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Talk of artificial intelligence was once an exciting prospect. The idea of bringing a hallmark of sci-fi fantasies into the real world sparked a lot of enthusiasm. While systems might not quite be on the same level as HAL from 2001: A Space Odyssey, the technology has brought a lot of changes to how businesses operate.

As 2022 draws to a close, it a good time to look back over these last 12 months. FinTech Global has spoken to a number of WealthTech companies to see what the biggest developments from the year were.

As the cost-of-living crisis takes hold of the world, there are bound to be a number of challenges the financial market will need to brace for. One of the ways firms are looking to prepare for the challenge is through technology. 

Super apps have sparked a trend for companies to expand their product suite across verticals. As more companies look to implement financial services, there needs to be a simplified way of implementing new types of products. Stefan Willebrand –founder and co-CEO, and Erik Hagelin, co-CEO, at cloud financial services platform Bricknode - spoke to FinTech Global about why Bricknode was founded and became the building blocks for digital investment and lending products.

It is no secret the economic situation is in a bit of turmoil. People face a cost-of-living crisis and having just recovered from the impact of the pandemic, businesses are once again preparing for a tough market where survival is a priority. SME lending is their saviour. 

Ever since Meta, formerly Facebook, gave that presentation on its move to the metaverse, the virtual world has become more of a reality.

Social media has become a core part of the lives of many. As people look to invest to curb impacts of the economic climate, will social media become their financial advisor?

No-code technology is quickly becoming a major trend in software development. As wealth managers continue to increase their exposure to digital services, will no-code technology be their go-to solution?

Know your customer (KYC) processes have been the lifeblood for compliance teams fighting fraud. However, are they still enough? Kristoff Zammit Ciantar - founder and CEO of KYC Portal, believes its days could be numbered.

Pride month is about celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and increasing discussions around equality. However, support from the community should not just be localised for that month, it should be consistent throughout the year. The FinTech market has often boasted itself as being at the forefront of change, but what is the sector like for the LGBTQ+ community?