Claire Woffenden

2 weeks ago | thefintechtimes.com | Claire Woffenden

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Dubai Police have signed a new deal to step up their efforts to fight financial crime. The agreement will help improve how both bodies work together to spot and stop money laundering and terrorism financing, while also sharing data and expertise.

3 weeks ago | thefintechtimes.com | Claire Woffenden

While much of the payments world remains focused on established markets, the real momentum is building elsewhere. In countries across South Asia, Africa and the Middle East, fast-growing populations, high mobile usage and local innovation are changing how people pay and what they expect from the companies they buy from. For global merchants, these markets offer huge potential but also come with practical challenges. PayFuture sees this not as a problem, but as a chance to do things better.

1 month ago | thefintechtimes.com | Claire Woffenden

From AI-driven compliance to the realities of scaling in the cloud, Temenos shares insights into what’s influencing payments strategy in 2025, and where banks are still hitting resistance. The Temenos Community Forum (TCF) 2025 brought more than a thousand banking professionals, partners and technology providers to Madrid to explore the latest thinking in core banking, payments and digital transformation.

1 month ago | finance.einnews.com | Claire Woffenden

The transition from traditional banking to digital platforms has streamlined how banks manage finances, delivering convenience and speed directly to customers’ fingertips. But now, the industry is moving beyond digital adoption and into an AI-driven era. According to Jason Cao, CEO of Huawei Digital Finance BU, this change is already well underway.

1 month ago | thefintechtimes.com | Claire Woffenden

Spanish sunshine, high-energy drummers, blue and purple flags, saxophonists, stilt walkers and an interactive AI photo booth welcomed attendees to the annual Temenos Community Forum in Madrid this week – a lively and upbeat backdrop for a company looking to reset its strategy and reconnect with its community. The Fintech Times joined TCF 2025 to hear from leaders, customers and partners… and to understand where the company is heading next. This year’s theme: ‘leading the way’.