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Mastercard, Janus Henderson and RCBC

Share with friend    View in browser DECODED Banking & Payments December 23, 2025 SPOTLIGHT READ Electronic payments look profitable – until you run them at scale Dr. Gulzar Singh takes a deliberately operational and economic view of electronic payments, focusing on margin dynamics, fraud as a cost of sales, merchant acquiring complexity, and scheme-related pressures at scale. LATEST NEWS IN YOUR INDUSTRY ING Champions Digital, AI, and Financial Education ING welcomed global media to Amsterdam to highlight its digital innovation, AI integration, and efforts to improve financial literacy amid Europe’s upcoming generational wealth transfer.   Trian, General Catalyst to acquire Janus Henderson in $7.4bn deal Janus will become a private company and continue to operate under its existing management team, led by CEO Ali Dibadj.    SMBC raises stake in Philippines-based RCBC to 24.46% The stake increase is part of SMBC’s multi-franchise strategy, which is centred on growth opportunities across Asian markets.    Mswipe’s RBI PA licence enables omni-channel payment services Mswipe now joins a select group of fintech firms in India that have recently received full PA authorisation.   FAB and Mastercard launch mobile VCN solution in UAE for businesses Companies can generate virtual cards instantly and use them for online as well as in-store transactions through mobile wallets.   Nexi rejects €1.2bn TPG bid for digital banking solutions unit- report Nexi’s board reviewed TPG’s proposal and decided not to move forward with the transaction.   Post Office signs five-year deal with Cash Access UK for Banking Hubs operation The agreement, which begins in January 2026, extends the collaboration with Cash Access UK. Augmented Reality: Strategic Intelligence   Augmented reality allows users to see the real world overlaid with digital data. According to GlobalData forecasts, global AR market revenue will exceed $87 billion by 2030, up from nearly $30 billion in 2024 at CAGR of 20%. Software makes up the largest part of the AR market, with smartphones the primary devices used to access AR applications today. Discover more today.  Request a Sample Transform your B2B approach with our marketing solutions Engage and influence key prospects with industry-leading business intelligence and award-winning journalism, trusted by Coca-Cola, Siemens, and many others. Interested in learning more? Request Demo Expand your subscription to other sectors   Subscribe to our other newsletters here. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here. Prefer a podcast? Instant Insights ranks in the top 10% of podcasts globally - follow us on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and Amazon Music.   What keeps your CEO up at night? Generative AI, ESG, and disruptive technologies.  What is thematic intelligence and why do business executives need it?   Predict the future Find business opportunities based on 150 million+ signals showing what your customers and competitors will do in the next 5 years. GlobalData  At GlobalData we have a proven track record in helping thousands of companies, government organizations, and industry professionals benefit from faster, more informed decisions. You can update your communication preferences to make sure you receive the right information for you.  GlobalData, John Carpenter House | Registered in England No. 03925319, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, United Kingdom   Unsubscribe  |   Manage Preferences London