As Mastercard continues to shape the future of payments , Amnah Ajmal , Executive Vice President of Market Development , Eastern Europe , Middle East and Africa at Mastercard , a key figure in the FinTech industry , shares her insights on the company ’ s vision and challenges . From navigating career pivots to championing women in FinTech and driving financial inclusion , Ajmal discusses how Mastercard is leveraging innovation and collaboration to create a more inclusive and connected financial world .

Read the full interview on page 48 .

Darren Heffernan , CEO of Trintech , has extensive experience , inclusive leadership approach and deep industry knowledge have positioned him to steward Trintech ’ s focus on operational excellence and commitment to client services , partnerships and growth . This article by Heffernan explores the evolving roles in FinTech C-Suites , emphasising the rise of positions like CFO and CAIO and the importance of collaboration . Read more on page 17 .

This month , we ’ re seeking insights from three experts on a crucial topic : how can FinTech be harnessed to support startups ? As the landscape of finance evolves , innovative technologies offer new opportunities for emerging businesses . We invite professionals to share their thoughts on the potential impact of FinTech solutions in fostering growth , accessibility and sustainability for startups in today ’ s market on page 25 .

This article by Joey Glazer , Director of AP automation at Quadient , underscores the need for UK businesses to adopt automation and AI to proactively combat APP fraud . While the new reimbursement policy aids victims , Glazer argues that preventing fraud at its source through automated AP systems is essential to protect consumers and businesses from severe financial losses and enhance overall financial security . Read more on page 32 .

On page 39 , Thomas Sutter , Industry Director of Finance and Global Solutions at Oracle NetSuite , delves into how CFOs can harness AI to streamline financial processes , enhance strategic decisionmaking , and drive cross-departmental collaboration . By adopting AI solutions , CFOs can help transform finance into a hub of innovation , empowering teams to focus on core business goals while improving productivity and efficiency in an evolving technological landscape .

We also have a range of ‘ Intelligent ’ pages , which feature the latest strides in the cloud , security , mobile , software , Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence space .

I hope you enjoy this issue and if you would like to contribute to any future editions then please do not hesitate to contact me .

Ellen Flannery , Editor

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