The pandemic accelerated the growth of Neobanks and digital offerings. By providing enhanced convenience and being cost-effective they are competing strongly with the traditional banks

In recent years, there has been a significant rise in the popularity of CFD trading, sparking an increase in competition and incentivising innovation. OctaFX believe there are several trends that could influence the development of CFD trading

There has been significant growth in financial inclusion driven by a booming fintech industry that has acted as a disruptor to traditional banking and transformed access to financial services

The start of the year is always a good moment to consider the key themes set to drive policy in the UK and EU over the next 12 months

Digital banks have gained momentum in the past few years amid the global turmoil caused by the pandemic. They now face regulatory headwinds as well as traditional banks catching up to the competition through acquisition or imitation

The opportunities available in decentralised finance (DeFi) have made the sector increasingly attractive to institutional investors. However, it is DeFi’s transformation to become more accessible that has driven investors to the decentralised markets in the last year

Does El Salvador’s decision to adopt bitcoin as legal tender move cryptocurrency out of the financial shadows and into the mainstream?

With London adapting to post-Brexit life, the Netherlands’ capital – aided by its tech-hub reputation – is gaining ground on becoming the new number one hub of finance in Europe

The problem of art in the digital realm is one of authenticity. With digital assets eminently reproducible, non-fungible tokens use blockchain technology to certify originals and may just bring about a revolution in the world of digital art and collectibles

There is hardly anyone left who overlooked the bitcoin bull market, with BTC pushing to new all-time highs this year. Blockchain, it seems, is here to stay. The way legacy institutions and governments react will determine the future of finance. OctaFX wonders if peaceful coexistence might be an option?

As the largest renewable energy source in the EU, biomass has a central part to play in the long-term strategy for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions

What began as a dream to wrestle control away from the state is becoming a model of adoption for the central banks that, once wary of digital currencies, are now learning to love them

Mashreq Bank may be the oldest privately owned bank in the UAE, but it has always been a leader in the pioneering use of technology to improve the customer experience

A host of technological, environmental and geopolitical challenges will test the resilience of the maritime sector over the coming decades

With consumers shifting to online banking, the strength and agility of a bank’s digital systems has never been more important. Through its innovative solutions, ICS Financial Systems equips banks for the digital age