Global Payments

I'll start by saying that my expectations for Global Payments were probably off, and that's on me. I could have checked some reviews or even just look at the page count before buying it. But in my defense, when Glenbrook publishes something on payments, I assume it's going to be thorough, detailed, and insightful—because that's the standard they've set with Payments Systems in the U.S and other publications / workshops.

Unfortunately, Global Payments falls short of that bar. The content itself isn't bad, but the book feels more like a magazine than a proper industry resource. It's extremely short, which means no topic gets the depth or detail I was hoping for. Payments is a nuanced, complex space, and this book is too light on context to be truly useful for professionals who already understand the basics.

The title promises a lot but Fintech innovations are barely covered, and some major topics, like cross-border payments, are given just a couple of pages. In the end, this feels more like a high-level introduction rather than a serious exploration of global payments.

It's fine for what it is, but given the title and the publisher, it feels like a missed opportunity.