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Finovate Shows how AI and Technology are Growing Financial Services

19 Jun 26

Early in May, regional and international financial institutions met in San Diego to discuss the impact of AI, regulation, and innovation in financial services and the impact they will have in the US over the coming years. Euromonitor International was in attendance and moderated a panel discussion on embedded lending and its potential to 2030.

Kendrick Sands

Kendrick Sands

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Fintech’s Next Phase: Lending, Security and Digital Currencies

30 Apr 26

Fintech is accelerating a structural transformation in payments and lending, driving significant uptake of digital wallets, stablecoins, and buy now, pay later (BNPL) offerings, while facing heightened challenges from increasing payment fraud. Payment companies and merchants must manage an environment where consumer demands, security risks and competitive pressures are changing more rapidly than before.

Kendrick Sands

Kendrick Sands

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Finovate Europe 2026: From Possibility to Deployment

18 Mar 26

Finovate Europe 2026 convened over 1,000 senior decision makers in London to examine deployable fintech solutions within the constraints of legacy infrastructure and regulatory frameworks. The event identified six dominant themes—AI deployment, payments innovation, embedded finance, fraud prevention, risk management and digital assets.

Farhat Hanif

Farhat Hanif

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Key Themes from Money20/20

23 Dec 25

The 13th Money20/20 at The Venetian in Las Vegas did not disappoint this year with partnership announcements, product launches and the floor packed with the leading payment players. With over 11,000 attendees, it is the largest payments conference in the US.

Kendrick Sands

Kendrick Sands

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Five Key Opportunities for Banks to Support Chinese Companies’ Overseas Expansion

26 Sep 25

By leveraging fintechs, banks can aid the success of Chinese companies expanding globally. Firms face complex financial, regulatory and operational challenges abroad, and banks can provide strategic support.

David Zhang

David Zhang

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Credit Card Rewards Get a Tech and Personalisation Makeover

26 Aug 25

Greater competition, fintech innovation, and data utilisation have contributed to the rising standard of credit card reward and loyalty programmes around the world. Personalisation of rewards, partnerships with brands and merchants, and digitally adaptable platforms are becoming the standard for the next level of card rewards.

Kendrick Sands

Kendrick Sands