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How is the Internet of Things Changing the Payments Landscape?

  Digital payments space is in the midst of a rapid evolution, pulled by a growing customer demand for easy payment solutions, and pushed by a rising tide of powerful new technologies. With the internet becoming intertwined with everyday life, it is safe to say that Internet of Things (IOT) is one of the biggest […]

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The Rise in Real-Time Payments

  The payments industry is fuelled by speed and innovation, and with the seismic shift in consumer and business behaviours, the pace of digital adoption has accelerated. Customer demand for quick payments has driven the need for improving existing payment rails with real-time settlement. Real-time payments (RTP) is the most significant financial innovation of the […]

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The Surge in Buy Now Pay Later

    Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is considered as the future of millennial finance, with spending reaching £27 billion in the UK alone, and $995 billion globally by 2026. With e-commerce volumes jumping 4-6 years due to the pandemic, consumers and merchants have resulted to BNPL to meet online shopping demands and alleviate financial […]

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Account-to-Account Payments: A Change in the Payments Landscape

  With the rise in popularity of anything digital, the world has seen an increase in the use of digital payment methods. Such methods include using QR codes and digital wallets such as ApplePay. Combined with digitisation, COVID-19 forced merchants to radically rethink payment strategies, with 1 in 4 merchants saying that accessing new online […]

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The Rise of Embedded Finance: The Never-Ending Innovation

Digital finance is transforming the industry as we know it, putting customers at the centre of all services. Consumers are looking for easier ways to manage and access financial services where they need them. With the industry transforming, new models are empowering customers to manage their money on their own terms. As banks are undertaking […]

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Why Fintech is the Biggest Driver of Financial Inclusion

    Financial inclusion is of growing importance in today’s society, affecting all countries. Financial inclusion has the power to ignite the global economy by boosting economic growth and supporting innovation. The imminent need to “bank the unbanked” has been a key priority for Fintechs, especially during the pandemic which forced many to turn to […]

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The FinTech Focus Podcast with KFX Services

On this special episode of The Fintech Focus Podcast, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Khawar Ali, CEO, and Harry Boardman, CSO, of KFX Services. Sharing the fascinating global journey of KFX Services, Khawar and Harry trace the firm’s growth and achievements since its inception. We also delve into the challenges such an international firm faces, and an exclusive […]

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The Digital Transformation of Finance Teams

With the world facing uncertain circumstances, firms and departments are forced to become agile like never before, and respond to changes quicker. The demand for financial agility is forcing finance teams to stay on top of financial health and meet customer demands. The changes in the world has driven requirements for technology to change core […]

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How to Implement AML in a Digital Age

    The rise of Fintechs, interconnectivity and multiple payment forms created a new age of financial crime, making it difficult for regulators to monitor. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime estimated that each year 2-5% of GDP, i.e. $2 Trillion, is laundered costing the economy between £24 billion each year. The opportunity […]

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The Hidden Costs of International Shopping

  With the help of digital transformation and an increase in use of mobile phones and the internet, online purchases have increased dramatically. Online shopping is now a common aspect of modern society. In 2020, over 2 billion people purchases goods and services online, with e-retail sales reaching over $2 trillion worldwide. It can be […]

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