Data Management doesn’t have to cost the earth

Data has long been recognised to be the most valuable asset held by any organisation and, with the arrival of accessible generative AI tools, the potential to exploit the information resource ...

DORA and Cybersecurity: Strengthening Digital Resilience in Financial Services

Cybersecurity has become a critical concern for financial institutions and regulators in an increasingly digital financial landscape. The European Union's Digital Operational Resilience Ac...

Why branding is so essential for financial services firms

Branding can be hard in an industry viewed as lacking personality. And, if we’re honest, that’s how financial services brands are often seen. While the services on offer are undeniably vital,...

Four Golden insights from a leading fintech CEO

Brett Van Aswegen is best known for his pivotal role in saving South African fintech Wonga from looming collapse almost a decade ago. Today we’re exploring some of Brett’s compelling insights...

Is trust the key for successful financial services marketing?

Trust has been a sticking point for financial services brands for decades now, exacerbated by the 2009 global financial crisis. In 2024, 76% of people said they’d be more likely to trust ...

The Rise of AI in Investment Strategies in 2024

Introduction The year 2023 brought us many surprises, but it is widely agreed that the dominant trend of the year was Artificial Intelligence (AI). Fact that AI has made a significant br...

The Final Days Before MICA: How Can EU Crypto Projects Maximize Their Current Freedom?

As all EU-based crypto companies are aware, the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MICA) marks a significant milestone in the development of the cryptocurrency spher...

Embracing a Data Diet: The Path to Efficiency and Sustainability

In the era of cheap compute and storage, the exponential growth of AI, and the increasing adoption of Hybrid Cloud, data volumes have reached alarming levels. Many organizations find themselves...

Tackling money mule abuse of the financial sector – no place to hide

Money laundering is the lifeblood of organised criminals – put simply, without the ability to move and convert criminal proceeds into “clean” money to fund further crime and the lavish lifestyl...

Threats and risks of implementing digital currency (CBDC) for the general public

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced the transition to the preparatory phase of the digital euro project, marking a significant step in the evolution of the modern financial system...

Super-Apps and Fintech: Everything You Need To Know

Today’s world is digitally-driven and super-apps aren't just a passing trend. They’re here to stay and there's a good reason why. Think of them like an all-encompassing app, offering ...

Is the boom over? How the current market is impacting the fintech sector

In the last eight years, fintech has surged, with disruptors challenging traditional finance and ushering in customer-centric innovation. This relentless wave of innovation has reshaped fin...