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"The Future of BaaS: Evolution or Endgame? Banking as a Service was hailed as a fintech game-changer with a forecasted €100bn market by 2030. Today, however, heightened regulatory scrutiny, high-profile failures like Synapse, and mounting compliance challenges have revealed cracks in the model. Speaking to Retail Banker International, Alex Mifsud proposes a shift toward Embeddable Financial Solutions — a safer, more efficient way for brands to integrate financial services into their software. Highlights:  💭 Why BaaS is under pressure  💭 Why embeddable finance solutions offer a better alternative to Baas  💭 The role of financial institutions in ensuring compliance and risk management Read Alex's full perspective below (link in the comments) #embeddablefinancesolutions #BaaS #ceoperspectives

The landscape for UK entrepreneurs is shifting fast — and it’s not just about taxes. Economic uncertainty, AI disruption, and global competition are reshaping where and how founders build their ventures. In a new Entrepreneur UK, Alex Mifsud shares his perspective on what’s ahead for 2025. Spoiler alert: The UK’s appeal as a base for entrepreneurs is being tested like never before: 🌀 Shifting trends: Will "lighter regulation" and "lower taxes" in the US draw top UK founders westward? 🌀 Economic realities: From hiring freezes to tighter budgets, 2025 will challenge how startups scale sustainably. 🌀 Sustainability in business: It’s not just about cutting costs — it’s about cutting carbon footprints too. Read the full story -> link in comments. What do you think? Are UK entrepreneurs right to consider shifting abroad, or is this just part of the usual ebb and flow of global markets? #ceoperspectives #embeddedfinance #entrepreneur

From industry events and future predictions, dive into Weavr's take on the embedded-finance landscape. Alex Mifsud pinpoints his pivotal moments for the industry in 2024, and imagines what could be in store next year. And, as this is team marketing at the controls, it'd be remiss of us to not highlight the award we bagged at the Payments Awards 😉 Dive in.

Is your employee benefits strategy future-proofed? In our latest webinar with Duncan Kennett at Visa, Rob Dunn at Employment Hero and Daniel Greiller and Katrina Cruz from Weavr.io, they discuss how payments technology is transforming HR tech to help build a more inclusive benefits strategy. You can watch the full recording now: https://lnkd.in/eQmER2at #HR #EmployeeBenefits #HRTech #PaymentsTech

We’re super chuffed to share that Weavr won ‘Best Embedded Finance Initiative’ award at last night’s Banking Tech Awards, run by FinTech Futures. Congrats to our HR-tech embedders for the innovation they've brought to market! And also to the team at Weavr towers who have worked hard on building our flexible benefits solution. Let's share the applause with Municipal Credit Union, and United Nations, Railsr & Toqio, who were also shortlisted! #BankingTechAwards #embeddedfinance

Curious about the future of employee benefits? Our latest webinar is available to watch here: https://lnkd.in/eQmER2at Payments technology is transforming how we support diverse employee needs, from location flexibility to personalised benefits. Find out how modern payments can bridge existing gaps in HR offerings and help build a more inclusive benefits strategy. Our expert speakers: - Duncan Kennett, Head of Employee Benefits, Visa - Rob Dunn, General Manager, Employment Hero - Daniel Greiller, CCO, Weavr.io - Katrina Cruz, Director of People, Weavr.io #HR #EmployeeBenefits #HRTech #PaymentsTech #webinar 

Flexible benefits work better for employees when they can pick their own perks… and this works best for employers when they can manage their benefits in the apps they already use, instead of adding to #HRtech complexity. In our recent research, we found: 💳 60% of benefits managers want to let employees choose when and where to spend flexible benefits allowances, by using embedded payment cards 📲 They want these features to be accessed through their HR or benefits app - and 50% are exploring switching products in the coming year 🗺️ 80% of benefits managers say they have staff working across multiple countries, and need a solution that’s flexible enough to give employees consistent international perks Read our full research on flexible #EmployeeBenefits here: https://lnkd.in/eeYJtQ6W 💡 Did you know: when working with Weavr, software platforms can offer flexible benefits payment cards which employees can use online or contactless with their mobile wallet, including Apple Pay. Employees get a more convenient and secure payment experience, while employers see improved data visibility and control across their benefits programme.

What is the value of flexible benefits spend cards according to people leaders and employees? Two points stood out: linking spending power to per-employee budgets, and being able to customise offerings to different employee groups both came out strongly in our discussions. Building software in the HR-tech space? Dive into our research on the topic and found out how embedding financial features into your software can be a win-win for both employers and employees  👇 https://lnkd.in/eeYJtQ6W #HRTech #EmployeeBenefits #EmbeddedFinance

Why do employees and people leaders think flexibility in workplace benefits is important? Our interviews revealed that offering more control and choice matter most in terms of upping adoption and satisfaction. Employees value benefits tailored to their needs, while leaders want tools that make offering that choice seamless. Embedding spend cards into benefits software delivers on both. We explored the topic in our latest research — discover what they told us. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eeYJtQ6W #HRTech #EmployeeBenefits #EmbeddedFinance