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Mayuri Jain

Mayuri Jain CMO at Science4Data

The AI Race is Changing: Why Orchestration, Not Model Supremacy, is the Future

For years, AI development has been defined by a race for the most powerful models. Each iteration has boasted higher parameters, improved accuracy, and enhanced capabilities. But as enterprises seek real-world AI applications, a fundamental shift is underway—AI is no longer about who has the biggest model, but who can orchestrate AI most effective...

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Mayuri Jain

Mayuri Jain CMO at Science4Data

Beyond the Buzzwords: How AI is Exposing Greenwashing in Sustainable Investing

Sustainable investing has moved from a niche interest to a mainstream financial strategy, with over $35 trillion in assets under management globally aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. Investors, institutions, and regulators are demanding greater transparency in how businesses operate, leading to an increasing numb...

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Shawn Conahan

Shawn Conahan Chief Revenue Officer at Wildfire Systems, Inc.

How Value-Added Financial Services Are Evolving to Meet Consumer Demand for Financial Security

Today, consumers remain budget conscious and very careful about how and when they spend money due to high grocery and housing prices, adding to financial stress and the everyday challenges of managing their finances. Economic uncertainty, fueled by fluctuating government policies, has only heightened the need for financial stability. Threats of a ...

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Nanne Parmar

Nanne Parmar CEO at Easemoney

How a Cash Denomination calculator Works?

Managing cash efficiently can be a challenge, especially for small business owners, shopkeepers, and cashiers who handle multiple transactions daily. A Cash Denomination Calculator makes this process easy by breaking down large amounts into smaller, usable denominations. Here’s how it works: 1. Enter the Total Amount Start by entering the total ca...

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Denis Shafranik

Denis Shafranik Co Founder at Concentric

Entrepreneurial VCs are the best partners for startups in the current market

As funding and building a business gets harder, takes longer and becomes more complex, startup founders need VCs to be a true partner on their growth journey. Startup investing in 2024/25 is a different ballgame to a few years ago when funding was plentiful and rapid growth curves were the norm. Deals are still happening and there are still exciti...

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Jesse Knutson Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities

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Event Report

Using modern technology platforms to create an AI-driven bank

In the rapidly advancing banking sector, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become less of a choice and more of a crucial stepping stone. The industry is facing a turning point in the adoption of AI where organisations either embrace the opportunities in front of them or risk falling behind.  The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of digital transformation. In banking operations, the integration of AI presents an opportunity for significant growth. However, this integration is not without its challenges. Banks are dealing with more data than ever before, and managing this information effectively is a crucial hurdle to overcome. From ensuring data accuracy and relevance to adhering to privacy regulations, these challenges require careful consideration.  The decision to incorporate AI should be a strategic one, aimed at addressing specific business challenges and not just a nod to the latest trend. Identifying growth-inhibiting challenges and evaluating the viability of AI as a solution is a practical and cost-effective approach.  This report highlights the key takeaways of a Finextra webinar, hosted in association with Red Hat, by a panel of industry experts. Discover:  Overcoming barriers in integrating AI into banking systems;  AI integration: A strategic approach; and  Effective utilisation of AI in business operations and risk mitigation.   

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The US Instant Payments Landscape: Navigating Growth and Challenges

The increasing demand for instant payment solutions is a key trend driving the adoption of faster payments. This webinar report explores what is holding instant payments back in the US.  In the US, real-time payments (RTP) have grown significantly since The Clearing House introduced them in 2017. Currently, the RTP network covers approximately 70% of customer accounts in the US, with transaction volumes and values rising dramatically. The Federal Reserve’s FedNow service, launched in mid-2023, has also contributed to this growth, processing a substantial number of payments in its initial quarters. These networks provide low-cost, efficient payment solutions that are gaining popularity for both consumer and business transactions.  Despite this progress, challenges remain in the adoption of faster payments. Interoperability between different payment systems and networks is a primary issue. While domestic instant payments are becoming more common, cross-border instant payments face obstacles due to the complexity of multi-currency transactions and varying regulations across countries. Additionally, the regulatory environment in the US does not mandate the adoption of faster payments, which can slow down the pace of implementation compared to other markets with regulatory mandates.  This report highlights the key takeaways of a Finextra webinar, hosted for the PREDICT 2025 campaign, by a panel of industry experts. It aims to answer:  What is holding Faster Payments back in the US and how much progress can be attributed to open banking and the ISO 20022 standard? Which applications of Faster Payments in the UK are transferrable to the US? With RtP and FedNow, how much choice is too much choice? What evidence is there that the financial services industry is at a tipping point and technology must be leveraged to ramp up adoption?

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Confirmation of Payee progress and APP fraud mitigation: Where are we now?

This report compares Confirmation of Payee progress and APP fraud mitigation across EMEA, APAC and North America, and features expert commentary from AccessPay, Bottomline, Finastra and NatWest.  APP fraud losses are expected to double across EMEA, APAC and North America, and legislation mandating CoP on a national or regional basis must be established across the globe. It is estimated that APP fraud losses in the UK, India and the UK will hit $5.25 billion, with a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 21% across the 2022-2026 period, according to an ACI Worldwide and GlobalData report.  Action must be taken, and if regulations are not put in place, financial institutions and PSPs must ensure they are leveraging technology solutions to bolster verification mechanisms themselves. Striking the balance between protecting the end customers, adding minimal friction to processes, and assessing fraud prevention procedures will be a cumbersome, yet important, project.  This Finextra report, produced in association with LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, explores how to meet that need, and:  The state of play for APP fraud and misdirected payment fraud across EMEA, APAC, and North America;  How success stories in EMEA will set the trend for other regions;  The impact non-CoP initiation in APAC will have on international payments; and  What the future holds for technology solutions that can detect account activity in North America. 

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Banking and Fintech; More Partnership than Competition

At one point, as the industry was first evolving in its technological innovation, banks and fintech firms often saw each other solely as competition. In this FinextraTV interview, Sarah Biller, Co-Founder, Mass Fintech Hub and Claire Verville, Head of Ventures & Strategic Partnerships, M&T Bank join the virtual studio to discuss how that has changed. From exploring the history of blossoming partnerships to extolling the benefits of collaboration in the modern era, Biller and Verville narrate the truth of a new interconnected industry of opportunity.

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Sehrish Alikhan

Sehrish Alikhan Reporter at Finextra

What is Digital Company ID? CFIT’s blueprint for fraud prevention

The Centre for Finance, Innovation, and Technology (CFIT) has published a Digital Company ID plan to crack down on fraud and support UK businesses. CFIT led a coalition of over 70 organisations including financial institutions, government agencies, tech firms, policymakers, and academics, to develop and analyse Digital Company ID. According to the ...

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Jack Gibson

Jack Gibson Head of Payments Engineering, Architecture & APIs at J.P. Morgan Payments

Pushing payments forward through cloud technology and APIs

The payments industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing consumer expectations. As digital transactions become the norm, the need for efficient, secure and scalable payment solutions has never been greater. Enter cloud technology and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)—two powe...

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Hamish Monk

Hamish Monk Senior Reporter at Finextra

What is CFPB Section 1033?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, is an independent agency of the United States government. On 22 October 2024, the CFPB issued a final rule to implement Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act, seeking to govern how consumers access and share their financial data – and how that data is protected. In essence, the regulation marked an ...

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