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India tests offline and programmable CBDC

Finextra

India is moving ahead with the next stage of its digital rupee pilot, adding programmability and offline payment capability.

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Maybe we’ll finally see a fintech IPO in 2024

TechCrunch Fintech

Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech (formerly The Interchange)! We’re back after a brief hiatus, and I can tell you that judging by the volume of pitches I received last week, venture investing in the fintech space is definitely picking up. This week, we’re looking at Plaid’s latest step toward an IPO, one BNPL company’s financial results, […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Hong Kong Government Pledges Fintech Innovation Following Digital Green Bonds Issuance

The Fintech Times

The Hong Kong government has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering fintech innovation following the issuance of approximately HK$6billion worth of digital green bonds. This move signifies Hong Kong’s proactive approach to integrating financial technology with sustainable finance practices. This is the second digital bond issuance, following the government’s first tokenised green bond issued in February 2023.

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Older Americans demonstrate more digital financial literacy than younger peers

Finextra

Digital financial literacy among Americans increases with age, according to research from Capital One.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Bahrain to Host Fintech Revolution Summit

The Fintech Times

Bahrain, a leading fintech hub in MENA, hosts the Fintech Revolution Summit this week with more than 750 fintech, b anking, financial services and insurance experts taking part. Organised by We TraiCon Events, Bahrain’s premier fintech event on 14 to 15 February 2024 in Manama will see fintech founders, central bank officials, FSI experts, regulators, policymakers, technologists, entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and media from around the world come together to learn, discuss, debate and netw

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Argentina adopts QuarkID for blockchain-based citizen ID

The Paypers

Argentina has planned to integrate blockchain-based QuarkID for citizen ID, ensuring high security, trust, and decentralisation in data management and verification.

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Accounts Receivable Hurdles to Overcome in 2024

The Finance Weekly

It's crucial for small businesses to maintain good cash flow by managing finances and staying updated on Accounts Receivable (AR). Effectively handling AR means keeping track of customer invoices and making sure payments are collected on time. Now, let's look at common challenges finance teams face with AR and ways to enhance payment collection while minimizing the risk of unpaid invoices.

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News & Views Podcast | Episode 141: BNPL & Innovation Vs Evolution

The Fintech Times

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcats team speak about the potential warnings of BNPL and how companies can bust the myths as well as discuss which is better in fintech: innovation vs evolution. Listen to News & Views Podcast on your favourite platform: Read the articles discussed in this episode: How Are BNPL Providers Overcoming Industry Myths to Ensure Success?

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Napier Launches Two New Service Offerings for Enhanced AML Compliance

The Fintech Times

Napier , the London-based global financial crime compliance regtech, has served up new solutions with advanced analytics and intelligent automation embedded into their configuration. Napier Continuum Live and Napier Continuum Flow were created in response to fintechs in the banking and payments sectors seeking to integrate intelligence into their technology stacks for enhanced screening and monitoring capabilities.