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Hemal Jayasinghe Chief Business Officer- Banking Transformation at LTIMindtree
As the fintech sector continues to evolve, businesses are increasingly recognising the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in optimising operations and elevating customer experiences. Historically, industries, such as FinTech have thrived on transformative tech and have used it to keep pace with changing customer needs. The wi...
08 April 2024 /people /predictions
Stephen Carter Director of Payments Strategy at Ivalua
We’ve seen a significant rise in inflation over the past year, leading to increasing market uncertainty and ultimately causing costs to spiral for many businesses. Meanwhile, the economy is recovering from a series of black swan events over recent years – from Brexit to global conflict and supply shortages. These issues have impacted businesses’ b...
08 April 2024 /payments /cloud
Sarp Demiray CEO at European Merchant Bank
Over the last five years, the digital banking sector has experienced significant growth and transformation, driven by technological advances and changes in consumer behavior. Many Europeans already have a digital bank or banking product in their pocket, and this trend is making inroads into emerging markets. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the u...
04 April 2024
Maya Kumar EVP at Banked
Credit and debit cards have largely replaced cash in Australia, providing customers with increased convenience and introducing purchase protections. However, card networks charge a fee for each and every transaction, normally between 0.5% and 2% (RBA). This is a problem for Australian retailers and businesses the world over as they navigate tight ...
04 April 2024 /payments /retail
Kate Leaman Chief Analyst at AvaTrade
Risk management is a crucial aspect of trading that can significantly impact a trader’s success. Trading inevitably involves a level of unpredictability, with market conditions influenced by various factors such as economic indicators, geopolitical events, and even unexpected news. As trading becomes increasingly complex and interconnected, the po...
03 April 2024 /security /markets
Donica Venter Marketing coordinator at Traderoot
Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of banking trends amid fierce competition can be daunting. Recognizing the importance of staying ahead, especially as fintech disruptors reshape the industry. In this insightful post, we delve into five pivotal trends shaping the banking and payments sector: Contactless Payments: The pandemic accelerated th...
03 April 2024 /payments /retail
Max Koretskiy Investor, Cо-Founder at Blackshield Capital Group
Wealth management is an industry with established rules and traditions. For example, one of the first private banks that provided asset management services – the British Coutts – has been operating since 1692. However, recently even this conservative industry is experiencing significant changes. The work of asset managers is complemented by technol...
03 April 2024 /people /wealth
Horacio Barakat Head of Digital Innovation for Capital Markets at Broadridge Financial Solutions
The U.S. Treasury market is about to undergo a trading transformation. The SEC adopted rule changes in December 2023 which will require most cash Treasury and repo trades to be centrally cleared. Centralized clearing will be required for Treasury trades as of the end of December 2025. Repo trades will have until June 30, 2026, for the new regulati...
28 March 2024
Anna Kuzmina Expert at Fintech
The company valuation rating might not be the correct way to understand the leaders but it does paint a picture of the global trends and patterns. Recently, CB Insights published their Global Unicorn Club 2024 edition. In the ‘Financial Services’ section, there is a patchwork of what is happening worldwide. 1. Account2Account Payments Tech & M...
27 March 2024 /payments /markets
Shawn Conahan Chief Revenue Officer at Wildfire Systems, Inc.
Interchange revenue constriction for card issuers and banks is likely to result from the settlement between Visa, Mastercard, and U.S. merchants reducing rates and guaranteeing no increases for at least five years. What will happen when the lowered fees take effect? These reductions in interchange fee revenue might ultimately threaten the revenue...
26 March 2024 /retail
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