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Santander Shows One Way Forward For 5G And Banks

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“For mobile banking to become ubiquitous, the development of 5G technology is paramount,” reads one analysis of the biggest FinTech and banking trends for 2019. “5G 5G tech reduces latency and transaction times, which is key to ensuring the network can handle the amount of transactions at scale.”. Low Latency.

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How 5G Will Shake Up Banking and FinTech?

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Machine learning and artificial intelligence are among the emerging technologies capable of boosting banking operations, including customer service , and preventing fraud, as recent PYMNTS research has demonstrated. Digital Demand. Latency Advantages. 5G will mean zero waiting time.”.

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How Middle Eastern Merchants Can Keep Up With Pandemic-Driven Privacy, Payment Shifts

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Middle Eastern consumers’ jump to online channels during the pandemic follows global commerce and banking trends, but Macadam explained that the region’s shift has been more dramatic than in other areas. Online Payments Drive Privacy Concerns. This is also a significant departure from the pre-pandemic payment normal, he stated.

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