how a failure to go cashless limits innovation in the fintech sector

Moorwand CCO Luc Gueriane writes for Fintech Futures - COVID-19: will fintechs crash, survive or get bought?

Payments company K Wearables has selected Moorwand to provide BIN sponsorship and digital banking services for its contactless payment ring.

Luc Gueriane has been promoted to the Moorwand board after having a major impact on the business by signing over 50 new customers in the last year.

The World Economic Forum in Davos debated the creation of credible and trusted digital currencies. Moorwand CEO, has been interviewed by IBS Intelligence about his thoughts on the topic being discussed by the world.