The question of building backdoors into encryption
The battle between tech companies and authorities.
Industry Comment
Neobanks may have lost their shine, but the fintech revolution is far from over
Now, a few years on from what seemed like an unstoppable rise, things aren’t quite so rosy.
Let them eat cake
The pay-off in building a bank for the future vs the short-term gains of playing it safe is worth every single bite.
The pursuit for equality
I decided I wanted to play a part in empowering women and other underrepresented individuals.
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.
Breaking down banks
Any one of these layers may have its own technical architecture or even be a separate business.
You are not everybody
With remote working, productivity may be up. But what about creativity and serendipity?
Breaking down borders for marketplace payments
CEO of Banking Circle explains rationale behind award-winning Banking Circle Marketplaces solution.
Deepfakes in finance: a threat to be wary of?
Fraudsters are turning to synthetic identities to open new accounts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: a return to the fundamentals
Greg Palmer, VP at Finovate, analyses what the “new normal” looks like for the finserv industry.
IDC Snapshot: Improving operational excellence and customer experience in retail banking
Organisations that have a common business and technology roadmap have had more success than those with separate plans.
The Oracle versus Google copyright case could shape the future of software
The fate of open APIs lies in the hands of the US Supreme Court.
