EP925: The challenge and opportunity in global payment-related services

EP925: The challenge and opportunity in global payment-related services

Author: IBS Intelligence Podcasts | A Cedar Consulting Unit September 27, 2025 Duration: 12:11
Simon Ellis, Head of Operations EMEA, Airwallex Global business payments platform Airwallex reported triple digit growth in its UK division, driven by an uplift in the volume and value of deals. Revenue in H1 2025 grew by 109% versus the same period last year. Against that background, Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Simon Ellis of Airwallex about the prospects for the business, managing regulatory compliance across 60 licences and registrations worldwide, and the challenges of expan...

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