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SEC Introduces Five-Year Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Stocks
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SEC Introduces Five-Year Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Stocks

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a five-year temporary “Innovation Exemption” that allows tokenized shares of publicly traded companies to be traded on public blockchains.

Paymentus’ Chris Trainor Shares Insights on Service Commerce Performance Index Study
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Paymentus’ Chris Trainor Shares Insights on Service Commerce Performance Index Study

This September, Paymentus Holdings Inc. and PYMNTS Intelligence released the Service Commerce Performance Gap Report study measuring differences between what consumers expect from billing and payment experiences and what service providers believe they deliver. PaySpace Magazine team sat down with Chris Trainor, Head of Platform Strategy, Innovation and AI at Paymentus, to discuss the findings […]

Morgan Stanley Plans to Launch Tokenized Stock Trading in 2027
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Morgan Stanley Plans to Launch Tokenized Stock Trading in 2027

Morgan Stanley has postponed the launch of tokenized stock trading through its alternative trading system until the first quarter of 2027.

Standard Chartered Adds RLUSD Custody and Prepares Collateral Framework
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Standard Chartered Adds RLUSD Custody and Prepares Collateral Framework

Standard Chartered has launched custody services for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

Connected Africa 2026 to Bring Africa’s Telecom Leadership Together in Johannesburg
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Connected Africa 2026 to Bring Africa’s Telecom Leadership Together in Johannesburg

Johannesburg will become a focal point for Africa’s telecommunications and digital transformation agenda on 15 October 2026 at the NH Johannesburg Sandton, when the 7th Edition Connected Africa – Africa’s Premier Telecom Summit brings together senior telecom executives, digital leaders, technology innovators, infrastructure providers and industry experts.

Throwback Thursday: 7 Oldest Central Banks of the World
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Throwback Thursday: 7 Oldest Central Banks of the World

Some of the central banks have existed for more than 300 years

Can Your Business Handle 22% More Online Orders When Season Peaks?
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Can Your Business Handle 22% More Online Orders When Season Peaks?

The next few weeks are the time for retailers to find out, before peak-season technology freezes make fixing problems much harder.

Inflation: Strategies to Combat It
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Inflation: Strategies to Combat It

Let’s figure out why it is so bad, and why it is, however paradoxical this may seem, good

Banking Leaders Converge in Johannesburg to Shape Southern Africa’s Next Chapter of Digital Financial Transformation
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Banking Leaders Converge in Johannesburg to Shape Southern Africa’s Next Chapter of Digital Financial Transformation

Senior banking and financial-services leaders from across Southern Africa will converge in Johannesburg on 14 October 2026 at the NH Johannesburg Sandton for the 28th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards.

Inflation 2026: Consequences and Impact on Your Money Explained
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Inflation 2026: Consequences and Impact on Your Money Explained

Inflation affects your money, and we can distinguish four ways

Emerging Market Banking Is Being Rewritten by Fintech Says Aubrey Capital’s John Ewart
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Emerging Market Banking Is Being Rewritten by Fintech Says Aubrey Capital’s John Ewart

Emerging market banking has long been associated with currency volatility, cautious lending and the risk of state interference. According to John Ewart, Director and Investment Manager at Aubrey Capital Management, the last decade has told a more nuanced story, one shaped by technology, demographics and policy.

Begin With the End in Mind: Westlake Securities CEO on Building Companies That Last
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Begin With the End in Mind: Westlake Securities CEO on Building Companies That Last

A company can grow 20% a year for years and still be one lost customer away from a crisis.

Goldman Sachs: 36% of $300K Earners Live Paycheck to Paycheck
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Goldman Sachs: 36% of $300K Earners Live Paycheck to Paycheck

A salary above quarter or half a million dollars a year sounds like a safe place to be. New research from Goldman Sachs Asset Management suggests it does not always feel that way. A closer look at who is struggling to save for retirement turns up some unexpected names.

iFX EXPO Unveils Trader-First Format for Mexico as Global Trading Brands Confirm Participation
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iFX EXPO Unveils Trader-First Format for Mexico as Global Trading Brands Confirm Participation

HFM, Webull, VT Markets, cTrader and other leading brands will connect with 3,000+ attendees from Mexico’s trading and investment community at The Trading Festival Mexico 2026.

“X International Banking Forum 2026” to be Held in Baku
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“X International Banking Forum 2026” to be Held in Baku

On November 24–25, 2026, the X International Banking Forum 2026 (IBF 2026) will be held in Baku in strategic partnership with Mastercard.

Shiprazor CEO Advises South African Merchants Track Successful Delivery Cost as Diesel Rises
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Shiprazor CEO Advises South African Merchants Track Successful Delivery Cost as Diesel Rises

South African merchants are facing higher delivery costs after diesel rose by about R3 a litre from 2 September, according to Shiprazor. The multi-courier logistics platform says another R3 a litre increase is expected on 7 October. Sahil Affriya, founder and CEO of Shiprazor, discussed how merchants can assess the true cost of fulfilling an […]

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