How to make your fintech a solutionary organisation and not a problem-solving one
Imagine the change you could cause simply by taking a solutionary approach to your fintech’s ESG policies.
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Asia primed for embedded finance boom
E-commerce firms can use the embedded finance technology to modernise their financial processes.
Decarbonising data centres
Many FIs are looking to utilise external data centres to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Playing the game you’re in
If we all see that the game is broken, maybe it’s time we change the game.
Know what you code: the most important factor to launching a successful FinOps start-up
Use the tools of the trade to build your start-up from the ground up. Give your customers what they want. Lead by example.
How banks can protect customers from impersonation fraud
Figures from UK Finance reveal impersonation fraud cases have surged by 300% in the last year.
The next frontier in global payments goes beyond borders
Payments will become more inclusive to both consumers and merchants.
Finding your way
Asking for help is the greatest proof that you will find your way, eventually.
The future of crypto compliance
Exploitation by criminals has brought about a need for more regulation in the crypto world.
Taming AI algorithms — finance without prejudice
Algorithmovigilance is growing in importance as human biases all too readily creep into AI tech.
Women in finance – where are they?
Why is the financial sector still failing to attract talented women in 2022?
Climate anxiety is a real threat to the financial industry
Fostering positivity will be what helps your stakeholders (and you!) maintain positive mental health.
What is core banking?
The market for core banking software is not “a winner takes all” opportunity.
What the Actual Crypto is going on?
Out of this crash will come stable businesses that genuinely add value to people.
Account freezing orders: the FCA flexes its regulatory muscle
What are account freezing orders and what should fintechs take away from recent action by the FCA?
Making the most of Banking-as-a-Service
Banks that are expressing keen interest in the BaaS model must implement and scale it with alacrity.
Why I do want to use crypto to buy my pizza
I predict that in the medium term, we will begin to consider crypto a safe and reliable form of tender.
Coping with the cost of living: how open banking can build financial resilience
We need to see a significant step-change in open banking regulation to cushion the blow of inflation.
What will you do next?
It doesn’t matter how big the job is, it matters how engaged you are.
Skill shortage: Do you have the right technology skills to deliver the services your customers want?
Digital transformation doesn’t mean ripping everything out and starting again.
Money 20/20 Europe: A new era for a digital Sterling
Project New Era, set to launch in September, is a pilot evaluating the future digital currency ecosystem in the UK.
Digital banking should be the cornerstone of every small business’ tech strategy
Embracing digital banking has aided small businesses through the early stages of economic recovery.
Why trade finance should embrace blockchain to realise its digital ambitions
Digital innovation in trade finance is gaining momentum, and blockchain offers a number of possibilities.
Building a donation platform in the most carbon-neutral way possible
NatWest, the Scottish Tech Army and GoCodeGreen recently collaborated on a new project.
And what is wrong with my mainframe?
Maybe, just maybe, there is a better way of doing what we all agree must be done.
Money 20/20 Europe: How is the rise of fintech transforming the next generation of banking?
Kahina Van Dyke believes the biggest shift in legacy financial services is learning to unlock human potential.
State of play: fintech partnerships
Incumbents and fintechs are increasingly forging equally beneficial partnerships to lead innovation.
Why data is often the biggest constraint for financial companies
Organisations should democratise data and enable the wider workforce to glean insights directly.
The inevitability of risk: why spend management is key for business in unpredictable times
The pandemic has left many businesses at a crisis point in their operational management.
How education plays a key role in embedding an ESG mindset
ESG education is necessary, and the time to start learning is now.
The future of fintech and insurtech is DeFi and Web3
Financial institutions must start allowing access to DeFi functionality through their banking and insurance services.
The day I skipped my recital
You won’t get far by not making sacrifices. But you won’t get far by making all the sacrifices either.
Fintechs, don’t go to market alone: three must-haves for your FI partnership
What should fintechs look for in a financial institution to improve the odds of a successful partnership?
How AI and data fusion are turning the tide in the battle against modern slavery
The application of modern AI and data techniques is a key development in the fight against modern slavery.
Banks need to know their customers better than ever, but how do they do this?
Personalised banking is a growing trend and something that is becoming increasingly desirable.
Money talks
Expectations about what is acceptable from a CO2 emissions perspective have to mature.
This is why we can’t have nice things
Innovation is a war of attrition, and that’s exhausting.
How data-driven suptech can change the game in fighting financial crime
Suptechs are gaining prominence in financial services with pioneers like the EBA and MAS breaking new ground.
How CBDCs will transform the way India transacts
The proposed implementation of CBDCs will completely change how the country perceives money.
Embedded banking models and the rise of Service-as-a-Bank (SaaB)
It’s high time that banks and credit unions stop seeing competition only as a threat.
