2021 fintech predictions
Staring into the crystal ball for signs of what we could see over the course of the year from the industry.
Coronavirus/COVID-19
Working amid COVID-19: why the cloud is the silver lining
How COVID-19 has accelerated the transition to the cloud.
Ten trends set to influence the payments industry
The financial services and payments sectors have a bright future, should these trends continue to develop.
Three new security strategies for financial services
Continuous compliance remains a challenge because many organisations lack contextual data.
Technology lies at the heart of the ethical banking revolution
We have a collective opportunity to lift our communities out of this dire situation.
Fostering a growth mindset is key to getting through challenging times
Mastering an ability to deal with tough times will strike a path towards growth.
My mother was right about everything
What good are the choices, if you don’t act?
FCA: Thousands of financial firms risk failing as pandemic persists
Payments and e-money firms experienced an 11% decrease in available liquidity.
Digitisation answers the quest for risk mitigation in global trade
These concerns have been heightened by a series of fraud allegations relating to commodity transactions.
Santander: Digital lenders have unfair regulatory advantage post-pandemic
“The pandemic will only entrench the digital players,” says Botín.
Calls for UK Treasury to up contactless limit from £45 to £100
The UK no longer needs to follow the EU’s €50, or £45, contactless limit.
2020 review: A year which saw fintechs cut jobs, pay & business arms
A number of fintechs have still been tested during COVID-19, some to the brink of collapse.
Fintech projections for 2021
Top five fintech trends to watch in 2021.
Fintech digital transformation challenges during COVID-19
How to get ahead in realising revenues and returning profits to shareholders.
The time is now to update your finance operations
Modernising the finance department should be a priority.
Digitalisation landscape in Pakistan – a tech view
The digital and tech teams of the banks need to “think out of the bank”.
How digital labour helps financial firms cope with market volatility
Digital labour can offer a range of operational benefits.
Revolut hot on Starling’s heels, breaks even in November
“We’re doing much better compared to pre-Covid times,” says CEO.
Designing systems for real-time risk management
Common data challenges and how to overcome them.
Banking for good
As the new kids on the fintech block start to mature, I do hope they support the broader community.
Savings: the new battleground between challenger and incumbent banks
Reputation is taking a backseat when it comes to choosing where savers keep their money.
Banking Tech Awards 2020 hosted online by Tom Ward
Join comedian Tom Ward for the 2020 Banking Tech Awards. Broadcast online on 10 Dec, 3:30pm GMT and is free to attend.
How the pandemic reshaped an international project launch
Lessons in adaptability – how to manage a project in an innovation lab amid COVID-19.
Halfway hall
It’s time to focus. If nothing else, think how fast the last few years have flown by.
On-demand payment innovation at the heart of digital “new normal”
The COVID-19 pandemic has delivered industry changes in rapid time.
Opportunity costs for cynics
The only new opportunity COVID gives us is to be honest about the opportunities we missed.
Rebooting savings during the COVID-19 crisis
How then should we think about structuring our savings plan for success?
Innovation in Retail Banking Report 2020
Responses from 750+ senior bankers the world over with a focus on adapting to changes brought on by COVID-19.
Banking Technology November 2020 issue out now
Without limits: The Barclays accelerator races ahead
Why COVID-19 could spur the next phase of bank branch evolution
This shift in the function of bank branches has been underway for decades.
You are not everybody
With remote working, productivity may be up. But what about creativity and serendipity?
Stability of financial institutions during and beyond COVID-19
How should banks provide consumers with what they need and can afford?
Restrictive covenants during COVID-19: are they enforceable?
Can you enforce such clauses in a post-pandemic world – and should you?
TransferWise waives fees on $20m in donations to COVID-19 research
All donations will be exchanged via Google and Reuter’s mid-market rate.
FCA survey shows 12 million UK adults struggling with debt payments
“Our surveys have shown that younger and BAME consumers have been impacted more than others.”
Game over, insert coin
We are trying to pay lip service to wholesale dramatic change but get away with cosmetic modifications.
Future economic relief should care for more families
Deserving families have continued to be unfairly excluded from government relief throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
Breaking down walls
FinTech Futures took this somber moment to sit with Keisha Bell at DTCC.
Banking Technology October 2020 issue out now
Educate, advocate, invest: It’s not enough for companies to pay lip service.
Sibos 2020: Søren Skov Mogensen, chief growth officer at Banking Circle
He discusses the firm’s recent research.
