Roman Eloshvili Founder and CEO at XData Group
In the age where consumer preferences are shaped by digital convenience, online banking stands as a pivotal factor in the selection of financial institutions. Interestingly enough, an overwhelming 91% of people consider digital banking crucial when choosing a bank. Despite this, the satisfaction with online banking services has seen a decline, wi...
21 June 2024 /ai /inclusion Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Raktim Singh Senior Industry Principal at Infosys
Concept of Self Supervised Learning Self-supervised models generate implicit labels from unstructured data rather than relying on labeled datasets for supervisory signals. Self-supervised learning (SSL), a transformative subset of machine learning, liberates models from the need for manual tagging. Unlike traditional learning that relies on labeled...
20 June 2024 /ai /retail Technology for Social Good
Laurent Descout CEO at NEO Capital Markets
In recent weeks, volatility has started bubbling up again with currency rates fluctuating bringing FX risk management back to the fore for many businesses. In April, Bloomberg’s gauge for hedging swings jumped to its highest since January, influenced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and speculation that the Fed will have to hold monetar...
20 June 2024 /startups /markets Fintech
Nick Green Director at Purple Patch Broking Ltd
The fintech industry has faced major hurdles due to economic ups and downs and changing regulations. This has forced fintechs to rethink their rapid growth plans. Unbridled expansion is no longer viable. Now, fintechs must prioritise sustainable and profitable growth over the long term. As a major contributor to the economy, the UK fintech sector ...
20 June 2024 /retail /crime Fintech
Shawn Conahan Chief Revenue Officer at Wildfire Systems, Inc.
With some of the biggest financial institutions in the world launching shopping rewards programs, it’s clear these loyalty incentives are becoming table-stakes in the field of value-added financial services. But not all loyalty/rewards platforms are created equal when it comes to meeting the needs of sophisticated financial institutions. As finan...
19 June 2024 /retail Fintech
James Booth VP Head of Partnerships, EMEA at PPRO
There is a famous phrase, which has been attributed to both Winston Churchill and George Bernard Shaw, that states the UK and the US are “two nations divided by a common language”. This refers to the fact both countries use the same language, but style, spellings, and meanings are often quite different. This analogy can easily be extended to payme...
19 June 2024 /payments /inclusion The Payments Business
Rob Straathof CEO at Liberis
The world’s financial companies, including banks and the larger credit and debit card players, have been in a position of market power for a long time. However, the disruption and digitalisation that’s being supercharged by enhanced customer expectations is changing this dynamic, and fintech is now flourishing. It’s clear from the rise of digital...
19 June 2024 /retail /wholesale Embedded Finance
Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 / Nucleus365
In the global arena of finance, emerging markets are increasingly becoming the epicentre of a profound shift in payment systems. As technology advances and connectivity spreads, these markets are experiencing a surge in the adoption of digital payment solutions, reshaping the way individuals and businesses, transact and interact with money. This a...
18 June 2024 /payments /markets Innovation in Financial Services
Terry Hubert Global Trade Strategist at Swift
As we see different industries exploring how digitisation can improve their business practices, it’s particularly exciting to consider how innovative technology can enhance global trade practices. However, the complex nature of the industry creates unique challenges that will require the global community to come together to effectively drive a fri...
18 June 2024 /payments /regulation
Guy Melamed CEO at Exberry
The elections for the European Parliament, held between 6th and 9th of June, could end up significantly impacting capital markets on the continent. This juncture could have the effect of reshaping regulatory landscapes, influencing market stability and altering cross-border economic activities. The shift to the far right in the elections saw a
18 June 2024 /markets Financial Services Regulation
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