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Celebrating the diverse Asian culture at Paysafe
Jan 25, 2023 - The year of the Rabbit started last week. As many populations worldwide celebrated the beginning of the lunar year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on our Asian@Paysafe Diversity & Inclusion employee network which launched last year – a group focused on celebrating Asian culture and heritage. We have asked our colleagues what makes the Asian culture unique, the Asian personalities that inspire them and how companies can make the workplace more inclusive for Asian colleagues.
The year of the Rabbit started last week. As many populations worldwide celebrated the beginning of the lunar year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on our Asian@Paysafe Diversity & Inclusion employee network which launched last year – a group focused on celebrating Asian culture and heritage. We have asked our colleagues what makes the Asian culture unique, the Asian personalities that inspire them and how companies can make the workplace more inclusive for Asian colleagues.
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The value of cash in a time of crisis: how consumers are taking control
Jan 24, 2023 - As the cost of living continues to rise, many of us are scrutinising our spending and trying to find ways to budget more effectively. Here, we explore why cash is proving key – and how merchants can offer payments options that better meet consumers’ needs and drive inclusivity.
- Chirag Patel, President, Digital Wallets
As the cost of living continues to rise, many of us are scrutinising our spending and trying to find ways to budget more effectively. Here, we explore why cash is proving key – and how merchants can offer payments options that better meet consumers’ needs and drive inclusivity.
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Optimizing the payment experience for iGaming players as the market expands
Jan 18, 2023 - 2022 was a banner year for iGaming. The sector has undergone an expansion in North America and this trend is expected to continue in 2023. More broadly, the global regulated gambling market is projected to grow by $260.44 billion during 2023-2027, according to Research and Markets. With operators keen to continue their growth and expansion into more jurisdictions, enhancing the user experience becomes vital, especially as it relates to payments.
- Zak Cutler, President Global Gaming
2022 was a banner year for iGaming. The sector has undergone an expansion in North America and this trend is expected to continue in 2023. More broadly, the global regulated gambling market is projected to grow by $260.44 billion during 2023-2027, according to Research and Markets. With operators keen to continue their growth and expansion into more jurisdictions, enhancing the user experience becomes vital, especially as it relates to payments.
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Consumer payment trends 2022
Our latest report focuses on changing consumer payment preferences and increased demand for control, flexibility and security.
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Leveraging data to drive small business growth
Jan 17, 2023 - Paysafe’s new partnership with Markaaz highlights the importance of data – from managing a business’ online presence to finding new ways to engage with customers - to successfully drive long-term small business growth.
- Afshin Yazdian, President, Merchant Solutions
Paysafe’s new partnership with Markaaz highlights the importance of data – from managing a business’ online presence to finding new ways to engage with customers - to successfully drive long-term small business growth.
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Lost in Transaction: The US in-store small and medium business payments outlook …
Jan 10, 2023 - Download our latest research report entitled ‘Lost in Transaction: The US in-store business payments outlook for 2023’. This report focuses on merchants’ current and future strategies around payment methods, as well as expectations for the year ahead.
Download our latest research report entitled ‘Lost in Transaction: The US in-store business payments outlook for 2023’. This report focuses on merchants’ current and future strategies around payment methods, as well as expectations for the year ahead.
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How and where the global iGaming industry looks set to grow in 2023
Jan 05, 2023 - 2022 was a year of significant growth for global iGaming, especially through the increase in new markets embracing legal online sports betting or casino. It’s thanks to this that the industry is starting the new year in a strong position.
- Zak Cutler, President Global Gaming
2022 was a year of significant growth for global iGaming, especially through the increase in new markets embracing legal online sports betting or casino. It’s thanks to this that the industry is starting the new year in a strong position.
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A cashless Christmas? Why access to cash is key to unlocking festive cheer for m…
Dec 21, 2022 - In an increasingly digital payments landscape, there are many good reasons to make sure cash remains part of the mix. And it’s especially at times like Christmas that we see why.
- Chirag Patel, President, Digital Wallets
In an increasingly digital payments landscape, there are many good reasons to make sure cash remains part of the mix. And it’s especially at times like Christmas that we see why.
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Career opportunities and challenges as a woman in technology with Zdravka Dzhale…
Dec 06, 2022 - In a recent interview with media outlet, We Are Tech Women, Zdravka Dzhaleva – a Senior Software Engineer at Paysafe in Sofia – shares her experience of being a woman in technology, and talks mentoring, career development and gender parity. Read on to discover what she had to say.
In a recent interview with media outlet, We Are Tech Women, Zdravka Dzhaleva – a Senior Software Engineer at Paysafe in Sofia – shares her experience of being a woman in technology, and talks mentoring, career development and gender parity. Read on to discover what she had to say.
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Men’s Health Month: Supporting mental health in the workplace
Nov 30, 2022 - Movember could be seen as a fun period to grow a moustache, but there is much more to it than that. It is about raising awareness for men’s mental health issues like suicide and physical health issues, like prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
- Shaun Lavelle, General Manager, Card Not Present, USA
Movember could be seen as a fun period to grow a moustache, but there is much more to it than that. It is about raising awareness for men’s mental health issues like suicide and physical health issues, like prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
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Why protecting access to cash is critical to a fair and resilient society
Nov 23, 2022 - For millions of people across Europe and the U.S., cash is the only way they can buy essentials and participate in the mainstream economy. But protecting access to cash benefits everyone — including consumers who are willing and able to pay with cashless methods.
- Hartwig Gerhartinger, SVP and Global Head of Regulatory & Government Affairs
For millions of people across Europe and the U.S., cash is the only way they can buy essentials and participate in the mainstream economy. But protecting access to cash benefits everyone — including consumers who are willing and able to pay with cashless methods.
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It takes a village: supporting the small businesses that make our communities un…
Nov 14, 2022 - Small businesses play a vital role in building up local communities – from creating jobs to driving economic growth through new ideas and innovations that enrich the regions they serve and live in – these companies are paving the future while empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.
- Afshin Yazdian, President, Merchant Solutions
Small businesses play a vital role in building up local communities – from creating jobs to driving economic growth through new ideas and innovations that enrich the regions they serve and live in – these companies are paving the future while empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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Checkout check-up: Meeting Americans’ diverse payments preferences
Nov 01, 2022 - U.S. consumers’ in-store and online payment preferences have never been as diverse as they are today. In an article originally published in American retail media outlet Total Retail, our President of Merchant Solutions Afshin Yazdian discusses how U.S. retailers can tailor their in-store and online checkouts to meet customer expectations.
- Afshin Yazdian, President, Merchant Solutions
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U.S. consumers’ in-store and online payment preferences have never been as diverse as they are today. In an article originally published in American retail media outlet Total Retail, our President of Merchant Solutions Afshin Yazdian discusses how U.S. retailers can tailor their in-store and online checkouts to meet customer expectations.
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How restaurants in the US can benefit from using QR codes & payments
Dec 12, 2022 - QR codes that allow customers to order and pay-at-table are on the rise in the U.S., improving the restaurant experience without sacrificing the quality of service. …
- Afshin Yazdian, President, Merchant Solutions
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Lost in Transaction: Consumer payment trends 2021
May 05, 2021 - Download our latest research report on how COVID-19 has changed the payments landscape, and what that means for the future of commerce.
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What happens next? 10 payments trends in 2021
Dec 28, 2020 - Our prediction of the most significant trends that will impact payments in the next 12 months.