A banker goes a-banking, volume 7: why can’t we be friends?
What 15 years of digitisation & modernisation have gotten us from the consumer’s point of view? It’s not looking great.
Analysis
How banks can be supported to achieve full open banking adoption
Choosing a partner to move forward with can be difficult.
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?
Effectively combating fraud while staying user-friendly
The current cyber threat landscape, authentication methods and how the industry continues to fight back.
Supporting a changing workforce: real-time payments and the gig economy
Instant access by gig workers to their pay will create a healthier and more sustainable gig economy in the long-term.
FinTech Futures Jobs: six skills that can get you hired in fintech
The global market is predicted to grow at a rate of 25% annually – plenty of opportunities for job seekers!
Game over, insert coin
We are trying to pay lip service to wholesale dramatic change but get away with cosmetic modifications.
COVID-19: Hard road ahead for insurtech companies
The global head of Willis Towers Watson Reinsurance Tech anticipates a rocky road ahead for insurtech.
Enveil CEO: Fragmented AML regulation creates “Russian doll effect”
Williams likens it to the “Russian doll effect”.
Future economic relief should care for more families
Deserving families have continued to be unfairly excluded from government relief throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
The end of apps
Is it time that we jumped from the app bandwagon?
Why the focus on risk weighted asset optimisation is increasing
Many banks have started formulating an action plan and framework to drive this initiative within their organisation.
Central bank digital currencies – don’t get the popcorn
If the art of the possible is being explored, the art of the valuable remains elusive.
The imperatives behind BFS
The current crisis highlights the urgent action required for businesses to upgrade to digital platforms.
Breaking down walls
FinTech Futures took this somber moment to sit with Keisha Bell at DTCC.
Grasping the opportunities of new digital customers
A flexible approach is needed to ensure newly digital customers aren’t frustrated.
Banks must empower SME clients with more than a repackaged retail account
“Once you strip back a lot of the functionality in retail banking it’s more about experience than solving issues.”
FinTech Futures Jobs: eight tips for landing a job in a new city
And make sure to check out Fintech Futures Jobs for a variety of excellent vacancies!
Sibos 2020: Future artist
I see growing companies. I see ambitious professionals. I see evolving stories.
The value of 20/20 hindsight
Anders la Cour, co-founder and CEO of Banking Circle, examines the lessons of 2020.
Does Europe really need its own Big Tech?
Almost a third of consumers find the idea of banking with a Big Tech appealing.
Jumio talks Asia-Pacific growth, the platform play and new sectors
“There is a long-term value proposition in re-authentication,” says CRO.
The cloud promises unprecedented agility, and the time to create a roadmap is now
To gain the agility to compete in the modern banking environment, build and invest with the cloud in mind.
Getting ahead of the game in banking
The plethora of digital engagement platforms out there are really just very basic gamification platforms.
Old dogs, new tricks and procurement
It’s time for the banks to work together to standardise their onboarding processes and documentation for fintechs.
Transforming the debt collections experience with self-service
The more intelligent collections virtual agents are, the more positive an impact they can have.
Why do some fintech start-ups experience high exec churn rates?
“Many founders enter the mindset that an hour lost is an hour gained by the competition”.
Financial organisations require a new cybersecurity “playbook” for the post-pandemic era
More than ever, fintech leaders need better ways to secure systems.
The shifting ground of payments: are banks and SMEs aligned?
It’s safe to assume that in time, every business and consumer will expect immediate settlement as a norm.
FinCEN Files: Legacy technology “not up to the challenge” to tackle AML
Changes could be needed on both sides to prevent another FinCEN Files.
Knowing how the story ends
“Where do I begin?” If you have ever asked me, you know my answer is always the same: in the middle.
The new face of client relationships in wealth management
Wealth managers now have access to more tools than ever to digitise processes.
Five techniques for financial institutions to build and protect their digital reputation
How to protect the distinctive brand values that set you apart from the competition.
How COVID-19 is altering the payments landscape for merchants
The pressure on merchants is immense to serve each individual consumer in the best possible way.
Destination public cloud
It is estimated that global public cloud revenues will grow by about 17% this year.
Kids are banking’s future NOW
I’m just saying there is an opportunity to learn how to “gamify” banking today.
Under pressure
Principles are the sort of substance that doesn’t bend under pressure.
FinovateFall 2020: Why Banking-as-a-Service is fintech’s newest trend
It essentially turns the company into a challenger bank, even if the company has no ties to banking.
Ex-N26 employee lands $1.8m to launch ETF-linked checking account
“This is an everyday account, we don’t want you to risk your money,” says CEO.
