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Unpacking the rise of embedded finance and banking-as-a-service
The financial sector is being reshaped by Embedded Finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS). Explore how these concepts integrate financial capabilities directly into everyday experiences, moving beyond traditional banking. We examine their definitions, the crucial role of APIs and cloud technology, real-world applications from e-commerce to HR, and the strategic implications for financial institutions aiming to enhance customer experience and unlock new revenue streams.
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Q&A: Cyber crisis management with Microsoft's Chief Security Advisor
In an era where cyber threats loom larger and evolve faster than ever, fintech organizations stand at a critical juncture. What does it take to not only weather a cyber storm but emerge stronger? This exclusive interview dives into the crucial, yet often overlooked, motivations of threat actors. It outlines the ideal crisis response framework for fintechs, identifies common blindspots in incident response plans, and explores the hallmarks of effective leadership during high-stakes security incidents.
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AI IN FINANCIAL CYBERSECURITY
AI is transforming financial crime, enabling synthetic identity fraud, deepfake scams, and automated laundering. Traditional cybersecurity and AML frameworks—built on static rules, fragmented tools, and reactive defenses—can’t keep up. Financial institutions must shift to AI-powered, adaptive systems that detect behavioral anomalies, reduce false positives, and respond in real time. The future of financial defense lies in intelligent, proactive resilience.
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FINTECH INSIDER PODCAST BY 11:FS
Zopa’s ‘biscuit’ breaks into current accounts — plus, are stablecoins sweetening SME finance?
Expert guests join David Barton-Grimley to chew over the latest in fintech: Zopa’s new 2% interest current account “Biscuit,” Coinbase’s stablecoin payments stack for global merchants, and Finom’s €115M raise to serve European SMBs. We also unpack moves in financial inclusion from TBC Bank and Bank of Ireland’s new kids’ account, and end on a crunchy note with fintech’s favourite biscuits.
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