Just before 2024 ended, engineers from Northwestern University showed the world that quantum teleportation may not require specialized infrastructure as we’ve always thought. Instead, we could use the same fiber optic cables in classical communication. Fibre optic cables or optical fibers transmit light particles, signals, or pulses. They contain glass fibers wrapped in another glass …
The business world has faced unprecedented challenges due to the disruptions of 2020. At many companies, teams that were once down the hall from each other are now physically separated and must collaborate online. Stakeholders have had to pivot and adapt their processes to virtual environments to keep their projects on track. What’s most significant about …
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If the thought of keeping up with the invoices coming into your AP department keeps you up at night, you wouldn’t be alone. Invoice processing, while foundational to any business, can be a nightmare without the proper tools and processes to make it run smoothly. Read on to learn more about the challenges AP teams …
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released a feedback statement regarding the entry of Big Tech companies into the retail finance sector. The FCA is trying to ensure competition between Big Tech and traditional financial services firms can develop effectively and fairly. The question is: will traditional banks and fintechs be able to keep up with these …
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The fintech sector has been one of Africa’s biggest technology success stories. The continent’s 678 fintech startups raised more than US$2.7 billion between 2021 and August 2023. Almost all of the continent’s unicorns (startups valued at more than US$1 billion) are in the fintech sector. However, most of that success has come from the continent’s …
Did you receive a message in the last few days from Coinbase? It would be about how the latest FCA Financial Promotions rules mean that UK users must complete two new tasks to provide Coinbase with additional information. If you haven’t, then you probably will. And many of you will find that you cannot trade …
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Investors fled UK equity funds in 2023 at an unprecedented rate, as the sector suffered its worst year ever for withdrawals. Morningstar data shows that funds domiciled in the UK experienced net outflows of £25.7 billion by the year-end. The bulk of these outflows came from equity funds, which lost £18.4 billion in assets. Equity funds …
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As online gaming fraud escalates rapidly, fintech stands strong, deploying cutting-edge solutions to shield players and organizations. In this article, we look into “fintech’s role in combating fraud in online gaming” by highlighting its use of AI, machine learning, and robust verification systems to reinforce security and trust in the digital gaming arena. FinTech stops …
Many multi-millionaires started investing small sums, even $10 or $25 per month! The key to making your $500 grow is to put in an investment that suits your risk tolerance and goals and add more regularly. Just a guess here, but I suspect most people who don’t invest avoid it because they assume you need …
If you’re considering doing your taxes this season, it’s important to remember that federal income tax can be quite complicated, so it’s essential to have a reliable guide to go by to ensure that your taxes are filed correctly. Any mistakes you make can subject you to hefty fines, and you could limit yourself from getting …