On June 29, 2022, BFC was honored to host Triple Jump’s ‘Driving Impact through Digital Transformation’ luncheon during MFC’s ‘24th Annual Conference’ in Istanbul. The luncheon’s keynote speaker, Ms. Floreta …

As Russia’s war in Ukraine nears the 5-month mark, it’s important to take a look at what’s happening with fintech in Ukraine. From the regulator perspective, the National Bank of …

Continuing with our follow-up of the keynote speech delivered at Triple Jump’s ‘Driving Impact through Digital Transformation’ luncheon (held during MFC’s ‘24th Annual Conference’ in Istanbul on June 29, 2022), …

The future is looking bright for small business banking. Here are 6 new trends in the sector that are important to keep an eye on: Digital service integration – as …

Stablecoins are being touted as everything tokens like bitcoin and ether aren’t. Whereas the price of cryptocurrencies can fluctuate greatly, stablecoins are designed to be worth the same as a …

A new study from Mastercard has revealed that non-binary persons feel discrimination in their financial experiences. Specifically, the study found that: 68% of non-binary persons’ IDs feature the name and …

Stay up-to-date on all the latest FinTech news and information from around the world in the BFC FinTech Monitor. Around the World #Reports and Studies According to a report by Curity, …

Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine has had a tremendous impact on the world, including fintechs. For Russian fintechs, the waves of sanctions have had a major impact as modern technological …

New analyses are showing that the staff of major banks and some of the world’s largest tech giants are increasingly pursuing opportunities with fintech startups. This includes bankers, engineers, data …

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has drawn up a blueprint for a future monetary system that is grounded in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), noting in its Annual Economic …

According to a recent study by Mckinsey and Company, the value of metaverse is expected to reach USD 5 trillion by 2030, including e-commerce (USD 2–2.6 trillion), virtual learning (USD …

Microfinance Centre (MFC) is hosting its 24th Annual Conference June 29–30, 2022 in Istanbul Turkey. The theme of this year’s conference is Microfinance Investing through Uncertainty, which will feature discussions …

Stay up-to-date on all the latest FinTech news and information from around the world in the BFC FinTech Monitor. Around the World #Reports and Studies According to a new Juniper Research …

The unexpected war in Ukraine has caused a refugee crisis on a scale not seen in modern Europe, leaving many scrambling to understand the financial needs of refugees as well …

The European Commission (EC) is launching the Fintech Challenge for Ukraine initiative, which will be an international coding competition that will take place in June 2022 in the format of …

Recent events are giving cause for fintechs to worry. In particular, there are concerns regarding investment cooldowns, large-scale layoffs and plummeting stock value following the very public implosion of the …

Interested in learning more about the Ukrainian refugee crisis and the financial issues resulting from it? Business & Finance Consulting (BFC), in close partnership with Microfinance Centre (MFC) and Triple …

Stay up-to-date on all the latest FinTech news and information from around the world in the BFC FinTech Monitor. Around the World #Reports and Studies According to Vantage Market Research, the …

From leaving behind everything they own to not knowing the fate of loved ones, refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine face numerous tremendous challenges. An often overlooked challenged is a …

With the world motivated to assist the Ukrainian people, industries are mobilizing themselves to help those that need it the most. And the fintech industry is no different. As Ukraine’s …