Serhii Bondarenko Artificial Intelegence at Tickeron
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), a cornerstone of modern investing, mirrors the performance of the S&P 500 index, offering investors exposure to the largest U.S. companies. Since its inception in 1993, SPY has navigated a complex landscape of economic booms, crises, and technological advancements. This article, written from the perspectiv...
30 April 2025 /ai /markets Artificial Intelligence
Paula Hunter Executive Director at Mojaloop Foundation
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is taking a significant step toward regional financial integration and economic empowerment by deploying an open source, inclusive instant payment system (IIPS) as the backbone of its new regional payments system. Led by the COMESA Clearing House (CCH), this initiative marks a bold move to...
30 April 2025 /payments /inclusion
Carlo R.W. De Meijer Owner and Economist at MIFSA
Recently a growing number of blogs and articles have been published focussing on the increased adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in Africa especially in Sub Saharan Africa. According to these reports Africa is the fastest-growing cryptocurrency market among developing economies This is driven by crypto friendly regulation in a...
30 April 2025 /crypto Blockchain Observations
Radi El Haj CEO at RS2
In payments technology, companies have traditionally faced three choices: build a new system internally, buy an off-the-shelf solution, or partner with a technology provider. Each approach has clear pros and cons. Building requires significant in-house technical expertise, which many organizations may not prioritize developing. Buying is increasing...
30 April 2025
Naina Rajgopalan Content Head at Freo
Sending money abroad from the United Kingdom may be necessary in a variety of situations: providing financial support to family and friends, paying for services, or replenishing an account in another country. There are several ways to make such international transactions, each with its own features, benefits, and specific limitations. Let’s explor...
30 April 2025 /payments /markets
Ruchi Rathor Founder at Payomatix Technologies
"Technology changes, but the need for seamless transactions remains timeless." In today’s digitally driven economy, fast and secure payment capabilities have become a baseline expectation rather than a competitive advantage. Over the years, payment gateways have evolved significantly—from rudimentary checkout mechanisms to intelligent, f...
30 April 2025 /payments Fintech
Saumil Patel Content Marketing Manager at InCred Money
The Scheme for Startup India, rolled out in 2016, was intended to ignite innovation, make entrepreneurs stronger, and catapult India as a destination for startups globally. It has, in a matter of two years, been one of the biggest drivers transforming the country's business ecosystem. From making regulatory conditions simpler to making capital mor...
30 April 2025 /inclusion /markets
Andrew Bonsall COO at AperiData
Over 20 million adults in the UK are still underserved by the financial system. And it’s not because they’re financially irresponsible—it’s because traditional assessments don’t tell the full story. These individuals might be gig workers with irregular income, young professionals without a credit history, or renters who’ve always paid on time but ...
29 April 2025
Nadish Lad Head of Payments Product at Volante Technologies
The UK’s payments ecosystem is ready for an upgrade. While a blend of innovation and regulation has long benefitted the UK’s businesses and individuals alike, the current combination has reached its limit in usefulness. The market is hungry for a framework built on next-generation technology, designed to deliver more choice and increase competitio...
29 April 2025 Banking Regulations
Wall Street analysts expect the “Magnificent Seven” tech giants—Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla—to deliver an average 15% profit growth in 2025, a forecast that’s barely budged despite rising trade tensions. Should the U.S. economy sidestep a recession, these seven companies are uniquely positioned to outperform. Meanwhi...
29 April 2025 /ai /markets
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