How Can Fintechs and Crypto Companies Scale in an Unstable Market

It’s a difficult time for cryptocurrency and fintech companies. The sectors have experienced a period of fairly rapid expansion, but with a growing focus on regulation happening across the glob...

Could the UK use the uncertainty in the EU to strengthen its cryptocurrency position?

In June 2023, the European Union (EU) introduced the world’s first ever regulatory strategy for the cryptocurrency sector – the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. It was a bold move an...

Risk management and fraud: How can AI help?

The battle between financial institutions and fraudsters has entered a new era, with artificial intelligence emerging as the most powerful weapon against increasingly sophisticated scams. The s...

How to Unlock the Potential of Omnichannel Payments

The way people shop has evolved, and so have their expectations. Today’s consumers don’t see separate channels; they see a single, unified brand. They want a frictionless journey that flows eff...

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...