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Shailendra Prajapati

Shailendra Prajapati Associate AI Engineer at Compunnel Inc.

How Is the Australian Government’s $13 Billion Loan Guarantee Boosting Pacific Financial Operations?

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,...

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Igor Kostyuchenok

Igor Kostyuchenok SVP of Engineering at Mbanq

Will the Euro collapse

European economy's locomotive, Germany, is swiftly moving towards the largest financial crisis since the introduction of Euro. Lack of cheap energy sources, coming trade war with US and China, billions spent on trying to tame Russia and accomodate millions of refugees - all these factors made German economy not competitive. Europe is a slow movin...

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Prakash Bhudia

Prakash Bhudia HOD – Trading & Growth at Deriv

Bitcoin vs Gold in 2025: The safe haven debate reignites

As financial markets navigate uncertainty in 2025, investors are once again debating the ultimate safe-haven asset: gold or Bitcoin? Recent price movements have only fueled the discussion. While Bitcoin has hovered around $81,000 after a slight 2.6% pullback, gold has surged past $2,917, reflecting a classic flight to stability amid economic conce...

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Alex Kreger

Alex Kreger Founder and CEO at UXDA Financial UX Design

Dangers of Mergers and Acquisitions in Banking: Digital Chaos Hurts Customer Experience

When banks merge, the focus is often on cost savings and market expansion. But bigger doesn’t always mean better, especially in the digital world. Today’s customers demand speed, personalization and seamless interfaces. Merging two complex organizations with different digital products can only increase friction for clients. With 55% of users ready...

/retail /markets Innovation in Financial Services

Luigi Wewege

Luigi Wewege President at Caye International Bank

Tariffs and Tides: The Unforeseen Impact of U.S. Protectionism on Offshore Banking

The global financial landscape stands at a critical juncture. Recent shifts in U.S. economic policy, most notably the Trump administration's aggressive use of trade tariffs, have sparked intense debate over their broader impact beyond immediate trading partners. While initial discussions focused primarily on manufacturing and domestic economic in

/markets /predictions Trends in Financial Services

Harshita Soni

Harshita Soni Market Researcher at Ken Research

What is driving the explosive growth of the APAC digital payments ecosystem?

The Asia-Pacific Digital Payments Market is undergoing a digital revolution, fueled by mobile banking innovations, fintech expansions, and government-driven financial inclusion initiatives. As cashless transactions become the norm, the industry is evolving through AI-driven fraud prevention, blockchain security enhancements, and embedded finance s...

/payments /markets Trends in Financial Services

Jamel Derdour

Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 - www.transact365.io

Winning the Payments Game: How To Prepare for Sporting Events like the Indian Premier League

Sporting events, whether local, national, or global, present significant opportunities for merchants to capitalise on increased consumer spending. Fans flock to online stores, creating a surge in transactions. To maximise revenue and ensure seamless customer experiences, merchants must prepare their payment systems effectively. Here’s how business...

/payments /markets Innovation in Financial Services

John Bertrand

John Bertrand MD at Tec 8 Limited

International Instant Payment Platforms must be data ready

The cross-border payments are one of the fastest growing transactions in the world. In 2017 the value moved was $150 trillion and by 2027 is expected to reach $250 trillion. This growth in volume is accompanied by a dramatic shortening of payment delivery from at least 24 hours to instant. International Payments are starting to move off the 19th C...

/payments /markets Banking Strategy, Digital and Transformation

Prakash Bhudia

Prakash Bhudia HOD – Trading & Growth at Deriv

Gold struggles to gain momentum despite a slumping dollar and rising trade tensions

Financial markets are experiencing an unusual divergence as gold prices remain stagnant despite a sharp decline in the US dollar. Typically, gold and the dollar share an inverse relationship, making this market behavior particularly puzzling. With President Trump’s aggressive new tariffs escalating global trade tensions, investors are left grappli...

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Kate Leaman

Kate Leaman Chief Analyst at AvaTrade

Machine Learning: how big is its potential in trading?

The world of trading is an immensely complex place, with investors deploying a range of different strategies to try and maximise their profits. In this digital age, technology has only furthered the intricacies of trading – for instance, the plethora of online platforms available makes it easier than ever for individuals to start trading. Given th...

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