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Jun 3, 2024 | 
finextra.com | Mark Aldred |Angelina Smolko |Abhishek Bhasin
In the financial landscape, the period from June 3 to June 7, 2024, was marked by the release of earnings reports from a diverse array of companies across various sectors. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the performance and financial disclosures
of key players during this period, offering insights into their economic health and market implications.
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May 29, 2024 | 
finextra.com | Vipin Sharma |Jamel Derdour |Joris Lochy |Angelina Smolko
In today’s fast-paced business environment, securing and maintaining relationships with large enterprise clients is crucial for revenue growth. However, processing their payments poses significant challenges, especially as transaction complexities and amounts
increase.
Traditional payment methods like paper checks often lead to delays and inefficiencies, making the shift to digital B2B payments a necessity.
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May 29, 2024 | 
finextra.com | Vipin Sharma |Jamel Derdour |Joris Lochy |Angelina Smolko
Prashanth C (PC), the founder of the company Bringin, the hottest, new Bitcoin startup in the European landscape is a unique individual with a tale to tell, making him the focus
of this story. Hailing from a village in India (Devanahalli), PC’s Bitcoin tale starts back in 2019 when he left his job at a consumer internet startup in Bangalore, India to join a company building on Bitcoin, with fresh inspiration from the brilliant Mastering
Bitcoin book.
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May 28, 2024 | 
finextra.com | Jamel Derdour |Joris Lochy |Angelina Smolko |Francesco Fulcoli
In the past, buying or selling a stock meant waiting two business days for the trade to settle (T+2). This meant a two-day gap between agreeing on a price and actually receiving the stock and money.
As of May 28, 2024, the US market has moved to a T+1 settlement cycle. Trades will now settle in one business day, reducing the risk involved for both buyers and sellers.
But the question remains: could the market move even faster towards T+0, or same-day settlement?
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May 28, 2024 | 
finextra.com | Joris Lochy |Angelina Smolko |Francesco Fulcoli |Penny Townsend
Latin America, a region renowned for its vibrant culture, diverse landscapes, and rich history, is undergoing a profound transformation in the realm of payments. With the rapid advancement of technology and the increasing adoption of digital solutions, the
payments landscape in Latin America is experiencing unprecedented growth, reshaping the way individuals and businesses conduct financial transactions.
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May 27, 2024 | 
finextra.com | Joris Lochy |Angelina Smolko |Francesco Fulcoli |Penny Townsend
In recent years, the world of payments has been undergoing a significant transformation. Historically, international payments were dominated by major players like SWIFT, VISA, MasterCard, and a handful of large international banks. However,
this landscape is rapidly evolving due to the rise of new payment rails, Open and Embedded Banking, and the growing influence of global Big Tech companies entering the payment space.
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Nov 9, 2023 | 
finextra.com | Angelina Smolko |Adam Lieberman |Piers Marais |Timo Lehes
Among the frontrunners of the modern finance Grand Prix stands Decentralised Finance, or DeFi for short. At its heart, DeFi embodies the shift from traditional centralised financial systems towards platforms and protocols functioning without intermediaries. This transformational move has not only gained significant traction but also showcased its potential with a staggering $52 billion value locked in DeFi projects in 2023.
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Oct 4, 2023 | 
finextra.com | Penny Townsend |Richard Orange |Darya Lyhach |Angelina Smolko
Consumer protection is of utmost importance in the financial services industry, particularly for payment institutions and Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs). The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced the Consumer Duty Plan to enhance consumer
outcomes and establish clear expectations for these entities.
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Oct 3, 2023 | 
finextra.com | Penny Townsend |Richard Orange |Darya Lyhach |Angelina Smolko
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, maintaining a competitive edge is imperative for businesses of all sizes. One ground-breaking technology that has revolutionised the payment world is Software Point of Sale (SoftPoS). By embracing SoftPoS solutions,
businesses can streamline their payment processes and eliminate the obstacles created by expensive hardware such as chip and pin machines.
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Oct 3, 2023 | 
finextra.com | Richard Orange |Angelina Smolko |Anna Kuzmina |Darya Lyhach
Over the last five years there has been a significant shift to digital across all business processes, not least accelerated by a global pandemic. The rollout across businesses and merchants is often piecemeal, different departments lead while other functions
lag. Payments is often one area of the business that perpetually lags. In fact, 64% of the US B2B payments market is still fueled by non-digital
processes, cash and checks.
But the writing’s on the wall.
