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Tackling money mule abuse of the financial sector – no place to hide
It has long been known that organised fraud gangs rely heavily on the use of networks of so-called ‘money mules’ to move criminal cash through the financial system.
Nov. 27, 2023 • Helena Wood
Money laundering is the lifeblood of organised criminals – put simply, without the ability to move and convert criminal proceeds into “clean” money to fund further crime and the lavish lifestyl...
Threats and risks of implementing digital currency (CBDC) for the general public
Although CBDCs may offer convenience and an upgrade to the payment system, they also carry certain risks and threats
Nov. 24, 2023 • Yuliya Barabash
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced the transition to the preparatory phase of the digital euro project, marking a significant step in the evolution of the modern financial system...
Super-Apps and Fintech: Everything You Need To Know
Today’s world is digitally-driven and super-apps aren't just a passing trend.
Oct. 16, 2023 • Chirag Shah
Today’s world is digitally-driven and super-apps aren't just a passing trend. They’re here to stay and there's a good reason why. Think of them like an all-encompassing app, offering ...
Is the boom over? How the current market is impacting the fintech sector
Sept. 18, 2023 • Ivo Gueorguiev
In the last eight years, fintech has surged, with disruptors challenging traditional finance and ushering in customer-centric innovation. This relentless wave of innovation has reshaped fin...
What is the best alternative financing for your business?
Every startup typically needs financial backing to get off the ground. But given the current economic climate, it’s harder than ever to secure funding by traditional means.
Sept. 12, 2023 • Chirag Shah
Every startup typically needs financial backing to get off the ground. But given the current economic climate, it’s harder than ever to secure funding by traditional means. High street banks ar...
Going mobile: how fintechs can elevate the mobile shopping experience
With more consumers opting for mobile shopping, fintechs need to deliver on frictionless payments, making sure that retailers and businesses have the tools to deliver a seamless shopping experience and drive business customers' preferred purchasing channe
Aug. 23, 2023 • Samina Hussain-Letch
Consumer shopping habits and preferences, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, continue to evolve at pace. While these consumers are navigating the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and in...
Why financial trading is the key to unlocking neobanks’ true potential
Increasingly customers are demanding faster, more efficient and secure banking services to match those that they receive from other sectors such as retail. That’s where neobanks have stepped up over the last decade to fill a gap in the market.
Aug. 21, 2023 • Andrew Grevett
Increasingly customers are demanding faster, more efficient and secure banking services to match those that they receive from other sectors such as retail. That’s where neobanks have stepped up...
How global commerce barriers are being broken down
The gap between the big online retail giants and the rest is growing. Open commerce platform is the key to overcoming these barriers
Aug. 17, 2023 • Soumaya Hamzaoui
The gap between the big online retail giants and the rest is growing. It has reached a saturation point where a select few large firms like Amazon have sewn up the market and now completely dom...
How embedded lending is changing the world of finance
Embedded finance is the integration of financial services directly into a business’s products and services via an application programming interface
Aug. 10, 2023 • Chirag Shah
Embedded finance has changed the banking industry beyond recognition in recent years. The bottom line is that it makes transactions far easier, faster and more efficient for all concerned...
How Can Generative AI Improve The Personal Banking Experience?
The exciting potential of generative AI in reshaping the personal banking landscape
July 20, 2023 • Konstantin Rabin
The undeniable truth is that artificial intelligence (AI) possesses immense potential to revolutionize numerous industries within the rapidly changing digital landscape of our times. One such i...