2024 in review: the key fintech trends of the year
FinTech Futures reflects on the key trends and developments that shaped the fintech sector in 2024.
Innovation
News, intelligence and resources on the global fintech industry including topics such as innovation.
The regulatory winds, they are not a-changin’
The regulatory shift globally has been towards standards, protocols and end-to-end predictability.
Webinar | 11 February 2025 | Real-time payment processing: beyond traditional banking
Join us for an insightful session on how enterprises can revolutionise their global payment operations.
A bowl of cards
In the US, contactless payments continue to feel like a luxury or an exception rather than the default.
The What the FinTech? podcast | Season five’s jailed buzzwords
We run down all the buzzwords our podcast guests wanted gone from the industry this year.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 24 | 2024 in review and predictions for 2025
Guests Dave Wallace and Dharmesh Mistry take a look back over the year in fintech and discuss what 2025 might bring.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying the evolution of Monument with Steve Britain
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Steve Britain, CEO of Monument Technology.
Video: Highlights from the Banking Tech Awards 2024
The Banking Tech Awards celebrated its 25th edition on 4 December at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
Banking Technology Magazine December 2024 / January 2025 issue out now
Cover story: STAR PEOPLE – Banking Tech Awards 2024 revisited.
Why ‘I won’t let anything happen to you’ is more of a threat than a promise
If risk is everything, everywhere, all at once, then risk management is everyone’s job, now, always and forevermore.
State of play: Pay by Bank
Pay by Bank, also referred to as A2A payments, has emerged as a credible contender to card-based payments.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 23 | Simplifying core banking modernisation with SaaScada
In this podcast episode, we chat with Nelson Wootton, CEO and co-founder of SaaScada.
The evolution of digital identity in financial services
Solution providers and financial firms need to innovate continuously to meet evolving digital identity requirements.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying Mastercard’s quantum strategy with Steve Flinter
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Mastercard’s Steve Flinter about quantum computing.
Unlocking finance transformation: payment trends to watch in 2025
The shift to real-time payments will continue to dominate the payments agenda in 2025.
Preparing for a quantum future: what’s next for quantum computing in financial services?
As we move closer to Q-Day, how can the financial industry prepare for a quantum future?
How Mastercard is preparing for a quantum future
Quantum computing is one of many emerging technologies Mastercard is exploring for its future potential.
Banking Tech Awards 2024: Congratulations to all of this year’s winners
We’re delighted to reveal the winners of the Banking Tech Awards 2024!
Silos and spend management: why we need to talk about Steve
To avoid regretting decisions, we all need to make better decisions.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 22 | Green finance and how fintech can help tackle climate change
In this podcast episode, Sage’s George Sandilands discusses the current state of play around green finance.
Video: Mambu at Money20/20 USA 2024 – Accelerating digital transformation
Mambu’s Anshul Verma and Deloitte’s Manpreet Singh discuss how FIs can boost their digital transformation.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 29 November 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes HSBC, Garanti BBVA, Monzo and more.
HOPE: A new vision for financial services
By embracing the HOPE framework, we can transform financial services into a powerful force for positive change.
Overheard on the tube
What is your organisation doing to make sure that ‘demoralising’ is not what the learning curve feels like?
Video: Socure at Money20/20 USA 2024 – Powering ID verification and risk decisioning in financial services
Socure’s Johnny Ayers discusses the evolution of the digital ID verification landscape at Money20/20 USA 2024.
Manzil Wealth introduces new halal wealth management platform in Canada
Manzil Wealth has acquired Canadian Islamic Wealth to support its new platform’s debut.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying agentification and personalisation in banking with Bud CEO Ed Maslaveckas
In this double episode special, Dave and Dharm chat with Ed Maslaveckas, CEO and co-founder of fintech Bud.
Demystifying quantum computing
How do quantum computers work? How are they programmed? What do they look like and where can you find them?
State of play: payment hubs
Payment hubs are increasingly seen as an attractive solution to manage the new world of payments.
Beacon unveils new digital wallet offering built for immigrants to Canada
Beacon’s new service will support bill payments, salary deposits, Interac e-Transfers, and more.
Which part of the script are you in?
Everyone inside your organisation needs to be actively aware of which part of the script they are in.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 21 | Taking open banking payments mainstream
In this podcast episode, GoCardless’ Paul Foster discusses the growing adoption of open banking payments.
Powering a new era of digital transformation with Huawei at GITEX Global 2024
Huawei showcased its latest innovations in financial technology at GITEX Global 2024.
PayTech Awards 2025 now open for entries
Nominations for the PayTech Awards 2025 are now open, with the deadline for entries set for 14 March.
Cartoon: Wanderer above the sea of fog
This new cartoon illustrates how regulatory changes and the complexity of compliance stymies new entrant fintechs.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying legacy modernisation with Irene Sandler, CMO of Mechanical Orchard
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Irene Sandler, CMO of Mechanical Orchard.
Research report: Revenue enablement in financial services – 2024 global findings & insights
How financial services are leveraging enablement technology to meet shifting client expectations and drive productivity gains.
Video: Experian at Money20/20 USA 2024 – Combining GenAI and rich data to drive innovation
Experian’s Scott Brown discusses how the company is utilising GenAI to deliver innovative new solutions.
Visa rolls out flexible payment solution in US and UAE with Affirm and Liv
The offering has been available in Asia for over a year with the launch of Olive Card in Japan.
Vroom vroom
When something unforeseen happens, you need to work through it.
