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The pace of evolution for many corporate finance and accounting functions is accelerating. The mandate of the CFO is expanding and the challenges they face accumulating. This blog is an exploration of these topics.
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Brian Mahlangu VP Product: Digital Platforms Mobile at Absa Bank, CIB.
The concept of super-apps—platforms offering multiple services (messaging, payments, and more) within a single application—is gaining momentum globally. But one has to understand that Africa’s shift to digital isn’t about mimicking the West but building systems that address local realities. The reality And I have shared articles on this—Smartphon...
01 March 2025 /payments /inclusion
Joris Lochy Product Manager at Intix | Co-founder at Capilever
A few weeks ago, I was discussing the challenges facing the Belgian company Agfa-Gevaert with colleagues. Once a cornerstone of the Belgian economy as a leader in photographic materials, the company now faces the repercussions of declining sales. Over the next three years, it plans to cut nearly 530 jobs. Agfa-Gevaert’s struggles symbolize a broa
17 February 2025 /startups /predictions
Daniel Meyer CTO at Camunda
The financial services sector faces complex challenges like regulatory changes, cost pressures, and an increasing need for improved customer experience. To stay ahead of the competition, financial services organizations need to enhance efficiency and improve their customer experiences. Automation is a clear strategic imperative that aligns to thes...
06 December 2024 /devops
Anton Roe CEO at MHR
The demand for real-time information is only continuing to grow as businesses process an ever-increasing amount of data. To manage this optimally, finance departments need a way to streamline their various business functions into a single platform, improving data accuracy and accessibility. We’re seeing organisations looking to integrate, or bett
27 November 2024 /regulation /predictions
Kunal Jhunjhunwala Founder at airpay payment services
Cross-border trading, economic growth, and tech-driven payment solutions—these buzzwords are gaining momentum across industries faster than ever and are all interconnected. With changing consumer preferences and dynamic demand, India is sitting on a massive opportunity to attain the full potential of cross-border trade. This shift encourages busin...
22 November 2024 /payments /inclusion
Scott Smith Co-founder at Fizz
Most college students today face a financial blind spot as they head into adulthood. They graduate with degrees, internships, and mountains of student debt—but little knowledge about managing their money effectively. Shocking: Only 35% of college students can correctly answer 4 out of 5 basic financial literacy questions, according to TIAA Instit...
05 November 2024 /wealth /startups
Luigi Wewege President at Caye International Bank
The banking industry is undergoing a transformative evolution, driven by the rapid advancement of financial technology, or fintech. This burgeoning collaboration between traditional banks and fintech companies is not merely a trend; it is a fundamental shift that is reshaping the very foundation of financial services. In this op-ed, we will explor...
15 July 2024 /retail /predictions
Karim Ben-Jaafar SVP, Software Solutions at Quadient
Introducing any new technology into an organisation is generally a tricky process. From a lack of clear objectives to damaging knowledge gaps, there are plenty of things that can go wrong. This is especially true for emerging technologies like AI, where nearly half of all adoption projects fail to deliver measurable benefits. Yet the transformati...
13 June 2024 /ai /payments
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
Steven Hatton Co-founder & Director at Trusek Ltd
In today’s world of collaboration between the Financial Institutions and Fintech there could be a number of reasons for looking to partner with a technical provider rather than attempt to create a new product internally. A subject previously discussed. Whether looking to modernise incumbent infrastructure, maybe launching additional new products wi...
07 March 2024 /wholesale /startups
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