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Benjamin Avraham

The Future of Financial Services: Collaboration and Competition Between Fintechs and Banks

The global fintech market is growing rapidly with a market size expected to top $608 billion by 2029, almost doubling from a projected $312 billion this year. In part, this can be attributed to the a...

05 Jun 2024
Banking
Vipin Kumar Sharma

Swift and Global Banks launch AI pilots to tackle Cross-Border Payment Fraud

Swift and Global Banks Team Up to Combat Cross-Border Payment Fraud with AI Swift, the global financial messaging service, is partnering with leading banks on two AI-powered pilots to reduce fraud and...

03 Jun 2024
SWIFT Matters
Steve Morgan

Renewed sanction lists add complexities into the banks’ KYC process – can technology support?

The invasion of Ukraine passed its second anniversary recently and with that, sanctions have been revised and updated against groups or individuals linked to Russia and its allies. For example, the UK...

03 Jun 2024
Banking Strategy, Digital and Transformation
Kaustuv Ghosh

Bringing Change To Rural and Community Banks-Time for Core Banking to be Open

The future of core banking in rural/community banks Rural, thrift and community banks are where large numbers of people and small businesses find access to lending and possible wealth creation. As th...

02 Jun 2024
Asia Financial Services
Boris Bialek

A Look Underneath the Hood of Real-Time Payments

Real-time payments do exactly what the name implies. They refer to transactions that clear and settle (almost) instantaneously. This type of payment is characterised by settlement finality, instant co...

30 May 2024
Payments strategies 2015-2020-2030
Sergiy Fitsak

Navigating the Evolution of Digital B2B Payments in 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, securing and maintaining relationships with large enterprise clients is crucial for revenue growth. However, processing their payments poses significant cha...

29 May 2024
Banking Strategy, Digital and Transformation
Vipin Kumar Sharma

Stock settlements just got faster in the US, but can they be even quicker?

In the past, buying or selling a stock meant waiting two business days for the trade to settle (T+2). This meant a two-day gap between agreeing on a price and actually receiving the stock and mone...

28 May 2024
Post-Trade Forum
Jamel Derdour

Exploring the Growth of Digital Payments in Latin America

Latin America, a region renowned for its vibrant culture, diverse landscapes, and rich history, is undergoing a profound transformation in the realm of payments. With the rapid advancement of technolo...

28 May 2024
Payments strategies 2015-2020-2030
Joris Lochy

Unifying Payment Systems: Embracing ISO 20022 for Global Interoperability

In recent years, the world of payments has been undergoing a significant transformation. Historically, international payments were dominated by major players like SWIFT, VISA, MasterCard, and a handfu...

27 May 2024
Payments strategies 2015-2020-2030
A Finextra Member

What Are Some Disadvantages to Using Cryptocurrency as a Payment Method?

Navigating the world of cryptocurrency can be like exploring a new continent, full of promise yet with tons of hidden challenges. I remember a business owner who eagerly adopted Bitcoin as a payment ...

24 May 2024
Business
Francesco Fulcoli

Regulatory Resilience: Fintech's AML Frameworks through Comprehensive Gap Analysis and Methodologies

In a world where innovation meets finance, fintech companies stand at the forefront of revolutionising how we interact with money. However, with great innovation comes great responsibility, especially...

23 May 2024
Fintech
Penny Townsend

Unveiling the Power of Interchange Optimization for ISVs

In the fast-paced landscape of today’s industries, particularly within the technology sector, efficiency and streamlining operations are imperative. Every aspect of operations, including financial tra...

21 May 2024
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