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Read guest contributions from fintech founders, executives, investors, and thought leaders. Fintech Review features articles sharing insights, lessons learned, and fresh perspectives across fintech, crypto, SaaS, and digital finance innovation.
The State of Payments 2024: Key Stats and Emerging Trends
By Denys Kyrychenko, Co-founder & CEO at Corefy Businesses’ payment infrastructure directly correlates with competitive resilience. New data from a global study of 793 merchants – The state of payment maturity 2024 report, published by Corefy – reveals critical insights on the current state of businesses’ payment maturity, offering a broad look at where they…
Should The UK Make a Move for a Stronger Cryptocurrency Position in 2025?
By Peter Curk, CEO of ICONOMI It’s a time of change in cryptocurrency sector. With the introduction of the European Union’s (EU) Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, there’s a sense of uncertainty. So used to playing outside of the rules, crypto companies are suddenly finding themselves under scrutiny and restricted, at least within Europe. Industry…
Unlocking the Power of Systematic Trading: A Data-Driven Approach to Financial Markets
Systematic trading has become one of the most powerful strategies for modern traders looking to make informed, disciplined, and consistent decisions in the financial markets. It’s a method that removes human emotion from the equation and leverages the power of technology, data, and algorithms to drive trading decisions. The beauty of systematic trading is that…
Artem Lyashanov: a close look on DORA provisions, EU and Ukrainian experience
January 17, 2025 was a deadline for the implementation of the new Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) in the EU. This regulatory act establishes a number of important requirements financial institutions are obliged to follow – both EU residents and companies with a different registration, but which provide their services on the EU territory. Including…
The Rise of Vertical Financial Systems as a Business Operating System
By Jelle van Schaick, Head of Marketing at Intergiro The present demand for services that extend beyond standalone tools has never been greater. People and businesses nowadays want more than isolated solutions—they seek platforms that integrate seamlessly into their workflows, centralising their operations and automating core processes. Enter vertical financial systems, purpose-built applications designed to…
BPO in Fintech: The Fusion of Human Empathy with Cutting-Edge Tech
By the Cybergy BPO team. In the fast-paced world of fintech, where innovation drives growth and customer expectations evolve rapidly, the need for superior customer experience (CX) has never been more critical. Fintech companies face immense pressure to balance technological advancements with seamless, empathetic customer service. In this environment, outsourcing emerges as a strategic advantage,…
The Future of AML and KYC in 2024: Insights from Consumer Research on Digital Identity Verification
By James Roberts, Digital Marketing Manager at FullCircl. A new focus on digital identity verification As the financial landscape continues to evolve, the importance of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes has never been more pronounced. These protocols are integral to combating financial crime and ensure regulatory compliance. However, in 2024, the focus…
Should you hire a dev agency to build your Fintech product?
By Rishabh Singh Jain from Byldd. Deciding how to build your product is one of the most critical choices you’ll make as a fintech founder. It’s not just about getting a working product out there. It’s about creating a secure, scalable, and compliant solution that meets the complex demands of the financial sector. The Challenge…
Israel Fintech Industry in 2024: A Year of Resilience
By Nir Netzer, a Venture Partner at Tenity and the Chairman of the Israeli Fintech Association – FinTech-Aviv. The global fintech sector is set for tremendous growth in 2024, driven by expanding market opportunities and new innovations. One major development is the integration of Generative AI into the fintech landscape. This will revolutionise financial services…
The Digitalization of Trade Documents: Electronic Bill of Lading
By Simon Šinigoj, Digital Marketing Specialist at CargoX. In today’s interconnected world, digitalizing trade documents is transforming international trade in significant ways. The Electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) is a key aspect of this revolution. The eBL has gained significant attention and endorsement from various industries for its efficiency. This article explores the implications and…
Why Hedge Fund Admin Software is Crucial to Your Back Office
By Repool staff. In the fast-paced world of hedge funds, emerging fund managers focus on big-picture strategy and day-to-day investment moves. However, what is often overlooked or regarded with disdain is the amount of compliance and account reconciliations needed in back-office operations. While it’s not glamorous work, it is essential for ensuring the long-term sustainability…
Uzbekistan: A Fintech Paradise?
By Nikolay Seleznev, Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer at Uzum The descendants of those who traded on the Silk Road are now embracing a new vehicle for commerce: fintech. For years unable to access innovative finance and technology products, Uzbeks are making up for lost time. In a country and a region which is…
How Fintech Advances Have Been Shaped by AI and Machine Learning
By Chirag Shah, founder and CEO of Nucleus Commercial Finance and Pulse.io The fintech landscape has changed dramatically during the last five years, primarily due to the developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The change has happened rapidly, revolutionising how financial services operate, including customer engagement and decision-making, across all regions of…
The Top Neobanks in 2023
Article reviewing all the major neobanks around the world by Alex Beck, founder of Clara, a fintech comparison site to help people find and compare the best new finance products. Since the global financial crisis of 2008, the trust of consumers for traditional finance has been slashed. Banks for so long charged a host of…
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs): Navigating Governance Challenges and Attacks
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, commonly known as DAOs, represent a revolutionary shift in the way organizations are structured and governed. Unlike traditional organizations that rely on hierarchical structures and centralized decision-making, DAOs operate on blockchain technology, allowing for a decentralized and transparent approach to governance. By leveraging the power of smart contracts and token-based voting systems,…
A guide to the link between fintech and global money transfers
By Kate Sands from 6XDMEDIA. Rates of global money transfers, also known as remittances, have grown five-fold over the last two decades and they show no signs of slowing down. Fintech is making it easier than ever before to transfer money internationally, and businesses and individuals alike are making the most of it. Let’s take…
Blockchain Technology and Its Implications for SEO
By Michele R. Colwell from Incrementors. Being ahead of the curve is essential for success in the quick-paced world of digital marketing. The mainstay of online visibility and visitor generation is search engine optimization or SEO. However, new technologies continuously change the environment and how we play the SEO game. Blockchain is one such emerging technology…
How contractors are harnessing the power of fintech
Contractors’ lives have been greatly enhanced thanks to fintech. They can now do everything much more efficiently, from invoicing and receiving payments to staying compliant with IR35. The technology is also enabling companies to more easily find the best talent and scale up. Fintech is transforming many functions, but the one of the biggest areas…
Fintech and the Need for Ethical Sales Enablement
By Nigel Cannings is co-founder and CTO of Intelligent Voice. There have always been some questions about the ethics behind sales enablement strategies. While producing the best results for businesses, sales enablement has to be carefully monitored for compliance. That is to ensure that the customer’s best interests are always front and centre. The difficulty…
What Are the Key Factors to Consider When Hiring Blockchain Developers for Startups?
By Mosche Amara from SparxIT. Organizations and entrepreneurs have seen the potential of blockchain technology in various industry verticals, including finance, supply chain, healthcare, and retail. As these companies have acknowledged the importance of digital innovation, they are eager to find blockchain development services best suited to their needs. A blockchain developer should be skilled…
