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Fintech

Fintech discussions and conversations around the development of fintech.

Francesco Fulcoli

Francesco Fulcoli CCO at Flagstone

FCA Sounds Alert Over Weak Money Laundering Controls - Dear CEO Letter

Francesco Fulcoli - Chief Compliance Officer The UK's financial regulator has sent a serious warning to financial institutions after identifying widespread failings in how firms are preventing money laundering. In a letter to the chief executives of regulated firms, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) outlined common weaknesses it has found th...

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Rodrigo Zepeda

Rodrigo Zepeda CEO at Storm-7 Consulting Limited

FCA/PRA Diversity and Inclusion for Crypto and FinTech Firms: PART I

By Rodrigo Zepeda, CEO, Storm-7 Consulting INTRODUCTION “Complicated as hell.” That is how I would summarise new proposed regulatory measures to boost “diversity and inclusion” (D&I) in financial services. In 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) (Bank of England (BoE)) (collectively the “reg...

/regulation /crypto

Darya Lyhach

Darya Lyhach PR manager at Noda

The Future of Mobile Payments: Technologies and Trends to Watch in 2024

As we venture into 2024, the mobile payment landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviors. This article explores the key trends shaping the future of mobile transactions, offering a glimpse into how businesses and consumers adapt to these changes. 1. The Surge of Smar...

/payments

Anna Kuzmina

Anna Kuzmina Expert at Fintech

We are cash-free: Sweden's fintech outlook

“We are a cash-free hotel. Payments can be made with the most common credit cards”. This was the message I received from the hotel in Stockholm when stepping onto the Viking land of Sweden. “We are cashless,” “We only accept card payment,” and “No cash” — these were the messages virtually everywhere I went in Stockholm. From the moment you land,

/payments /markets

Dennis Buckly

Dennis Buckly Fintech Writer/Analyst at House of Ventures

Top 5 Investment Tools You Need to Get This 2024

With the help of investing apps and FinTech tools, modern-day users can easily buy or sell stocks, manage their portfolios, and obtain investment analytics. These technological advancements have democratized access to financial markets, empowering individuals to take control of their investments without relying solely on traditional brokerage fir

Max Koretskiy

Max Koretskiy Investor, Cо-Founder at Blackshield Capital Group

5 reasons why WealthTech will continue to develop rapidly

The current model of the global economy functions in such a way that global capital is constantly growing. This is influenced by many factors, including globalization, technological progress, the development of financial markets, as well as population growth and increasing the level of people's income. Additionally, the policies of many Central ba...

/payments /wealth

Eugene Rudenko

Eugene Rudenko Marketing manager at Aetsoft

Demystifying Peer-to-Peer Lending: A Marketplace Where Individuals Connect for Financial Solutions

Imagine a financial ecosystem where individuals bypass traditional institutions and directly connect with each other to borrow and lend money. This is the core concept of peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms, a rapidly evolving space transforming the lending landscape. What is a P2P Lending Platform? Think of a P2P platform as an online marketplac...

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Eric Huttman

Eric Huttman CEO at MillTechFX by Millennium Global

6 hidden FX costs every fund manager should know about

The FX market is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily trading volume of $7.5 trillion. A significant proportion of this volume comes from fund managers, but despite their high exposure, they often suffer from a lack of transparency, especially when it comes to pricing. MillTechFX’s own research found that 73% of UK fund managers...

/wealth /markets

Stanislav Andreev

Stanislav Andreev Senior lawyer at SBSB FinTech Lawyers

The Rise of AI in Investment Strategies in 2024: how AI revolutionizing investment strategies

The year 2023 brought us many surprises, but it is widely agreed that the dominant trend of the year was Artificial Intelligence (AI). Fact that AI has made a significant breakthrough and has become an integral part of our lives. This also holds true for the field of investments. In this essay, I aim to delve deeper into the convergence of Investm...

/wealth /markets

Shawn Conahan

Shawn Conahan Chief Revenue Officer at Wildfire Systems, Inc.

Navigating the Evolving Fintech Landscape in 2024

After years defined by explosive growth and disruption, the business environment for fintechs is shifting. Fintechs and financial institutions alike will need to chart a strategic course to navigate these headwinds. To succeed this year, firms must understand and adapt to the key trends that will reshape their markets. Looking ahead, three trends ...

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