Sector Verticals

Innovation in the payments sector 

We hear from Lee Atkinson, Chief Operating Officer at Modern World Business Solutions on the current innovation landscape within the payments sector.  The payments sector has been transformed in recent years, with the continuous advancement of...

HSBC UK issues urgent fraud warning against dummy apps 

The warning comes as the bank has seen a spike in the number of cases, with dozens of customers downloading a dummy app within the last couple of weeks. One of these fake apps is called ‘PDF AI’ which impersonates a genuine app with a similar...

How is the DeFi industry’s rapid evolution impacting traditional finance, and what regulatory adaptations are being considered in response? 

Global securities regulators are set to crackdown on decentralised finance (DeFi) platforms as the IOSCO outlines their first blueprint to ensure those who participate in DeFi are held accountable, safeguarding market stability.   The IOSCO, the...

AI delivers automation at scale for insurers to drive efficiency and customer experience 

Patrick Ashton, Head of UK Operations at Alula Technologies explains that for insurance, digital transformation has become a business imperative. As part of this, adopting advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)...

Commercial Bank of Dubai deploys Freshworks to enhance customer service digitisation 

Freshworks, a cloud-based customer service software company and the Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), a prominent banking institution in the UAE, have elevated its customer service operations through the implementation of Freshdesk. By utilising...

Astra Tech and Ant Group to launch first-of-its-kind Alipay+ cross-border digital payments solution in the UAE  

Astra Tech, the leading consumer technology holding group in the MENA region, announced a partnership with Ant Group, one of the world’s largest digital payment platforms. This collaboration will witness the integration of Alipay+’s global...

AIQ Academy becomes first financial online education provider offered CPD accreditation  

AccountsIQ, the accountancy SaaS provider, has announced that its client-centric learning hub, AIQ Academy, is now officially CPD certified. The certification marks one of the first instances of an online education provider offering CPD accreditation...

Paysend and RemotePass partner to offer instant payments to contractors globally  

  Paysend, the global card-to-card payments pioneer and RemotePass, the global onboarding and payroll platform, has announced a partnership to facilitate instant and more cost-effective transfers to international workers in 80 countries.  Through...

Three quarters of the financial services industry is being ‘held back’ by a lack of digital skills  

Three-quarters of the financial Services industry is being ‘held back’ by a lack of digital skills leaving significant gaps in workforces, according to new research from strategic talent solutions partner FDM Group.   A staggering 75%...

UK small businesses struggle with profits and energy costs amid economic uncertainty 

A new report has revealed that more than a quarter (26%) of small business owners in the UK believe that they will be forced to cease trading if the outlook for their business does not improve – a potentially detrimental blow to the UK...

Adapt to business changes with flexible licensing 

We hear from John Maddison – EVP of Products and CMO at Fortinet on staying agile in a rapidly changing industry with adaptable licensing models. Discover the benefits of usage-based pricing, enabling businesses to efficiently scale cybersecurity...

How AI can breathe new life into Singapore’s insurance industry 

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the auto insurance industry by simplifying claims processes. Sandeep Bhargava, SVP, Global Services and Solutions, Public Cloud Business Unit at rackspace technology tells us how AI-driven computer...