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Rodrigo Zepeda CEO at Storm-7 Consulting Limited
By Rodrigo Zepeda, CEO, Storm-7 Consulting INTRODUCTION The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 (2023 Act) is statutory legislation that sets out new ‘flexible working’ (FW) rights for employees and other workers. Such FW rights incorporate ‘working from home’ (WFH) arrangements. Although its provisions seem relatively simple enough i...
29 April 2024 /regulation /crypto
Mikhail Yegorin Head of PR at Jusan Bank
The phrase super app has increased in popularity in recent years, used typically to refer to a single app offering multiple services to its users – for example, e-commerce, ride-hailing, and financial services all in one. The concept is becoming more and more mainstream, with the recent New York IPO of Kazakh super app Kaspi giving the concept
26 April 2024 /retail /inclusion
Mindaugas Mikalajūnas CEO at smeGo
The financing landscape is evolving rapidly and we have witnessed a transformation of the whole finance and banking sector over the last decade, driven by fintech startup companies that challenge traditional financing and banking models, incorporating more useful functionalities—beyond online payment processing, instant financing decisions, and em...
24 April 2024 /inclusion /markets
Ghazi Ben Amor VP - Corporate Development at Zama
When the FCA fined Equifax £11 million for its role in one of history’s largest cyber security breaches back in October last year, it was a stark reminder of the fragility of our data ecosystem. Following the incident - which saw the credit bureau firm fail to manage and monitor the security of UK consumer data it had outsourced to its US-based pa...
17 April 2024 /security /payments
Hemal Jayasinghe Chief Business Officer- Banking Transformation at LTIMindtree
As the fintech sector continues to evolve, businesses are increasingly recognising the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in optimising operations and elevating customer experiences. Historically, industries, such as FinTech have thrived on transformative tech and have used it to keep pace with changing customer needs. The wi...
08 April 2024 /people /predictions
Stephen Carter Director of Payments Strategy at Ivalua
We’ve seen a significant rise in inflation over the past year, leading to increasing market uncertainty and ultimately causing costs to spiral for many businesses. Meanwhile, the economy is recovering from a series of black swan events over recent years – from Brexit to global conflict and supply shortages. These issues have impacted businesses’ b...
08 April 2024 /payments /cloud
Sarp Demiray CEO at European Merchant Bank
Over the last five years, the digital banking sector has experienced significant growth and transformation, driven by technological advances and changes in consumer behavior. Many Europeans already have a digital bank or banking product in their pocket, and this trend is making inroads into emerging markets. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the u...
04 April 2024
Maya Kumar EVP at Banked
Credit and debit cards have largely replaced cash in Australia, providing customers with increased convenience and introducing purchase protections. However, card networks charge a fee for each and every transaction, normally between 0.5% and 2% (RBA). This is a problem for Australian retailers and businesses the world over as they navigate tight ...
04 April 2024 /payments /retail
Kate Leaman Chief Analyst at AvaTrade
Risk management is a crucial aspect of trading that can significantly impact a trader’s success. Trading inevitably involves a level of unpredictability, with market conditions influenced by various factors such as economic indicators, geopolitical events, and even unexpected news. As trading becomes increasingly complex and interconnected, the po...
03 April 2024 /security /markets
Donica Venter Marketing at Traderoot
Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of banking trends amid fierce competition can be daunting. Recognizing the importance of staying ahead, especially as fintech disruptors reshape the industry. In this insightful post, we delve into five pivotal trends shaping the banking and payments sector: Contactless Payments: The pandemic accelerated th...
03 April 2024 /payments /retail
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