Traditionally, such payments have been transacted by the few dominant global banks. The lack of competition resulted in long settlement periods, high transaction costs, and a lack of transparency for the consumer.
Continue Reading...The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a phenomenon that was already in progress – the digitisation of the way we live. Part of that has been the rapid increase in demand for electronic payments and the way payment services should be delivered.
Continue Reading...Fintech is financial technology that helps consumers manage their finances. The software is accessible via desktop or mobile devices. Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are also part of fintech development. Naturally, as technology develops, consumers come to expect and demand greater.
Continue Reading...The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has pinpointed money laundering vulnerabilities in the remittance and foreign exchange industries – the volume of vendors and worldwide accessibility to customers add to the risk.
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