Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...

Mastercard has launched a trial of biometric payments in Brazil, tapping into a desire for more convenient payment options. And with people concerned about data misuse, the company is giving customers peace of mind by ensuring their info is stored securely using alphanumeric encryptions.

Queuing is costing the British high-street billions of pounds, as impatient shoppers abandon their purchases. Mobile point-of-sale platform MishiPay lets shoppers skip the line by enabling people to pay on the spot using their phone.

How have vulnerable individuals been affected by the digitisation of banking? Will NFTs become a new type of commerce? How can people level up their retirement savings? In this part of the 2022 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how people are seeking more agency over their finances.

Apple, Google, and Microsoft have offered support to the FIDO Alliance to replace outdated passwords with stronger biometric-based website log-ins. Aware of the vast amounts of sensitive information online, people are seeking more robust and convenient forms of digital protection.