In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, the strategic appointment of dedicated AI leadership is becoming a critical benchmark for innovation. Danske Bank UK's recent decision to name Dr. Fiona Browne as its first Head of AI is a prime example of this industry-wide shift from
When a major bank's mobile app fails, the digital lifelines of thousands of customers are severed, leaving them unable to manage their finances. Following a recent AIB outage that specifically locked out Android users, we spoke with banking and finance authority Priya Jaiswal. She offers a rare
The vibrant street markets and modern convenience stores of Southeast Asia are unified by the near-universal presence of QR codes, yet a hidden technological barrier has long prevented a traveler from the Philippines from seamlessly paying a vendor in Thailand using their local mobile app. This
In a financial landscape where sending money across continents via blockchain can finalize faster than a standard bank transfer across town, the conventional payment system is facing a profound challenge. This paradox highlights a critical inefficiency in traditional banking, particularly where
The flow of capital from diaspora communities back to Nigeria represents a vital economic lifeline, and a new strategic partnership is set to make these financial connections faster and more accessible than ever before. Sterling Bank, a prominent Nigerian commercial bank, has announced a
The relentless administrative burden of managing disjointed financial accounts continues to be a significant barrier to growth for countless small and midsized businesses across the country. In a landscape still shaped by the financial tremors of recent years, a new digital banking startup named
