03/29/2023
Overdue Bills: 60% of Americans Falling Behind on Bills Due to Non-Monetary Reasons; Lexop
Interestingly, 60 per cent of respondents reported that non-monetary reasons were the cause of them falling behind on bills.
Comment & Analysis
03/27/2023
How financial firms can become leaders in digital transformation
Seventy-one percent of executives say artificial intelligence has significantly changed the way they work. Firms can expect more change as AI’s capabilities expand.
03/24/2023
“Big banks have bounced back”: An interview with Teo Blidarus, CEO of Fintech OS
AltFi speaks to the CEO and co-founder of FintechOS on the future of financial technology innovation, ChatGPT and more.
03/24/2023
Tech Nation’s final report defines future progress for UK tech firms
The organisation announced its plans to cease operations after losing a £12.09 million Digital Growth Grant to Barclays Bank, citing that it could not continue without government funding.
03/23/2023
Nearly Half of Singapore Businesses Call for Improved Fintech Solutions to Offset Current Economic Headwinds, Shows Rapyd Report
41% of cross-border organizations globally believe business expansion is essential to offset the challenges of inflation, high interest rates and market volatility.
03/20/2023
Study: 70% of European banks and fintechs to increase investment in financial technology over the next 18 months despite the downturn
Buyers attracted to tech providers that demonstrate values and ethics, high-levels of governance and oversight, and a strong reputation
03/20/2023
Do we need distinctions between digital, hybrid and full advice?
For many industry commentators, having different terms for different types of advice is necessary to clearly set out the options available.
03/20/2023
Competing With Robots Is Making Work Worse
Interacting so often with computers may be fueling some amnesia in how to treat other humans.
03/17/2023
Meta starts next round of layoffs with 1,500 jobs in recruiting, HR
The first wave of cuts were explained to Meta executives Thursday morning
03/15/2023
Mid-sized SMEs prove resilient in the face of forecasted rise in insolvency rates
Although ThinCats analysis forecasts a rise in business insolvencies for 2023, demand for funding is expected to remain high.
03/15/2023
Fintech Firms Halt Hiring Amid Economic Crisis
This forecast forms the main takeaway from the ‘Exploring Fintech in 2023‘ report commissioned by the technology company Erlang Solutions.
03/13/2023
‘The state must not fix everything’: Raiffeisen CIO on SVB collapse
Matthias Geissbühler said that surging interest rates would cause collateral damage, including among banks such as Silicon Valley Bank which had not managed risk effectively.
03/13/2023
Investec reinforces Digital 9 Sell rating over 'perilous position'
Following annual results
03/13/2023
Is a sustainable electronics industry possible?
In 2020, a UN Global E-waste Monitor report found a whopping 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste had been dumped worldwide in 2019.
03/10/2023
New Report Details Virtual Assets Regulation Across the Globe
The last few years have seen various positive regulatory developments in the virtual assets sector, as different jurisdictions across the globe begin to recognise the potential of virtual assets services.
03/03/2023
Career Opportunities in Data Analytics: What to Expect After Completing a Bootcamp Program
Bootcamp programs in data analytics have emerged as a popular option for individuals looking to enter this field.
03/02/2023
Drivers are too distracted by modern technology
Distracted driving is against the law, yet it doesn’t have the same stigma attached to it as drunk driving, for example.
02/28/2023
The number of digital identity apps will exceed 4.1 billion by 2027
The number of digital identity apps in use will rise from 2.3bn in 2023 to over 4.1bn by 2027, according to a report from Juniper Research
02/24/2023
Global debt declines by $4tn in 2022 on stronger growth and inflation
Retrenchment driven 'entirely by mature markets' where total debt dropped to about $200 trillion last year, the Institute of International Finance says
02/24/2023
Settlements in Global Class Actions Increased 142% in 2022, Broadridge Annual Class Actions Report Shows
ESG Investing and Cryptocurrency litigation Among Major 2022 Global Class Action Trends