Volume 03:

Embark on this week’s journey through the ever-evolving landscape of finance and technology, where innovation meets regulation, and strategic advancements redefine the marketplace. From #FinancialRevolution in South America with #ColombiaAdvances (Banco de la República - Colombia, in collaboration with Montran) to 苹果 #Innovation setting new standards in Europe, we witness the transformative power of #StrategicInnovation and #TechTrendsetter initiatives.

As we navigate through the intricate networks of international banking, we observe #CréditAgricoleInnovation and MUFG #Leadership pioneering payments in The Clearing House’s #CHIPSNetwork, while Africa embraces #DigitalPayments and #EconomicTransformation with its roadmap for stablecoin and CBDC sandboxes.

In the United States, 高盛 Strategy aligns with #FintechCollaboration, offloading Marcus by Goldman Sachs robo-advisor customers to Betterment , signaling a shift in #FinancialServicesEvolution. Meanwhile, Equifax uifax #Innovation in Canada explores the potential of #RentalData to enhance #FinancialInclusion and #CreditScoreEvolution.

The retail landscape is also adapting, with #WalmartOneBNPL introducing new #PaymentSolutions to meet the demands of a #FintechFuture (Walmart’s One vs. Affirm). And as the global digital payment market burgeons, set to reach a staggering USD 361.3 billion by 2030, we delve into the implications of #MarketGrowth and #BiometricSecurity.

萬事達卡 's #AICrusade against a $12.5B scam epidemic underscores the critical need for #DigitalDefense and #ScamProtection. Lastly, the intricate dance of #RussiaChinaTrade through sanctions and #InternationalBanking reveals a world of #TradeInnovation.

Join us as we dissect these stories, offering a concise snapshot of the financial sector’s transformation.

Last Week’s Top Reads

• South America - Banco de la República de Colombia and Montran Launch New Central Securities Depository / Read >>> / #FinancialRevolution #ColombiaAdvances #StrategicInnovation #MontranImpact / Source: contxto

• Europe - EU Set To Approve Apple Plan For Opening NFC Access / Read >>> / #AppleInnovation #DigitalWalletEvolution #NFCExpansion #TechTrendsetter / Source: Silicon

• International - Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and MUFG Complete Payment in ISO 20022 Format via CHIPS Network / Read >>> / #PaymentRevolution #CréditAgricoleInnovation #MUFGLeadership #CHIPSNetwork / Source: CROWDFUND INSIDER

• Africa - Stablecoin, retail CBDC sandboxes are on South African payments roadmap / Read >>> / #DigitalPayments #SouthAfricaInnovation #SARBRoadmap #EconomicTransformation / Source: COINTELEGRAPH

• United States - Goldman Sachs offloads Marcus robo-advisor customers to Betterment / Read >>> / #FinancialServicesEvolution #GoldmanSachsStrategy #BettermentAdvantage #FintechCollaboration / Source: Finextra

• Canada - Equifax Canada testing use of rental payment data for credit scores / Read >>> / #EquifaxInnovation #RentalData #FinancialInclusion #CreditScoreEvolution / Source: TORONTO STAR

• United States - Walmart-backed fintech One launches 'buy now, pay later' services, source says / Read >>> / #WalmartOneBNPL #RetailEvolution #PaymentSolutions #FintechFuture / Source: REUTERS

• International - Global Digital Payment Market Analysis Report 2024: A USD 361.3 Billion Market by 2030, Expanding at a CAGR of 21% During 2024-2030 / Read >>> / #DigitalPayments #Fintech #MarketGrowth #BiometricSecurity #PaymentSolution / Source: GlobeNewswire

• International - Mastercard deploys AI arsenal to combat $12.5B scam epidemic / Read >>> / #Mastercard #AICrusade #DigitalDefense #ScamProtection / Source: bobsguide

• Asia - Exclusive: Half of Russia's payments to China made through middlemen, sources say / Read >>> / #RussiaChinaTrade #SanctionsNavigation #InternationalBanking #TradeInnovation / Source: REUTERS

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