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Over the past 2 years, artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly influenced global business trends due to the long-term benefits it’s capable of providing. In a new report, Qonto highlights this …

In the last 5 years, the fintech sector has seen a significant shift towards sustainability. This trend, however, has led to unintended greenwashing. While research by Ivalua (a cloud-based spend …

The future of money is often characterized by tokenized deposits, stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). While very similar in terms of what they offer, their key distinguishing factor …

FinTech Futures has published a webinar exploring real-world use cases for AI in financial services. Join a panel of experts from HSBC, IBM and NatWest Group as they assess the …

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 …

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: …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Global Fintech Fest and Boston Consulting Group recently published a report on fintech trends and ideas. Here are 10 key report highlights: COVID-19 has been a deeply clarifying journey for …