Blockchain technology, which was once closely associated with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, has advanced significantly beyond its initial uses. Within the financial technology sector (fintech), blockchain’s impact is profound, revolutionizing conventional financial operations. This discussion explores the multifaceted ways in which blockchain is reforming fintech, highlighting its influence on...
Joseph Phillips and William Corbera, both of whom come from entrepreneurial backgrounds, have been friends for over a decade. Corbera co-founded RevoPay, a payments processing platform that was acquired by payments solutions firm OSG in 2022. Phillips, for his part, led the national sales team at Seamless before heading up...
Scientific Financial Systems appreciates the power of Snowflake with the scalability, performance, and burstability that it offers our customers. With its recent Snowpark Container Services (SPCS) offering, Snowflake now provides even more value. The allure of SPCS lies not only in its promise of lower latency and enhanced security...
By Repool staff. In the fast-paced world of hedge funds, emerging fund managers focus on big-picture strategy and day-to-day investment moves. However, what is often overlooked or regarded with disdain is the amount of compliance and account reconciliations needed in back-office operations. While it’s not glamorous work, it is essential...
I was especially thrilled to participate in the Capstone Competition. I am pleased to announce that my novel tracking metric project, TrueImpactShotCharts, was selected as a winner and took home the popular vote! In this project, we created a unique model that leverages Voroni spatial diagrams and shot-region-specific rebound...
The insurance industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements. Insurtech, a term blending ‘insurance’ and ‘technology,’ is revolutionising traditional insurance models. We explore the innovations in personalised insurance products, the role of IoT devices in data collection and risk assessment, and the challenges faced by established...
By Nikolay Seleznev, Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer at Uzum The descendants of those who traded on the Silk Road are now embracing a new vehicle for commerce: fintech. For years unable to access innovative finance and technology products, Uzbeks are making up for lost time. In a country...
Owners of small- and medium-sized businesses check their bank balances daily to make financial decisions. But it’s enterpreneur Yoseph West’s assertion that there’s typically information and functions missing from bank accounts that owners could really use. “SMBs make up 44% of U.S. GDP, underpin the economy and have a...
In a rapidly evolving financial services industry, Alexandra Mousavizadeh, Co-Founder and CEO of Evident, is steering the company to the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI) transformation in banking. Evident, a benchmarking and intelligence firm, specialises in authoritative, data-driven insights on corporate AI adoption. It began its focus within the...
Digital payments are at the forefront of transformation. Fintech, by nature a blend of finance and technology, is revolutionising how transactions are conducted worldwide. From tapping a phone at a checkout to transferring money across borders without hefty fees, the convenience and efficiency of digital payments are unmatched. This...