Understanding US interchange fees: a guide for European merchants
Dan Carter, Senior Director at Redbridge Debt and Treasury Advisory, offers European merchants an insightful guide to US interchange fees. This article was first published in Paypers.
AI in treasury: use cases and operating implications
At the recent EuroFinance International Treasury Management conference in Budapest, corporate treasurers exchanged experiences on cash forecasting, FX operations, payments, treasury automation and data architecture. Artificial intelligence was presented there as a tool to generate actionable information for management teams more quickly while reducing manual interventions. Cash forecasting and process automation were the most highlighted applications of AI by participants, but other areas were also presented, notably FX and the coding capabilities that allow information systems to talk to each other.
Five hot payments developments topics at the ePay Summit in London and what you need to do about them
In October, Redbridge was at the ePay Summit in London, took part in roundtables and met merchants to discuss issues including fraud in e-commerce, the realities of open banking and the practicalities of implementing alternative payments methods such as crypto and blockchain in everyday checkout flows.
Subscription payments: the hidden impact on customer lifetime value
Gabriel Lucas, Director of Redbridge Debt and Treasury Advisory, shares insights on how to understand and reduce payment-related churn for the subscription model. Originally published in the Paypers.
A2A payments: the missed opportunity?
Gabriel Lucas, Director of Redbridge Debt and Treasury Advisory, looks into the convergence of instant payments and Open Finance overlay services as a catalyst for A2A payments. Originally published in the Paypers.
Stablecoin Adoption and the Future of Payments
From instant settlement to lower fees, stablecoins are beginning to reshape how companies think about global payments.
What Is Agentic Commerce? Hype, reality, and what it means for fintech
Agentic Commerce is the latest buzz phrase in payments and fintech. Anyone working in finance, technology and commerce – or ancillary sectors – is likely to have noticed a surge in LinkedIn posts, news articles and vendor announcements that talk about Agentic Commerce over the past couple of months. It is absolutely everywhere.
Why Pay by Bank is the Hottest Trend in Global Payments
For decades, businesses have accepted card payments as the default, paying fees and dealing with fraud risks as part of the cost of doing business. But things are changing.
BNPL Success: Key Factors, Regulations & Market Trends
Gabriel Lucas, Director at Redbridge Debt and Treasury Advisory, elaborates on the factors determining BNPL’s success for merchants and the next steps in terms of regulations and consolidation. First appeared in Buy Now, Pay Later Report 2025 by Papers.
Hugh Paterson joins Redbridge Debt and Treasury Advisory as Global Head of Payments
A highly accomplished payments leader with extensive experience in helping merchants increase their scale, Hugh will spearhead Redbridge’s Global Payments Advisory practice, fostering the vision, strategy, and direction to deliver secure business growth to clients worldwide.
Top Finance and Treasury Insights from Redbridge in 2024
We’ve curated a selection of the top articles of finance and treasury insights 2024 from Redbridge’s experts in finance, treasury, and payments. These pieces offer in-depth analysis, case studies, and insights into emerging market trends that will continue to be relevant in 2025.
How Payment Orchestration Helps Conquer Complex Merchant Challenges
In today’s payments landscape, merchants are dealing with more complex systems, often suffering from legacy technologies and an expanding range of payment options. As managing these payment processes becomes increasingly complicated, optimising them has become essential, usually requiring the involvement of Finance, Marketing, and IT teams. Payment orchestration offers a practical solution to these challenges. Unifying various payment methods and providers into one streamlined system simplifies how businesses manage transactions. This integration ensures payments are routed through the most efficient and cost-effective channels, saving time and reducing costs. First published in Paypers.
Sustainability and ESG initiatives in payment systems: key developments and trends
While sustainability is becoming a key topic worldwide – especially in Europe – Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors still lack traction in the payments industry. In this article, we will deep dive into the existing examples of ESG initiatives within payment systems and share some thoughts on how the industry may further embrace such a strategic topic. The following article was originally published in The Paypers.
Navigating Market Volatility in a Changing Global Landscape
The EuroFinance Conference in Copenhagen kicked off with an insightful session on global macroeconomic trends, featuring a discussion with Thomas Harr, Chief Economist at Denmark’s National bank, and Jeromin Zettelmeyer, Director at Bruegel AISBL. The conversation focused on interest rates, inflation, and the global growth outlook, signaling a period of increased financial market volatility shocks, despite broader macroeconomic stability.