We are Lipis Advisors
Experts in payment systems.
Together, our team has over 50 years of experience in the payments industry. We value long-term client relationships and have worked together with many clients for more than a decade.
Our experts are up-to-date on the latest trends and developments. Our counsel reflects our understanding of the payments market and our clients’ needs.
Services with proven success
With a focus on strategy, research, education and operational support, 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 listen to our clients and deliver solutions tailored to their needs. By analyzing trends in payments and the systems behind them, we support players across the payments industry, from financial institutions to payment system operators, regulators, and fintechs.
System analysis for major North American payments system
We supported a central payments operator in modernizing a range of payment systems with in-depth reporting on payment 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.
Russia, payment systems, and the law of unintended consequences
What is SWIFT, how does it work, and what effect will the war in Ukraine have on the Russian economy and ordinary citizens
What’s next for BNPL?
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) will see rapid growth on the back of challenging profitability and increased regulation.