fintech innovation

Taghash, a prominent SaaS platform specializing in venture capital (VC), private equity (PE), and family office workflows, has unveiled its latest innovation: the AI-integrated Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server. This groundbreaking development is poised to revolutionize how investment firms...

In the latest episode of the Connected News Podcast, Business Post tech editor Charlie Taylor engages in insightful discussions with his colleagues on several pivotal developments in the tech industry. The episode, titled "Stripe’s Unexpected Legacy and the Continued Rise of Bitcoin," delves...

As artificial intelligence continues to redefine enterprise workflows, the worlds of venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) find themselves at a major inflection point. The rapid adoption of AI-powered tools has created both tremendous opportunities and new vulnerabilities—particularly...

The latest wave of technology earnings and regulatory developments is sending shockwaves across the AI industry, payments sector, and the wider tech ecosystem. As chip manufacturing giants like TSMC post results that echo the ongoing AI gold rush, software titans and ambitious startups grapple...

Microsoft Copilot’s integration into Allied Irish Banks (AIB) marks a defining moment in the evolution of Ireland’s financial sector, as the bank commits to deploying advanced AI tools to over 10,000 employees. This bold step reflects a wider transformation sweeping the global banking industry...

When Visa and Microsoft joined forces in Lagos for the inaugural Microsoft AI Skills Week Hackathon, they launched more than a local coding competition—they ignited a strategic shift for Nigeria’s rapidly maturing fintech ecosystem. This convergence of global payment expertise, cutting-edge...

Artificial intelligence tools are rapidly transforming the financial services sector, offering new opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, and improve communication with clients. Yet as the adoption of AI-powered solutions like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT surges...

In a significant move to bolster Nigeria's fintech landscape, Microsoft and Visa recently concluded an intensive artificial intelligence (AI) training and hackathon program in Lagos. This initiative, part of Microsoft's AI Skills Week, aimed to equip Nigerian fintech developers with practical AI...

The accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence in the financial services industry is transforming workflows, communication methods, and client engagement models at a pace previously unseen. While the promise of AI-driven platforms such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT is driving efficiency...

When Visa and Microsoft convened in Lagos for the Microsoft AI Skills Week Hackathon, it marked more than just another tech event. It was a strategic declaration: harnessing generative AI and agentic technologies will define the future of Nigeria’s booming fintech sector. As global leaders in...

In a financial ecosystem increasingly defined by complex digital interactions and ever-sophisticated fraud tactics, Chargebacks911’s announcement of Donald Kossmann as Chief Technology Officer signals a significant evolution—not just for the company, but potentially for the entire payments...

Chargebacks911, a global leader in chargeback management and digital trust, has announced a pivotal leadership appointment: Donald Kossmann joins the company as Chief Technology Officer. This move, coming on the heels of a rigorous and extended search, signals a new era in the company’s...

When Donald Kossmann stepped into the role of Chief Technology Officer at Chargebacks911, the stakes for the payments industry were already high. Digital transactions, scaling into the trillions globally each year, represent the very backbone of modern commerce. Yet, with every online purchase...

In a significant move to enhance regulatory compliance in content creation, Saifr®, a RegTech incubated by Fidelity Labs, has partnered with Microsoft to integrate its advanced AI models into the Microsoft Azure AI model catalog. This collaboration aims to streamline the development of compliant...

In the bustling heart of the Philippines’ local economies, an often-overlooked yet essential segment—nano and micro businesses—powers the daily rhythm of countless neighborhoods. These enterprises, frequently helmed by sari-sari store owners, solopreneurs, and housewives, act as the economic...

Mastercard's recent collaboration with Microsoft and IBM marks a significant advancement in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the online shopping and payment experience. This initiative introduces AI agents capable of assisting users in product selection and facilitating...

In a significant move towards integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into financial transactions, Mastercard and PayPal have recently unveiled initiatives aimed at enhancing commerce through AI-driven technologies. These developments mark a pivotal shift in how consumers and businesses...

A return to Microsoft at such a pivotal juncture—when artificial intelligence is not just trending but fundamentally reshaping nearly every aspect of commerce and society—throws into sharp relief the astonishing pace at which business and technology now intermingle. From retail to banking to...

FIS Launches Treasury GPT: Empowering Corporate Treasurers with AI-Driven Insights Fintech giant FIS (NYSE:FIS) has unveiled a groundbreaking solution that promises to revolutionize treasury management and risk mitigation for enterprises. The new tool—FIS Treasury and Risk Manager – Treasury...

AI is driving an era of profound transformation across the industrial and digital landscape. No longer just the preserve of tech giants and research labs, artificial intelligence and its offshoots—like predictive analytics and generative AI—are now the engines of innovation for businesses...