In a business environment where transparency, accountability, and responsible operations increasingly dictate success, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have emerged as critical elements of risk management strategies. Companies across various sectors are pivoting as they
The financial world is poised for complex transformation in 2024. This article, inspired by the insights of Stas Melnikov of SAS, offers a roadmap for understanding and navigating the predicted risks and trends in the financial sector. 2023's erratic economy has laid the groundwork for an
Robinhood's Stalled UK Invasion: A Second Chance In 2020, Robinhood poised itself for a daring leap into the UK market – a move packed with promise and peril. Yet, just as the company's flags were set to plant on British soil, a strategic withdrawal saw Robinhood retreating to fortify its
The Advent of Tailored Wealth Management The landscape of financial investment is undergoing a seismic shift, born from the rising demand for bespoke wealth management services. At the heart of this transformation is WealthTech, a burgeoning sector that merges technological innovation with
Private credit has become essential in diversified investment portfolios, as companies often opt to stay private longer. Investors can capitalize on this by providing loans to these companies, reaping benefits that include steady income potential and risk diversification through reduced public
The European Union has always been at the forefront of enacting stringent measures to combat financial crimes. With the advent of cryptocurrencies and their rising use in illicit transactions, the EU has taken definitive action by rolling out a new set of rules designed to address money laundering
Mastercard and Network International are stepping up their game in cybersecurity for the Middle East and Africa’s digital payments. They’re integrating Mastercard’s Brighterion AI to combat the rising cybercrime in e-commerce. This AI-driven fraud prevention tool is pivotal for both securing trans
The Thales Digital Trust Index 2024 highlights the varying trust levels consumers have in industries, emphasizing the critical role of data security. This index, emerging from an extensive global survey, is vital for understanding consumer attitudes toward privacy and security. Industries can gauge
Indonesia has taken a bold step in its financial tech progress with the OJK's introduction of the POJK 3/2024 regulation. This critical measure has been established to bring order and clarity to the burgeoning crypto asset sector. Through this regulation, the OJK aims to cement a solid legal
The financial industry buzzes with the concept of asset tokenization, a process that converts rights to an asset into a digital token on a blockchain. Proponents hail it as a revolutionary boon, promising increased liquidity, fractional ownership, and broader access to investment opportunities,
