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Digital Lending / Digital Payments

Future of Transactions: Trends and Technologies in Emerging Payments

The financial world is continuously evolving, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer behaviors. Payment systems, in particular, are seeing unprecedented transformations. This article delves into the trends and technologies steering the future of transactions, focusing on contactless payments, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services, digital wallets, cryptocurrencies, and open banking. Through examining each of these innovations, we aim to

October 8, 2024

Enterprise Applications

How Can Dynamics 365 Finance Revolutionize Fixed Asset Management?

Managing fixed assets effectively is crucial for maintaining accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with international and local accounting standards, from buildings and vehicles to land and equipment. Fortunately, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance offers an all-in-one solution that can revolutionize your approach to fixed asset management. This powerful tool helps you efficiently manage fixed assets from acquisition to disposal, ensuring

October 8, 2024

Fintech Blockchain

Is Keabank Revolutionizing Finance with Blockchain-Powered Banking?

At IFX EXPO Cyprus 2024, the Cyprus-based Keabank has announced a groundbreaking development that has the potential to revolutionize the financial industry. With the integration of USD payment processing into its global infrastructure, Keabank is allowing businesses and individuals to manage both fiat and cryptocurrency transactions on a single platform. This ambitious move is part of Keabank’s broader vision to

October 8, 2024

Embedded Finance

Embedded Finance Revolution: Transforming the Future of Financial Services

The financial sector is witnessing an unprecedented transformation through the rise of embedded finance. This innovative trend involves integrating financial services directly into non-financial platforms and products, fundamentally changing how consumers interact with financial services. From payments to lending, insurance, and investments, embedded finance is reshaping the landscape for consumers, traditional financial institutions, fintech companies, and non-financial businesses alike. The

October 7, 2024

Cloud

Is Oracle’s $6.5B AI and Cloud Investment a Game-Changer for Malaysia?

Oracle’s recent decision to invest a staggering USD $6.5 billion in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud services in Malaysia has ignited significant interest across the tech industry. This substantial financial commitment marks the establishment of Oracle’s 12th public cloud region in the Asia Pacific under its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). At a time when digital transformation is accelerating globally, this

October 7, 2024

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

How Will Card Connect™ Revolutionize Business Expense Management?

The recent launch of Expend’s Card Connect™ marks a significant leap forward in the field of business expense management. Traditionally a labor-intensive task fraught with errors, managing corporate expenses now stands on the brink of a new era of efficiency and accuracy. Card Connect™—a product designed to offer streamlined, real-time expense management—aims to simplify, automate, and modernize the process. By

October 7, 2024

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

Swift to Launch 2025 Trials for Unified Digital and Traditional Transactions

Swift, the renowned Belgium-based financial services company, is taking a significant stride forward with its strategic advancements in digital asset transactions. In a groundbreaking move, Swift has announced plans for live trials commencing in 2025, designed to enable financial institutions across North America, Europe, and Asia to transact seamlessly across both traditional assets and emerging digital currencies using a unified

October 7, 2024

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

Drivers of Instant Payment Adoption: Earned Wage Access Leads Way

Instant payment adoption is gaining momentum in the United States. A driving force behind this shift is Earned Wage Access (EWA), a use case that manifests significant promise for widespread acceptance and substantial benefits. Offering employees access to their earned pay before the traditional payday, EWA stands out as a frontrunner in the race toward mainstream instant payment adoption. Financial

October 7, 2024

Digital Wealth Management

WTW Expands UK Wealth Market Reach with Stake in Atomos Wealth Manager

WTW, a global advisory, broking, and solutions firm, has recently made waves in the UK’s wealth management sector by acquiring a strategic stake in Atomos, an advice-led wealth manager. This alliance began in late 2022 and has now evolved into a stronger partnership, designed to bring cutting-edge investment opportunities to a broader audience. Strategic Acquisition and Beginnings Initial Partnership and

October 7, 2024

Fintech Blockchain

Ensuring Mass Adoption of Web3 Wallets: Balancing Usability and Security

The rapid advancements in the digital payment landscape signal a promising future for web3 wallets, which were originally developed for storing and transferring cryptocurrencies but have since evolved to manage a variety of digital assets, including tokens and NFTs. As the range of their functionalities expands, so too does the complexity of ensuring they remain both secure and accessible to

October 7, 2024

Fintech Blockchain

Can Sphinx and Truflation Transform DeFi with Real-World Assets?

The fast-evolving world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) consistently pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in the financial landscape. The latest collaboration between Sphinx and Truflation emerges as a compelling attempt to integrate traditional financial mechanisms with cutting-edge blockchain technology, promising a significant evolution in the DeFi sector. This partnership spotlights the increasing importance of real-world asset integration into decentralized platforms,

October 7, 2024

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

Challenges of Capping Credit Card Interest Rates: Economic Implications

In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential race, one proposal gaining attention is the idea of capping credit card interest rates at 10%. This policy suggestion aims to provide relief to consumers burdened by high-interest debts. However, a deeper dive into the mechanics of the credit card market reveals a complex web of economic implications that could emerge from such

October 7, 2024