Katharine Wooller, Chief Strategist, Financial Services, Softcat plc discusses how Blockchain underpins AI evolution in Financial Services The intersection of blockchain and AI is truly fascinating; the two emerging technologies are increasingly intertwined, and it is likely that decentralised technology is the key to unlocking the huge potential of AI. For those defi long-timers, like…
Sustainable money app, Zero, has launched a new feature – Zero Carbon Projects – enabling users to offset their carbon footprint through verified carbon removal projects with no monthly commitment required. Zero users can now take a one-off action, or contribute as part of a wider sustainability journey, through newly launched Zero Carbon Projects that empowers consumers to support global…
Research reveals that U.K. employees expect in-person recognition to grow in importance as AI takes hold 20 August 2025 – U.K. employees believe that the human element of being recognised and appreciated by their managers and peers will surge in importance, as companies look to technologies like AI to streamline their recognition programmes. This is the…
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 August 2025 – Wio Bank PJSC, the UAE’s leading digital bank, has launched a direct integration with Xero, the global small business platform, enabling Wio Business customers to simplify their accounting processes with seamless bank feeds, automated reconciliation, and real-time financial insights, all within a few clicks.This collaboration brings together two innovation leaders…
Dave Coplin brings decades of experience in transforming how organisations think about technology. As Microsoft’s first Chief Envisioning Officer and the founder of The Envisioners, he has led strategy and innovation globally, helping businesses, governments, and entrepreneurs shape smarter, human-centred futures. A bestselling author of Business Reimagined and The Rise of the Humans, Dave challenges…
London, UK: London FinTech Summit, part of Fintech Week London, has announced strategic partnerships with Grow London (London & Partners), the London Stock Exchange, and The Global City — three of the most influential institutions driving London’s financial and business leadership. The partnerships position the newly launched Summit as a key moment for the UK’s…
Andrea Iorio is a renowned leadership speaker, celebrated for helping global organisations navigate the digital frontier. With a track record spanning roles as Tinder’s Latin America head, Chief Digital Officer at L’Oréal Brazil, podcaster for NVIDIA Brazil, columnist at MIT Technology Review Brazil, and author of Meta-Leadership and Metanoia Lab, he brings a rare combination…
By Alla Gancz, Payments Vertical Leader, Thoughtworks The UK’s payment systems are entering an exciting new era of transformation, the most significant evolution in decades. On 15 July 2025, the Bank of England and HM Treasury unveiled a bold new approach to delivering the country’s retail payment infrastructure. This move could speed up the rollout…
Massimo Buonomo is a global authority on the ethical and regulatory implications of emerging technologies. As a former United Nations expert on artificial intelligence and international finance, Massimo brings rare insight into the intersection of technology, governance, and global policy. Renowned among leading artificial intelligence speakers, Massimo regularly advises governments, financial institutions, and multinational corporations…
By Alexandr Korshykov, founder & CEO of DreamX In the world of innovation and social transformations, it’s pretty hard to surprise people with some concepts or business plans. You may concoct a whole picture of the future business, and it still will not be enough because possessing a leading-edge idea is just the bare minimum…
