Leveraging insurance to do social good – the Uber way
Insurance has a bad reputation – but can insurtech turn this around and lead the way for social good?
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Fintech disruptors should champion clarity in the broker market
Shopping around online for personal finance is a lot like choosing an ideal cup of coffee.
How to succeed in fintech and influence people
Nick Murray-Leslie, Chatsworth CEO, looks at success, risks and avoiding “innovative solutions”.
Existential crises and procurement: the real question behind build/buy/partner
Start with deciding what is core and what is key to delivery, survival and business viability.
The dos and don’ts of invoice factoring
A few tips on how to implement invoice factoring properly.
Why diversity and inclusion is good for business
What do diversity and inclusion really mean?
FinovateFall 2018 takeaways: CX, culture shifts and cool socks
First time “finovater” shares his experience of FinovateFall.
How is AI transforming financial institutions?
Artificial intelligence is set to become central to the fabric of institutions.
“Banking solutions for millennials”: a label of doom
Who the hell are these millennials who need help saving $50 per month?
Tying compliance and operational risk
How financial institutions can effectively operate in the ever-changing regulatory space.
Not learning is not a super power: language and the age of disruption
The biggest downfall of a shared language these days is in your office.
The great standstill: lack of innovation holding back the insurance industry
The insurance industry is still playing catch-up due to some fundamental barriers.
Fintech’s most popular value-props – FinovateFall 2018 Edition
Greg Palmer opens up about the four value propositions he sees the most when coaching for Finovate.
The most desirable employee in banking: cybersecurity skills
It’s time to change the old security mindset of “outside, in” to “inside, out”.
Learning to dance: the trick in life, politics and organisational reform is there is no trick
Conversation is an art that takes practice, commitment and presence – it’s like learning to dance.
A beginner’s guide to developing a successful fintech app
How to avoid the common pitfalls and obstacles in developing a winning fintech application.
The power of the crowd: why blockchain could be the answer to the broken VC model
While VC funding may be slowing, ICOs and equity crowdfunding platforms harnessing blockchain have risen dramatically.
The universal tribe of corporate rebels knows a few things about bicycles
Our job is to persuade organisations to let go of their old bicycle.
How to finance your tech business – balancing equity and debt
Plus top tips on raising capital.
What is “$2 Bill Fintech?”
Labor Day is behind us, and FinovateFall (Finovate’s flagship New York event) is approaching quickly.
The perks of taking accounts receivable processes digital
Automated accounts receivable (A/R) management solutions create lasting business value.
The forgotten generation: driving digital adoption with older customers
Everyone – regardless of their age, would like a good user experience.
How insurers and start-ups are targeting the growing cyber insurance market
Sarah Stephens interviews a panel to find out how they’re targeting the cyber insurance market.
How come nobody gives me fish anymore? Going “all the way down” in digital banking
Bankers, use the skills you have to continue the journey and give customers something meaningful.
Political rhetoric and its impact on cryptocurrencies
How the regular pronouncements from governments and regulators are impacting the cryptocurrency market.
The opposite of digital: spending the millions, forgetting the customer
Every incremental triumph you celebrate in the office, is a moment of weirdness for the client.
Agile and DevOps: myths and legends (part one)
Agile and DevOps is a state of mind, an attitude towards working that transcends the technology of both then and now.
The vital role of actionable content
Retail investors are more informed and independent than ever before.
Crashmatics: a connected policy for the connected car
Has the insurance industry lost sight of what the “black-box” is for?
The case for conversational banking
Adopting AI is a way for banks to create much more engaging experiences and solve a number of customer problems.
The power of partnerships for tackling financial inclusion
We need to find new and innovative ways of solving big social issues.
Planning like a banker: do not try this at home
The most heartbreaking thing is our institutional inability to learn from what we learn.
Blockchain: from crypto casino to cross-company data management
What different types of blockchain uses are there, where does cryptocurrency fit in, and why should insurers even care?
Blockchain and the notaries: the services won’t be replaced but transformed
It’s a widespread mistake to think that blockchain is the panacea for all kinds of problems.
How people-first branding is giving fintech start-ups the edge
People-first branding in fintech is a clear differentiator in a fiercely competitive market.
Microservice architecture – throughout the business
A quiet revolution is unfolding – a noticeable trend towards microservice-based software.
Are banks and bank branch offices headed to the toilet?
Are we seeing banks running out of fresh ideas for how they interact with their customers?
Titles, corner offices and authority in a disrupted economy
Stay teachable. And in doing so stay humble.
Top five banking activities best handled by digital self-service
In the era of digital transformation, banks must evolve, or customers will simply walk out of the branch for good.
On expectations, gardening and promises kept: banking edition
Cross fences, walk on the grass till you find your tribe.
