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Innovation around digital assets is only going in one direction. There are a wide variety of perspectives on where digital assets and decentralised finance fit into the broader financial ecosystem. In our latest FF Virtual Arena interview, Sergey Nazarov from Chainlink talks about how he believes these innovations are reshaping financial markets. He highlights how certain major players are transforming traditional assets into on-chain digital forms, and we get some thoughts on the growing importance of privacy and interoperability. Tune in for insightful perspectives on this ever fascinating area of innovation. https://lnkd.in/eJRFS_Mh #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

GETTRX To Enhance In-Person Payment Capabilities with Aevi “We’re excited to partner with GETTRX, they’ve really invested in building out a platform that delivers a best-in-class payment experience. With the Aevi in-person payment stack we are able to complement their existing card not present offering and enable GETTRX to continue to deliver a consistent and unified experience through a single solution. This is where the industry is headed and GETTRX is leading the way.” Alex Benjamin, Head of Business Development, Aevi. https://lnkd.in/emrVhfAk Sarah Koch Roberto S. Scott Bryson Mike Camerling Sophie Daniline Martin Hanes Luis Mego Mickey Khan Carlos Gonzalez #money2020usa #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Moneyhub Integrates With Legado (joinlegado.com) to Add Secure Document Storage and Communication Capabilities Dan Scholey, Chief Commercial Officer at Moneyhub comments: “So much of our financial lives still exists on paper, but this no longer makes sense in the face of an increasingly digitised world. Moneyhub’s integration with Legado enables our clients to provide their customers with a safe and secure place to share and store their information. Not only will this logistically save businesses time and money, but combined with Moneyhub’s real time transaction data, customers are receiving the most relevant and personalised advice and guidance for their circumstances, improving engagement and subsequently financial outcomes. And they have the peace of mind that their documents are stored safely and securely for when they’re needed. A true win-win.  https://lnkd.in/eJMEH24V Josif Grace Emily Mellon Ingrid Anusic Tadiwa Wazara Kirsten Ward Tom Black #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Mega-cap Tech Stock Dominance Prompts Big Shifts in Systematic Investing “The exceptional recent performance of mega-cap technology stocks has made investors rethink factor strategies as they observed challenges around concentration, factor rotation, risk management and balancing exposures,” said Georg Elsaesser, senior portfolio manager, Quantitative Strategies at Invesco US. “These challenges have demonstrated the essential necessity of risk management. There is a huge difference between observing momentum in a few large stocks and the idea of harvesting a momentum factor premium.” https://lnkd.in/eTGstQUB Molly McClure Jane Roby Barbara Savi Randa Sutton, MBA Janus Chan Sarah Earley #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

African Development Bank Group and Asian Development Bank Sign $1 Billion Exchange Exposure Agreement to Increase Development Lending Capacity to African Nations “As MDBs, we play a crucial role in stabilizing and supporting the financial needs of developing nations. This agreement underscores our commitment to maximizing our capital resources and collaborating with our peers to sustain growth across Africa,” said Max magor Ndiaye, Senior Director of the Syndications, Client Solutions and Africa Investment Forum department of the African Development Bank. “Through this exchange, we continue to lead in innovation, enabling us to deliver on our mission with a strengthened capital position that serves our Regional Member Countries effectively.” https://lnkd.in/egz5VH-e Hassatou Diop N'Sele Stefanie Karoll Pyndiah #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Nearly Half of Brokers Experience Technical Issues With Lenders’ Technology – Reveals finova Chris Little, Chief Revenue Officer at finova, commented: “Although mortgage product availability has improved, borrowers are still grappling with high rates and we’re yet to see meaningful reductions after the base rate cut. In this ever-changing environment, brokers are under increasing pressure to process applications swiftly and accurately. Collaboration between lenders and brokers has always been the foundation of a thriving industry, and our findings underscore the need for even closer collaboration. By targeting tech investments in the right areas – like streamlining communication and improving system integration – lenders can free brokers time to focus on what truly matters: helping their clients secure the best possible mortgage to suit their financial circumstances.” https://lnkd.in/eqgvxGdC Simran Matharoo Gemma Bone #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Elwood and Boerse Stuttgart Digital Launch New Partnership to Enhance Digital Asset Trading Chris L., CEO, Elwood, said: “We pride ourselves on providing market-leading digital asset trading and portfolio investing solutions to our clients and are excited to partner with Boerse Stuttgart Digital. We look forward to helping them provide their institutional clients with intuitive and efficient ways to pursue digital asset trading, portfolio management and investing.” https://lnkd.in/eHvFhJup Dr. Ulli Spankowski Harry Pantin Stefanie Möllner Astrid Koger Simone Barilla Jennifer Jakel #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

UK’s Research & Development Tax Budget Stagnates Over a Decade, Growing by Just 14% Between 2007 and the Most Recent Data Lord Philip Hammond, Ex-Chancellor of the Exchequer and Senior Adviser at RCK Partners comments: “The UK’s shift to a unified R&D tax credit scheme could severely impact SME competitiveness and innovation. With 88% of R&D claims historically coming from SMEs, the move to a flat 20% credit risks stripping smaller firms of a crucial tax advantage. This reduction in support may discourage innovation, leaving the UK trailing behind countries like Germany and South Korea, which continue to prioritise robust R&D incentives for SMEs. Without targeted relief, the very businesses driving the bulk of R&D activity could face an uphill battle in fuelling future economic growth.” https://lnkd.in/eMpZQW83 London Business School Martin Veselinov Megan Crawley #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Acclaimed Mech Shooter METALCORE Announces a Move to Solana Foundation “We’re thrilled to bring MetalCore to Solana, leveraging its infrastructure to enhance the on-chain user experience and unlock Solana’s unique advantages,” said Matt C., CEO of Studio 369. “Metalcore has repeatedly won best web3 game awards, and we want to bring the best infrastructure to our players so they can enjoy the game in the most convenient and frictionless way possible.” https://lnkd.in/eK_CCQtZ Nguyen T. Megan Enright Arielle (Sobel) Pennington #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Almost Two in Three Brokers Believe the Budget Will Negatively Impact the Housing Market Emma Hollingworth, Chief Distribution Officer at LSL Property Services plc, said the data reflected brokers’ expectations about the impact of tax rises across the entire market. “Our advisers report a very consistent picture,” she said. “The withdrawal of stamp duty next March, and the likely changes to Capital Gains Tax, mean our brokers responses reflect nervousness among home-buyers and investors. https://lnkd.in/edQD5a-s PRIMIS Mortgage Network Kelly Russell Sam Howitt Kate Lindrea Alexandra Ferran Kate Marsh Louise Hudson Hannah Blenkin #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews