This September will see the launch of a new fintech event set to catalyse the banking and finance industries of the GCC, Middle East, and beyond. 24 Fintech, a groundbreaking summit and exhibition taking place September 3-5 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre, has huge ambitions. Strongly backed by the Saudi Government, the…
Pay by Bank: An Alternative and Easy Way to Make Payments
In the fast-paced world of digital finance, new innovations are constantly changing how we manage our money. One development is pay by bank, a payment method that allows consumers to make payments directly from their bank accounts—without using a debit or credit card. To pay using your bank account, you would: Select the “pay by…
Rellevate Announces Partnership with Mastercard to Advance Digital Payments Capabilities in the U.S. Public Sector
Rellevate, Inc., a fintech empowering consumers with innovative services for flexible money access, has announced a partnership with Mastercard to continue scaling payments and disbursements services in the public sector. Rellevate’s leading digital banking, disbursements, and wallet solutions are designed to unlock access to payments technology for underserved communities. With a suite of public sector…
AI-Driven Innovations Transforming Fintech: Mayank Kapoor
In an exclusive interview with Express Computer, Mayank Kapoor, CTO of rupyy, CarDekho Group, shares insights into how the fintech platform is leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI, big data, and paperless solutions to revolutionise the used car financing sector in India. Kapoor discusses the company’s tech-driven approach to customer experience, the role of AI in…
Cyber Security in Fintech Market Poised to Hit USD 46.25 Billion by 2032
Cyber security in fintech market is experiencing significant growth as financial technology companies increasingly face sophisticated cyber threats. As the fintech sector evolves, incorporating innovations such as digital payments, blockchain, and online banking, the need for robust cyber security solutions becomes more critical. Financial institutions are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the sensitive nature…
Pace of Fintech: Accelerating Innovation
Sixth Street and Goldman Sachs are proud to partner with Pace University for the inaugural Pace of Fintech: Accelerating Innovation conference, a day of conversation on cutting-edge technology shaping the future of finance. Industry leaders and esteemed Pace faculty will lead discussions on automating analog markets, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, quants in finance, and generative AI.…
BBVA, most innovative bank for companies in Spain, according to Global Finance
Leading magazine Global Finance, which specializes in financial markets and investment banking, has hailed BBVA’s outstanding range of products and services for enterprise customers as the most innovative in Spain. The awards panel, made up of editors of the magazine itself and members of technology consulting firm Infosys, were impressed with the bank’s innovation strategy,…
Bank of Ghana set to regulate Cryptocurrency and other Digital Assets
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has finally issued a draft guidelines on digital assets that sets the tone for it to start regulating cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, Tether and others, and solicit feedback from the the industry and the public on the way forward. Until now, the Central Bank had on a number of occasions,…
The soundbox sentinel: Echoes of innovation
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital payments, innovation continues to transform how transactions are conducted and authenticated. One such groundbreaking development is the quick response (QR) soundbox which is designed to enhance payment experience for merchants and consumers alike. The soundbox is a compact, audio-enabled portable device integrated into a payment system that confirms…
Submissions for ‘Excellence in Fintech Awards’ 2024 are now open
The Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) has announced the official opening of nominations for this year’s Excellence in Fintech Awards. The award ceremony is set to take place during the 12th edition of the Africa Fintech Summit on 4th-6th September at the JW Marriot in Nairobi. For this year’s awards, the public is invited to nominate…