1032 Results from /inclusion
Brian Mahlangu Head Digital Commercialization at Absa Bank
Let’s face it: pulling out cash or swiping a card feels ancient these days. We’re living in the era of “tap, pay, and go,” where your phone is your wallet, and a coffee run happens with a flick of your wrist. But here’s the kicker—while Silicon Valley obsesses over crypto and Apple Pay, Africa’s been quietly running circles around the world in mob...
22 February 2025 /payments /inclusion Mobile Financial Services (MFS)
Katherine Chan CEO at Juice
Financial inclusion has been a fintech buzzword for years, yet 2025 appears to be the one year where we finally see real momentum… or maybe not. As governments, banks, and fintechs try out various methods of plugging financial gaps, the question is: are we really heading in the right direction? Throughout the UK, policymakers have made financia...
21 February 2025 /startups /inclusion Fintech
Ekaterina Andreeva Software Engineer at Kriya Finance Limited
Digitalization Trends in B2C and B2B B2B eCommerce – or products and services exchange between companies via electronic platforms – is growing at a towering rate. According to Statista’s report, its share in the B2B e-commerce market in the UK rose to 46% in 2024 from 33% in 2023 and it is projected to be 56% by the end of 2025. That is quite an ...
20 February 2025 /startups /inclusion Fintech
Luke Allchin Director - North America at RFI Global
February is Black History Month in the US, a time to celebrate progress and highlight positive changes, including those happening within the financial industry. While we honor the achievements of Black Americans, we must also recognize the financial challenges that persist – for example, the data shows that 39% of Black households are either strug...
19 February 2025 /retail /inclusion Banking
Shuvo G. Roy Partner–Industry Solutions & Head–FinServ (EMEA) at Mphasis
Britain's cost of living crisis isn't up for debate. It's real, and it's biting hard. With the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) surging by 10.1% year-on-year, the squeeze on household finances is undeniable. Rising inflation, soaring energy costs, and stagnant wages are putting unprecedented pressure on consumers and businesses, with families struggli...
19 February 2025 /wealth /inclusion Banking
Paula Hunter Executive Director at Mojaloop Foundation
As digital payments evolve, financial service providers and regulators face a critical challenge: how to maintain control over financial infrastructure while fostering innovation. Open-source software designed for inclusive, instant interoperable payment systems (IIPS), offers a solution that balances both. Open-source software designed for IIPS i...
18 February 2025 /payments /inclusion
Anand Naik CEO at Sequretek Inc
2024 was rough; why should 2025 be any different? This question lingers among community banks and credit unions as they brace for another year of evolving cybersecurity threats. With cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated and financial institutions under constant pressure to enhance security measures, understanding what lies ahead is crucial. ...
17 February 2025 /security /inclusion Fintech
These are not opinions, just facts! One cannot ignore the fact that 40% of Africans live below the poverty line (struggling to afford basic necessities like food, housing, and healthcare). To put this into perspective, it means that 438.6 million Africans, out of the continent's total population of 1.54 billion, are affected. With that in mind, it'...
15 February 2025 /payments /inclusion Mobile Financial Services (MFS)
Shailendra Prajapati Associate AI Engineer at Compunnel Inc.
A New Risk Landscape As digital payments surge in India, so does the threat from increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently warned lenders about a dramatic rise in digital fraud, prompting urgent regulatory measures. According to Reuters, the RBI is set to introduce exclusive domain names ‘bank.in’ for banks...
14 February 2025 /ai /inclusion Artificial Intelligence
Priyam Ganguly Data Analyst at Hanwha Q cells America Inc
Navigating Fin-Tech Mobile App Test Revolution in AI Waters Generative AI is transforming the world of software testing! Generative AI is not just a buzzword; it's a game-changer in the realm of software testing. By harnessing the power of AI, software testers can achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency and accuracy. We shall odyssey through a...
14 February 2025 /ai /inclusion Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
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