Many consumers are intrigued by the idea of investing and trading. However, lengthy processing times can often mean consumers cannot make the flexible, on-the-spot decisions, […]
Month: April 2024
Bitcoin Halving to Strengthen the Crypto’s Longevity as Industry Reveals Impact of the Event
Every four years, the crypto world gears itself up for what has historically been a very exciting time in the industry: the Bitcoin (BTC) halving. […]
N26 Launches Joint Accounts to Help Customers Build ‘Healthy Financial Habits’ Together
N26, a European digital bank, has launched joint accounts, enabling customers to manage their personal finances as well as finances shared with a partner within […]
Mastercard Joins Forces With Equity Bank to Bolster Cross-Border Transactions in Kenya
Payments giant Mastercard is joining forces with Nairobi-based Equity Bank, to enable customers based in Kenya to send money safely and securely to 30 countries. […]
FX Costs Cut Out for Canadian Businesses Following Airwallex Virtual Card Launch
Many business card solutions available in Canada require businesses to fund transactions in Canadian dollars. This incurs high FX costs when used to spend with […]
FCA to Create Fairer Investment Landscape With Proposed Changes to Paying for Investment Research
While current research payment options available to UK asset managers are adequate, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has put forward plans for a new way […]
UK Government ‘Shooting Itself in the Foot’ as New Immigration Rules Exacerbate Tech Skills Gap
Restricting incoming international talent into the UK will exacerbate the tech industry’s skills gap; according to the employee relocation platform, Jobbatical, in its latest report. […]
Newcastle Building Society Selects Zest to Provide Enhanced Oversight of Pensions and Benefits
Employee benefits provider, Zest, is partnering with Newcastle Building Society, one of the UK’s largest building societies, to meet employee demand for more flexible and […]
FIs Struggle to Capitalise on New Payment Offerings, as Legacy Systems ‘Limit Scope for Innovation’
As much as 75 per cent of financial institutions (FIs) are struggling to utilise new payment offerings and stronger cybersecurity due to continuing reliance on […]
How Do Emerging Trends For Banking-as-a-Service Differ Across the Globe?
This April, The Fintech Times is focusing on all things embedded finance, the integration of financial services into non-financial products and services. As the space rapidly develops, […]