{"id":16641,"date":"2022-04-21T12:24:42","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T12:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bulletins.bfconsulting.com\/?p=16641"},"modified":"2022-04-21T12:24:42","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T12:24:42","slug":"bfc-fintech-monitor-11th-21st-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bulletins.bfconsulting.com\/en\/bfc-fintech-monitor-11th-21st-april\/","title":{"rendered":"BFC FinTech Monitor (11th \u2014 21st April)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Stay up-to-date on all the latest FinTech news and information from around the world in the BFC FinTech Monitor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Around the World<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>#Reports and Studies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2022\/04\/12\/2420695\/0\/en\/Worldwide-37-Billion-Open-Banking-Market-is-Expected-to-Grow-at-a-CAGR-of-over-23-98-During-2022-2028-Vantage-Market-Research.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vantage Market Research<\/a>, the volume of the global open banking market is expected to jump from USD 10.39 billion in 2021 to USD 37.73 billion by 2028.<\/li>\n<li>A new ResearchAndMarkets\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/global-cloud-computing-services-market-report-2022-cloud-computing-revenue-will-reach-519-billion-by-2027-at-23-7-cagr-301523726.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study<\/a>\u00a0indicates that global cloud computing revenue could reach as high as USD 519 billion by 2027.<\/li>\n<li>In a joint\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mambu.com\/insights\/press\/deloitte-and-mambu-identify-five-steps-for-bnpl-success-in-new-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a>, Deloitte and cloud banking platform Mambu examined what merchants and fintech companies need to create a successful buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) service offerings, finding that a greater emphasis needs placed on value propositions, technologies and data, risk and compliance measures, skills\/capabilities and going-to-market solutions.<\/li>\n<li>A recent study\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cryptopolitan.com\/imf-crypto-prevalence-in-corrupt-countries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">published<\/a>\u00a0by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded that the widespread use of cryptocurrencies is more typical for countries with unstable currencies and corrupt governments. Countries with well-developed financial systems, on the other hand, tend to have less interest in cryptocurrencies.<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thunes.com\/insights-reports-gen-z-future-of-spending\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">survey<\/a>\u00a0conducted by Singapore-based fintech company Thunes has found that the majority of Zoomers do not have a bank account or credit card but do have a mobile wallet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#Innovations and Neobanking<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>British startup\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2022\/04\/19\/fraud-prevention-start-up-seon-raises-funds-to-fight-sanctions-evasion.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seon<\/a>\u00a0has raised USD 94 million to develop tools capable of preventing Russia from evading sanctions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altfi.com\/article\/9095_microsoft-strikes-banking-as-a-service-deal-with-finastra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finastra\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0open banking partnership with Microsoft is expected to open up thousands of new credit opportunities for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by leveraging (with expressed consent) data stored in Microsoft Dynamics 365 to facilitate loan applications.<\/li>\n<li>Brazilian neobank\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fintechfutures.com\/2022\/04\/nubank-secures-650m-credit-line-to-boost-international-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nubank<\/a>\u00a0has obtained USD 650 million in credit from Morgan Stanley, Citi, Goldman Sachs and HSBC to boost their growth in Colombia and Mexico, specifically by developing new technologies and products, expanding their client base in both countries and hiring new employees.<\/li>\n<li>British cross-border fintech startup\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2022\/04\/14\/uk-fintech-startup-leatherback-raises-10m-for-its-cross-border-payments-led-by-zedcrest\/amp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leatherback<\/a>\u00a0has raised USD 10 million in funding from African investment firm ZedCrest.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finextra.com\/newsarticle\/40066\/wagestream-closes-largest-ever-fintech-for-good-fundraise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wagestream<\/a>, which offers flexible payroll and microloan solutions for low-income persons, has raised USD 175 million in investment funding.<\/li>\n<li>IDEX Biometrics is partnering with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/findbiometrics.com\/idex-targets-eastern-europe-with-e-kart-partnership-041103\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">E-Kart<\/a>\u00a0to introduce biometric payment cards in Eastern Europe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crypto industry\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coindesk.com\/policy\/2022\/04\/19\/eu-crypto-firms-protest-alarming-money-laundering-laws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">representatives<\/a>\u00a0are calling on the European Union (EU) to abandon the idea of tightening crypto regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Mastercard, in partnerships with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20220413005403\/en\/Nexo-Launches-First-Card-Backed-by-a-Crypto-Credit-Line-With-Mastercard-and-DiPocket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nexo<\/a>\u00a0platform, has released the first cryptocurrency card. It also filed 15 NFT patents and metaverse trademark\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/news\/mastercard-files-15-metaverse-and-nft-related-trademarks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">applications<\/a>\u00a0with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).<\/li>\n<li>Meta is considering developing its own token for the future metaverse.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kommersant.ru\/doc\/5304328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Russians<\/a>\u00a0have been banned from keeping more than EUR 10,000 in crypto wallets within the jurisdictions of the EU and Switzerland. This does not apply to Russians having dual citizenship or residency rights.<\/li>\n<li>The Brazilian parliament is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/news\/brazilian-senate-announces-incoming-approval-of-the-bitcoin-law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expected<\/a>\u00a0to pass a bill regulating the cryptocurrency market.<\/li>\n<li>Line, the largest Japanese social network, has officially\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/news\/japan-s-most-popular-social-messaging-app-line-adds-nft-marketplace?ref=fintastico.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">launched<\/a>\u00a0its own marketplace (LINE NFT).<\/li>\n<li>According to data presented by British analytical company\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/news\/leading-centralized-exchanges-extend-market-share-in-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CryptoCompare<\/a>, major crypto exchanges have increased their market share from 89% in August 2021 to 96% in February 2022.<\/li>\n<li>Singapore bank\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blockchain.news\/news\/dbs-eyeing-for-the-metaverse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DBS<\/a>\u00a0is exploring the possibility of participating in the metaverse, especially by offering greater access to financial services.<\/li>\n<li>Open banking provider\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thepaypers.com\/online-mobile-banking\/volt-mercuryo-to-enable-crypto-purchases-via-open-banking-payments--1255746\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volt<\/a>\u00a0is partnering with global payment network Mercuryo to offer open banking payments to 2 million customers worldwide.<\/li>\n<li>The Ministry of Justice of Belarus has\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forklog.com\/v-belarusi-opredelili-poryadok-vzyskaniya-kriptovalyut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">established<\/a>\u00a0a procedure for collecting cryptocurrencies within the framework of enforcement proceedings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bis.org\/publ\/bppdf\/bispap123.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According<\/a>\u00a0to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), increasing the efficiency of payment systems is a key factor for implementing CBDCs in developing countries.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/law\/better-regulation\/have-your-say\/initiatives\/13392-A-digital-euro-for-the-EU_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The European Commission<\/a>\u00a0(EC) has received over 12,000 comments on the digital euro since April 5, 2022.<\/li>\n<li>The executive director of the Central Bank of Japan has\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ledgerinsights.com\/will-japan-cbdc-decision-be-made-in-a-referendum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stated<\/a>\u00a0that the decision to launch a CBDC in Japan will be made by citizens and not the central bank.<\/li>\n<li>The Bank of Canada is not yet ready to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theblockcrypto.com\/post\/141269\/consensus-on-cbdc-design-among-central-banks-not-a-priority-bank-of-canada-says\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">launch<\/a>\u00a0a CBDC as the regulator looks to further clarify the role of blockchain in CBDCs. At the same time, the bank is using a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/decrypt.co\/97783\/bank-of-canada-using-quantum-computing-to-simulate-crypto-adoption-scenarios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">quantum computer<\/a>\u00a0to analyze the implications of adopting cryptocurrencies and their compatibility with the traditional financial system.<\/li>\n<li>The former head of China\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forkast.news\/headlines\/former-chinese-central-bank-chief-digital-yuan-retail-transactions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">regulator<\/a>\u00a0has stated that no threats to the SWIFT system or other currencies are foreseen as a result of the digital yuan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#Miscellaneous<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>IMF has\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.imf.org\/2022\/04\/13\/fast-moving-fintech-poses-challenge-for-regulators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expressed<\/a>\u00a0concern over the rapid development of financial technologies, especially as fintech startups tend to present numerous problems for both regulators and less technology-advanced traditional financial institutions.<\/li>\n<li>EC has\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/digital-finance-platform.ec.europa.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">launched<\/a>\u00a0a digital platform for boosting collaborations between fintechs and government agencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Ukraine<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.revolut.com\/payment-services-to-ukrainian-refugees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revolut<\/a>\u00a0has opened\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forbes.ua\/ru\/news\/ukrainska-grammarly-potrapila-u-top-100-nayvplivovishikh-kompaniy-svitu-za-versieyu-time-31032022-5213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">access<\/a>\u00a0to its services for refugees from Ukraine. Furthermore, it has suspended a number of account-opening requirements and service fees for refugees.<\/li>\n<li>The Ministry of Digital Development\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forbes.ua\/ru\/innovations\/peregovori-zi-stripe-shche-nikudi-ne-priveli-ale-progres-e-chomu-v-ukraini-tak-chekayut-na-tsey-platizhniy-servis-14042022-5448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plans<\/a>\u00a0to attract the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/psm7.com\/money\/mincifry-rabotaet-nad-privlecheniem-platezhnoj-sistemy-stripe-i-kompanii-etsy-na-ukrainskij-rynok.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stripe<\/a>\u00a0payment system and Etsy to the Ukrainian market.<\/li>\n<li>Crypto exchange Binance, with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/techstory.in\/for-ukrainian-migrants-binance-will-issue-a-cryptocurrency-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">support<\/a>\u00a0of the Ministry of Digital Development, is developing a payment instrument for Ukrainians who left the country because of the war.<\/li>\n<li>The first legal\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/minfin.com.ua\/2022\/04\/08\/83353367\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crypto-processing firm<\/a>, Fintech Development LLC, has been launched in Ukraine. The company allows merchants to easily receive payments for goods and services in cryptocurrencies.<\/li>\n<li>Monobank has\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/OGoMono\/843\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">closed<\/a>\u00a0the accounts of clients who had not left Belarus, Eritrea, North Korea, Russia or Syria prior to February 24, 2022. The bank has also nearly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/psm7.com\/bank\/monobank-pochti-vdvoe-sokratil-kreditnye-i-depozitnye-stavki.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">halved<\/a>\u00a0its lending and deposit rates.<\/li>\n<li>TechCrunch\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2022\/04\/15\/an-inside-look-at-a-ukrainian-fintech-startup-adapting-to-life-during-wartime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">discusses<\/a>\u00a0how Ukrainian fintech and IT companies are adapting to working in an environment of war.<\/li>\n<li>Ukrainian bank cardholders can now use the services of Swedish fintech company\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tech.segodnya.ua\/tech\/samyy-dorogoy-startap-evropy-zarabotal-v-ukraine-pochemu-eto-vazhno-1610247.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klarna<\/a>, giving them access to more than 400,000 stores worldwide.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thefinanser.com\/2022\/04\/ukrainian-fintech-is-very-much-alive-and-kicking-standwithukraine.html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According<\/a>\u00a0to independent financial commentator Chris Skinner, the vast majority of Ukrainian fintech companies already have a post-war recovery plan.<\/li>\n<li>Olena Sosedka, the founder of Concord Fintech Solutions and the head of the Supervisory Board of ConcordBank,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/delo.ua\/ru\/finance\/v-usloviyax-voiny-nasa-fintex-ekosistema-prodolzaet-rabotat-na-blago-strany-elena-sosedka-concord-fintech-solutions-394715\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">discusses<\/a>\u00a0how and under what conditions Ukrainian financial institutions are operating as well as how they are providing assistance to Ukraine\u2019s army and war victims.<\/li>\n<li>ForkLog outlines how\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forklog.com\/kak-kriptovalyuty-spasayut-zhizni-soten-tysyach-ukraintsev-v-usloviyah-vojny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cryptocurrencies<\/a>\u00a0have become one of the largest and most effective channels for financing the humanitarian and military needs of Ukraine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Kazakhstan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalbusinessday.kz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Digital Business Day 2.0<\/a>\u00a0Forum of Digital Technologies will be held in Nur-Sultan on April 26, 2022. During the event, representatives of the public sector and IT community as well as heads of venture funds and business accelerators will discuss the development of innovative technologies and the crypto industry in Kazakhstan.<\/li>\n<li>More than 300 applications were\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/astanatimes.com\/2022\/04\/aifc-tech-hub-enjoys-positive-results-of-first-fintech-accelerator-for-kazakhstans-banks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">received<\/a>\u00a0to participate in the first fintech accelerator for Kazakhstani financial institutions, with 11 startups making it to the final stage.<\/li>\n<li>The Ministry of Digital Development\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rus.azattyq.org\/a\/31804726.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plans<\/a>\u00a0to create a digital government platform independent of Russia\u2019s Sberbank.<\/li>\n<li>Licensed crowdfunding platform\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rb.ru\/news\/gocrowd-io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoCrowd.io<\/a>\u00a0has launched in Kazakhstan.<\/li>\n<li>Eurasian Bank has opened a credit line for the fintech company\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kapital.kz\/finance\/104642\/yevraziyskiy-bank-otkryl-kreditnuyu-liniyu-dlya-fintekha-solva.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solva<\/a>, which plans on using the funds to develop digital lending for micro- and small-sized businesses.<\/li>\n<li>Bank CenterCredit is buying a 100% stake in Kazakhstan&#8217;s subsidiary of Russia&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kapital.kz\/finance\/104805\/bank-tsentrkredit-pokupayet-100-aktsiy-kazakhstanskoy-dochki-al-fa-banka.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alfa-Bank<\/a>. After the transaction has been completed, the subsidiary will be rebranded.<\/li>\n<li>According to PwC\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/kz\/ru\/publications\/payment-analysis\/payment-2021.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Analysis<\/a>\u00a0of the Payment Market in the Republic of Kazakhstan study, non-cash payments in Kazakhstan are growing at an average of 14% per quarter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tajikistan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.currenttime.tv\/a\/tajikistan-asia-alif-bank\/31809630.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alif Bank<\/a>\u00a0is now functioning in accordance with the principles of Islamic banking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Uzbekistan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ASHBURN International, with the support of the National Interbank Processing Center Humo, has launched the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spot.uz\/ru\/2022\/04\/12\/ashburn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TransLink.iQ<\/a>\u00a0acquiring ecosystem, which will allow POS-terminals to quickly receive and process transactions made with the cards of national and international payment systems.<\/li>\n<li>Spot has\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spot.uz\/ru\/2022\/04\/12\/banks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">published<\/a>\u00a0materials on the main changes in the banking sector of Uzbekistan over the past five years.<\/li>\n<li>ANORBANK has\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spot.uz\/ru\/2022\/04\/13\/anorbank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">launched<\/a>\u00a0a remote customer identification service that will allow users to manage deposits, make commission-free transfers, exchange currencies and receive international transfers remotely.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spot.uz\/ru\/2022\/04\/14\/choyga-uz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choyga.uz<\/a>, which allows users to receive reviews and non-cash tips, has started working in Uzbekistan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Azerbaijan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The chairman of the Azerbaijani Association of Banks has\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/report.az\/ru\/finansy\/problemy-s-bankovskimi-kartami-v-azerbajdzhane-mogli-by-predupredit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stated<\/a>\u00a0that recent issues with bank cards (e.g. problems at payment terminals and ATMs) are temporary and that there are no serious problems with the country\u2019s card infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Armenia<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For the eighth time in the past ten years, Ameriabank has been recognized as the best bank in Armenia by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/finport.am\/full_news.php?id=45811&amp;lang=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Finance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>VC.ru has\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vc.ru\/services\/396393-net-karsheringa-i-samokata-malo-kovorkingov-kakoy-biznes-nuzhen-armenii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">published<\/a>\u00a0an article on the business projects currently lacking in Armenia, including serious investments in technology and the development of online financial services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Georgia<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The National Bank of Georgia plans to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bizzone.info\/finance\/2022\/1649732015.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">launch<\/a>\u00a0the digital lari in pilot mode in 2023. Initially, the use of digital lari will be restricted to within the borders of the country.<\/li>\n<li>TBC Bank plans on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/finchannel.com\/tbc-with-uzbekistan-and-azerbaijan-markets-to-reach-10-million-users-30th-anniversary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">increasing<\/a>\u00a0its number of users worldwide to 10 million.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Moldova<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moldpres.md\/ru\/news\/2022\/04\/13\/22002804\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fintech hub<\/a>\u00a0in Moldova has started working within the framework of the TEKWILL project. The hub is expected to expand cooperation between the National Bank, the Public Services Agency, the Ministry of Finance and the private sector.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/noi.md\/ru\/politika\/popesku-prinyal-uchastie-v-peregovorah-s-amerikanskimi-biznesmenami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Speaking<\/a>\u00a0at a roundtable discussion with representatives of the Central American Business Association, Moldova\u2019s Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration noted that fintech and IT are two promising areas for potential cooperation between Moldovan and US businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"rpbt_shortcode\">\n\n<div id='rpbt-related-gallery-1' class='gallery related-gallery related-galleryid-16641 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item' role='group' aria-label='Increased staff turnover costs Kazakhstani companies billions'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bulletins.bfconsulting.com\/en\/increased-staff-turnover-costs-kazakhstani-companies-billions\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/bulletins.bfconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/increased-staff-turnover-costs-kazakhstani-companies-billions-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"rpbt-related-gallery-1-12406\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='rpbt-related-gallery-1-12406'>\n\t\t\t\tIncreased staff turnover costs Kazakhstani companies billions\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item' role='group' aria-label='How to successfully introduce artificial intelligence in the Uzbek banking sector'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bulletins.bfconsulting.com\/en\/how-to-successfully-introduce-artificial-intelligence-the-uzbek-banking-sector\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/bulletins.bfconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/T1VM2f15155878387203_l-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"rpbt-related-gallery-1-8887\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='rpbt-related-gallery-1-8887'>\n\t\t\t\tHow to successfully introduce artificial intelligence in the Uzbek banking sector\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item' role='group' aria-label='BFC FinTech Monitor 5th \u2013 12th June'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bulletins.bfconsulting.com\/en\/bfc-fintech-monitor-5th-12th-june\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/bulletins.bfconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-1-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"rpbt-related-gallery-1-15023\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='rpbt-related-gallery-1-15023'>\n\t\t\t\tBFC FinTech Monitor 5th \u2013 12th June\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u00a0Vantage Market Research, the volume of the global open banking market is expected to jump from USD 10.39 billion in 2021 to USD 37.73 billion by 2028. 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