The payments sector is currently one of the most active when it comes to investment

It is now clear that, there is an unprecedented rate of change in the payments sector, with traditional models being undermined.

In effect, new technology is a catalyst, so that existing participants are struggling to keep up, while regulatory changes are also bringing opportunities as well as challenges.

For many analysts, plenty of new players have made their mark or are trying to do so, which means that the incumbents are under pressure to improve efficiency and innovate.