Financial services will look to collaboration and consolidation in 2019
Collaboration in banking; consolidation in the payments sector.
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Technology without heart destroys us: the hard currency of bankers’ feelings
Technology without heart will take you nowhere, in the slowest and most expensive way possible.
UK banks capable of surviving a “no-deal” Brexit
However, a no-deal situation could leave the UK economy worse off than the 2008 recession.
All this time, you’ve been doing meetings wrong
There are three types of meetings in the world.
Could PayPal dethrone banks when it comes to small business loans?
In the field of small business loans, PayPal is certainly changing the traditional paradigm.
The biggest hurdle to financial institution future-proofing
It’s surprising how many FIs are still resistant to the changes that are revolutionising their industry.
Banking-as-a-Service: why IBAN is key
The IBAN capability BaaS platforms will become the key driver of flexibility and growth.
Top three action items for FIs from 2018
Condensing six fintech events down into a handful of concrete takeaways.
What steps are in place to protect my money online?
The “invisible” nature of online transactions give pause for thought.
Diversity absolutes and the absurdity of decency by design
What’s diversity good for? Everything.
Cybersecurity: private equity in pole position
Private equity is uniquely positioned as cybersecurity presents both a threat and an opportunity.
Becoming a digital bank
Digital transformation must be a far-reaching and whole-hearted undertaking.
Brexit is real. What now for finance companies?
Frankly, the time to act is now.
Protecting yourself from increasing cyberattacks
Stay diligent, keep updated, and safe surfing.
Contrary to what your mother told you: banking reality checks and other fables
You can be anything. But it will get messy.
What does the future look like for cryptocurrency?
The crypto boom, bubble, revolution… what to actually expect from cryptocurrency moving into 2019?
Cloud adoption: the key to agile change
What does agility actually mean in practice for the post-trade market?
How to turn bad data into a new revenue stream
The cost of data redundancy is expected to be $3.3 trillion in 2020.
Creating open banking to meet expectations
A change in culture and attitude should be part of a holistic strategy for open banking.
Move beyond the electronic payment: how well do you know E-Sign?
E-Sign can save you the cost of many hundreds of thousands of first-class mail stamps.
How open will your bank become?
Open banking means different things to different CEOs.
Avoid your auntie Mabel: career tips for optimists, curious cats and rebels
Play something that you care to win with people who are playing the same game.
Technology for the new world
Business as usual is no longer an option. You can bank on that.
Blockchain fatigue? A brief look at the Trade Information Network venture
This network does not use distributed ledger tech, but relies on CGI’s SaaS platform.
Data mining
If data really is the new oil, where is the pipeline flowing?
I love what you’ve done with the place: digital transformation beyond the real estate
Stay focused on the business and don’t become too attached to the wallpaper.
Arizona’s regulatory sandbox programme puts US on competitive fintech ground
Offering a competitive operating cost environment and one of the easiest to navigate for regulations.
A question of compatibility: blockchain and the GDPR
Is the relationship – or lack of one – between GDPR and blockchain something of concern?
Five considerations for a successful rebrand
Rebranding is a self-discovery and reflection process, and as much about the journey as the destination.
Tips to enhance banking websites and turn them into growth engines
Most banks require a digital strategy wherein the websites are turned into a proper sales machine.
Curiosity, impatience and weird premonitions or why I should never be invited to give career talks
Be the person people will call to join on their journey.
A two-speed journey: the impact AI and robotics will have on financial markets
Emerging technologies have the potential to revolutionise existing processes.
What we mean when we talk about legacy: mindset, architecture, data and Dave
We lament “legacy”, we talk about it, we blame it. But we rarely define it because we have no intention of tackling it.
How to unlock the potential of the growing cyber market
Insurers and start-ups have to work together to make the most of the growing cyber market.
The blockchain emperor has no clothes
The only benefit I can see from this invention is that the hype around it has encouraged folks to think out of the box.
Sustainable ETF assets soon to be commonplace among investors
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are estimated to be worth $400 billion in the next decade.
Sibos 2018 video: the importance of financial & tech media
What is the role of financial and tech media in the industry?
Sibos 2018 video: the importance of Sibos
So why do we like Sibos?
Sibos 2018: trade finance for corporates is getting a major upgrade
Corporates must now make the decision whether to be a leader or a follower.
Sibos 2018: separating the myth and reality of AI in financial services
Where can the artificial intelligence tech have the greatest impact?
