Analysis

Mastercard’s CBDC tokenisation pioneers Web3 commerce 

Richard Wormald, Division President, Australasia at Mastercard, highlights the success of Mastercard’s innovative solution. By tokenising CBDCs onto various Blockchains, consumers now have a secure and convenient option to engage in commerce across...

Providing digital and affordable financial solutions to East African farmers

Bram van den Bosch, Co-founder and CEO of Emata, a company dedicated to providing digital and affordable financial solutions to East African farmers, shares the remarkable journey of the organisation, from its inception to a recent successful seed fund...

Analysing the role of investment brokers in an era of the AI-enhanced financial market 

Technology is always changing the rules and now Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing roles across sectors such as the day-to-day duties of the investment broker. From streamlined decision-making to enhanced predictions, Seraj Asad Khan, Managing...

Get To Know: Paul Scott, CTO, Matrix Booking 

Paul Scott, CTO, Matrix Booking, speaks to us about his company, current major areas of investment within the industry and his most memorable achievement.   Can you tell us about your current position?  I’ve been the Chief...

Qashio and Carasti join forces to transform leasing and corporate expenses in the UAE 

Qashio, a Dubai-based Fintech company offering a Corporate Card and Expense Management Solution, has announced its strategic partnership with Carasti, a leading car subscription service in Dubai. This collaboration aims to redefine the leasing landscape and...

Financial institutions and the problem with security, fraud and identity sprawl 

With the accumulation of security, fraud, and identity solutions, financial institutions find themselves entangled in a complex array of tools. Phil Allen, VP, EMEA, at Transmit Security, explains how this intricacy obstructs threat response, leads to...

Mukuru becomes the first remittance company in Africa to re-introduce Naira payouts directly into Nigerian bank accounts

Mukuru, one of Africa’s leading fintech providers, introduces pioneering Naira bank top-ups to streamline remittances in Nigeria. Simplifying USD-to-Naira conversions, this innovation addresses customer pain points and caters to Nigeria’s vast...

Bank lending to rise as Britain dodges recession

Banks are expected to increase their lending as the UK economy swerves the predicted recession and the housing market shows small signs of some revival, according to a panel of leading economists. Total loans in the UK are expected to rise 1.2% this year...

The three Cs of cybersecurity

Strong cybersecurity is the backbone of every organisation. Check Point Software agrees, outlining the three C’s methodology below and why should they be central to an organisation’s strategy moving forward. Cybercriminals are constantly finding...

Young workers most likely to opt for corporate credit cards due to finance worries, survey reveals

A report by Emburse has revealed that the younger workforce is feeling the pinch when it comes to finances. In a survey which looked at expense processes within UK businesses, it was the age group of 16-34-year-olds who were most likely to prefer using...

Research finds that female leaders are being overlooked for top FinTech jobs

Research from EY and Innovate Finance has highlighted ‘barriers’ in the FinTech sector with female leaders being overlooked for senior positions within the industry.  The report, formed from the 120 finalists on the Women in Fintech...

Genesys report confirms customer experience is at the heart of success

Organisations must unlock the new paradigm of personalised, empathetic experiences at scale to build customer relationships and growth amid changing consumer preferences and increasing expectations. We take a look at the findings of Genesys’ State of...