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.
Comment & Analysis
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
02/23/2023
Klarna appears to have finally cracked the US market
The firm now counts 34 million consumers in the US, 8 million monthly active app users and 30 million downloads.
02/17/2023
Egyptian FinTech investment set a new record in 2022 driven by large deals
The funds will be utilized to enhance the company’s growth by broadening its array of products, strengthening its dominance in the Egyptian market, and venturing into novel markets within the Middle East and Africa region.
02/16/2023
UK fintech investment falls 56% in 2022
Total global fintech investment fell to $164.1 billion across 6006 deals in 2022, after reaching a record $238.9 billion across 7321 deals the previous year.
02/15/2023
SEI Research Reveals Pension Ownership Gap
Three-fifths of Pension Scheme Members Feel Disconnected from their Pensions, According to Report
02/15/2023
Companies Are Striking Out With Customers: Why CX Is Pivotal to Customer Retention and Where Companies Are Falling Short
The 5th Annual Broadridge CX and Communications survey uncovers correlation between consumer demand for an elevated communications experience and companies’ abilities to retain customers
02/10/2023
Johannesburg Stock Exchange Announced as BMLL Client To Improve Former’s Data Analysis
It wanted to integrate these into existing products and analytics capabilities for an ever-expanding customer base.
02/09/2023
Over one third of UK consumers would switch banks for better financial support - Tink
This will enable people to better manage their finances during difficult economic times
02/08/2023
Are wealth managers making their clients feel special?
In the past five years, the importance of customer experience in wealth and investment management has changed dramatically.
02/07/2023
Global insurtech investment plummets – report
Average deal size across 106 rounds fell 42.3% to $11.79 million, the report found.
02/06/2023
Harvard Business School Publishes Case Study on DBS’ Digital Transformation
The conversation complements the case study and sums up the development stages of the bank, digital transformation, building a technology company, being customer-centric and Gupta’s leadership style.