https://symjaj.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Sym JajenMon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1spQxxCWI4&list=PL5hrIskuwMXEn7J8TT1YHoBZ3bEL91tSN&index=6Back with our next exciting guest for our Journey to Success series, we’re joined by Josh Gardner, Director General & CEO at Kung Fu Data.Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1spQxxCWI4&list=PL5hrIskuwMXEn7J8TT1YHoBZ3bEL91tSN&index=6https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB_hhFuLzBw&list=PL5hrIskuwMXGPMljzy5nKUqtm6UYKDmfR&index=1Our fourteenth guest of ‘Unlimit’ed Access: Female Voices is Dr. Deanna Kimbrel, who shares her knowledge on female leadership and organisational challenges with diversity, equality, equity and inclusion.Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB_hhFuLzBw&list=PL5hrIskuwMXGPMljzy5nKUqtm6UYKDmfR&index=1https://www.unlimit.com/en-gb/blog/the-state-of-cross-border-payments-alternative-payment-methods/?category=paymentsWe spoke with internal expert, Atis Ivanovs, to unravel the trends behind the growing use of digital and alternative payments globally. Atis shares his insight into the challenges of cross-border payments, and how businesses can be prepared to seamlessly grow beyond borders and reach new markets.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.unlimit.com/en-gb/blog/the-state-of-cross-border-payments-alternative-payment-methods/?category=paymentshttps://www.unlimit.com/en-gb/blog/beyond-borders-the-state-of-cross-border-payments-roundtable/?category=innovatorsIn today’s interconnected global economy, businesses are eager to reap the benefits of global growth sooner rather than later. The ability to engage in cross-border commerce is now a crucial component of success, allowing businesses to not just survive but thrive in different regions. Underpinning that expansion is the efficiency and effectiveness of cross-border payments. While the current state of cross-border processes leaves room for improvement, a range of emerging technologies and the enhaWed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.unlimit.com/en-gb/blog/beyond-borders-the-state-of-cross-border-payments-roundtable/?category=innovatorshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEP1Sc_wH1M&list=PL5hrIskuwMXGPMljzy5nKUqtm6UYKDmfR&index=3&t=3sJoining our latest episode of Female Voices. Female Foundry investor and founder, Agata Nowicka brings hot conversation based on her experience as a woman, who supports other businesswomen.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEP1Sc_wH1M&list=PL5hrIskuwMXGPMljzy5nKUqtm6UYKDmfR&index=3&t=3shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hriFygmPWxkBack with our next exciting guest for our Journey to Success series, we’re joined by Tony Craddock, the Director General of the renowned community for payments - The Payments Association.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hriFygmPWxkhttps://www.unlimit.com/en-gb/blog/journey-to-success-vol-v/?category=innovatorsBeyond Borders: The State of Cross-border Payments RoundtableWed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.unlimit.com/en-gb/blog/journey-to-success-vol-v/?category=innovatorshttps://www.unlimit.com/en-gb/blog/the-new-generation-of-spenders/?category=paymentsEveryone has seen or made the joke about Millennials and Gen-Z not being able to live without technology; and honestly why should they? Technological advances have significantly simplified our lifestyles, given us greater access to information and goods/services and brought numerous opportunities for learning and career development to the table. With these powerful generations reaching optimal age for influencing spending trends and financial advancements, it’s important for any business to know who they’re engaging with. Read our latest blog to delve into insights about Gen-Zers and Millennials, so your business can effectively engage with the new generation of spenders.Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.unlimit.com/en-gb/blog/the-new-generation-of-spenders/?category=paymentshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW0c2r56r5g&t=156sJoining Unlimit for the twelfth volume of Female Voices, Nilpa Shah, speaks on her professional journey and growth to becoming a leader, as a woman and woman of colour in the financial world.Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW0c2r56r5g&t=156shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=114&v=OW0c2r56r5g&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unlimit.com%2F&source_ve_path=NzY3NTg&feature=emb_yt_watermarkJoining Unlimit for the twelfth volume of Female Voices, Nilpa Shah, speaks on her professional journey and growth to becoming a leader, as a woman and woman...Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=114&v=OW0c2r56r5g&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unlimit.com%2F&source_ve_path=NzY3NTg&feature=emb_yt_watermarkhttps://www.unlimit.com/en-gb/blog/unlimited-access-female-voices-vol-xii/?category=innovatorsBeyond Borders: The State of Cross-border Payments RoundtableThu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.unlimit.com/en-gb/blog/unlimited-access-female-voices-vol-xii/?category=innovatorshttps://www.unlimit.com/blog/hong-kongs-state-of-fintech/?category=paymentsHong Kong has been an open market for fintechs as the region drives for technological growth and the support of younger generations to continue its growth long-term. Despite its slower uptake in fintech innovations, the region has reached to all corners to draw in business and growth, from education at school to government schemes to entice businesses. What does this show in its current state, and for the future of the region?Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.unlimit.com/blog/hong-kongs-state-of-fintech/?category=paymentshttps://www.unlimit.com/blog/the-fintech-guardians-of-the-galaxy/?category=innovatorsWho hasn’t dreamt of being a hero? Well, we’re no different. Unlimit is on a mission to bring borderless payments at a global scale with the financial technologies of tomorrow. Inspired by the team of iconic misfits in Guardians of the Galaxy, we got to thinking – where do we fit into the fintech galaxy? With the exponential growth of fintech across the world, we’re seeing the development of technologies that are not only enhancing the way we manage finances, but also protecting them against threats and risks. Join us for our latest blog piece, where we explore our fintech products as respective guardians of the galaxy.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.unlimit.com/blog/the-fintech-guardians-of-the-galaxy/?category=innovatorshttps://www.unlimit.com/blog/the-fintech-guardians-of-the-galaxy/?category=innovatorsWho hasn’t dreamt of being a hero? Well, we’re no different. Unlimit is on a mission to bring borderless payments at a global scale with the financial technologies of tomorrow. Inspired by the team of iconic misfits in Guardians of the Galaxy, we got to thinking – where do we fit into the fintech galaxy? With the exponential growth of fintech across the world, we’re seeing the development of technologies that are not only enhancing the way we manage finances, but also protecting them against threats and risks. Join us for our latest blog piece, where we explore our fintech products as respective guardians of the galaxy.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.unlimit.com/blog/the-fintech-guardians-of-the-galaxy/?category=innovatorshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lbICsH_or0Joining Unlimit for the eleventh episode of Female Voice, the President of Money 20/20, Tracey Davies. As the largest global fintech event taking place annually, Tracey shares her insight to developing a career that balances huge responsibilities, all whilst driving positive change for women.Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lbICsH_or0https://www.unlimit.com/blog/love-is-blind-but-is-fintech/?category=innovatorsLove is Blind, what a show! If you were gripped as much as we were, you’ll have powered through the episodes and screamed when there was a hiatus for a few days. While it’d be great to have a blow by blow of who we loved and those we…didn’t, we’re back with another zingy blog piece about the resemblances we’ve seen.Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.unlimit.com/blog/love-is-blind-but-is-fintech/?category=innovatorshttps://www.unlimit.com/en-gb/blog/fintechs-continued-boom-in-india/?category=paymentsCoined as a global fintech superpower, India has been recognised as one of the fastest growing countries with fintech and startups in the world. Currently from the 2,200+ companies operating in the fintech space in India, approximately 19% are dedicated to the payments sector. The industry entered India in the last decade, particularly after its expansion of internet-based services. And now with the continued advancements in technology and the reform of outdated processes, India’s fintech industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20% in 2023 which is a transaction value of $138 billion.Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.unlimit.com/en-gb/blog/fintechs-continued-boom-in-india/?category=paymentshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oTBi1bfe5gFor the tenth volume of our Female Voices series, we are joined by GlaxoSmithKline’s very own Selina Rawal who is a Senior Scientist (and now Investigator) for the multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company. Selina joins us to discuss her experience as a woman of colour in science, and how she participates in supporting women and girls to find a sense of belonging in the STEM industry.Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oTBi1bfe5ghttps://youtu.be/2m75QnCc8HE?si=RvdVAQI6LS1hDkG4&t=376For our very first roundtable, we bring together four guests to discuss the ideas and inspirations of creating a female community to combat stigma and challenges which women face as professionals.Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://youtu.be/2m75QnCc8HE?si=RvdVAQI6LS1hDkG4&t=376https://www.unlimit.com/blog/unlimited-access-female-voices-roundtable/?category=innovatorsIn light of International Women’s Day during Women’s History Month, I hosted four incredible women working in and around STEM, from varying industries. Coming from different industries and positions, our guests spoke about their journeys and the steps that are yet to be taken in order to change female stereotyping and encourage gender equality.Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.unlimit.com/blog/unlimited-access-female-voices-roundtable/?category=innovatorshttps://www.unlimit.com/blog/caught-in-a-bad-romance-the-rose-tinted-glasses-of-our-national-day-for-love/?category=paymentsEcommerce businesses have a love-hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. Lacklustre efforts all year round are heavily compensated for on our national celebrations with gifts and gestures galore. However, with more users turning to online shopping and smaller brands existing solely online, there are a rising number of cyberattacks in the form of identity theft, friendly fraud and even romance scams. What is the implication for an ecommerce business and what can be done to prepare against the surges of cybercrime throughout the year?Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.unlimit.com/blog/caught-in-a-bad-romance-the-rose-tinted-glasses-of-our-national-day-for-love/?category=paymentshttps://www.unlimit.com/blog/wednesday-shines-a-light-on-subscriptions-and-fintech/?category=innovatorsWednesday took to our screens on Netflix in November, shedding a light not only on a film classic, but also the phenomenon of streaming and subscription services. With the subscription market growing exponentially in recent years, how does fintech go hand-in-hand and what is the future of subscriptions?Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.unlimit.com/blog/wednesday-shines-a-light-on-subscriptions-and-fintech/?category=innovatorshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oTBi1bfe5gOur fourth guest for Journey to Success is Fred Martins, who shares his passion for law whilst also promoting D&I in his Brazilian law firm.Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oTBi1bfe5ghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42AL6lodqdg&list=PL5hrIskuwMXGPMljzy5nKUqtm6UYKDmfR&index=6Join us with Data Science Tech Lead, Samantha Van Der Merwe, who joins us to discuss her journey from its formation to present.Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42AL6lodqdg&list=PL5hrIskuwMXGPMljzy5nKUqtm6UYKDmfR&index=6https://www.unlimit.com/blog/continuous-evolution-in-cross-border-payments/?category=paymentsSpeed, transparency, accessibility, and cost have been highlighted as key targets for the improvement of cross-border payments. We’ve seen monumental growth in the movement of funds across waters, and the demand has only increased. So many of us want to know where are cross-border payments now, and what can we expect to see in the following months? Well, as always, your Unlimit experts are here to answer your questions.Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://www.unlimit.com/blog/continuous-evolution-in-cross-border-payments/?category=paymentshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udv7RgIXd-8&list=PL5hrIskuwMXEn7J8TT1YHoBZ3bEL91tSN&index=1Catch our latest volume of Journey to Success with CEO Simone Sancho – a business mogul in Latin America, who’s latest venture includes uplifting women in the NFT space.Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udv7RgIXd-8&list=PL5hrIskuwMXEn7J8TT1YHoBZ3bEL91tSN&index=1https://www.unlimit.com/blog/westworld/?category=innovatorsYou’re probably wondering, how on earth could the hit TV series Westworld and the world of fintech be connected? Well, your favourite fintech experts are back with another creative correlation shining light on all the similarities between our “fintech” world and Westworld.Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://www.unlimit.com/blog/westworld/?category=innovatorshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a2TdIBiV18&list=PL5hrIskuwMXEn7J8TT1YHoBZ3bEL91tSN&index=2&t=2sJoin us for an incredible conversation with the Head of Finance and Operations for Gucci. Learn about his journey to success in the luxury fashion industry and the challenges he faced along the way.Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a2TdIBiV18&list=PL5hrIskuwMXEn7J8TT1YHoBZ3bEL91tSN&index=2&t=2shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jsEYDGsCBk&list=PL5hrIskuwMXGPMljzy5nKUqtm6UYKDmfR&index=5Join us in the field of Virtual Reality, as we speak with Alina, CEO of Less Media Group. Alina brings great conversation about the future of VR and the depiction of women in the space – both creatively and professionally.Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jsEYDGsCBk&list=PL5hrIskuwMXGPMljzy5nKUqtm6UYKDmfR&index=5https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gOun1jNOxY&list=PL5hrIskuwMXEn7J8TT1YHoBZ3bEL91tSN&index=3You’ve seen our Female Voices series, and now we bring you Journeys to Success – with people from all industries and backgrounds who are influenced by the world of tech and payments to share their journey so far.Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gOun1jNOxY&list=PL5hrIskuwMXEn7J8TT1YHoBZ3bEL91tSN&index=3