Listen to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Podtail, ListenNotes, TuneIn The past year dealt with extremes. Unprecedented geopolitical turmoil came alongside breakneck digital advancement, and the worries and priorities of financial institutions are shifting… read more →
The Nordic region is widely recognised as a global leader in sustainability, known for its commitment to emission-free industries, advancing circular economy initiatives, and an almost clean power system. Their… read more →
On Wednesday, 28 January, ADCB Egypt, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) Group, announced its partnership with Swiss tech company Temenos. The collaboration allows ADCB Egypt to… read more →
On Monday, 19 January, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announced its development of a tokenised securities platform. While it still seeks regulatory approval, the platform would enable the trading… read more →
Fraud remains one of the biggest challenges facing UK businesses today. The latest Office for National Statistics figures show that there were more than four million incidents of fraud in… read more →
The eagle-eyed among us have noticed a rise in advertisements promoting a fresh remittance service entering the market. The appification of cross-border payments demonstrates the transformation of the industry, as… read more →
This year, more than ever, geopolitics’ impact on supply chain stability, credit risk, financial and insurance costs, and credit access has become evident. This is especially true for Ukraine: the… read more →
Announced yesterday, 29 December 2025, Ecobank Group’s memorandum with Bank of China (Mauritius) follows Standard Bank’s integration with China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System in November. Both initiatives aim to reduce… read more →
Imagine you are walking towards a coffee shop to fuel up for an important meeting. A button appears on your phone. You hit yes. You walk into the shop, and… read more →
The past year saw significant changes occur across the financial sector. AI became deeply embedded in day-to-day work, digital currencies moved from the margins toward mainstream pilots, and trade networks… read more →
