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This interview explores the rapidly evolving global payments landscape and highlights five transformative trends shaping opportunities for 2026.
Kendrick Sands and David Zhang examine the accelerating adoption of digital currencies, including stablecoins and central bank digital currencies, alongside the surge in global credit usage that is positioning credit cards as the dominant payment method. They discuss the shifting dynamics within Asia Pacific, where emerging markets such as India and Vietnam are driving a new wave of regional growth. The conversation also underscores the impact of financial inclusion initiatives, which have enabled 411 million people to enter the formal banking system, and the substantial untapped potential within B2B payments. Additional insights focus on the role of mobile commerce in generating USD20.5 trillion in incremental card value and Asia Pacific’s contribution of over half of global card growth. Our experts conclude with strategic guidance for payment providers.
Deeper insights and analysis can be found in our report, Top Five Trends in Payments and Lending.
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