In its second act, blockchain will transform traditional finance

Aug 21, 2026

Financial markets are on the verge of their most significant infrastructure transformation since the shift from paper-based trading to electronic systems. By Dr Wiehann Olivier, partner and global co-head of digital assets at Forvis Mazars Yet, despite the growing...
Access to a real-time rail isn’t the same as delivering one

Access to a real-time rail isn’t the same as delivering one

Aug 20, 2026

Connecting to a real-time payment rail is the straightforward part. Delivering an experience that genuinely feels instant is where the real work – and the competitive advantage – lies, writes Derick Truscott, chief financial officer at Hyphen. There is...
Banks don’t need faster AI. They need more accountable decisions

Banks don’t need faster AI. They need more accountable decisions

Aug 20, 2026

Financial leaders are now being asked to fund artificial intelligence (AI), govern it, and explain the value it creates. That is not a simple technology question. In banking, it is becoming a test of leadership. By Michel Ghorayeb, MD of SAS UAE AI is starting to...
Payment security starts with design, not the audit

Payment security starts with design, not the audit

Aug 19, 2026

While many businesses still view the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) primarily as a compliance obligation, the reality is that payment security has a direct impact on operational stability, customer trust and commercial resilience. By Johannes...

Is AI lying to us?

Aug 6, 2026

AI has shifted from “People trying AI” to “People depending on AI regularly”. It is commonplace now that emails and documents are drafted by AI, without adequate human oversight – leading to embarrassing real-life consequences. ChatGPT grew from 100-million active...