Erica Andersen Marketing at smartR AI
The narrative around Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been dominated by large, monolithic models requiring vast computational resources and exorbitant costs. However, a quiet revolution is underway, driven by the rise of Small Language Models (SLMs). These focused, efficient models are proving to be a powerful alternative, offering significa
17 hours /ai /security Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Bo Harald Chairman/Founding member, board member at Trust Infra for Real Time Economy Prgrm & MyData,
V Parthasarathi has written very clearly about the path forward in his LinkedIn post. Noting that wallets for citizens are in various stages of rollouts in 100+ countries. I have for my part noticed that India has been moving resolutely forward already for some time. Now the the question is how much we in Europe could learn, possibly con
18 hours /ai /identity Innovation in Financial Services
Yechiel Gartenhaus yechielg@clavaa.com at Clavaa
The New Frontier in Fintech Payments: Loyalty-Based Solutions Reshaping the Industry The Current Landscape of Payment Processing In the fast-evolving world of fintech, long remained dominated by payment processing players, the likes of Visa and Mastercard with American Express catering to a premium segment. This oligopoly perpetuates the myth of h...
20 hours /payments /startups Fintech
Shailendra Prajapati Associate AI Engineer at Compunnel Inc.
This article explores how AI is transforming financial services by delivering personalized financial planning, product recommendations, and customer support. Startups like Personetics and Kasisto are at the forefront—reshaping the customer experience through tailored digital solutions as of February 2025. Introduction: A New Era of Tailored Financ...
01 March 2025 /ai /inclusion Artificial Intelligence
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 Financial Transformation
Mark Nutt Senior Vice President, International Sales at Veritas
In today’s AI-driven and digital landscape, the sheer volume of data being generated is staggering—roughly 400 million terabytes each day,. This influx comes from countless sources, ranging from social media interactions and business communications to logistics records and customer information. All of it must be stored somewhere, creating a growin...
28 February 2025 /ai /regulation
84.7 billion euros is a lot of money. Especially as this cost saving is just about supplier data management in the enterprises. In Germany... Table here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bo-harald-4768b51_847-billion-euros-is-a-lot-of-money-especially-activity-7301276133528944642-U6by?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAABPj1...
28 February 2025 /ai /identity Innovation in Financial Services
Nicole Pienkos Head of Regional Banking at FIS
Headlines anticipate a rise in bank mergers Banking industry observers agree that 2025 will show significant growth in bank merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. Recent headlines highlight the coming tide: “Bank M&A deal sizes poised to surge in 2025” American Banker “CEO confidence and stock market performance listed as top factors that ...
28 February 2025 /wholesale /markets
Katherine Chan CEO at Juice
Early 2025 in the British economic landscape is a complex one for SMEs. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has adjusted its forecast of UK GDP growth to 1.7% this year, highlighting cautious optimism in light of ongoing global uncertainties. While financial inclusion has been a core fintech mission, many SMEs, most ...
28 February 2025 /startups /inclusion Fintech
Anton Chashchin Founder & CEO at N7 Capital
Until recently, implementing artificial intelligence (AI) required massive investments, which made it available only for major banks and tech giants. However, the industry is shifting rapidly. Increasing competition in the AI industry (strengthened by the release of China’s DeepSeek and Elon Musk’s xAI) demonstrates that effective AI models are be...
28 February 2025 /ai /payments Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
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