In conversation with Stuart Neal, CEO of Boku

Our Head of FinTech Research, Gautam Pillai, sat down with Stuart Neal, CEO of Boku, to unpack one of the most important shifts in global payments today—the move from card-based systems to local, mobile-first methods that are increasingly defining how people pay, not just in emerging markets but in developed economies as well.


As digital commerce goes increasingly global, Boku is becoming a critical bridge between the world’s largest merchants and fast-growing payment ecosystems like Pix, UPI, and mobile wallets. With over $12bn in TPV, a presence in 90+ countries, and coverage of 100+ payment methods, Boku is laying the local rails for a new era of cross-border consumer access.

🎥 Watch the full interview below