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FinTech Weekly Magazine

  • Incumbent Banks Need to Reinvent not Re-engineer

    The top 10 organizations by market capitalization at the end of 2020, barring a few were very different then the organizations which featured in the list at the end of previous decade. The last decade belonged to digital disruptors, even in the highly regulated industry like banking & financial services.

  • Blockchain

    Rise Of CBDCs & The Role Of Regulated Blockchain

    Regulated blockchain is a key step to create CBDCs, one of the most discussed topics right now. But there are still many elements to investigate.

  • Key Levels to Watch For in Bitcoin’s Fourth Quarter

    As a pullback from bitcoin’s expected prolonged bull run has some investors considering selling, most are in it for the long haul.

  • Cryptocurrency

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    Enhancing Crypto Security: Cutting-Edge Solutions and Innovations

    n the contemporary digital era, the significance of crypto security is of paramount importance. The emergence of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology has rendered it imperative to safeguard our digital assets against potential hazards and assaults.

  • Blockchain Legal and Market Trends: 2020 & Beyond

    A new report from CB Insights highlights blockchain landscape, the impact of COVID-19, and what’s in store for the remainder of 2020

  • FinTech Sessions pt.1 Mohammed Aziz

    Data security, transparency and choice - growing consumer demands force the banking sector to adapt to transformation processes in a rapidly changing ecosystem. Open banking is one of the big topics, providing new standards, new business opportunities and costumer-centric services. We talked to Mohammed Aziz (hereafter MA), co-founder and CEO of DAPI about the chances of open banking, the status quo in the MENA region and the future of fintech.

  • Slow by design — The burden of legacy infrastructure in the banking sector

    How the fintech revolution presents an existential threat to traditional banks

  • FinTech

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    The Metamorphosis of Technology in the FinTech Sector

    In the realm of finance, the churning wheels of innovation have never ceased to turn. The fintech sector, a vibrant fusion of finance and technology, exemplifies this constant metamorphosis.

  • What Will Be the Next Innovation to Change Finance?

    Innovation has the power to change just about everything, and the tech world is constantly striving to improve and streamline processes. In the finance sectors, this means finding ways to speed up the lending process, keeping data secure and safe and finding new ways to make things easier for customers and companies alike.

  • 9 Examples of How IoT Is Improving Fintech

    We’ve been hearing about IoT for quite some time. It’s revolutionizing fintech, education, medicine, and many other industries.

    But what is IoT?

  • Major FinTech Trends for Financial Industry In 2020

    Technology has changed, and improved everyday life in general and the way companies conduct business. It was not so long ago that entrepreneurs, small/large business owners, investors, and so on had to physically go to the bank to access a loan, get a mortgage and carry out other transactions.

  • Cryptocurrency

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    Key Crypto Investment Strategies

    Cryptocurrencies continue to revolutionize industries around the world. Investing in crypto can be exciting and profitable, but a clear, informed strategy is essential.

  • Top 8 Digital Banking Transformation Trends Shaping 2020

    With the rise of accessible smartphones and global internet coverage, digital banking has proven to be a lucrative development opportunity for FinTech businesses. Whether you operate as a retail banking firm or a disruptive FinTech startup, 2020 and its upcoming trends are bound to inspire change in your business model.

  • How blockchain applications can transforming society

    Blockchain applications are no longer news in the IT world. And it's pretty evident on the growth and consistency with which these applications have transformed society. This, in turn, has created more awareness for both blockchain technology and its applications, causing many people to take an interest.

  • How Technology Can Improve Your Cash Flow

    Cash flow is a worry for anyone who runs a business. Fortunately, the days of having to navigate Excel spreadsheets and paying large amounts of money for business accounts and card processing tools are (almost) over. Have a read of how technology could help keep your business healthy.

  • Security

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    Privilege Access Abuse can be the downfall of a financial institution

    The financial industry has always been a prime target for cybercriminals. As criminals are quickly growing more sophisticated, financial institutions must step up their cybersecurity approach and focus not just on gating data but on inside threats - specifically, those that have a root in access privilege abuse.

  • How to safeguard your fintech startup from cyber threats

    Financial technology or “fintech” has seen tremendous development over the past few years, but its growth on online platforms makes this industry uniquely vulnerable to security breaches. Some of the biggest U.S. companies have suffered from cybercriminal attacks (Equifax, Yahoo, Uber), which goes to show that fintech startups are even more vulnerable to hackers and need to have this issue front of mind. Since fintech companies are managing vast amounts of sensitive information, there’s a heightened need to take action from the start to ensure systems are secure from being compromised.

  • 5 FinTech trends that are disrupting financial institutions

    Technology has evolved through an epic speed, over the years, to assist humans in different ways. When compared between the time it all started and what it is today, technology has progressed through innovations and technological development such as 5G, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and power.

  • How Financial Technology can help the Healthcare Industry

    Regardless of your occupation, country of origin or lifestyle choices, healthcare is something we should all keep at the back of our minds at all times. Given the digitalization of banking and personal finance management we’ve experienced in recent years, it goes without saying that the healthcare industry could benefit from adopting recent trends into their servicing portfolio.

  • Cryptocurrency

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    Trends That Will Accelerate Crypto Adoption in 2024

    The already rising popularity and adoption of cryptocurrencies will continue in 2024. However, its adoption, though revolutionary and very promising, hasn’t been without various challenges. Since its inception, cryptocurrencies have faced significant hurdles that affected their use and acceptance.

  • Top 6 Global Fintech Trends of 2020

    The financial industry has been the most reluctant to completely migrate to more sophisticated technologies. As time went on and new security measures were introduced, the finance industry started transforming into what is called fintech.

  • How algorithms are making small business finance more obtainable again

    If you’re an Australian business owner, the last few years have been frustrating ones. Ever since the Royal Commission exposed their lax lending standards in 2017, the Big Four have been in lockdown mode.

  • How Blockchain is Changing the Face of the Lending Industry

    We are living in the golden age of financialization. Everything we know is already financialized or is on the verge of getting financialized.

  • Business Security

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    Strategies for Improving M&A Data Visibility and Protection

    Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a crucial role in the growth and expansion of businesses worldwide. They enable companies to increase market share, diversify product and service offerings, and achieve economies of scale. A successful M&A transaction can lead to significant competitive advantages and long-term value creation for the involved organizations.

  • How To Kick-start Your FinTech Career in 5 Simple Steps

    FinTech is one of the most innovative sectors in modern business, so it’s no wonder that it’s also one of the fastest-growing. New technologies like blockchain and machine learning are being used to produce value at a blistering rate, so already it’s hard to imagine a digital economy without FinTech. More and more financial and technical professionals alike are catching on to the fact that FinTech is transforming the digital industry, but with such a booming market it can be difficult to know how to make your mark. Here are a few simple ways to get a solid start in this exciting new sector.