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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
Francesco Fulcoli Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at Flagstone
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
The Autumn Budget 2024, presented by Chancellor Rt Hon Rachel Reeves , represents Labour’s return to power and is aimed at economic reform, investment in public services, and strengthening support for working families. Here, the budget’s major areas, offering key details, percentages, and figures that reflect the government’s fiscal vision and co...
30 October 2024 /inclusion /markets
Brandon Spear CEO at TreviPay
As we approach 2025, the B2B payments landscape is at a convergence: technological advancements, evolving buyer expectations and global economic pressures are redefining how businesses transact with one another. Earlier this month, industry experts and practitioners gathered at the inaugural Crossroads event – a conference dedicated to B2B paymen...
23 October 2024 /payments /predictions
The rise of social media as a powerful platform for influencing financial decisions has brought with it significant risks, especially when it comes to "finfluencers" social media personalities offering financial advice or promoting investment products. While these influencers may have the trust of their audiences, the UK's Financial Cond...
23 October 2024 /inclusion /crime
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