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
SupraFin’s Approach to Cryptocurrency Ratings
At Finovate Fall 2023 in New York, Liliana Reasor, SupraFin's founder, discussed the company's approach to cryptocurrency ratings. With 20 years of experience at institutions like JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, and Moody’s Analytics, Reasor has a significant background in crypto, risk management, and investment banking. She highlighted the growing importance of comprehensive risk … [Read more...] about SupraFin’s Approach to Cryptocurrency Ratings
Embracing the Future of Faster Payments
The digital era continues to redefine industries, propelling the payment sector to the forefront of this transformation. Both consumers and businesses, driven by the pressing need for speed and convenience, have been gravitating towards faster and real-time payment mechanisms. Same Day ACH: Meeting the Urgency As an embodiment of this demand for swiftness, the growth of Same … [Read more...] about Embracing the Future of Faster Payments