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The Invisible Engine of Social Commerce? Fintech's Role in the Creator-Led Revolution - Interview with Kyrillos Akritidis

Fintech Weekly

No doubt, traditional underwriting models aren't built for creators. Fintech can aggregate income data across channels, providing a single, clear financial dashboard to help creators understand their business in real terms. Finally, there's credit. Banks require payslips, balance sheets, or country-specific equivalents to the U.S.

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MSIG’s SUMO Insurance for SMEs Now Available through WhatsApp

Fintech News

The chatbot is powered by Artificial Intelligence and an Application Programming Interface (API), connecting to MSIG’s underwriting and rating model to facilitate seamless quotations. The insurance offered, known as SUMO, covers property, liability, business interruption, and employee-related risks, with options for customisation.

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Russia Prepares For SWIFT Exit With Blockchain

PYMNTS

Russia is reportedly looking to use the platform to replace SWIFT’s inter-bank communications network. European Union sanctions against Russia for its annexation of Crimea in 2014 sparked concerns that SWIFT may remove Russia from its system.

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How Faster Underwriting, Credit Analysis Unlock Faster Loan Payments

PYMNTS

Faster payment services could help such consumers get much-needed funds, as long as lenders can access equally fast underwriting tools. Underwriting tools boost the confidence of both borrowers and lenders, and help the latter more seamlessly access reliable bank data that supersedes credit scores.

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PayPal Acquires Swift Financial To Expand SMB Lending Options

PYMNTS

And in that context, PayPal’s just-announced acquisition of Swift Financial, as it moves to expand the purview of its PayPal Working Capital program, strikes a distinct chord. PayPal, now with Swift Financial in their quiver, says it wants to offer more SMBs that fighting chance. Much to the delight of Lindas everywhere.

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SWIFT Warns India Of ‘Unprecedented’ Rise In Corporate Loan Defaults

PYMNTS

A new report commissioned by SWIFT , with research conducted by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), is urging corporate banks in India to take action. With BCG and SWIFT urging banks to take “immediate action,” some banks have chosen to pivot away from corporate lending. In October, bad loans hit $145.56 Choosing a Path.

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6 Benefits of AI Insurance Claims Processing

Nanonets

A survey by Accenture on underwriting employees found that up to 40% of underwriters’ time is spent on non-core and administrative activities. Moreover, AI contributes to effective disaster recovery planning by monitoring data backups and facilitating swift recovery processes.

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