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ITC 2023 in Vegas – Are You Ready, Insurers? (We Are!)

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The world’s largest gathering of insurance innovation, InsureTech Connect (ITC) , is right around the corner. And our team of industry experts is excited to connect, collaborate, and address the most pressing business needs of national and regional carriers. What Matters Most to Insurers in 2023?

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China Proposes East-Asian Digital Currency, Taking Aim At The US Dollar

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A growing number of nations are looking to develop digital versions of their currencies, and now there might be regional initiatives taking shape to target the U.S. The publication said the entire proposal came from 10 members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. dollar’s supremacy on the global stage.

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Financial Stability Board Calls For Current Crypto Education

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In a letter to finance ministers and G20 central banks, Quarles said they’re in danger of falling further behind as the digital payments sector grows and innovates. He sent the letter ahead of the 2020 IIF G20 Conference happening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this weekend, Feb.

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Increasing Digital Banking Options Put Pressure On Big Lenders To Adapt

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At a time of increased consumer use and acceptance of the new COVID-era digital lifestyle, the pressure is mounting on large, legacy lenders to accelerate their innovations – or become obsolete. In remarks made at the annual Sibos global financial services conference on Monday (Oct.

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The potential for financial innovation in African banking

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Many in the banking industry have recently highlighted Africa as a part of the world that has huge untapped potential for the development of innovative financial services products. Keeping up with the pace of innovation. However, other nations still ban the practice. Tanzania, for example, has permitted this for three years.

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Will The Pandemic Finally Get Central Banks Interested In Building Digital Currencies?

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A central entity may maintain exclusive rights to create or destroy currency in a region such as a nation. A central entity may be associated with a government of such a region.”. Though involving vast numbers of accounts, it would not be a particularly innovative option from a technological viewpoint.

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FPC Chooses Industry Expert Kimberly Ford As Exec Director

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“Ford developed deep subject matter expertise on a broad range of payments issues and has routinely served as a featured speaker at client and industry conferences,” the FPC said. Prior to her time at First Data, Ford served as a regional director for U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fl.) She holds a B.S.

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