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Abhinav Paliwal

Abhinav Paliwal CEO at PayNet Systems- A Neo Banking Software Platform

What does the term Omnichannel specifically mean in the context of financial services?

Omnichannel in financial services means delivering a unified and seamless customer experience across all channels, such as mobile apps, websites, customer service hotlines, and in-branch visits. According to the 2021 World Retail Banking Report by Capgemini, nearly 80% of consumers expect an omnichannel banking experience, highlighting the growing ...

/payments /inclusion Financial Services Regulation

Alexander Boehm

Alexander Boehm Chief Executive Officer at PayRate42

Navigating the Compliance Maze: Online Casinos, Payment Processors, and the Challenges of High-Risk

The online gambling industry, particularly the high-risk segment of online casinos, has long been a contentious area fraught with legal, regulatory, and ethical challenges. The boundaries between legality and illegality in this sector are often blurred, making it a difficult landscape for both operators and the payment processors that serve them. ...

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Paula Hunter

Paula Hunter Executive Director at Mojaloop Foundation

Understanding the Difference Between IPS and Inclusive Instant Payment Systems (IIPS)

In the world of financial technology, the terms instant payment systems (IPS) and inclusive instant payment systems (IIPS) are both used to refer to digital financial transfers that allow the recipient to use the money within seconds. Though they share similarities in offering rapid financial transactions, their core objectives and impacts differ ...

/payments /inclusion Financial Inclusion

Jamel Derdour

Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 / Nucleus365

Transforming Transactions: The Rise of Digital Payments in Thailand

Thailand is undergoing a transformative digital revolution. This shift is reshaping the financial landscape of the country, enhancing convenience for consumers, boosting business efficiency, and driving economic growth. As Thailand continues to embrace the digital era, the proliferation of digital payments marks a significant step towards a cashle...

/payments /markets Asia Financial Services

Priya Kumari

Priya Kumari 

The Quantum Leap in Cryptography: Preparing for a Post-Quantum World

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a new challenge looms on the horizon: quantum computing. While this technology promises revolutionary advancements in various fields, it also poses a significant threat to our current encryption methods. Enter quantum-safe cryptography, the next frontier in securing our digital world

/payments /regulation Banking Strategy, Digital and Transformation

Francesco Fulcoli

Francesco Fulcoli Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at Flagstone

A Revolutionary Reimbursement Policy to Combat Authorised Push Payment (APP) Scams

The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is implementing a groundbreaking reimbursement policy to tackle the growing menace of authorised push payment (APP) scams. This new requirement mandates payment service providers (PSPs) to reimburse victims of APP scams, marking a significant shift in consumer protection and industry responsibility. By embedding...

/payments /crime Fintech

John Bertrand

John Bertrand MD at Tec 8 Limited

Just implement the new regulations to prevent APP (Authorised Push Payment) fraud

The Financial Times last week reported strong industry resistance to the incoming mandatory reimbursement to bank fraud caused by authorised push payment (APP) fraud. This is understandable as banks since 2015 have not refunded 50% of the reported amounts scammed and now are mandated to refunding 100% of the customers money. A serious recurring an...

/payments /regulation The future of Payments in Europe

Sergio Barbosa

Sergio Barbosa CIO of Global Kinetic, and CEO of FutureBank. at Global Kinetic and FutureBank

Innovation doesn’t have to become collateral damage to FI legacy system budgets

Technology investment has continued apace and, according to Gartner, IT spending in the banking and investment services market is forecast to increase by 8.7% in 2024 and is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2028. But even with all this money being thrown at IT, many Financial Institutions (FIs) are still unable to deliver the innovation they need...

/payments /retail Banking Architecture

Sergiy Fitsak

Sergiy Fitsak Managing Director, Fintech Expert at Softjourn

One Year Since the FedNow Launch: What You Should Know

Launched in July 2023, the Federal Reserve's FedNow service has been a game-changer in the U.S. payments landscape. As we mark its first year, it’s crucial to understand its impact on financial transactions, especially within the fintech sector. With over 900 financial institutions onboarded, including major players like Chase and Wells Fargo, FedN...

/payments /retail Banking Strategy, Digital and Transformation

Nicholas Holt

Nicholas Holt Head of Solutions and Delivery, Europe at Marqeta

A Whole New World of Embedded Finance

As more people use smartphones and other mobile devices to conduct their daily lives, mobile payments are becoming increasingly popular, for example, research suggests that over half of US and UK consumers had used a mobile wallet in the last 90 days. Simultaneously, consumers across geographies expressed a growing comfort with the idea of a cashl...

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