Ross Kolodyazhnyi

May 21, 2024 | finextra.com | Quentin Colmant |Shagun Malhotra |Ross Kolodyazhnyi |Benjamin Avraham

In the ever-evolving world of financial technology, numerous startups are making waves with their innovative solutions. Business Insider, a leading business news platform, frequently highlights the most promising companies in this sector. Here, we explore five fintech startups that have caught the attention of the premier publication, showcasing their groundbreaking technologies and unique approaches to financial services.

May 15, 2024 | finextra.com | Shagun Malhotra |Ross Kolodyazhnyi |Benjamin Avraham |Ahmad Almoosa

All insurtechs have something in common: they promise to improve the customer experience over traditional players. And yet I’m surprised to see that many of them have decided to focus more on the tech and building a great digital customer acquisition experience without investing in customer lifecycle management (aka customer care) – and even less in claims management.

May 12, 2024 | finextra.com | Ross Kolodyazhnyi |Rodrigo Zepeda

Fifteen years ago, crypto wasn’t on the mainstream media’s radar; but today, it frequently captures the spotlight on drive-time, lunch-time and evening news channels, drawing both seasoned investors and curious newcomers into its orbit. While it’s exciting to witness this once-niche market gaining traction as the flood of crypto headlines inundate our newsfeeds, we have to ask: can we have too much of a good thing?

May 12, 2024 | finextra.com | Ross Kolodyazhnyi |Igor Skachkov |Kaustuv Ghosh |Joris Lochy

Watching a televised rugby game, Leinster playing Northampton, at an Irish pub, The Long Hall, NYC, the bill if paid in cash would be discounted.  On $100, savings could have been $3.00.  Incentives, in the US cash are plentiful, for example, the price of gas (petrol) is lower at the pump when cash is used.  Also, at the point of payment, the customary is asked, “would that be cash or card?” Cash usage in the USA, like the UK, is declining.

May 10, 2024 | finextra.com | Ross Kolodyazhnyi |Igor Skachkov |Kaustuv Ghosh |Joris Lochy

Last week I attended the Women in Payments EMEA Symposium 2024. This event took place at the beautiful De Vere Grand Connaught in London, on 29th and 30th April. The theme of “Get future ready now” covered not just the future landscape of payments but also delved into topics like women’s health in the workplace, hidden barriers for women’s careers, Allyship in a multigenerational workforce.