The year 2024 stands as a landmark in the financial services landscape, marked in part by an expectation of continued growth in neobanking. Referring to a new breed of financial institution, these digital-first organizations are redefining the traditional banking model, catering to the modern demands for rapid, efficient, and personalized financial services by operating solely … [Read more...] about The Neobanking Revolution in 2024
Five Things We Liked About Payments in 2023
Much of my knowledge of payments comes from my daily experience. Like many consumers, I want things that work without me thinking about them. This year, I'm very much down with the increasing prevalence of contactless cards and anything that integrates digital wallets (cards on my phone) with POS and web payments. My list includes payment systems that reduced friction in the … [Read more...] about Five Things We Liked About Payments in 2023
Top Five FinTech Rising Articles 2023
These are the top five articles our readers opened in email this year. Emerging payments articles topped the list, with digital assets holding their own. Keep in mind that many of the decisions on what makes a year-end list were made months ago. We did not, for instance, write as much about WealthTech this year, and we chose to cover digital assets from the perspective of … [Read more...] about Top Five FinTech Rising Articles 2023
Toward Connected Finance
This post grew out of watching demos at Finovate Fall 2023, in New York. Given that 2023 is the year of AI, it was no surprise that AI played some role in most of the demos and many of the panels. The main essence I noticed in the demos was their focus on applications that connect to banks to supplement their clients' financial needs. Many of the FinTech firms seek to … [Read more...] about Toward Connected Finance
The Evolution of Payment Systems: Bridging the Gap Between Technology and User Engagement
A panel of payment industry experts recently convened to discuss the significant shifts occurring as businesses of all sizes adopt technology like faster payment methods, such as automated clearing house (ACH) and real-time (or instant) payments. These advances aim to transform transaction speeds and address the varied strategic demands of the financial sector's … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Payment Systems: Bridging the Gap Between Technology and User Engagement
Cryptocurrency and Its Potential Impact on Cross-Border Payments
Last week at Finovate Fall 2023, MoneyGram CEO Alex Holmes was interviewed by a Forbes reporter, Leo Schwartz, about cryptocurrency and its potential impact on cross-border payments and remittances. The discussion shed light on the complexities and challenges surrounding the adoption of cryptocurrencies in the payments industry. Holmes began by acknowledging the allure of … [Read more...] about Cryptocurrency and Its Potential Impact on Cross-Border Payments