Harshita Soni Market Researcher at Ken Research
The Asia-Pacific Digital Payments Market is undergoing a digital revolution, fueled by mobile banking innovations, fintech expansions, and government-driven financial inclusion initiatives. As cashless transactions become the norm, the industry is evolving through AI-driven fraud prevention, blockchain security enhancements, and embedded finance s...
3 hours /payments /markets Trends in Financial Services
Ben Wong CEO at Riverchain
Hong Kong is a city which continually reinvents itself evident by the perpetual construction works across the city’s skyline. It stands as one of the world’s most costly construction markets according to the International Construction Market Survey (ICMS) 2024 report. Yet behind the skyscrapers and cranes that grace the city’s skyline, is a major ...
3 hours /startups /inclusion
Joris Lochy Product Manager at Intix | Co-founder at Capilever
Financial crime continues to evolve at an alarming pace. Despite significant investments in advanced detection techniques, only a small fraction of these crimes is detected and stopped. Research highlights that as little as 1% of illicit financial flows are intercepted, leaving a staggering 99% to slip through the cracks. This is a strong reminde
17 hours /regulation /crime Exposing Financial Crime
Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 - www.transact365.io
Sporting events, whether local, national, or global, present significant opportunities for merchants to capitalise on increased consumer spending. Fans flock to online stores, creating a surge in transactions. To maximise revenue and ensure seamless customer experiences, merchants must prepare their payment systems effectively. Here’s how business...
22 hours /payments /markets Innovation in Financial Services
Konstantin Rabin Head of Marketing at Kontomatik
The retail industry stands at a pivotal junction, confronting both unprecedented growth opportunities and significant economic challenges. Traditional retail behemoths like Joann and Forever 21 confront tough choices, leading to store closures as they grapple with economic downturns. Similarly, Hooters is considering bankruptcy amidst this shiftin...
22 hours
Dmytro Spilka Director and Founder at Solvid, Coinprompter
ISAs are a popular investment option in the UK, offering tax efficiency and potential long-term returns. But which individual savings account option is best for tackling periods of high inflation? When you invest in an ISA, the profit you make is exempt from capital gains tax (CGT). These types of savings accounts also shield your money from inco...
10 March 2025 /wealth
Angus Burrell VP Global Omnichannel Strategy at PayComplete
It has been quite a busy few months for cash news. Following September's confirmation of the FCA enshrining access to cash into law, we have seen data from the BRC, UK Finance and Nationwide Building Society showing a growth in cash usage. It seems cash is on the comeback. In doing so, it raises important questions for every business involved in...
10 March 2025 /payments
Nikunj Gundaniya Product manager at Digipay.guru
In the global economy, there is an emerging culture shift where the financial industry is changing at a very rapid speed, and this change is led by the digitization of processes. Individuals require banking services to work quicker with little inconvenience, and this is why institutions must change. That is why one of the adaptations can be the es...
10 March 2025 /inclusion
Nkiru Uwaje Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at MANSA
The concept of money has evolved substantially over the millennia, from shells and precious metals to paper bills and digital entries in banking systems. We now stand at the precipice of another fundamental advancement, in which technology is not just changing how we interact with money, but redefining its very nature. This evolution goes beyond s...
10 March 2025 /payments /crypto Innovation in Financial Services
Kyrylo Reitor Chief Marketing Officer at International Fintech Business
Fintech, like other business sectors, strives to implement innovations to evolve for the better. Among the trends that are gradually taking root in 2025 are: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage – AI is employed for data analysis and personalized financial services. According to CBInsight, investments in AI are on the rise, reaching $23.2 billion...
10 March 2025 /retail /predictions Fintech
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