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The Rise of Digital Currencies and Their Impact on Banking
Date: February 21, 2024
The Rise of Digital Currencies and Their Impact on Banking Introduction In recent years, the financial landscape has witnessed a seismic shift with the advent of digital currencies. From Bitcoin to Ethereum, digital currencies have garnered significant attention, not only from individual investors but also from traditional financial institutions. This blog post delves into the...
Artificial Intelligence and Iso 20022 Improve Payment Transactions
Date: January 22, 2024
Artificial Intelligence and ISO 20022 Improve Payment Transactions Written by Niranjan Govindaram Modern payment systems are imperative for any country that wants to grow and prosper in a global marketplace. Efficient and secure payment systems are the central point of a country’s economy as they drive its business and enable its overall economic activity. Reliable...
Embedded Finance Has Proven Its B2C Value. What Will Change Next?
Date: January 16, 2024
Embedded Finance Has Proven Its B2C Value. What Will Change Next? By Rafael Lourenco, EVP and Partner, ClearSale Embedded finance — services like BNPL and in-app rideshare payments — have changed the way many consumers shop. The ability to pay digitally over time, or to pay seamlessly for an experience like a ride, has created...
Bridging the Gap: How Biometrics Can Help Build an Inclusive Payment Future
Date: November 20, 2023
Bridging the gap: How biometrics can help build an inclusive payment future By Catharina Eklof, CCO of IDEX Biometrics Today, many demographics in society still face a financial divide. In late 2021, the World Bank Group reported that almost one-third of adults around the world remain unbanked – equating to around 1.7 billion people, half...
Dr Adesola Adeduntan: Establishing FirstBank as the Dominant Player in Digital Banking Propositions
Date: November 14, 2023
Dr Adesola Adeduntan is the CEO of FirstBank Group, the commercial banking arm of FBN Holdings Plc, comprising FirstBank Nigeria and its UK, DRC, Gambia, Sierra Leone and Guinea subsidiaries, to name a few. FirstBank Group’s transformation programme, under his leadership, has enabled the bank to achieve significant business expansion: growing customer accounts from about...
Hockey Helps the Homeless: Leveraging Hockey to End Homelessness in Canada
Date: November 6, 2023
Hockey Helps the Homeless: Leveraging Hockey to End Homelessness in Canada Since its inception, HHTH has raised over $24 million to end homelessness in Canada. Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH) is a charitable organization that combines the love of hockey with a commitment to addressing homelessness and poverty in Canada. While the primary focus of...