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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
10 March 2025 /regulation /crime Exposing Financial Crime
Generative AI (GenAI) remains one of the most transformative forces in technology today, capturing imaginations and redefining industries with unparalleled speed. While traditional AI has excelled in analysis and automation, GenAI is a newer force, capable of creating sophisticated content that mirrors human creativity. This innovative technology
24 February 2025 /ai /predictions Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
A few weeks ago, I was discussing the challenges facing the Belgian company Agfa-Gevaert with colleagues. Once a cornerstone of the Belgian economy as a leader in photographic materials, the company now faces the repercussions of declining sales. Over the next three years, it plans to cut nearly 530 jobs. Agfa-Gevaert’s struggles symbolize a broa
17 February 2025 /startups /predictions Financial Transformation
Cryptocurrencies have become a polarizing topic, with passionate supporters and critics each holding strong opinions. Regardless of where one stands, it’s hard to deny the technological marvel that underpins these digital assets. Cryptocurrencies present a compelling alternative to traditional currencies, as demonstrated by the growing interest f
10 February 2025 /payments /crypto Bitcoin payments
In recent years, passive investing has gained significant popularity, particularly through low-cost, well-diversified ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) portfolios. In Belgium, the term "hangmatbeleggen" (Dutch for "hammock investing," referring to this relaxed investment approach) was even named the word of the year in 2024. This sty
03 February 2025 /wealth /retail Banking
Payment fraud (i.e. the unauthorized or deceptive use of stolen payment information to obtain money, goods, or services) remains a major challenge for financial institutions. With new regulations requiring banks to compensate fraud victims, fraud prevention has become a top priority. However, fraud techniques are evolving rapidly, often outpacing
27 January 2025 /regulation /crime Exposing Financial Crime
A few weeks ago, my LinkedIn feed was flooded with opinions on Jaguar’s rebranding. Faced with declining sales, the iconic automaker decided to reinvent itself with a radical new identity: a sleek, modern logo without the signature jaguar, an audacious pink color palette and advertisements aimed at younger, diverse audiences. While I am neither a
20 January 2025 /people /startups Fintech World
Central banks dominate headlines worldwide as they exercise immense influence over the global economy. Using various monetary tools — such as adjusting interest rates, conducting open market operations or employing quantitative easing — central banks aim to steer their economies toward stability and growth. Despite their critical role, many remai
13 January 2025 /payments /regulation Innovation in Financial Services
As our world becomes increasingly digital, the concept of "currency" or "money" continues to evolve and grow more complex. Historically, currency was introduced to streamline trade. Rather than exchanging goods directly — a process with many practical challenges — currency served as a widely accepted intermediary. In its early
06 January 2025 /payments /predictions Payments strategies 2015-2020-2030
As a founder launching a Fintech startup, it’s unlikely you’ll build it into a multi-generational family business. Most tech startups rely heavily on external investor funding, where investors, without emotional ties to the company, typically plan for an eventual exit aligned with their investment timeline. This reliance on external capital often
31 December 2024 /startups Fintech innovation and startups
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