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Ritesh Jain Founder at Infynit / Former COO HSBC
Beyond Borders: API Harmonisation as the Key to Financial Connectivity By Dr. Ritesh Jain In the early days of open banking, I found myself at the forefront of discussions that were as challenging as they were inspiring. These conversations were about building a new financial ecosystem—one that put the customer at the centre, drove innovation, ...
25 November 2024 /payments /inclusion
By Dr. Ritesh Jain For over two decades, I have had a ringside view of industries valiantly grappling with one of the most intractable quandaries of our time: legacy modernisation. Whether one observes banking, retail, healthcare, or manufacturing, the narrative remains dishearteningly familiar. Organisations, often in the throes of optimism,
24 November 2024 /people /predictions
Francesco Fulcoli Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at Flagstone
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recently released a comprehensive issue paper on organised fraud, shedding light on this increasingly sophisticated and pervasive form of criminal activity. The report underscores the urgent need for a coordinated global response to counter the diverse forms of organized fraud, which exploit bo...
18 November 2024 /payments /crime
Deon Crasto Head of Payments
In the rapidly evolving landscape of B2B payments, companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to expand their market reach and streamline operations. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend, pushing businesses to explore new models and technologies. As growth rates declined for many companies during this period, there was a shift toward...
16 November 2024 /payments /crime
Kyrylo Reitor Chief Marketing Officer at International Fintech Business
Africa, with its rapidly growing economy and the dynamic development of financial markets, is increasingly attracting the attention of investors from around the world. The Forex market in this region demonstrates significant potential, but its growth is constrained by several specific factors requiring appropriate regulation. Regulation of Forex i...
15 November 2024 /security /markets
The ability to make and receive payments underpins daily life and commerce, while the payments sector itself drives innovation and hosts some of the country’s highest growth businesses. To bolster this pivotal sector, the UK government has published the National Payments Vision, outlining its ambition for a world-leading payments ecosystem. The V...
15 November 2024 /payments /regulation
The financial sector's reliance on third-party services has grown exponentially. These external providers play an important roles in delivering essential services, from cloud computing to payment processing. However, with increased dependency comes heightened risk. A disruption or failure in these services could reverberate across the financial ec...
12 November 2024 /regulation /inclusion
The UK Government’s introduction of the "Failure to Prevent Fraud" offence under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 marks a significant milestone in the fight against corporate fraud. This new offence places a legal obligation on large organizations to actively prevent fraud by their employees, agents, or subsidiarie...
06 November 2024 /regulation /crime
Denis Shafranik Co Founder at Concentric
LATAM has been a hotbed for fintech in recent years, thanks to its large and receptive population, favourable regulation, and rapid digitisation, which have driven innovation and uptake of new bank and payments services. There is now substantial competition across most categories. So, where will future fintech growth come from? Figures out in Jun...
06 November 2024 /markets /predictions
Max Koretskiy Investor, Cо-Founder at Blackshield Capital Group
Where are the opportunities concentrated? They exist where there is great potential for growth and societal value. When developing a product, it's essential to answer two questions: what pain does my product alleviate, and how many people experience this pain? When discussing the value of modern FinTech and WealthTech products, the conversation of...
05 November 2024 /ai /wealth
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