772 Results from /markets
Tom Rowe-Jones M&A Director at LAVA Advisory Partners
Navigating an M&A process can be an exciting if complicated experience, and one of the things that can cause a heap of headaches is data. Having your data in good shape can make a massive difference to how potential investors or acquirers perceive your company, and can even put you in the driving seat of the deal process. So let’s explore why ...
24 September 2024 /startups /markets Business
Kate Leaman Chief Analyst at AvaTrade
Recently, the world has experienced many instances of geopolitical unrest, including the ongoing Russia–Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars. Inevitably, these influence global financial markets and often lead to immediate and extreme reactions, as well as long-term economic shifts. The global markets are no strangers to volatility – nevertheless, during...
24 September 2024 /security /markets
Eldad Tamir Founder and CEO at FINQ
The stock market investing industry is on the brink of significant transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing investor behaviors. Currently, the industry faces challenges such as high fees, lack of transparency, and complex investment products, which create steep learning curves and high entry barriers for young invest...
22 September 2024 /ai /markets Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Shailendra Malik SVP - Tech Delivery (Data Platform) at DBS Bank
“七転び八起き” (Nana Korobi Ya Oki), a famous Japanese proverb that means “Fall down seven times, stand up eight”, a proverb that can be prophetic as we see the recovery of the Japanese Yen from its abysmal performance in past few years. Let me start with a small disclaimer, I am neither an economist nor a financial expert. In fact, I am a techie turned
17 September 2024 /markets /predictions Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Artem Goryushin Business Analyst at Self-Employed
If you are an aspiring trader and investor and you are looking to enter the lucrative world of proprietary trading, starting an entirely new business from scratch can be a formidable challenge. A more viable alternative is to launch a white-label proprietary trading firm which leverages an established technology provider. This white-label model re...
11 September 2024 /startups /markets
Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 / Nucleus365
The rise of instant deposits and payouts is reshaping the global financial landscape, offering consumers and businesses faster, more efficient, and more convenient ways to manage their money. Instant payments, which enable the immediate transfer of funds, are becoming an integral part of financial services, from personal transactions to business o...
11 September 2024 /payments /markets Innovation in Financial Services
Foday Joof Risk Management Officer at Central Bank of The Gambia
Introduction: With a projected infrastructural financing gap of about $1 billion by 2030, the launching of The Gambia's first capital market in 2023 marks a significant step toward enhancing the country's abilty to meeting its development targets. The establishing of the vibrant capital market is crucial in fostering the country’s long-term sustai...
11 September 2024 /markets
Overview Financial development is crucial for economic growth but can also serve as a double edge sword for the environment, as it contributes to both environmental quality and degradation by either exacerbating climate shocks via credit channels to eco-unfriendly industries or mitigating them by financing eco-friendly ventures. Global sustainable...
11 September 2024 /sustainable /markets
Ahmad Almoosa Co-founder l Angel Investor at Mazeed
Once primarily known for its oil reserves, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is witnessing a remarkable transformation. The region is rapidly evolving into a thriving hub for tech startups by attracting a new breed of entrepreneurs and investors. Several key factors, including a surge in angel investing fuel this exciting shift. Accord
10 September 2024 /startups /markets Fintech innovation and startups
Anna Kuzmina Expert at Fintech
Recently I visited a rather peculiar place, a self-declared independent community in South Africa. It is called Orania. What is peculiar about it? Well, they have their own unofficial currency — Ora (a great and catchy name) and its digital equivalent dOra. All the while being simply a town in South Africa with South African rand in circulation
10 September 2024 /payments /markets Fintech World
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