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Banks nowadays are in stiff competition for human resources with fintech. The financial technology sector often offers higher pay. Still, the prospects of many such start-ups are difficult to forecast – they are as likely to occupy a solid niche as they are to go bust. Stable companies in Latvia are only a handful. Primarily, fintech players active in Latvia are headquartered in foreign countries – the United Kingdom, to name one – despite maintaining offices in Riga and employing staff in Latvia

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Steve Morgan Banking Industry Market Lead at Pegasystems

Understanding and Mitigating Today’s Banking App Threats

Over the past year, UK financial services reported an increase in cyber security breaches, a trend replicated globally. The sector has always been particularly attractive to cybercriminals due to the huge amounts of sensitive financial information it holds. So much so that threats have tripled in number compared to previous years. Advanced techno...

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The Role of Digital Wallets in Streamlining Online Payments

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14 October 2024 /payments /inclusion

Nikunj Gundaniya Product manager at Digipay.guru

What is Agency Banking? A Comprehensive Overview for Banks

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11 October 2024 /payments /inclusion

Nikunj Gundaniya Product manager at Digipay.guru

How Security In Cross-Border Payments Protects Your Global Transactions?

In the interconnected global economy, secure cross-border payments have become critical to banks and financial institutions. Safeguarding these payments has become crucial for trading, supporting international investment, or managing day-to-day transactions. With the increased frequency of cyber threats and enhanced compliance rules, banks and othe...

07 October 2024 /payments /inclusion

Nikunj Gundaniya Product manager at Digipay.guru

Why Financial Institutions Need Advanced Money Transfer Solutions for Remittances?

In today’s global economy, remittances have become vital for maintaining financial links between families and individuals worldwide. Millions transfer money to their home countries every year, requiring efficient, fast, and secure money transfer software As a financial services provider, you must satisfy this growing demand for money transfers whi...

07 October 2024 /payments /inclusion

Nikunj Gundaniya Product manager at Digipay.guru

Strategies to reduce cross-border payment costs for your business

Running an international business is a necessity in today’s globalized marketplace, but it comes with the challenge of managing cross-border payments. Ensuring that payment systems are seamless, quick, and reasonably priced is absolutely vital for business doing international business. High fees, changing exchange rates, and long processing times

30 September 2024 /payments /inclusion

Luke Allchin Director - North America at RFI Global

Why Financial Institutions Need to Engage in ESG

As the world becomes increasingly aware of the climate crisis, social inequalities, and corporate governance issues, consumers are demanding more responsibility from businesses, including banks and financial institutions. This shift didn't happen overnight, but the evolution of consumer attitudes towards environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...

26 September 2024 /wealth /sustainable

Nick Green Director at Purple Patch Broking Ltd

The importance of quality data in AI risk modelling: How data benchmarking can help

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24 September 2024 /ai /retail

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Understanding What a SWIFT Code Is and How It Works

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23 September 2024 /payments /retail