Super-apps, which are apps designed to provide a range of services to users, have been rising in popularity in regions across the world including in China and South-East Asia. In Western markets, critics have often met them with criticism. For fintech companies, which could use super-apps to pave the way...
The role of a CFO is evolving beyond traditional financial oversight and management. CFOs are embracing a more strategic, holistic involvement in driving organizational growth and enhancing operational efficiency. Modern CFOs are leveraging technological advancements, like big data and analytics, to optimize financial processes, inform strategic decisions, and contribute...
The rapid shift from traditional banking systems to more advanced digital platforms marks the revolution in international payments. It is enabling real-time and cost-effective cross-border transactions. This transformation is not only enhancing user experience and financial inclusion. But also reshaping the global financial landscape and how businesses operate internationally....
An international investor recognises fintech as a transformative force in the global financial industry. After all, it is reshaping sectors from banking to insurance with digital innovations. An international investor also emphasises the importance of regulatory compliance in fintech. Differing financial regulations across countries can pose challenges to fintech...
Fintech has emerged as a pivotal force fundamentally transforming the financial services industry. The amalgamation of technology and finance is creating new paradigms that were previously thought to be unthinkable. The imperative to understand and navigate this evolving sector has never been more pressing. As the global demand for...
The Internet of Things industry is rapidly expanding, and it offers individuals across the globe a variety of digital devices and sensors. The IoT (Internet of Things) is a network of internet-connected devices that collect and transmit information. It is transforming the banking industry by personalizing rewards and offerings,...
In the often crazy world of financial technology, startups and incumbents are in a (rat) race to provide innovative solutions. Hopefully, solutions that address actual gaps and inefficiencies in the traditional banking system. However, in the haste to innovate and disrupt, many fintech companies overlook the fundamental principle of...
The fusion of media and fintech is not just a temporary industry trend. It is a powerful synergy shaping the future of both sectors. When we talk about media, it is easy to think solely about content. The newspapers, TV shows, movies, and radio broadcasts. However, as digital transformation...
By Soumaya Hamzaoui, Co-Founder and COO of RedCloud The face of global commerce has changed beyond recognition over the last decade. While large online retailers like Amazon and Facebook have profited from the switch to digital trading, they have also squeezed their smaller competitors in emerging markets and developing economies...
By Richard McCall, the CEO of Armalytix. In the face of the current cost of living crisis, consumers find themselves grappling with economic challenges unseen since the 2008 financial crisis. One difference from that time is the significant transformation of the personal finance landscape. That is due largely to advancements in...