Fintech, or financial technology, is disrupting the financial industry in many ways, and one of the most significant developments is the rise of mobile money. Mobile money services allow users to store and transfer money using their mobile phones, without the need for a bank account. This has made financial services more accessible to people […]
The tokenization of investments and properties is one of the many blockchain applications that are proving to be currently active and profitable. This includes managing exchange services and creating cryptocurrency-related assets and derivatives. Generating tokens enables the creation of a scarce, highly liquid, and programmable asset, linked to various sources of value. Initial Token Offerings […]
Bloomberg has unveiled a new generative artificial intelligence model that leverages machine learning to perform tasks in the financial industry. The platform, called BloombergGPT, has been trained on a large set of financial data based on Bloomberg’s proprietary data sources. The goal of BloombergGPT is to assist users in researching and understanding data by providing […]
Italy, after a two-year wait, has also implemented the European crowdfunding regulation to provide greater protection for investors and greater transparency for crowdfunding platforms. Crowdfunding regulation is an important issue in promoting the financing of start-ups and SMEs, and this new legislative decree should help promote a safer and more reliable investment environment for Italian […]
Fintech is the contraction of the words ‘finance’ and ‘technology.’ The term, known in Italian as tecnofinanza or tecnologia finanziaria, refers to the sector of the financial industry that offers its services through new digital technologies. Technological innovation makes financial innovation possible, which can translate into new business models, processes, or products, as well as […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of fintech solutions due to the increased demand for digital financial services and remote transactions. The pandemic forced people to rely on digital solutions for everything, including financial services. As a result, fintech companies have seen a significant increase in demand and many traditional financial institutions have also […]
The data emerging from the second edition of the Fintech Waves report, produced by EY – in collaboration with the Fintech District – provide an insight into the evolution of the fintech landscape in Italy. Over 100 industry operators – lending, techfin, crypto, DeFi, neobanks, payments, crowdfunding, etc. – have responded to the questions, offering […]
Integrated or embedded finance refers to the integration of financial services within the websites, mobile apps, and business processes of non-financial companies. The theory behind it is that consumers are more likely to use and purchase financial products or services if offered by their trusted brands. The new report, commissioned by Bond, “The Embedded Finance […]
The 30th Scenari Immobiliari Forum was held in Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy on September 16th and 17th, 2022[1]. The theme of the forum was “The Future is Now”[2][4], with the goal of providing operational recommendations to help define business strategies and facilitate communication among stakeholders[3]. The forum provided an overview of what might be in store […]
The financial sector is undergoing a significant transformation due to the rising adoption of FinTech. FinTech, which is the combination of finance and technology, has brought about modern reforms in customer priorities, making monetary transactions quick and secure. Popular FinTech apps have gained immense popularity in recent years, with industrial experts claiming that “FinTech is […]