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La Asamblea de periodistas de la Asociación Manuel de Unciti se c...
Además de las chicas que han participado en el Campeonato de España de Gimnasia, por las concurridas calles de Huesca se ha podido ver este fin de semana a un nutrido grupo de periodistas. Eran los miembros de la Asociación Manuel de Unciti (AMU), una treintena de cuyos integrantes, acompañados de familiares y amigos, han visitado los días 24 y 25 la ciudad para participar en la asamblea anual de la institución.
Building an Embedded Finance strategy: dos and don'ts
Embedded Finance is big news for brands. This new wave of the fintech revolution allows non-finance brands to embed financial services within their own product ecosystems. Simple API integrations, plus the simplicity of one-stop-shop Embedded Finance 'platform' operators, mean that businesses of virtually every size can use financial services to better serve their customers and add new revenue streams. So you know you want to make use of Embedded Finance as a brand.
Does the rise of Embedded Finance mean the end of the fintech sector as we know it?
The rise of Embedded Finance is only just beginning. Non-finance brands are already embedding financial products and services into their apps and ecosystems. Over the next couple of years we're going to see an explosion in Embedded Finance applications - and that is going to be accompanied by a shift in perceptions about fintech, innovation, and the future of finance.
From Neobanks to Embedded Finance: defining a new future for banking
The impact of the challenger banks on the financial services landscape has been widespread and deep. The dominance of the legacy banks has been challenged, and consumers have been shown that they no longer have to put up with poorly designed services and old-fashioned support. But the challengers are far from the final act in the ongoing fintech revolution - and Embedded Finance is the next step. What is Embedded Finance? Embedded Finance is a new model for fintech.
Will the industry ever achieve 100 percent STP in cross-border payments?
Cross-border payments are becoming faster, but friction remains, slowing some payments down. Will the industry ever achieve 100% STP (straight-through-processing) rates in cross-border payments? The digital transformation of monetary services has accelerated the pace of cross-border payments; in many cases payments are settled almost instantly. But within this real or near real-time environment, friction which will cause enquiries or investigations still exists, slowing down the payment process.
World’s Leading Neobanks
The neobanking wave is sweeping all countries and continents, from the EMEA to South America. The term coined in 2017 means a new type of financial institution offering state-of-the-art, quick and flexible services directly available via a smartphone or messengers. The growth of neobanks peaked during the global anti-COVID quarantine.
The state of FinTech: a recap of 2020 and a glimpse into 2021
2020 was a very challenging year for most industries, and FinTech was no exception. However, the FinTech industry seems to have weathered the storm that continues to ravage the globe. Below we discuss three of the main trends KAE identified as defining for the industry. Maintained growth & consolidation Following the outbreak of the pandemic, investment budgets were slashed in most industries as uncertainty began to overshadow strategic planning. Less so in FinTech.
The insurtechs are coming to get you! What to watch in 2021
In the world of insurtech, it is typical to make bold predictions about the state of the market and where it is headed. The fact is, however, that as the market matures investment in companies is becoming more concentrated and ‘trends’ are more long-term. This consolidation is beginning to drive an increasing amount of meaningful innovation in the sector, as innovative business models and technologies are scaled to meet customer demands.
FinTech In The Middle East: 2021 Forecast
The Middle East is one of the world's most heterogeneous regions, spanning three continents and 21 countries, with a population of close to 600 million. It is a culturally, politically and economically diverse region that also encompasses the six Arab states that are members of the Gulf Coordination Council. This diversity is reflected in the vastly different stages of advancement of the FinTech industries across the region.
Five Reasons why 2021 is the Year of Embedded Finance
In the past three years we have seen a new wave of challenger banks that have transformed the consumer banking landscape. Yet, this was just the beginning of what is set to be a true fintech revolution. This year is expected to be the year embedded finance - that is financial services integrated with a traditionally non-financial service – truly makes its mark.
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