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Darren Carvalho Co-Founder and Co-CEO at MetaWealth
In an era where technology is reshaping industries, wealth management is experiencing its own quiet revolution. Tokenized assets, driven by blockchain technology, are redefining how wealth managers approach investment strategies, offering transformative possibilities for institutional players like pension funds. This evolution is more than a techn...
11 December 2024 /wealth /crypto
Nkiru Uwaje Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at MANSA
For decades, cross-border payments have faced persistent high costs, delays and operational complexity, relying on a chain of intermediary institutions that make global transactions slow and expensive. In an attempt to disrupt this status quo, fintech introduced prefunded models, enabling faster and low-cost transactions by holding funds in local a...
05 December 2024 /payments /crypto
Bo Harald Chairman/Founding member, board member at Trust Infra for Real Time Economy Prgrm & MyData,
Only half-way through Harari's Nexus - so I should perhaps suspend comments. But judging from the book's index he has unfortunately not included any references to the work in Trust over IP, Self-sovereign Identity and MyData based EU legislation (making GDPR useful) and Linux founded Open Wallet Foundation. I did try to call his attention to th
04 December 2024 /ai /identity
Hugo Gomez Co-Founder & CEO at Bourgeois Bohème
With the great wealth transfer well underway, major changes are looming on the horizon in the family office landscape. These institutions — created to manage and preserve wealth across generations — are now facing several challenges, particularly as they are now overseeing diverse, cross-border assets. Additionally, they are aiming to adapt to th...
02 December 2024 /payments /wealth
Tom Rowe-Jones M&A Director at LAVA Advisory Partners
The recent UK budget introduced a number of changes that will have real consequences for businesses and, therefore, their M&A strategies. From the rise in National Insurance contributions to increases in the National Living Wage (NLW) and adjustments to the Employment Allowance, these new financial pressures can affect the value of a business ...
02 December 2024 /startups /markets
First of all I expect the bank to be a Trust Infrastructure leader and realise its responsibility for Society at Large. To take the practical steps needed so that the immense improvements in productivity, service levels, security, risk management, privacy and for EUs part the Single markets are delivered without hesitation and delays. The EU legis...
30 November 2024 /retail /identity
Retired Member
The Gloomy Outlook for the European Economy The EU economy is facing long-term troubles, a consensus recently echoed by the media and European politicians. Following GDP growth of just 0.3% in 2023, the EU’s annual GDP growth for 2024 continues to struggle between 0.2% and 0.4%, on the edge of a recession. Compared to the 2.5% GDP growth in the
27 November 2024 /ai /startups
Alex Kreger Founder and CEO at UXDA Financial UX Design
The financial industry is witnessing a seismic shift. Fintech companies, once considered fringe players, are now storming the gates of traditional banking institutions. They are not just nibbling at the edges but are capturing millions of customers in a matter of years—a feat that took incumbent banks decades to achieve. The secret weapon? A holis...
27 November 2024 /retail /identity
Amr Adawi Co-Founder and Co-CEO at MetaWealth
Traditionally, real estate has been primarily accessible to wealthy investors. Investing in properties requires substantial expertise, and significant upfront capital - placing it out of reach for many. Fortunately, new investment models powered by tokenisation are reshaping this landscape and lowering barriers to entry. Tokenisation is the proces...
25 November 2024 /inclusion /crypto
There should be no doubt that AI will be central for improving also EU competitiveness. But there are many horror stories around that may hinder uptake. Like AI knowing more about your inner self than you ever can - and will use this for commercial reasons and even against your interest (no use to try to pretend anything - or maybe you should ask...
22 November 2024 /retail /identity
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