Richard Bennett CEO at Razor Risk
In a world where market turmoil and systemic risks are pervasive, effective counterparty credit risk management (CCR) becomes increasingly vital. Recent events, such as the collapse of Archegos Capital Management which caused over $10 billion in losses, commodity market volatility after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and UK gilt market disr...
08 May 2024 /regulation /markets Financial Risk Management
Max Koretskiy Investor, Cо-Founder at Blackshield Capital Group
In recent years, financial markets have faced a phenomenon known as the “new standart”. This concept describes economic and market conditions that seemed abnormal and caused panic in the market, but have now become part of the everyday reality for investors and analysts. What are the main characteristics that define the “new normal” and how do the...
02 May 2024 /wealth /markets Financial Risk Management
Ola Oyetayo Co-founder/CEO at VertoFX
Africa has a burgeoning consumer base and vast, often untapped resources, and is set to remain the second-fastest growing region after Asia, according to the African Development Bank’s Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) report. The same report states that Africa’s real GDP is expected to average around 3.8% this year and 4.2% next year - h...
01 May 2024 /markets Fintech
Shagun Malhotra CEO and Founder at SkyStem
The month-end close is a pivotal moment for any finance team—a time where accuracy reigns supreme, and missteps can have devastating consequences. As organizations look to ensure that all financial statements are in order, they encounter numerous challenges that can hinder their progress and expose them to unnecessary risks. According to a recent...
29 April 2024 /startups /markets Financial Transformation
Kaustuv Ghosh Founder at Nxtgen Payment Infra. Prometheus Labs.
Let us agree that the weather is important for financial services. How prepared are we for long-term, continuous changes in it's patterns as well as near-term instability? How should financial institutions and services respond as their asset bases are exposed more and more to things that cannot be controlled? This piece attempts to look at the i
26 April 2024 /sustainable /markets Banking Strategy, Digital and Transformation
Jacobo Weizenblut CEO Trading ADR at TradingADR
Agriculture is arguably the oldest human industry. Advances in AgTech and foodtech over centuries delivered enough periods of food security to enable the survival of the human race. When new farming technologies and foodtech trends like fertilizers, pesticides, and advanced irrigation solutions, as well as food storage solutions like canning, cre
24 April 2024 /sustainable /markets Business
Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 / Nucleus365
India, a country known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, is now making headlines for another remarkable reason—the exponential growth of digital payments. Over the past decade, India has witnessed a dramatic transformation in the way people transact, moving from traditional cash-based transactions to a thriving ecosystem of di...
24 April 2024 /payments /markets Payments strategies 2015-2020-2030
Mindaugas Mikalajūnas CEO at smeGo
The financing landscape is evolving rapidly and we have witnessed a transformation of the whole finance and banking sector over the last decade, driven by fintech startup companies that challenge traditional financing and banking models, incorporating more useful functionalities—beyond online payment processing, instant financing decisions, and em...
24 April 2024 /inclusion /markets Fintech
Naina Rajgopalan Content Head at Freo
The global REIT market is experiencing steady growth. According to the recent market reports, the market size is reaching an impressive $3.5 trillion in 2022 and is estimated to reach USD 4.2 trillion by 2027, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.8% from 2022. Recent News Impacting the REIT Industry The REIT industry has been shape...
22 April 2024 /regulation /markets Alternative Investments
Eldad Tamir Founder and CEO at FINQ
In the rapidly evolving stock market, the clarity and insights provided by data analytics have transformed investment strategies. This advancement offers investors a new level of understanding, turning the complexities of the market into opportunities for strategic investment. Understanding data analytics Data analytics has revolutionized the way...
21 April 2024 /startups /markets Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
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