John Reese Business Analyst | Platform Growth Expert at Hashcodex
Running a business is never easy. On one side, you are chasing sales. On the other side, you are handling your staff. Am I right? In between all this, one thought keeps coming again and again. How is my money moving? Where is it going and where is it coming from? Now listen. With normal currency, we have banks, cards, and so many options to store i...
5 hours /payments /crypto Fintech innovation and startups
Ivica Djordjevic Head of Product at Relio
If you’re building a startup, at some point you’re going to have to pitch — whether to investors, accelerators, or even your first team member. For many of us, especially introverts, this is terrifying. I know, because I’ve been there. In 2024, my startup Colsia was selected for the finals of the BAS Startup Demo Day in Sarajevo. It was a big momen...
15 hours /startups
James Monaghan Senior Director at Pegasystems Inc.
Is AI Really Coming for My Job? Change often brings uncertainty. It’s human nature to feel uneasy about things we don’t fully understand — and artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the workplace, is no exception. Lately, the fear that “AI is coming for my job” has become a growing concern across industries, especially in financial services...
21 hours /ai /wholesale Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Rafia Alam Marketing Manager at Swapin
Coming from a non-crypto background, crypto payments was a labyrinth of tech and compliance complexities that took me a while to get used to. However, once I was in it, it was hard not to note the following observations. People have ideas but execution is excruciating If there’s one big takeaway I’ve had, it’s that ideas are fun to play with but...
15 August 2025 /payments /inclusion Fintech innovation and startups
Paul Shumsky CEO & Founder at @Finpace.tech
Every major shift in digital banking has started with a problem that could no longer be ignored. Moving from branches to online banking addressed the need for convenience. The move from online to mobile banking apps gave customers access to their finances anywhere and anytime. Now a new challenge is emerging. Even the best mobile banking apps are ...
15 August 2025 /ai /retail
Oleg Boiko Founder at Finstar Financial Group
Looking back, nearly every stage of my life — with the possible exception of the earliest school years — has been marked by high levels of uncertainty, challenges, and critical situations. These periods were not only tests of personal resilience but also served as trials for the strength of business and human relationships. As a result, I have of...
15 August 2025 /people /markets
Sam Boboev Founder at Fintech Wrap Up
As a fintech product manager and enthusiast who writes a newsletter, I constantly monitor developments in fintech, payments, banking, and related markets. Recently, my attention has been drawn to the spend or expense management landscape, especially after witnessing significant funding rounds by companies such as Payhawk, Ageras, and Light. These
15 August 2025 /payments /markets
Tim Barnett CEO at Credas Technologies
The UK Government’s upcoming reforms to the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs) mark a major step forward in the adoption of digital identity across regulated sectors. With HM Treasury backing digital ID as a means to streamline checks and help meet the government’s aim of reducing compliance costs by 25%, the direction of travel is now clear: di...
15 August 2025 /regulation /identity Digital Identity Management
Rajat Deshpande CEO and Co- founder at FinBox
Lending innovation in India is taking an interesting turn. While most headlines focus on flashy technology and customer acquisition numbers, some lenders are quietly redefining how credit reaches India’s MSME sector. A Chennai-based NBFC recently crossed INR 350 crore in monthly disbursals. It didn’t build another app or venture into something unu...
14 August 2025 /regulation /inclusion Financial Inclusion
Jamie Hoyle VP Product at MirrorWeb
The role of the Chief Compliance Officer has never been more complex, or more critical. In today’s volatile regulatory environment, incoming CCOs are stepping into high-pressure situations with growing expectations, limited resources, and expanding digital footprints to supervise. The first 90 days often set the tone for long-term success - or su
14 August 2025 /regulation /wealth Fintech
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