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Chris Holmes

Chris Holmes Managing Director at PayTech Consulting

Don’t let these data traps derail your AI strategy

Many organisations are excited about the improvements that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can bring. We see this every day: banks, Financial Institutions, FinTechs and corporates all eager to unlock and harness AI’s potential. But there is a harsh reality blocking their progress, and this is not the technology – it’s their own data. As organisati...

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Dmytro Zinkevych

Dmytro Zinkevych CEO at SUNSAY NRG Suisse AG

Tools and Technologies Shaping the New Energy System

The energy world is changing fast. We’ve moved from giant power plants at the center to solar panels on our roofs, and now to a system where everyone can produce, share, and manage electricity. But keeping this new grid stable requires new innovative tools. Today, we’ll talk about the technologies that quietly shape tomorrow’s energy. Why Do We ...

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Jamel Derdour

Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 - www.transact365.io

The Expanding Range of Digital Payments in North Africa

North Africa’s payments landscape is changing fast. What was a region long defined by cash, big informal economies and limited card reach is now seeing a proliferation of digital payment rails — from instant bank transfers and mobile wallets to tokenized cards, contactless acceptance and merchant-focused point-of-sale solutions. That shift is bein...

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Kuldeep Shrimali

Kuldeep Shrimali Consulting Partner at Tata Consultancy Services

Family office – AI led transformation

Prologue According to an industry report there are currently 8,030 family offices worldwide, collectively managing approximately $3.1 trillion in assets. This total is projected to increase by 73 percent, reaching $5.4 trillion by 2030, which would exceed the present global hedge fund industry's assets under management ($5 trillion). The number of...

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Varadarajan Narashimman

Varadarajan Narashimman Solution Director -Global Deal Management at TEMENOS UK LTD

Virtual Account Management Driving More Value with Less

https://www.finextra.com/blogposting/15164/virtual-account-management-driving-more-value-with-less Transaction banking is no exception to the unprecedented challenges that the banking and financial services industry faces today. With traditional business margins eroding consistently, banks are looking to contain costs, eliminate inefficiencies and ...

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Anush Sachsuvarova

Anush Sachsuvarova Project Manager at Baseella Ltd

Beyond the Myths: How Modern Core Banking Systems Drive the Future of Finance

Debunking Myths Around Modern Core Banking Systems As digital finance evolves, myths often fill the space between perception and reality. Some claim that real-time payments, digital currencies, and cloud technology will make banks obsolete; others insist that old infrastructure is still good enough. The truth, as always, lies in between. Below, we...

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Peter Curk

Peter Curk CEO at Iconomi Ltd

Could the EU’s cryptocurrency regulations be good for the UK?

When the European Union (EU) introduced the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, it achieved a world-first. While regulation of the cryptocurrency space has been discussed for a number of years and is widely viewed as an essential step to combat fraud and a preponderance of bad actors, no other territory has yet taken any firm action. But w...

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Scott Andery

Scott Andery Digital Marketing Expert and Writer

SOC 2 Compliance Vendors for Startups and Growing Enterprises

In today’s digital-first economy, trust and data security have become essential for business success—especially for startups and growing enterprises. As companies increasingly rely on cloud-based solutions, third-party integrations, and customer data management, ensuring compliance with industry standards like SOC 2 Compliance is no longer optiona...

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Teo Blidarus

Teo Blidarus CEO and Co-Founder at FintechOS

How Building Societies Can Digitise Without Losing Their Community Bonds

Building societies occupy an essential place in UK financial services. Member-owned, locally trusted and community-first, they are built on relationships as much as products. Members expect to sit down, talk through decisions and get advice they can believe in. That trust is a strength. The challenge is delivering it alongside the speed and simpli...

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Shanice Octavia

Shanice Octavia Marketing Associate at Fly Fairly

Why Stablecoin Growth Is a Wake-Up Call for Travel Payments

The $1 Trillion Shift A new report from Standard Chartered estimates that as much as $1 trillion could leave emerging-market banks and move into stablecoins within the next three years. That’s not just a banking headline. It signals a deeper change in how people trust money. In regions where currency crises are common, stablecoins are increasingly...

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