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The global FinTech sector is experiencing a significant decline in funding. While people feared Covid-19 would impact funding, 2020 and 2021 all proved to be some of the strongest years for funding. However, it looks like the current financial landscape has taken a dip.

While many see generative AI as the superpowered technology stack that can do everything, it might be better placed to serve as the orchestrator for other systems.

With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) proposed changes to personal financial data rights, open banking could soon make its way to the US As firms in the country get excited about the development, should wealth managers be taking note?  

The turbulent financial market is forcing companies to increase the scrutiny of their budgets. Rather than simply allowing hype to dictate their spending, firms are starting to see whether their initiatives are generating enough value. One of the areas that could be on the chopping block is public cloud, according to Joel Berwitz - Managing Consultant at technology transformation company CNNECT.

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) sits near the top of priority lists for many consumers, governments and businesses. As the world tries to encourage...

Climate change is one of the most critical challenges humans need to overcome. Financial institutions play a major role in the world’s shift to a greener future, and many are stepping up to the plate to prioritise sustainability across their operations.

The global super app market was valued at $58.6bn in 2022 and is projected to grow at a 28.9% CAGR to reach a $722.4bn valuation by 2030. Having originated in Asia, super apps are now becoming popular around the world. A report from PYMNTS and PayPal surveyed consumers in the US, UK, Germany and Australia, found that 72% of consumers expressed interest in super apps – UK consumers were the most interested with 74% indicating interest.

Despite data being the lifeblood of wealth management, many firms lack complete and clean datasets. Brian Costello - head of data strategy and governance at Morningstar Wealth - recently sat down with FinTech Global to explore how ByAllAccounts is helping wealth technology enterprises, platforms and the wealth managers they serve improve their use of data.

The InsurTech sector for commercial insurance carriers has not evolved as quickly as expected, according to Joe Lettween, chief innovation, data science, and technology...

Unless you’ve spent the past year under a rock, you’ll be aware of the excitement for generative AI. While many have used the technology to write emails, do homework or create CVs, generative AI could be one of the most transformative technology stacks to businesses. Laila Beane, the chief marketing officer at IntellectAI, the insurtech and wealthtech brand of Intellect Design Arena, recently delved into generative AI’s impact on insurance.