Software

What key innovations and trends in FinTech are expected to shape the financial industry in 2025? 

Dana Lunberry, Head of Data Strategy at SBS (formerly Sopra Banking Software).  Data analytics, fuelled by advanced AI, will grow as a core executive priority for banks and financial institutions.  Although banks have ample data, they have...

Autonomous healing systems are the future of technological transformation 

Modeen Malick, Principal Systems Engineer at Commvault, explores the role of autonomous healing software in building resilient IT systems. Leveraging AI and Machine Learning, these systems proactively detect, diagnose and resolve issues, reducing downtime and...

How can FinTech be harnessed in supporting startups? 

This month, we’re seeking insights from three experts on a crucial topic: how can FinTech be harnessed to support startups? As the landscape of finance evolves, innovative technologies offer new opportunities for emerging businesses. We invite...

The Middle East is the fastest growing real-time payments market globally for the second consecutive year, finds ACI Worldwide Report

For the second consecutive year, the Middle East is the fastest-growing real-time payments market globally, according to the 2024 Prime Time for Real-Time report, published by ACI Worldwide, a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software,...

Is AI making us lazy?

Lethabo Lubisi, Corporate Affairs Director at EQPlus shares her thoughts on the debate.   Every time labour-saving technologies are introduced questions are raised about whether these negatively impact human motivation and productivity. The integration of A...

The world is introduced to PayPal Everywhere

PayPal has ushered in a new era for customers, making it easier and more rewarding than ever to shop and pay with PayPal anywhere, anytime – both in stores and online. Now, customers have access to rich rewards, stackable cash back offers in the PayPal app, a...

New CFA Institute survey reveals industry-wide need for standards and education on AI and GenAI in investing

CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has released new survey data on the views of investment industry employers concerning the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the investment sector. The survey...

CoinMENA partners with Bitpanda to enhance trading efficiency and expand crypto offerings

CoinMENA, a crypto asset platform licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain and sister company CoinMENA, licensed by the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, VARA, announced a strategic partnership with Bitpanda Technology Solutions, the digital assets...

Open University upskilling students in their future finance careers with Zoho

Students to gain real-world accounting experience with cloud-based accounting software, Zoho Books, in the new academic year. The Open University is helping to upskill students aspiring to be finance professionals by exposing them to Zoho’s industry...

Navigating new norms: Keys to FinTech success

In this exclusive piece, David Osborne, CEO of Caseware and former leader of Virgin Pulse, shares his key advice for professionals and entrepreneurs in FinTech seeking to accelerate their careers. From the importance of relationship-building and continuous...

Roper Technologies to acquire Transact Campus 

Roper Technologies, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Transact Campus, for a net purchase price of US$1.5 billion, including a US$100 million tax benefit resulting from the transaction. The net purchase price represents...

Experian acquires behavioural analytics pioneer NeuroID to combat AI-enabled fraud

Experian, the global data and technology company, announced that it has acquired NeuroID, an industry leader in behavioural analytics. NeuroID’s modern and frictionless capabilities amplify Experian’s fraud risk suite by providing a new layer of insight int...