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Guy Melamed CEO at Exberry
Nearly 1 in 2 deaths among children under 5 years of age were linked to undernutrition in 2022, according to the Word Health Organization. It has also been estimated by the UN that 144 million children under the age of 5 were stunted, and 47 million were affected by wasting in 2019. The issue of child hunger might seem far removed from the wor...
26 September 2024 /markets Capital Markets Technology
Alexander Boehm Chief Executive Officer at PayRate42
In recent years, the rapid adoption of eSIM technology by fintechs and neobanks has raised eyebrows. Once seen as the domain of telecom providers, eSIMs are now being bundled with banking services in what appears to be a curious convergence of finance and telecom. On the surface, this seems like an evolution in customer convenience, but beneath th...
25 September 2024 /markets
Prashant Bhardwaj Innovation Manager at Crif
As India gears up for the festive season in October 2024, the synergy between the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and financial literacy is set to reshape consumer spending patterns. Last year’s surge in digital payments marked a shift in how people engage with the economy, and this year promises even greater growth. What is UPI? Unified Payment
25 September 2024 /payments /markets Financial Product personalization
Tom Rowe-Jones M&A Director at LAVA Advisory Partners
Navigating an M&A process can be an exciting if complicated experience, and one of the things that can cause a heap of headaches is data. Having your data in good shape can make a massive difference to how potential investors or acquirers perceive your company, and can even put you in the driving seat of the deal process. So let’s explore why ...
24 September 2024 /startups /markets Business
Kate Leaman Chief Analyst at AvaTrade
Recently, the world has experienced many instances of geopolitical unrest, including the ongoing Russia–Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars. Inevitably, these influence global financial markets and often lead to immediate and extreme reactions, as well as long-term economic shifts. The global markets are no strangers to volatility – nevertheless, during...
24 September 2024 /security /markets
Eldad Tamir Founder and CEO at FINQ
The stock market investing industry is on the brink of significant transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing investor behaviors. Currently, the industry faces challenges such as high fees, lack of transparency, and complex investment products, which create steep learning curves and high entry barriers for young invest...
22 September 2024 /ai /markets Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Shailendra Malik SVP - Tech Delivery (Data Platform) at DBS Bank
“七転び八起き” (Nana Korobi Ya Oki), a famous Japanese proverb that means “Fall down seven times, stand up eight”, a proverb that can be prophetic as we see the recovery of the Japanese Yen from its abysmal performance in past few years. Let me start with a small disclaimer, I am neither an economist nor a financial expert. In fact, I am a techie turned
17 September 2024 /markets /predictions Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Artem Goryushin Business Analyst at Self-Employed
If you are an aspiring trader and investor and you are looking to enter the lucrative world of proprietary trading, starting an entirely new business from scratch can be a formidable challenge. A more viable alternative is to launch a white-label proprietary trading firm which leverages an established technology provider. This white-label model re...
11 September 2024 /startups /markets
Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 / Nucleus365
The rise of instant deposits and payouts is reshaping the global financial landscape, offering consumers and businesses faster, more efficient, and more convenient ways to manage their money. Instant payments, which enable the immediate transfer of funds, are becoming an integral part of financial services, from personal transactions to business o...
11 September 2024 /payments /markets Innovation in Financial Services
Foday Joof Risk Management Officer at Central Bank of The Gambia
Introduction: With a projected infrastructural financing gap of about $1 billion by 2030, the launching of The Gambia's first capital market in 2023 marks a significant step toward enhancing the country's abilty to meeting its development targets. The establishing of the vibrant capital market is crucial in fostering the country’s long-term sustai...
11 September 2024 /markets
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