July 24, 2024
Via: The Fintech TimesIn its fifth annual report, titled The 2024 State of Payments Report, Marqeta revealed that UK consumers are very quickly embracing a digital payment society. Fifty per cent of respondents said they were feeling positive about the changes with a […]
July 4, 2024
Via: ThePaypersThe Swiss National Bank has announced it is open to expand its pilot project with wholesale CBDCs. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) considers expanding its pilot project involving wholesale central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The bank’s officials expressed interest in developing the […]
July 2, 2024
Via: ThePaypersThe National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has revealed the launch of the Instant Payment Service (WAMD) within its app, beginning on June 30, 2024. The service is part of K-Net’s introduction of a new instant domestic account-to-account payment scheme in Kuwait, authorised […]
June 25, 2024
Via: Fintech NewsWhen brought to bear in the finance sector, this emerging technology holds great promise for improving financial crisis forecasts, enhancing risk management and economic resilience. Crucially, there is a growing body of evidence showing that AI’s ability to analyze large […]
April 2, 2024
Via: FinTech FuturesThe fintech says it will use the capital raised from the round, which was led by Allegis Capital, to “expand its enterprise offerings” and fund the research and development of its platform. The platform is currently powered by a planning […]
March 6, 2024
Via: The Fintech TimesViva’s Merchant Advance looks to offer transparent capital to businesses, based on merchant acquiring data. Loan disbursement is instant, to help businesses of any size or type immediately access capital for growth. Merchant Advance by Viva.com is currently available in […]
February 26, 2024
Via: Fintech NewsEconomic Opportunities and Challenges of Generative AI Generative AI is a step ahead in the evolution of Artificial Intelligence transforming the business landscape. Be it composing music, investment management, or designing graphics, AI has the potential to perform these tasks. […]
February 26, 2024
Via: FinTech FuturesThe deal, which is due to be completed by the end of Q2 2024 for an undisclosed sum, marks Dunes’ first public move since its exit from stealth mode, as the firm readies to unveil its new platform combining cryptocurrency […]
February 22, 2024
Via: The Fintech TimesAs prices, bills, interest rates and everything else in between become more expensive, blip is hoping to support small businesses by offering fairly priced and transparent insurance policies. To this end, blip will look to provide a platform for small […]
February 21, 2024
Via: The Fintech TimesHaving reflected on what the top priority is for businesses looking to enter the cross-border payments space, we now turn our attention to the future, and how the sector will evolve in 2024. Practical improvements await Rachel Levi, global head […]
February 20, 2024
Via: Blockchain NewsIn a research paper titled “Emoji Driven Crypto Assets Market Reactions,” a team of international researchers has shed light on the significant role played by emojis in influencing cryptocurrency markets. Led by Xiaorui Zuo from Fudan University in China, Yao-Tsung […]
February 15, 2024
Via: Fintech NewsPayPal, a dominant force in online payments, has been a pioneer in digital transactions since its inception in 1998. With its innovative platform, PayPal facilitates online shopping, peer-to-peer transfers, and international transactions with ease and security. However, as the financial […]
Banking Tech, Digital Lending and Credit
February 15, 2024
Via: The Fintech TimesWith this in mind, it can be difficult to predict what kind of year BNPL is likely to have in 2024. To find out more, we reached out to some industry experts. BNPL trajectory ‘still points upward’ Barbara Vega, payments […]
February 14, 2024
Via: The Fintech TimesAligning with its strategy to extend its reach into new emerging markets, QuantumFy’s collaboration with the MENA Fintech Association is a step towards leveraging its expertise in the region. QuantumFy specialises in tailored banking, payment, and investment technology solutions. It […]
February 13, 2024
Via: The Fintech TimesTegula Trade Finance as a Service, powered by Finastra Trade Innovation and Corporate Channels, enables banks to integrate fintech applications that use the latest technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and automation tools. Trade Innovation is an end-to-end solution […]
February 9, 2024
Via: FinTech FuturesHowever, it was pointed out to me that I took something for granted, and in hindsight, it was a great observation. In today’s world, where we are used to online shopping and mobile payments, many are not only carrying less […]
February 6, 2024
Via: The Fintech TimesThe Network Enablement Partner (NEP) programme is a Mastercard initiative that enables service providers — the vendors of Mastercard-licensed issuers and acquirers who typically have a fully indirect relationship with Mastercard — to play a pivotal role in expediting product […]
February 1, 2024
Via: FinTech FuturesThis month, Philip takes an in-depth look at payments. It’s no secret that payments is my favourite aspect of fintech. Judging the PayTech Awards is one of the highlights of my year as I get an early glimpse at how […]
January 29, 2024
Via: Fintech NewsIn a world where tokenization becomes mainstream, with a wide variety of assets digitally represented on blockchains, these tokenized assets will replace money for everyday payments. That’s the intriguing argument recently made onForbes by David Birch, a veteran British expert […]
January 26, 2024
Via: FinTech FuturesThe partnership will see KIB implement the latest version of Azentio’s Islamic core banking platform iMAL, which the vendor says will enable the Erbil-headquartered bank to “launch new and innovative Sharia-compliant products at an accelerated pace” across finance, investments, deposits, […]