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Francesco Fulcoli Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at Flagstone
On 25 March 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Feedback Statement FS25/2, which lays the groundwork for a multi-phase plan to simplify its regulatory framework following the implementation of the Consumer Duty. The initiative comes after widespread calls from firms and stakeholders to streamline the FCA’s rules, reduce unneces...
25 March 2025 /regulation /inclusion Fintech
Shailendra Prajapati Associate AI Engineer at Compunnel Inc.
Embedded finance is revolutionizing the financial services industry by integrating financial solutions directly into non-financial platforms. This transformative trend is reshaping consumer experiences, creating new revenue streams, and challenging traditional banking models. By leveraging technology, businesses are embedding banking, payments, le...
22 March 2025 /ai /inclusion Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Paula Hunter Executive Director at Mojaloop Foundation
Open source-based instant payment systems are crucial to achieving financial inclusion for the underserved in emerging economies. Financial inclusion is a major goal for many economies, especially in developing markets where access to traditional banking services remains limited. Mobile money services have bridged this gap, but the lack of in
21 March 2025 /payments /inclusion
Denys Boiko Founder at Erglis
The trend towards digital and mobile banking has been among the most profound technological shifts of recent decades. The scope for further innovation in these settings—for fintech startups and neobanks, as well as established players and their partners—remains enormous, with the emphasis falling typically on further advancing user experiences, ke...
20 March 2025 /inclusion Banking
Nanne Parmar CEO at Easemoney
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...
19 March 2025 /inclusion Personal Finance
In today’s dynamic global economy, financial institutions are increasingly confronted with uncertainties that defy historical precedent. Traditional stress testing long reliant on past market data often fails to capture the breadth of potential future crises. Enter AI-generated synthetic data: a groundbreaking solution that promises to transform t...
17 March 2025 /ai /inclusion Artificial Intelligence
Olivier Lens Head of Sub Sahara Africa at Swift
Sub-Saharan Africa’s payments ecosystem is evolving rapidly. Across the continent, 34 instant payment systems are already operational, with more in development. In February, South Sudan announced plans to launch its own Instant Payments System - an important milestone for one of the world’s most underdeveloped countries and a testament to the rapi...
17 March 2025 /payments /inclusion
Brian Mahlangu VP Product: Digital Platforms Mobile at Absa Bank, CIB.
Africa’s mobile money revolution isn’t just happening—it’s accelerating! Mobile wallets are reshaping how people transact, from street vendors to large enterprises. But let’s be real: the challenge has always been the same—a massive unbanked and underbanked population across the continent. Now, in 2025, a wave of new and expanding mobile wallets is...
17 March 2025 /payments /inclusion Digital Banking Trends
What Does This Mean for the Region? The Australian government’s recent decision to grant ANZ a $13 billion loan guarantee has raised an important question: how will this financial support transform Pacific operations? In an era marked by economic uncertainty and rapid digital transformation, this landmark move is designed to lower borrowing costs,...
15 March 2025 /inclusion /markets
James Strudwick Executive Director at Starknet Foundation
The emergence of Bitcoin didn’t just mark a new technological innovation - it brought with it an implicit promise of creating a fairer, more inclusive financial system. The new digital currency would surpass the restrictions associated with centralised fiat by transcending borders and eliminating intermediaries regardless of geography, class or cr...
13 March 2025 /inclusion /crypto Cryptocurrency Insights
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