We are Lipis Advisors
Experts in payment systems.
We rely on many years of experience and deep contacts in the industry to give outstanding advice to players throughout the payments sector.
Our experts are up to date on the latest trends and developments – and our counsel reflects our understanding of the market and our clients needs.
Services with proven success
With a focus on strategy, advice, research, and education, we lead the world’s top payments companies to success.
Market and competitive analysis
Using qualitative and quantitative research, we evaluate the potential of new and existing payment services, technologies, and companies.
Technology and vendor selection
We identify and assess strategic partners or potential acquisition targets to support payment processing diversification.
Payment system design and modernization
We design and develop services in domestic and international payment systems to enable their future growth.
Product and market entry strategy
Our team collaborates with clients to develop innovative payment products and prepares them strategically for market entry.
Years of project experience
We have supported players across the payments industry, from financial institutions to payment system operators to regulators to fintechs.
System analysis for major North American Payments System
We supported a central payments operator to modernize a range of payment systems with in-depth reporting on payments data usage around the world.
Digitization support for the Afghan Credit Guarantee Foundation
We conducted research in Afghanistan to build a full profile of the local SME lending market and identified fintech solutions to encourage modern and inclusive lending practices.
EBA Summer/ Winter Schools
We chair the faculty and lead the delivery of the Euro Banking Associations’ Summer and Winter Schools.The biannual programs are attended by payments professionals seeking new insights into key business, technology and regulatory developments impacting the European payments industry.
Our latest insights
What we’re up to: A selection of our recent activities and exclusive insights from our experts.
Instant payments finally gaining traction in Germany
Our CEO, Leo Lipis, was interviewed by Deutsche Welle to talk about how banks in Germany are finally enabling private account holders and businesses to ...
The instant payment scene in South Africa — the complete case study
This document is the final artefact in a major research effort on payment system modernisation sponsored by BankservAfrica and PASA.