Fed boosts focus on liquidity
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Fed boosts focus on liquidity, other risks as economy weakens: Barr


Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve’s top regulatory official, said Monday the U.S. central bank is watching for any stresses to the financial system amid a weakening economy, and signaled that stiffer oversight of cryptocurrency is in the offing. The Fed “will be heightening its focus on liquidity, credit, and interest-rate risks as supervised institutions manage

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How to Avoid Credit Card Interest?


The main reason that credit cards try to lure you in with welcome bonuses, rewards, and travel perks is to improve your chances of earning interest on your credit card. Credit card interest, also known as APR, or annual percentage, can easily add up to more than late fees and annual fees combined. As a

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Digital Banking Made Human in 90 seconds


Studies show that after a major bank introduced a credit card that was designed to inspire emotional connections with holders, its use increased by 70%. Another showed that emotional connections can increase customer lifetime value by up to 800% for financial services firms. In this video, Business Development Manager for Digital Banking, Ahmed Khidhir breaks

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HOW THE MODERN CFO CAN LEAD TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATIONS?


Environmental concerns, economic uncertainty, the cost of living crisis and global trade issues are just a few of the macro issues facing businesses today. In this uncertain environment, the challenges faced by CFOs are constantly changing and so is the need for the best methods and tools to help finance teams be more agile. Old-fashioned

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Recession expected in 6-9 months, warns JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon


The amount of time Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co, provides the US and global economies before they enter a recession is six to nine months. How can we disbelieve what the CEO of one of the largest banking organizations in the world says? Additionally, recessionary warnings have been issued by the

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Upcoming Conferences

SIBOS 2025


10 Oct - 13 Oct  2022 | 9:00 am

The 2025 conference theme ‘The next frontiers of global finance’ will see hundreds of expert speakers address the transformative forces reshaping the financial ecosystem, and how we can drive greater connectivity, interoperability and resilience to successfully adapt to these changes. 29 September – 2 October 2025 |Frankfurt Germany Read More

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DATA & ANALYTICS IN FINTECH


Oct 11, 2022 

Oct 11, 2022  Major players in FinTech are revolutionizing the customer experience with big data analytics and AI technology. From real-world use cases such as predictive modeling for fraud detection, risk assessment, customer experience enhancement, identity management, and much more, this Summit will share insights and strategies on how financial institutions can edge out the

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HOW CAN FINTECH WIN IN THE RED OCEAN?


From the first ATM in the 1960s to the rise of smartphones that led to mobile banking in the 2000s, and now the digital age bursting with super apps and fintech, The financial industry has evolved to improve the customer experience. While customers may choose a financial product or service because of its functionality and

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Past Conferences

6TH EDITION CONNECTED BANKING – WEST AFRICA


15 & 16 November, Accra Ghana

15 & 16 November, Accra Ghana Africa’s financial services markets are among the most stimulating in the world. The banking and financial services market in Africa is the second-fastest-growing and second-most profitable of any global region, and a locus of innovation. The West African financial sector has been witnessing a wave of digital innovation that

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WHY ARE ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES INVESTING MILLIONS IN FINTECH IN 2022?


Fintech is a vast market. It can disrupt the traditional banking system and create new opportunities for financial services. In the past decade, we have seen an increasing number of startups focusing on this industry, leading to many more disruptions and innovations in how we handle our finances. Courses in fintech are the newest big

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HOW FINANCIAL SERVICES ARE FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF AMAZON WITH DIGITAL IDENTITY


Even before the pandemic hit, sectors like retail, gaming or e-healthcare moved quickly to embrace the speed, convenience and experience of digital services – led by technology pioneers like Amazon or Google. Despite the availability of online tools and support via apps or chatbots, traditional banks and financial institutions have traditionally encouraged consumers to visit

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WILL AN ECONOMIC RECESSION AFFECT THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY?


Financial services, like many other aspects of the global economy, have been profoundly influenced by the pandemic and the war happening in Ukraine. Since then, FinTechs had to learn how to lead the financial services sector in a period of severe challenges. FinTech has been a key booster of digital payments as consumers have quickly