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Ritesh Jain Founder at Infynit / Former COO HSBC
Yesterday, I engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with Charles Orton-jones and Sam Boboev during a session on the evolution of digital wallets session in FintechTalk What began as an exploration of their role in payments quickly expanded into a broader conversation on their future as gateways to digital identity, tokenized assets, and decentr...
29 January 2025 /payments /identity
Katherine Chan CEO at Juice
After spending over 15 years in banking, I witnessed the ongoing challenges SMEs face when seeking funding. Traditional high street banks often fail to meet the needs of these businesses, especially digital-first and B2C companies, leaving them unable to secure the capital needed to scale. This persistent gap in funding, which amounts to £22b in t...
28 January 2025 /startups /inclusion
There’s a phrase I’ve come to live by: “Customer experience is not part of the game; it’s the game.” In today’s world, where products and services can be easily replicated, the real differentiator is how businesses treat their customers. It’s not just about solving problems—it’s about how they make people feel during those moments of need. I learn...
24 January 2025 /people /startups
Francesco Fulcoli Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at Flagstone
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its updated review of money laundering through markets (MLTM), building on prior work such as the 2019 thematic review (TR19/4). This latest analysis outlines progress, persistent gaps, and new challenges in combating financial crime in capital markets. It also provides practical recommendation...
23 January 2025 /regulation /crime
The fintech sector has undeniably undergone a transformative period over the past year. After a booming few years, 2023 presented challenges for fintech funding, with significant drops in key markets like the US, UK, and India. However, in a surprising twist, Europe has proven resilient, marking a 10% rise in fintech funding during 2024. Let me ta...
23 January 2025 /startups /markets
The closure of Zing, HSBC's international payments app launched just last year, is both disappointing and unsurprising. In an era where Wise and Revolut continue to disrupt traditional banking, Zing’s failure highlights several important lessons for banks trying to remain relevant in the evolving fintech landscape. Let’s break this down. The Challe...
23 January 2025 /payments /startups
Vasyl Soloshchuk CEO & Founder at INSART Fintech Business Accelerator
Exploring how startups can focus on real-world applications to drive value instead of chasing trends. Everyone knows AI can power chatbots to handle customer queries or churn out generic content. But what about fintech? In 2023, the market for AI in fintech was valued at $42.83 billion, and by 2029, with a steady growth rate, it will surpass the ...
20 January 2025 /ai /startups
The Enterprise Fraud Risk Assessment (Practice Note) has been developed by the Government Counter Fraud Profession (GCFP) Centre of Learning, operating out of the Public Sector Fraud Authority. It was made public on the 13th of January 2025 to provide organizations with a robust framework for mitigating fraud risks and safeguarding resources. Fra...
20 January 2025 /regulation /crime
In an era where technology underpins progress, India’s journey in crafting and scaling its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) offers a blueprint for transformative growth and inclusion. The ambitious vision—spanning Aadhaar, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), DigiLocker, and emerging frameworks like the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)—refle...
20 January 2025 /payments /identity
The expanded partnership between Klarna and Stripe represents a strategic inflection point in the evolution of global payments. As Klarna gears up for its much-anticipated U.S. IPO—targeting a valuation of nearly $20 billion—this collaboration gives the company unparalleled access to millions of Stripe-powered merchants across 26 countries. This mo...
15 January 2025 /payments /startups
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