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 Analysts at investment bank Jeffries …
Read More »15 Technology Trends in Banking and Fintech for 2024
In 2024, the banking and fintech industry is poised for transformative change, driven by the convergence of immersive, intelligent, and decentralized technologies. Here are the top 15 trends to watch …
Read More »Cybersecurity Trends for 2024
Top experts weigh in on the changing dynamics of cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity trends for 2024, including AI’s impact, behavioral biometrics, fraud prevention, masking and enhanced security for financial services: …
Read More »Sustainable Fintech Report 2023
The MENA Fintech Association, renowned for supporting fintech startups and established players in the Middle East and Africa, has published its Sustainable Fintech Report 2023. This comprehensive report features insights …
Read More »Restoring Trust in Cryptocurrencies
Trust in cryptocurrency markets has been significantly eroded by numerous events in recent years (e.g. FTX’s bankruptcy in 2022, which wiped out its USD 34 billion valuation overnight). These events …
Read More »Key Trends and Opportunities in Uzbekistan’s Fintech Sector
Mastercard has released a comprehensive analysis of Uzbekistan’s fintech market, highlighting the main observed trends as well as identifying key opportunities and challenges. Here is an overview of what was …
Read More »BFC FinTech Monitor (November 2023)
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 A survey of 1,000 respondents …
Read More »Top 10 Emerging Fintech Trends for 2024
FinTech Circle has published its top 10 fintech trends for 2024. Adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) – many countries are expected to adopt a CBDC, easing transactions and …
Read More »AI’s Potential for Dishonesty Highlighted in Stunning Demonstration
New research suggests that AI is capable of engaging in illegal financial trades and potentially covering them up. As demonstrated at Apollo Research’s AI Safety Summit, an AI bot in …
Read More »The Impact of Fintechs on Traditional Financial Institutions
The International Monetary Fund has published a paper examining the impact of fintechs on traditional financial institutions. The findings show that the presence of fintechs negatively affects profitability, with cooperative …
Read More »Generative AI in Finance: Innovations and Challenges (18:04 Video)
Diana Rothfuss from SAS and Theodora Lau from Unconventional Ventures met up at the Money20/20 USA 2023 conference in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA) to discuss the role of generative AI …
Read More »Open Banking’s Imminent Rise in the MENA Region
Paytech, Arab Financial Services (AFS) and Brankas have published a new whitepaper on open banking in the MENA region. The paper highlights an expectation that the region (especially Bahrain, Saudi …
Read More »Fintech Predictions for 2024
In 2024, the banking industry will face a complex landscape characterized by economic, technological and operational challenges. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is predicting tepid global economic growth of only …
Read More »Younger Generations Prefer Brand-Linked Banking
A recent study by Vodeno/Aion Bank revealed that younger consumers are increasingly opting for their favorite brands over traditional financial institutions for financial services. Surveying 3,007 consumers across Belgium, Germany …
Read More »Payment Methods Report 2023 Released
Juniper Research and the Payments Consulting Network have unveiled the Payment Methods Report 2023, which offers actionable insights into the evolving world of payment technologies and strategies. This 8th edition …
Read More »Technology and Fintech Partnerships Continue to Shape the Future of Banking
A recent study commissioned by Temenos and conducted by Economist Impact underscores the urgency for financial institutions to evolve amidst technological disruption, with 79% of survey respondents anticipating that banking …
Read More »AI and Machine Learning Are Revolutionizing Payments
AI and machine learning are rapidly transforming the payments sector, delivering tangible business benefits like higher customer retention rates and increased operational efficiencies. The technologies are enhancing checkout experiences and …
Read More »BFC FinTech Monitor (September 2023)
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 The G20 has released a new …
Read More »Phygital Is the New Black
The concept of “phygital” has emerged as a transformative force within the business landscape. By seamlessly merging the strengths of physical and digital realms, companies are not only meeting customer …
Read More »What’s the Deal with Worldcoin? (Video: 07:25)
CNBC takes a look at the growing scrutiny around Worldcoin, a crypt-project launched by OpenAI founder Sam Altman that creates decentralized identities for users and offers its native token to …
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