Payroll is fast becoming one of the most direct, sticky, and impactful gateways for embedded finance.
Once centered solely on lending, payments, or banking, players like Green Dot, U.S. Bank, and Remitly are now leaning into payroll to drive embedded finance growth.
In this edition, we have Wise's Lauren Langbridge under the spotlight, breaking down how she is driving an expansion in Wise's partnership network this quarter.
Langbridge breaks down what role talent and product development are playing in catering to partners and what plans the firm has for its B2B2C value proposition.
A day prior to its earnings call, Remitly introduced partnerships with Circle and Bridge to enable stablecoin integration, starting with USDC, in its wallet.
We look at the problem Remitly is tackling with the introduction of stablecoins into its ecosystem, and the fresh opportunities opened up by its latest partnerships.
Traditional insurance faces mounting pressures from new technologies and market entrants, making digital adoption an imperative for efficiency and customer-centricity.
Kamiel Bouw, Global Head of Insurance for Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions, discusses how Treasury functions must evolve beyond settlement roles.