Instigate change. Start a new collaborative Blog Group

Create group
Blogs
Jamel Derdour

The 12 trends of Christmas: The payments sector

With the year coming to a close we take a look at 12 trends of the payments sector for Christmas and beyond! Day 1 Growth of embedded finance: “Expected to reach highs of $230 billion in 2025 embedded...

22 Dec 2022
Payments strategies 2015-2020-2030
Dmitry Dolgorukov

5 Trends To Transform Your Lending Business In 2023

The past couple of years have been marked by uncertainty both in the financial industry and beyond, with a shift toward remote working, digital-first strategies and a growing e-commerce industry—incre...

22 Dec 2022
Innovation in Financial Services
Philippe Vappereau

Four priorities for transport ticketing payments in 2023

The aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with increased inflation and the rising cost of living has forced the transport industry, like many others, to adapt. Therefore, as we enter 2023, publi...

21 Dec 2022
Payments strategies 2015-2020-2030
David Ritter

Repercussions of a recession: financial sector predictions for 2023

As we enter a new year, we often look forward to a period of respite, in which we can think positively and prepare for a healthier, happier future. However, today’s imminently tougher economic conditi...

21 Dec 2022
Sean Salloux

Understanding Why Banks and Neobanks Need to Offer Digital Asset Solutions

With over 14 million British adults owning a digital only bank account, the need for access to digital assets has never been greater. Digital asset rates are higher than ever, and both banks and neo...

21 Dec 2022
Fintech
Luke Watts

Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace: Which is Better?

Microsoft Office used to be the only office software that mattered (at least in the business world). Now, Microsoft is working to sideline its traditional office software in favour of its cloud-orient...

21 Dec 2022
Information Security
Omkar Nisal

Five key considerations on the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

On September 24, 2020, the European Commission published the first drafted proposal for a Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) as part of the Digital Finance Package (DFP). The aim is to guide

21 Dec 2022
Banking Regulations
Paul Marcantonio

Will BNPL use increase this Christmas as the cost of living continues to rise?

With Christmas just around the corner and many consumers feeling the pinch of a rapidly worsening cost of living crisis, festive spending is already being curtailed. As consumers become more cautious ...

21 Dec 2022
BNPL
A Finextra Member

Adapt to Shifting Fraud Trends with an Omnichannel Data Strategy

As more and more banks implement an omnichannel experience to serve their customers, it’s clear that fraud management needs to follow suit. Consider the limited scope of branches as digital transacti...

20 Dec 2022
Transaction Fraud Systems and Analysis
Anoop Gala

How Frictionless Payment Platforms Are Driving Strong Holiday Sales

The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts that 2022 holiday retail sales will grow between 6% and 8% over last year, and could reach $960 billion. According to Adobe, U.S. shoppers spent $35.27 ...

20 Dec 2022
Banking Strategy, Digital and Transformation
Stu Bradley

Fraud and Financial Crimes: 5 trends to watch in 2023

‘Twas the night before 2023, when all through the digiverse, Fraudsters were stirring, planning their next curse. Digital programs are launched, we think with great care. Then chaos ensues, and we cou...

20 Dec 2022
Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Siamac Rezaiezadeh

All I want for Christmas is…an open banking entity that takes us into the next phase

We may be just a few short weeks away from the end of the year, but things are far from slowing down. In fact, this week centres around the latest abbreviations in the open banking world - SWG and JRO...

20 Dec 2022
Open Banking

Now hiring