Luke Allchin Director - North America at RFI Global
In the United States, long gone are the days when the average investor’s portfolio was confined to a mix of stocks, bonds, and maybe a mutual fund or two. Today, alternative investments are taking center stage, offering new opportunities and challenges. From real estate crowdfunding to cryptocurrencies and private equity, the landscape is diversif...
26 July 2024 /wealth /retail Alternative Investments
Erica Andersen Marketing at smartR AI
As someone who's been following the AI industry closely, I have to say the new European Union AI Act has really caught my attention. It's a beast of a document; 458 pages and 113 articles! When I first heard about it, I thought, "Well, there goes my weekend reading." But jokes aside, this is a big deal, folks. It's probably the most amb
25 July 2024 /ai /regulation Artificial Intelligence
Raman Korneu CEO at myTU
Embedded payments are good for customers, good for the businesses that offer them, and good for the modern economy. So it’s almost surprising that mass adoption seems to be plodding along rather than moving at a breakneck speed. There are several reasons why, but lack of demand and desire isn’t one of them. Recent research demonstrates that altho...
25 July 2024 /payments /predictions
Konstantin Rabin Head of Marketing at Kontomatik
In a world where technology grows exponentially, its influence transcends all sectors, including finance. Digital currencies are products of these technological advancements, affecting how people perceive and use money. While there have been a series of controversies since the launch of Bitcoin and many other digital currencies, global acceptabilit...
25 July 2024
Raktim Singh Senior Industry Principal at Infosys
Neuro-symbolic AI is a unique form of artificial intelligence that combines the strengths of neural and symbolic AI architectures. This powerful AI model can model cognition, learning, and reason, effectively overcoming each of its limitations. Neuro-symbolic AI : Combining best of Neural network & Symbolic AI Neuro-symbolic AI combines the str...
24 July 2024 /ai /people Technology for Social Good
Carlo R.W. De Meijer Owner and Economist at MIFSA
On June 30, new strict rules for stablecoin issuers went into effect across the European Union under the bloc’s Market in Crypto Asset (MiCA) regulation. This impending regulation represents a major change in the regulatory framework for stablecoins within Europe. In this blog we will go into more detail what this new regulation entails in terms
24 July 2024 /regulation /crypto Blockchain Observations
Hirander Misra Chairman and CEO at GMEX Group
Carbon markets are essential for achieving climate goals by incentivising emission reductions. However, ensuring the credibility and transparency of transactions is crucial for their success. The fragmented nature of existing voluntary carbon markets and the lack of standardised approaches pose significant challenges. This not only hinders effect
24 July 2024 /sustainable Climate Fintech
Leverage limits and clearing and crucial aspects of financial trading. These are measures that protect both the broker and traders from excessive risks. The leverage allows traders to control large amounts of money, or take large trading positions when compared to their trading capital. Clearing on the other hand is a mechanism of settling trades ...
24 July 2024
Guy Melamed CEO at Exberry
We’re half way through 2024 and we’re pleased to see the global financial exchange industry currently characterised by significant developments and steady growth. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) continues to lead the market with an equity market capitalisation exceeding $28 trillion as of June 2024, underscoring the enduring dominance of trad
24 July 2024 /markets Capital Markets Technology
Max Koretskiy Investor, Cо-Founder at Blackshield Capital Group
Global markets are experiencing turbulent times, and investors are seeking stable and promising opportunities for capital investment. Together with the head of analytics at Blackshield Capital, Illia Kyslytskyi, we have outlined seven reasons that make British stocks an attractive investment. 1. Relatively Cheap FTSE 350 Index The FTSE 350 Index, ...
24 July 2024 /wealth /markets Business
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