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Jamel Derdour

Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 / Nucleus365

Rising Sun, Rising Digital: The Evolution of Payments in Japan

Japan, a nation often associated with traditions, precision, and meticulous craftsmanship, is quietly undergoing a significant transformation in its payment landscape. Long known for its affinity for cash transactions, Japan is gradually embracing digital payments, heralding a new era of financial convenience and modernisation. Contactless Payment...

/payments /markets Payments strategies 2015-2020-2030

Eldad Tamir

Eldad Tamir Founder and CEO at FINQ

The essentials of long-term investing: strategies for sustainable wealth

Understanding your investment time horizon—the period you plan to hold an investment—is crucial. This timeframe varies among investors, shaped by their goals, circumstances, and strategies. Long-term investing, often associated with retirement savings, focuses on retaining assets to capitalize on their potential long-term growth. It contrasts with ...

/startups /markets Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services

Matt Riggall

Matt Riggall Head of Commercial Lending Vertical, Cap. Markets at FIS

Digitising the five Cs of credit

The “five Cs of credit” have stood the test of time for decades as basic guidelines for how lenders assess credit. Whether you’re assessing individual or commercial borrowers, these core criteria of capacity, character, collateral, capital and conditions are just as relevant today as they were 20 or even 30 years ago. But do the five Cs need moder...

/markets /predictions Banking and Lending Solutions

Steve Sabin

Steve Sabin SVP, Division Executive, Lending at FIS

All change for commercial lending

From macroeconomic shifts to advances in technology, the big drivers of global change continue to have a major impact on the world of commercial lending. And in a pivotal time for the market, three trends in particular are worth your attention. 1. The lending market is generally anemic Persistently high levels of inflation have gradually taken thei...

/markets /predictions Banking and Lending Solutions

Anna Kuzmina

Anna Kuzmina Expert at Fintech

Watching out for Account2Account, Spend Management, and Compliance Tech

The company valuation rating might not be the correct way to understand the leaders but it does paint a picture of the global trends and patterns. Recently, CB Insights published their Global Unicorn Club 2024 edition. In the ‘Financial Services’ section, there is a patchwork of what is happening worldwide. 1. Account2Account Payments Tech & M...

/payments /markets Fintech

Eldad Tamir

Eldad Tamir Founder and CEO at FINQ

Mastering the art of short-selling: Risks, rewards, and strategic insights

Short-selling, often wrapped in controversy and skepticism, emerges as a strategic maneuver in the investment world, offering a counterintuitive approach to profiting from declining stock prices. This method, while perceived with caution, holds a significant place in financial markets, facilitating liquidity, aiding price correction, and providing...

/startups /markets Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services

Leetal Gruper

Leetal Gruper Co-Founder & CEO at Tarci

The Impact of Holiday Seasons on Small Business Success: Unveiling Trends and Strategies

In the dynamic realm of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the holiday season isn't always a time of pure celebration. Recent data analysis sheds light on intriguing patterns in SMB activity, revealing spikes in closures during certain months contrasted by a surge in new incorporations as the New Year unfolds. This blog delves into these f...

/markets /predictions Business

David Ratnage

David Ratnage Commercial Lending Director, Capital Markets at FIS

Digitalize to Diversify in Commercial Lending

When the going gets tough for commercial lenders, the tough get diversifying. In challenging macroeconomic conditions, there’s no guarantee your traditional customer base will weather the storm. But do you have the innovative digital technology you need to move into new markets? Some regional banks in the U.S. have already suffered the consequences...

/wholesale /markets Banking and Lending Solutions

Jamel Derdour

Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 / Nucleus365

The Middle East's Cross-Border Payments Boom: A Gateway to Global Connectivity

The Middle East, long recognised for its rich history, diverse culture, and strategic geopolitical importance, is now emerging as a hub for cross-border payments, facilitating seamless financial transactions across international borders. As the region continues to undergo rapid economic development and technological advancement, the growth of cros...

/payments /markets Payments strategies 2015-2020-2030

Maria Schuld

Maria Schuld Head of Regional and Community Banking at FIS

Key Components of Merger Integration Success

Ben Franklin may not have had a bank merger in mind when he penned this quote, but it certainly applies. Mergers and the related conversions they bring are seminal events that require careful planning, thorough communication, and precise execution. Successful merger-driven integration reflects the following characteristics and components. A consist...

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