186 Results from 2024, /markets
Prakash Bhudia HOD – Product & Growth at Deriv
Gold is caught between the Federal Reserve’s hawkish monetary stance and heightened geopolitical tensions around the globe. This precarious balance raises a critical question: what lies ahead for the yellow metal? The Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance The Federal Reserve’s decision last week to signal a slower pace of interest rate cuts for 2025 m...
27 December 2024 /markets
Eldad Tamir Founder and CEO at FINQ
Did you know that only 24% of Millennials demonstrate basic financial literacy? Understanding how to manage money is more critical than ever, especially for young investors starting their financial journey. Financial literacy can mean the difference between retiring early or working late in life. It’s one of the most valuable subjects to prioritiz...
22 December 2024 /ai /markets Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Gold is holding around the $2,648 level, as traders exercise caution ahead of the federal reserve’s final policy meeting of the year. After rebounding modestly from a one-week low near $2,633, the yellow metal remains range-bound, struggling to gain traction amid market uncertainty. With the Fed widely expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis ...
18 December 2024 /markets
Dan Reid Founder & CTO at Xceptor
As the financial industry looks to 2025, the potential for transformation through data automation and artificial intelligence (AI) is widely recognized. With pressures from technological innovation, regulatory shifts, and an ongoing need for greater efficiency converge, change is sweeping across the industry. From advancements in AI to automation,...
18 December 2024 /markets /predictions Post-Trade Forum
Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 - www.transact365.io
India's transition to a digital payment powerhouse has been remarkable, driven by the success of platforms like UPI, mobile wallets, and the e-commerce boom. Yet, the journey is far from over. Numerous untapped opportunities exist to further accelerate the growth of digital payments, paving the way for a more inclusive and efficient financial ecos...
17 December 2024 /payments /markets Innovation in Financial Services
Dmytro Spilka Director and Founder at Solvid, Coinprompter
Much has been made of what Trump 2.0 would look like for Wall Street, and with Gary Gensler leaving his role as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the shackles may well be coming off for the US investment landscape. The appointment of Tesla, X, and SpaceX owner Elon Musk, as well as former Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, to the...
16 December 2024 /markets /predictions
No reflection on the state of capital markets in 2024 would be complete without referencing the transformative influence of data automation and artificial intelligence (AI). The unbridled enthusiasm of recent years, where AI was seen as a universal solution to nearly all problems, gave way to a more focused and pragmatic approach. Firms instead be...
16 December 2024 /ai /markets Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Tej Sidhu Chief Technology Officer at Genesis Global
Any technology entering the financial industry must pass rigorous compliance and resilience tests, which can slow adoption. Yet, AI is rapidly finding a leading place in technology strategies across financial institutions. Multiple compelling business drivers are fueling AI testing and adoption, including competitive positioning, cost optimization ...
12 December 2024 /ai /markets
Bitcoin fell slightly on Monday, cooling after a weekend rally that saw it reach a record high of $103,719 on December 4. By December 6, Bitcoin was trading at $98,658, marking a 13.53% pullback and wiping out over $1.5 billion in leveraged positions. While the dip highlights market volatility, BTC’s year-to-date (YTD) gains of 130% affirm its dom...
10 December 2024 /markets
Paul Chambers Product Manager at Xceptor
The UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce’s recent recommendations could mark a fundamental shift for the UK financial markets. By drawing on lessons from North America's T+1 implementation, the taskforce has highlighted that inadequate automation could lead to increased manual workflows and exception handling, creating unnecessary operational s...
09 December 2024 /regulation /markets Capital Market Technology
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