Fintech
Ben Parker, CEO of eflow Global: “There’s growing concern about market abuse perpetrated as a result of AI-driven trading”
We interview Ben Parker, CEO of eflow - one of the world’s leading RegTech providers - where he recently led a Series A funding round of £7 million.
Ben Zyl, Co-Founder and CEO of Waave: “Merchant fees can’t remain a monopoly robbing businesses of their already tight margins”
We interview Ben Zyl, Co-Founder and CEO of Waave, a pioneering Australian fintech using Open Banking technology to help customers
Fintech 2024 shows green shoots with backing from Alphabet and Uber
Alphabet and Uber have both made fintech investments in recent months, so is there room for cautious optimism? Sarah Kocianski, CEO of FinTech Wales, shares her thoughts.
AI regulation will hurt financial firms, says Ted Cruz
Senators in the US are hitting back at attempts to regulate AI in the financial industry, which they call a "war on technology".
Helen Cook, Chief People & Comms Officer at Finastra: “Gen AI will be a game-changer when it comes to job enrichment”
Helen Cook is the Chief People & Comms Officer for Finastra, a company that aspires to be the most inclusive and diverse employer in fintech.
Joy Dabeet, Chief Marketing Officer at amana: “It’s really hard to see any limits as to what AI can help us achieve”
If you work in marketing and need to modernise your tools (and perhaps your team), then read this interview with Joy Dabeet, Chief Marketing Officer at amana.
The biggest challenges for Fintech in Africa in 2024
We asked several experts one question: what will be the biggest challenge for the Fintech sector in Africa in 2024? Here are their answers.
Tracey Knowles, Chief People Officer at Wirex: “Understanding that ‘you don’t know what you don’t know’ has been transformative.”
Tracey Knowles, Chief People Officer at Wirex, has over 18 years of experience in the dynamic field of talent management and human resources.
Top tech companies in South Africa
By 2030, South Africa aims to have one million people trained in the fields of robotics, artificial intelligence, coding, cloud computing and networking. We look into some of its top tech companies.
Top tech companies in New York City
The Big Apple has long served as home to tech giants. Here, Jacqueline Emigh shares her pick of up-and-coming tech companies in New York City.
Rachel Cox, VP of People and Talent, Liberis: “One of the biggest learnings in my HR career has been pragmatism”
Rachel Cox is VP of People and Talent, and joined Liberis in 2021. In this interview, she explains her passion about making the workplace a phenomenal place to work.
Trevor Greenway, CEO of interVal: “98% of SMBs do not know their true enterprise value or, more importantly, what they can do about it”
Trevor Greenway, CEO of interVal, believes technology will change the way advisors and business owners interact with financial data. We interview him as part of our TakeOff series.
Top tech companies in Athens
Greece, one of the ancient foundations of modern society, continues to be a hotbed of innovation. We examine six tech companies in Athens that built on Greece's innovative legacy.
Rajiv Bhat, CEO of martini.ai: “The strength of your startup often lies in the team behind it”
We spoke to Rajiv Bhat, a physicist-turned-serial entrepreneur, who founded and is currently CEO of martini.ai.
Top tech companies in Hong Kong
What are some of the top tech companies in Hong Kong? In this article, we highlight some of the key players to watch in its tech scene.
Klarna, Buy Now Pay Later and first-mover advantage: an analysis
Klarna got to profitable growth by cementing its first mover advantage and doubling down on retailer relationships but faces competition from incumbent giants.
Edmund Ng, CEO at Doxa: “You need to have Co-Founders. They will help you to cover your blind spots”
Edmund Ng, CEO at Doxa, has over 20 years of experience in software, FinTech and supply chain. We were delighted to interview him as part of our TakeOff series.
Top tech companies in Berlin
While there are plenty of places where the tech industry is booming in the modern digital world, few compare to the startup capital of Europe: Berlin.
Radek Jezbera, Kilde: “You need to deliver a solution that’s ten times more effective than what’s currently on offer”
In the first of our TakeOff interview series, we speak with Radek Jezbera, Founder and CEO of Kilde, a Singapore-based startup. His advice? Prioritise your customers rather than your original plans.
5 accounting tips for new businesses
Managing finances can seem daunting. This piece outlines five accounting tips for anyone looking into starting a business (plus people who have already done so).