April 14, 2025
Finovate Global North Africa: Financial Inclusion...
This week’s edition of Finovate Global looks at fintech headlines from companies headquartered in North Africa. Fayda wallet goes live in Ethiopia Designed to revolutionize the way Ethiopians access digital services, Ethiopia’s National ID Program (NIDP) has launched its FaydaPass wallet. The solution, developed in partnership with TECH5 and Visa, will help promote financial inclusion … Read more
Employee Spotlight: Brent Eckart – First...
Meet Brent Eckart. Brent is the Computer Operations Supervisor at First Keystone Community Bank (FKCB), where he has worked for more than four years. Brent is a dedicated, tireless employee who believes in giving his all to his job. “I love helping people—that’s definitely my favorite part of the job. There’s something very satisfying about … Read more
Evercore ISI Lowers Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL)...
Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL – Free Report) had its price target cut by Evercore ISI from $135.00 to $133.00 in a research report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. They currently have an outperform rating on the semiconductor company’s stock. A number of other research firms have also weighed in on MRVL. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated a “neutral” rating … Read more
The Return to Office Crossroads: Why...
The Return to Office Crossroads: Why Banking’s Troublemakers Must Pick a Lane – Gonzobanker … Read more
Average Salary UK: Full Breakdown by...
Three next steps 1. Define what financial security looks like for you If you know you have an above average salary but don’t feel secure, ask yourself why. Is it because you struggle to build up savings? Is it because your bills are too high? Is it because you often spend more than you earn? … Read more
What is IFSC Code? – Ask...
The Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) is a unique 11-character alphanumeric code. IFSC Code is used to identify individual bank branches in India that participate in the electronic payment system. The electronic payment system is maintained by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). With 12 public sector banks and over 100 other banks, there are … Read more
May 2025 Natalie Ligotino
Congratulations to our May 2025 WaveMaker of the Month! How long have you been a member of the OceanFirst Bank team? What role do you play on the Bank Team? Ihave been a member of the OceanFirst Bank team since June of 2024 (so it’s been just about 10 months since I started). I work in … Read more
Block to Launch Bitcoin Payments on...
Block is launching Bitcoin for Businesses, a new feature that enables Square merchants to accept bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network, starting in late 2025. The feature builds on Block’s existing Bitcoin Conversions tool, which allows merchants to automatically convert a portion of sales into bitcoin and offer seamless QR code payments. This move reinforces … Read more