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Project Nemo launches in the UK to boost disability inclusion in fintech
Project Nemo, an initiative to accelerate disability inclusion within the UK fintech sector, has launched this week with the aim to encourage the industry to better serve those with disabilities and lived experiences.
The non-profit organisation has been set up by disability advocate Kris Foster, graduate Ella Manley, and former fintech CEO Joanne Dewar, who previously headed UK payments platform Thredd.
The project, which will consist of a 12-month disability inclusion campaign, intends to provide the fintech sector with the resources and expertise to help build a more inclusive industry.
This will be accomplished by raising awareness about the obstacles that individuals with disabilities face when entering the industry and facilitating connections between fintech leaders and people with first-hand experience of these challenges.
In addition, the project emphasises that a key element of its strategy for success involves hosting a series of workshops, branded as the Fintech Festival of Inclusion, designed to highlight and champion cases of disability inclusion within the sector.
Described by Dewar as a “massive missed opportunity for fintech”, over one in five people in the UK live with a disability, accounting for approximately £274 billion a year in spending power.
Moreover, the initiative claims there is evidence to suggest a disparity in disability employment within the UK fintech sector.
“Fintech thinks of itself as the future of financial services, and we have made great strides in streamlining, broadening reach and lowering costs. But if we ever want to truly achieve mainstream adoption beyond the digital natives, we need to ensure that our workplaces, all of our products and services fully consider accessibility,” says project head Dewar.
Source: fintechfutures.com
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SINGAPORE, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — APPRO, a digital powerhouse that simplifies the onboarding journey in retail banking, proudly announces the successful expansion of its strategic partnership with Silent Eight, marking a continuation of their shared commitment to accuracy, efficiency and real-time decision-making capabilities in their Name Screening programs.
Silent Eight enables the fight against financial crime with AI-powered detection and alert closure solutions across Name Screening, Transaction Screening and Transaction Monitoring.
Embracing the early integration of AI-driven automation into their financial crime programs, APPRO strategically fosters sustained agility and growth across the UAE.
“APPRO is thrilled to expand our partnership with Silent Eight. The early adoption of AI-driven automation is a testament to our dedication to robust yet agile management of our financial crime programs in the UAE’s fintech landscape. Preventing financial crime is of utmost importance to us and this strategic move positions us to deliver even more value to our clients.” Iftekhar Salim, CEO, APPRO.
“Silent Eight is proud of our continued collaboration with APPRO and are honored to be a part of their mission. We look forward to continuing to enable them for many years to come.” Matthew Leaney, CRO, Silent Eight
About APPRO
APPRO is a digital powerhouse that enables customers to cut through layers of daunting processes by offering an easy, paperless and hassle-free way of solving financial problems and getting access to the funds needed.
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Silent Eight is a technology company that partners with financial institutions to create solutions blending the best of humans and the best of technology. Leveraging artificial intelligence Silent Eight’s Automated Alert Closure replicates human reasoning and decision making based on historical data and continuous learning. Silent Eight enables financial institutions to reduce false positives, increase accuracy, and enhance auditability of their compliance operations.
Silent Eight works with some of the largest banks and insurance companies in the world, including Standard Chartered, HSBC, First Abu Dhabi Bank and Emirates NBD. Silent Eight is headquartered in Singapore and has offices in New York, London, Warsaw, and Bangalore.
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