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Eco Wave Power Announces Q1 Financial Results; Progress with Projects in Israel, United States and Portugal, While Continuing to Present Decrease in Operating Expenses and Plans to Enhance Cash Flow
STOCKHOLM, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (“Eco Wave Power” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WAVE), a leading, publicly traded onshore wave energy technology company, that developed a patented, smart, and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into green electricity, is pleased to report its financial results as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and provide a corporate update.
Management Commentary
During the first quarter of 2024, Eco Wave Power continued to demonstrate resilience by decreasing its operating expenses by 3.5% compared to the first quarter of 2023, ending the quarter with $7.96 million in cash and in short term bank deposits. At the same time, we have achieved the following milestones:
- In Israel, the EWP-EDF One Project in the Port of Jaffa, has been delivering clean energy from the waves to the Israeli National electrical grid, since its connection to the grid in the end of 2023. An opening ceremony for the project will be held as soon as the Company deems the geopolitical situation in Israel has improved. Eco Wave Power and EDF Renewables IL have started an analysis of the first set of results from January 2024 to April 2024. The results from the project are encouraging, as we can see a month-by-month improvement both in terms of the energy generation results and in terms of significant decrease in down-time for the power station. For example, downtime has decreased from 35% in January 2024, to 26% in February 2024, to 13.4% in March 2024 and to only 3.6% in April 2024. In addition, the Company was able to get closer to its energy generation target for the site by 8%.
- At the Port of Los Angeles, in January 2024, we signed a strategic co-investment agreement with a major Energy Company (the full name of the company is disclosed in our annual report on Form 20-F for December 31, 2023), for the implementation of our first U.S-based project while we are also moving forward with the licensing process. We have submitted our comprehensive project engineering plans to the port authorities and have formally requested the final required licenses from both the Port of Los Angeles and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As a response, we have been requested to submit a third-party opinion about the fact that our project site in the Port of Los Angeles, is not a historic site. We have received such a formal opinion on April 29, 2024, and have submitted it to all relevant parties. As soon as we receive the relevant licenses, we expect a very short implementation time of around 6 months for our first U.S. project. In May 2024, the founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power, Inna Braverman, also met with representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy and presented the progress and timeline for the implementation of the project.
Due to rising interest and opportunity that we see in the U.S. market, we conducted a comprehensive feasibility study with the same major energy company, aimed at identifying the best locations for commercial onshore wave energy stations along the U.S. coastline and worldwide. The three-month, in-depth feasibility study which now has been completed, has shown favorable conditions for clean energy production in multiple locations in the U.S. and globally. In the study, we pointed out at least 77 sites in the U.S. that may be compatible with the implementation of Eco Wave Power’s technology. - In Portugal, we received the final approval necessary for the commencement of the construction works of our first commercial-size project in Porto (TURH license) from APDL Port Authority. As a result, we have issued a performance bond to APDL, meant to solidify our commitment for the construction of the first commercial wave energy project within a 2-year period. We believe this will be the first wave energy project in the world to show significant energy production from the power of the waves. During Q1, 2024, we have finalized the construction plans for the energy conversion units and held an official project kick-off call on April 22, 2024 with the architect of the implementation site and APDL. The next steps include finalizing detailed construction plans for the full first 1 MW power plant (including the floaters) to be followed by an official site visit by Eco Wave Power’s engineering team and commencing actual construction, which is expected to take up to 24 months. The Portuguese project is expected to be Eco Wave Power’s first MW scale project, which we believe will position Eco Wave Power as a leading wave energy developer and serve as a significant milestone towards the commercialization of wave energy globally.
- During the year 2023, Eco Wave Power was able to increase its cash flow and substantially decrease its net loss by providing feasibility studies services and other engineering services to major energy companies and other clients around the globe. In 2024, to increase the Company’s revenue and cash flow, the Company’s management decided to start supplying turnkey wave energy to clients around the world, while progressing with its core projects in Israel, the Port of Los Angeles, and Portugal.
- In December 2023, Eco Wave Power submitted an official request to the Financial Supervisory Authority of Sweden (“SFSA”), to receive authorization for the Company’s repurchase of American Depositary Shares representing up to 10 percent of the total number of shares in the Company, which is the maximum amount permitted by Swedish Law. In the meantime, the SFSA recognized that Nasdaq Capital Market is a regulated market for the purpose of such repurchase and has notified the Company that it is examining the prospect of approving such repurchase, based on the shareholder rights attached to the American Depository Shares. Once its examination is completed, the Company hopes that Eco Wave Power will be permitted to exercise such a repurchase and would intend to proceed with the repurchase action as soon as such approval is granted.
CEO Commentary:
According to an article published by Fidelity International titled “Three reasons clean energy stocks could come back in 2024” on January 26, 2024, high interest rates and a weaker global economy have challenged clean energy equities over the past year, mirroring Eco Wave Power’s stock performance.[1] Despite this, global renewable power installation surged by nearly half in 2023, hinting at optimism for 2024. Clean energy ETFs now outperform those that are tied to oil and gas, reflecting a broader trend according to the article. Our Company’s share price similarly rose during this period, outpacing the MSCI Global Alternative Energy Index by 136.42% in the last three months.
We believe that what enabled the growth and rising interest in the Company’s share price is the fact that the Company constantly delivers on its promises, and reaches significant progress during each quarter, while cutting down its operational expenses and boosting revenues.
In the first quarter of 2024, we were able to keep the low level of expenses and thus demonstrate our resilience by decreasing our operating expenses by 3.5% compared to the first quarter of 2023, ending the year with $7.96 million USD in cash and in short term bank deposits.
There was progress across all projects, including key improvements in the operational results of the EWP-EDF One project at the Port of Jaffa in Israel, submissions of final licensing documents for the installation of the project at the Port of Los Angeles, and moving forward with Eco Wave Power’s first MW-scale project in the city of Porto in Portugal.
We have also reinforced our engineering team and are planning on establishing a U.S. based sales and business development team to enable the Company to enter deals for turnkey wave energy projects which we believe will, in turn, significantly boost the Company’s revenues, to be added to the revenues that the Company has been generating from feasibility studies and other related engineering services.
The expansion of the engineering team in Israel and the new business development and sales team in the U.S. will require some time. However, we believe that such an enhanced company structure will lead to positive financial results and accelerated project delivery.
According to an article published by Reuters titled “Clean energy ETFs start to outperform key oil and gas ETF” on May 7, 2024, if the momentum seen over the past month is sustained, all major clean power ETFs, may soon register positive returns for the year so far, which will serve to boost sentiment across the clean energy space, and if that sentiment is further boosted by supportive macro-level changes regarding geopolitical tensions and interest rate regimes, additional investor momentum into the broader clean energy ETF space can be expected.[2]
I would like to finish by thanking all our existing shareholders, and the new ones that joined us in recent months and reiterate our excitement about the new deal with the major energy company, and the progress with all our projects. Let’s change the world, One Wave at a Time.
First Quarter 2024 Financial Overview
- There were no revenues as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2024
- Operating expenses were $659,000, down by 3.5% from the same period last year.
- Research and development expenses were $177,000 compared to $210,000 in the same period last year, down by 15.7% on the same period last year.
- Sales and marketing expenses were $65,000 compared to $76,000 in the same period last year, down by 14.5% on the same period last year.
- General and administrative expenses were $408,000 compared to $397,000 in the same period last year, up by 2.8% on the same period last year.
- Other income of $4,000 was generated mainly from management fees in a joint venture.
- Share of net loss of a joint venture accounted for using the equity method was $13,000.
- Operating loss was $659,000 compared to $683,000 in the same period last year, which is down by 3.5%.
- Net financial income was $132,000 compared to $160,000 in the same period last year.
- Net loss was $527,000, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $523,000, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share in the same period last year.
- The Company ended the period with $7.96 million in cash and cash equivalents and in short term bank deposits. ($7.74 million in cash and cash equivalents and $0.22 million in short-term bank deposits).
Conference Call and Webcast Information
The Chief Executive Officer of Eco Wave Power, Inna Braverman, will host a conference call to discuss the financial results and outlook on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time.
- The dial-in numbers for the conference call are 888-506-0062 (toll-free) or 973-528-0011 (international).
If requested, please provide participant access code: 193251 - The event will be webcast live, available at: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2922/50651
A replay will be available by telephone approximately four hours after the call’s completion until Friday, May 31, 2024. You may access the replay by dialing 877-481-4010 from the U.S. or 919-882-2331 for international callers, using the Replay ID 50651. The archived webcast will also be available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website.
About Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ)
Eco Wave Power is a leading onshore wave energy technology company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into green electricity. Eco Wave Power’s mission is to assist in the fight against climate change by enabling commercial power production from the ocean and sea waves.
The Company completed construction of its grid connected project in Israel, with co-investment from the Israeli Energy Ministry, which recognized the Eco Wave Power technology as “Pioneering Technology.” The EWP-EDF One station project marks the first grid-connected wave energy system in Israeli history.
Eco Wave Power will soon commence the installation of its newest pilot in AltaSea’s premises in the Port of Los Angeles and its first MW scale wave energy power station in Portugal, Europe.
The Company also holds concession agreements for commercial installations in Europe and has a total projects pipeline of 404.7 MW.
Eco Wave Power received funding from the European Union Regional Development Fund, Innovate UK and the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 framework program. The Company has also received the “Global Climate Action Award” from the United Nations.
Eco Wave Power’s American Depositary Shares (WAVE) are traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Read more about Eco Wave Power at www.ecowavepower.com
Information on, or accessible through, the websites mentioned above does not form part of this press release.
For more information, please contact:
Inna Braverman, CEO
[email protected]
Aharon Yehuda, CFO
[email protected]
+97235094017
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses the prospective approval of requite licenses for its U.S-based wave energy project at the Port of Los Angeles and expected implementation time should the licenses be granted, the Company’s belief that the wave energy project in Portugal will be the first to show significant wave energy production, the finalization of construction plans and implementation time of the project in Portugal, that the project in Portugal is expected to be the Company’s first MW scale project that may position the Company as a leading wave energy developer, the pending SFSA decision on whether the Company is permitted to exercise a repurchase of its American Depositary Shares, the Company’s belief that its expansion in its engineering, business development and sales teams may lead to improved financial results, and certain projected positive trends in the green energy market. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “seek,” “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will”, or variations of such words, and similar references to future periods. These forward-looking statements and their implications are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance and are based on the current expectations of the management of Eco Wave Power and are subject to a number of factors, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and may be outside of Eco Wave Power’s control that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by law, Eco Wave Power undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting Eco Wave Power is contained under the heading “Risk Factors” in Eco Wave Power’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on March 28, 2024, which is available on the on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov, and other documents filed or furnished to the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only as of the date hereof. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release.
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Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Unaudited) |
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March 31 |
December 31 |
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2024 |
2023 |
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In USD thousands |
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Assets |
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CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
7,739 |
4,281 |
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Short term bank deposits |
– |
4,102 |
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Restricted short-term bank deposits |
221 |
63 |
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Trade receivables |
20 |
202 |
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Other receivables and prepaid expenses |
117 |
108 |
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS |
8,097 |
8,756 |
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Property and equipment, net |
621 |
636 |
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Right-of-use assets, net |
66 |
90 |
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Investments in a joint venture accounted for using the equity method |
513 |
527 |
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TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS |
1,200 |
1,253 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
9,297 |
10,009 |
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Liabilities and equity |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
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Current maturities of long-term loans from related party |
983 |
974 |
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Current maturities of other long-term loan |
64 |
62 |
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Accounts payable and accruals: |
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Trade |
54 |
50 |
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Other |
1,017 |
957 |
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Current maturities of lease liabilities |
63 |
87 |
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES |
2,181 |
2,130 |
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NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
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Other long-term loan |
74 |
78 |
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TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES |
74 |
78 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES |
2,255 |
2,208 |
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EQUITY: |
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Common shares |
98 |
98 |
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Share premium |
23,121 |
23,121 |
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Foreign currency translation reserve |
(2,499) |
(2,275) |
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Accumulated deficit |
(13,514) |
(12,994) |
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Capital and reserves attributable to parent company |
7,206 |
7,950 |
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shareholders |
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Non-Controlling interest |
(164) |
(149) |
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TOTAL EQUITY |
7,042 |
7,801 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
9,297 |
10,009 |
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Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS (Unaudited) |
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Three months ended |
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March 31 |
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2024 |
2023 |
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In USD thousands |
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OPERATING EXPENSES |
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Research and development expenses |
(177) |
(210) |
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Sales and marketing expenses |
(65) |
(76) |
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General and administrative expenses |
(408) |
(397) |
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Other income |
4 |
5 |
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Share of net loss of a joint venture |
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accounted for using the equity method |
(13) |
(5) |
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
(659) |
(683) |
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OPERATING LOSS |
(659) |
(683) |
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Financial expenses |
(15) |
(12) |
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Financial income |
147 |
172 |
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FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSES) – NET |
132 |
160 |
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NET LOSS |
(527) |
(523) |
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ATTRIBUTABLE TO: |
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The parent company shareholders |
(520) |
(523) |
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Non-controlling interests |
(7) |
– |
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(527) |
(523) |
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In USD |
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LOSS PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC AND DILUTED |
(0.01) |
(0.01) |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES USED IN CALCULATION OF LOSS PER COMMON SHARE |
44,394,844 |
44,394,844 |
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[1] https://www.fidelityinternational.com/editorial/article/three-reasons-clean-energy-stocks-could-come-back-in-2024-e3b803-en5/
[2] https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/clean-energy-etfs-start-outperform-key-oil-gas-etf-maguire-2024-05-07/
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The regulation of instant payments is becoming increasingly important as both banks and corporate treasurers seek to leverage faster, more efficient payment solutions. This article provides an overview of instant payments regulation, highlighting the key considerations and implications for banks and corporate treasurers.
What Are Instant Payments?
Instant payments refer to electronic payments that are processed in real-time or near real-time, enabling the transfer of funds between accounts within seconds. These payments can be initiated and completed at any time, providing convenience and efficiency for both individuals and businesses.
Key Characteristics:
- Speed: Funds are transferred almost instantly, reducing the time taken for payment settlement.
- Availability: Instant payments can be made 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
- Irrevocability: Once initiated, instant payments cannot be reversed, ensuring finality of the transaction.
Regulatory Landscape
The regulation of instant payments varies across different jurisdictions, with a focus on ensuring security, efficiency, and interoperability of payment systems.
Key Regulations:
- EU Regulation on Instant Payments: The EU has implemented specific regulations to promote the adoption of instant payments, ensuring that payment service providers offer these services to customers.
- PSD2: The Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) in the EU includes provisions that support the development and regulation of instant payments.
- Local Regulations: Various countries have their own regulations and guidelines to govern instant payments, focusing on aspects such as fraud prevention, consumer protection, and technical standards.
Implications for Banks
Banks play a critical role in the provision of instant payments and must navigate the regulatory landscape to ensure compliance and provide seamless services to customers.
Key Considerations for Banks:
- Compliance: Banks must comply with relevant regulations and guidelines to offer instant payment services. This includes adhering to technical standards and implementing robust security measures.
- Infrastructure: Investing in the necessary infrastructure to support real-time payment processing and ensure system reliability and availability.
- Customer Education: Educating customers about the benefits and features of instant payments, as well as any potential risks associated with their use.
Implications for Corporate Treasurers
Corporate treasurers can benefit significantly from the adoption of instant payments, which can enhance cash flow management and improve operational efficiency.
Key Considerations for Corporate Treasurers:
- Cash Flow Management: Instant payments can improve cash flow management by reducing the time taken for payment settlement and providing real-time visibility into account balances.
- Operational Efficiency: Faster payment processing can streamline business operations, reducing administrative burdens and improving supplier relationships.
- Risk Management: Corporate treasurers must be aware of the irrevocability of instant payments and implement appropriate controls to prevent fraudulent transactions.
Benefits of Instant Payments
The adoption of instant payments offers several benefits for both banks and corporate treasurers, driving efficiency and enhancing the customer experience.
Key Benefits:
- Convenience: Instant payments provide a convenient and efficient way to transfer funds, reducing the reliance on traditional payment methods.
- Cost Savings: Faster payment processing can reduce the costs associated with payment settlement and reconciliation.
- Enhanced Customer Experience: Offering instant payment services can enhance the customer experience, providing greater flexibility and speed in financial transactions.
Challenges and Future Trends
While instant payments offer numerous benefits, there are also challenges that banks and corporate treasurers must address to fully leverage these services.
Key Challenges:
- Security Risks: Ensuring the security of instant payments is critical, particularly given the speed and irrevocability of transactions.
- Interoperability: Achieving interoperability between different payment systems and networks is essential for the widespread adoption of instant payments.
- Regulatory Compliance: Navigating the complex regulatory landscape and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations can be challenging.
Future Trends:
- Increased Adoption: The adoption of instant payments is expected to continue growing, driven by regulatory support and customer demand.
- Technological Advancements: Advances in technology, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence, are likely to further enhance the capabilities and security of instant payments.
- Global Standardization: Efforts to develop global standards for instant payments will promote interoperability and facilitate cross-border transactions.
Conclusion
The regulation of instant payments is crucial for ensuring the security, efficiency, and interoperability of payment systems. Banks and corporate treasurers must navigate the regulatory landscape and invest in the necessary infrastructure to provide seamless and secure instant payment services. As the adoption of instant payments continues to grow, it offers significant benefits for enhancing cash flow management, operational efficiency, and the overall customer experience.
Source of the news: The Paypers
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Regulators have issued a joint warning highlighting the risks associated with partnerships between banks and fintech companies. This warning underscores the need for careful management of these relationships to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate potential risks.
Overview of the Joint Warning
The joint warning, issued by a coalition of financial regulators, emphasizes the importance of robust risk management practices when banks partner with fintech companies. These partnerships, while beneficial in driving innovation and enhancing customer services, also introduce new risks that must be addressed.
Key Points of the Warning:
- Regulatory Compliance: Banks must ensure that fintech partners comply with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Risk Management: Robust risk management frameworks must be in place to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with fintech partnerships.
- Data Security: Ensuring the security and privacy of customer data is paramount, particularly given the increasing prevalence of cyber threats.
- Operational Resilience: Banks must ensure that fintech partnerships do not compromise their operational resilience and ability to deliver critical services.
Benefits of Bank-Fintech Partnerships
Despite the risks, partnerships between banks and fintech companies offer significant benefits, driving innovation and enhancing the customer experience.
Key Benefits:
- Innovation: Fintech companies bring innovative technologies and solutions that can enhance banking services and products.
- Customer Experience: Partnerships with fintechs can improve the customer experience by offering faster, more efficient, and personalized services.
- Cost Efficiency: Fintech solutions can help banks reduce costs and improve operational efficiency through automation and digitalization.
Risks Associated with Bank-Fintech Partnerships
The joint warning highlights several risks associated with bank-fintech partnerships that must be carefully managed.
Key Risks:
- Regulatory Risk: Ensuring compliance with complex and evolving regulatory requirements is a significant challenge.
- Cybersecurity Risk: Fintech partnerships can introduce cybersecurity vulnerabilities, making it essential to implement robust security measures.
- Operational Risk: The integration of fintech solutions into banking operations can pose operational risks, particularly if not managed effectively.
- Reputational Risk: Any issues or failures in fintech partnerships can damage the bank’s reputation and customer trust.
Strategies for Managing Risks
To mitigate the risks associated with fintech partnerships, banks must adopt comprehensive risk management strategies and ensure rigorous oversight.
Key Strategies:
- Due Diligence: Conducting thorough due diligence on fintech partners to assess their regulatory compliance, security practices, and financial stability.
- Contractual Safeguards: Including robust contractual safeguards in partnership agreements to outline responsibilities, expectations, and compliance requirements.
- Continuous Monitoring: Implementing continuous monitoring and assessment of fintech partnerships to identify and address emerging risks.
- Collaboration with Regulators:: Engaging with regulators to ensure that partnerships comply with regulatory requirements and to stay informed of any changes in the regulatory landscape.
The Role of Technology
Technology plays a crucial role in managing the risks associated with bank-fintech partnerships, offering tools and solutions that enhance oversight and compliance.
Key Technologies:
- RegTech Solutions: Regulatory technology (RegTech) solutions can automate compliance processes, ensuring that fintech partnerships adhere to regulatory requirements.
- Cybersecurity Tools: Advanced cybersecurity tools and solutions can enhance the security of fintech partnerships, protecting against cyber threats.
- Risk Management Platforms: Integrated risk management platforms can provide real-time visibility into partnership risks and support proactive risk mitigation.
Conclusion
The joint warning issued by regulators highlights the need for careful management of bank-fintech partnerships to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate potential risks. While these partnerships offer significant benefits, including innovation and enhanced customer experience, they also introduce new risks that must be addressed through robust risk management strategies. By leveraging technology and engaging with regulators, banks can effectively manage these risks and capitalize on the opportunities presented by fintech partnerships.
Source of the news: American Banker
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Nasdaq Inc. has reported earnings that exceeded analysts’ expectations, driven by a surge in fintech sales. This strong performance underscores the growing importance of fintech solutions in driving financial market innovation and growth.
Overview of Nasdaq’s Financial Performance
Nasdaq’s latest earnings report reveals impressive financial performance, with profits surpassing estimates due to robust growth in its fintech segment.
Key Financial Highlights:
- Revenue Growth: Nasdaq reported a significant increase in revenue, primarily driven by its fintech sales.
- Earnings Beat: The company’s earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analysts’ expectations, highlighting its strong financial performance.
- Fintech Segment: The fintech segment emerged as a key growth driver, contributing significantly to the overall revenue increase.
The Role of Fintech in Nasdaq’s Growth
Nasdaq’s fintech solutions have played a pivotal role in its recent financial success, offering innovative technologies that enhance market operations and customer services.
Key Fintech Solutions:
- Market Technology: Nasdaq’s market technology solutions provide advanced trading, clearing, and market surveillance capabilities to financial institutions and exchanges.
- Data and Analytics: The company’s data and analytics solutions offer valuable insights and support informed decision-making for market participants.
- Corporate Solutions: Nasdaq’s corporate solutions include governance, risk management, and compliance tools that help companies navigate complex regulatory environments.
Factors Driving Fintech Sales Growth
Several factors have contributed to the surge in Nasdaq’s fintech sales, reflecting broader trends in the financial technology sector.
Key Drivers:
- Digital Transformation: The ongoing digital transformation in the financial industry has increased demand for advanced fintech solutions.
- Regulatory Compliance: Growing regulatory requirements have driven demand for compliance and risk management solutions.
- Market Volatility: Increased market volatility has highlighted the need for robust trading and market surveillance technologies.
Strategic Initiatives
Nasdaq has undertaken several strategic initiatives to capitalize on the growing demand for fintech solutions and drive long-term growth.
Strategic Focus Areas:
- Innovation: Continuously investing in innovation to develop cutting-edge fintech solutions that address the evolving needs of the financial industry.
- Partnerships: Forming strategic partnerships with other technology providers and financial institutions to enhance its product offerings and expand market reach.
- Global Expansion: Expanding its presence in key markets around the world to capture new growth opportunities and serve a broader client base.
Future Prospects
Nasdaq’s strong financial performance and strategic initiatives position the company for continued growth in the fintech sector. The company plans to leverage its technological capabilities and market expertise to drive further innovation and expand its fintech offerings.
Growth Opportunities:
- Product Development: Developing new fintech products and features to meet emerging market needs and regulatory requirements.
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Exploring potential mergers and acquisitions to enhance its technology portfolio and market position.
- Customer Engagement: Enhancing customer engagement through personalized solutions and services that address specific client needs.
Conclusion
Nasdaq’s impressive financial performance, driven by a surge in fintech sales, underscores the growing importance of fintech solutions in the financial market. The company’s strategic focus on innovation, partnerships, and global expansion positions it for continued growth and success. As Nasdaq continues to leverage its fintech capabilities, it is well-positioned to drive financial market innovation and deliver value to its clients and shareholders.
Source of the news: Reuters
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