By Jelle van Schaick, Head of Marketing at IntergiroThe present demand for services that extend beyond standalone tools has never been greater. People and businesses nowadays want more than isolated solutions—they seek platforms that integrate seamlessly into their workflows, centralizing their operations and automating core processes. Enter vertical financial...
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in driving economic growth, innovation, and employment. Despite their importance, SMEs often struggle to access the capital needed for growth and operations. Fintech is revolutionising the financial landscape, breaking down barriers and offering new opportunities for these businesses. Here, we...
Payment systems have undergone significant transformations over the years. From cash and checks to digital wallets, these changes have revolutionised commerce and consumer behaviour. We explore the evolution of payment solutions, analysing adoption rates, security challenges, regulatory shifts, and innovative technologies.Traditional Payment Methods: Cash and ChecksFor centuries, cash reigned...
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of emerging economies. In many regions, they create jobs, drive innovation, and stimulate local economies. Yet, they often face financial challenges, struggling to access credit, manage cash flow, and navigate complex financial systems. Fintech solutions are changing this landscape, offering SMEs...
In this exclusive Fintech Review interview, Adam Swartzbaugh, CEO of Almond FinTech, discusses transformative cross-border payment technology. Almond’s blockchain-driven Settlement Optimization Engine (SOE) addresses critical speed, transparency, and cost challenges in cross-border payments. The SOE optimises transaction routes and provides near-instantaneous settlement for financial institutions globally. Almond standardises cross-border...
In the past decade, the financial services sector has witnessed an exciting shift. Fintech companies and traditional banks are increasingly working together. This wave of collaboration marks a significant evolution in the industry. Historically seen as competitors, fintechs and banks now find common ground to enhance services and reach...
Financial inclusion remains a global priority. Across emerging markets, millions of people lack access to essential banking services. Traditional banks, often limited by infrastructure costs, struggle to reach remote populations. In response, fintech companies are stepping up, using digital innovation to provide banking solutions to the unbanked and underbanked....
We are pleased to announce a Media Partnership with QUBE Events for the 19th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum on 6-7 November at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus!Over 50 of Europe’s foremost Payments and RegTech experts will take the stage to share exclusive insights on payment trends,...
As the landscape of digital finance continues to evolve, non-custodial banks are emerging as a revolutionary solution, especially within the Web3 ecosystem. These banks allow users to maintain full control of their funds, unlike traditional banks that hold or manage their clients’ assets. Non-custodial banking aligns perfectly with the...
London, United Kingdom – 30 October 2024Universal Carbon Finance (UCFINN), in collaboration with the Rockefeller Foundation, announces the launch of the Banking Coalition for the Green Economy. This milestone builds upon the recent convening at the Rockefeller Bellagio Center in Italy (September 16-20, 2024), where leaders from finance, academia,...