LONDON, UK, 14 May 2025 – Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, launches the inaugural Digital Economy Trust Index, which measures consumer confidence in digital platforms and ranks 16 countries based on security, transparency and user experience in the digital economy. The ranking reveals a strong direct correlation between consumer trust in the digital economy and individual country…
New report from Wagestream urges employers to take action and build on employee financial resilience NEW YORK, May 14, 2025 – Amid critical levels of financial stress in the US and UK, new research has identified financial resilience as a crucial lever for bolstering employee engagement and productivity. With money worries dominating, the report reveals…
Jay Floyd, Director of Payments Intelligence & Financial Crime at ACI Worldwide, explains why instant payments can be far less vulnerable to fraud than other transactions Instant payments have revolutionised the way we move money, offering greater speed, convenience and inclusion. However, this comes with a significant caveat: the quicker the payments, the quicker the…
By Nick Smith, VP Sales & General Manager APAC, Smart Communications The future investment of AI in banking is undeniable, with projections showing that generative AI investments in APAC are expected to reach $175 billion by 2028. In 2025 alone, over 40% of AI investment is expected to be in the finance and banking industry….
HONG KONG SAR – May 2025 – Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (May 10) that the Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK, Ms Alpha Lau, will embark on a series of visits to Istanbul, Türkiye; Budapest, Hungary; and Cairo, Egypt, some of the key economies along the Belt and Road, to strengthen economic ties and…
By Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET In today’s threat-heavy climate, Australian small and medium-sized businesses are sitting in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, especially when it comes to payment systems. These platforms aren’t just business-critical; they’re a digital magnet for attackers, offering a gateway to sensitive financial data, customer trust, and regulatory landmines. And…
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – 12 May 2025 – Sahm App, the premier all-in-one trading platform trusted by over one million users, has launched Version 2.0, marking its most significant upgrade to date. The release introduces an array of powerful features, led by the highly requested Dark Mode. Designed in response to community feedback, Dark Mode offers improved visibility in low-light settings…
In recent years, innovation in Insurtech has been driven by higher customer expectations for personal, efficient experiences, the rapid advancement in AI and the urgency at which risks like climate change and changes in cyberspace are threatening business productivity. Here, Mark McIlquham, CEO of Acrisure UK, explores his outlook for innovation and what he deems…
By Nicky Senyard, CEO and Founder of Fintel Connect Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) is changing the financial industry by enabling fintech companies to offer banking services through partnerships with sponsor banks. This model allows fintech firms to provide financial products such as payment processing, loans, and digital wallets without having a full banking license. As a result,…
By Hilary Stephenson, Managing Director of Nexer Digital The fintech sector has fundamentally transformed how people access and manage their finances, offering innovative solutions that allow for faster, more efficient ways to pay bills, transfer money, and save for the future. However, in the rush to innovate and provide convenient digital services, vulnerable customers have…
