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How AI can support the finance industry create climate solutions
Climate change can transform our global economy, but the finance industry continues to fall behind in terms of implementing the necessary measures to tackle climate change. Representatives at the conference on climate finance in New York stated that to enhance the rate of progress, the industry must take advantage of new technology, particularly artificial intelligence […]
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Rising customer demands will drive cloud-native solutions in finance, but data security remains critical
Over the past decade, two significant shifts have occurred in businesses developing and launching digital technologies. The first change relates to the consumerisation of IT. In previous studies, Gartner stated that consumerisation represented one of the major trends likely to impact the IT industry in the coming years. After the demise of the dot.com era, […]
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Collaboration instead of competition between fintech and traditional finance
Instead of highlighting the competitive landscape between emerging fintech and traditional banks, there is the potential to collaborate and generate more value. The fintech industry is accelerating innovation in finance industry, but many startups’ progress is hindered by strict regulations, data privacy and security concerns. Many traditional banking institutions are beginning to partner with fintech […]
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Fintechs are seeking graduate talent with a range of specialist skills
Education and Business schools are trying to tackle the rising demands from new finance and other technology-focused market influencers. Innovation in the tech industry has been disrupting finance for many years resulting in many of the new fintech companies becoming mainstream. Fintech venture funding has accelerated significantly in the last year and caused a spike […]
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Why AI should be at the core of delivering digital-focused financial regulation
Some industry experts consider data as the new oil. Just as it does for the finance industry, the rapid digitalisation of the economy comes with opportunities and challenges for financial regulators. On the positive side, new information is available, with vital insights into financial risks that regulators spend considerable time trying to understand. The abundance […]
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How data and analytics leaders are gaining the competitive edge
It’s clear that data and analytics are transforming industry competition, and while some businesses are accelerating at pace, many are yet to implement the necessary changes. In the latest McKinsey Global Survey, respondents believe that the changes data and analytics have created over the last few years have continued to grow. However, they also suggest […]
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Report states finance leaders see self-service data and analytics as vital for employee productivity
As CFOs explore ways to tackle the impact of inflation on margins, self-service analytics will be essential in driving employee productivity, according to a Gartner report. In December 2021, Gartner surveyed 400 finance leaders and discovered that over 50% saw self-service data and analytics as an essential driver of employee productivity. At least one in […]
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Managing the talent landscape in the SaaS industry
The simplicity of integrating and the option to pay as you go are just two factors that have encouraged the accelerated adoption of SaaS products. While there are concerns regarding security, data privacy and limitations to customising software, the underlying benefits of scaling and cost have led to large-scale adoption. The software products marketplace typically […]
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Why using the best available SaaS is critical in driving a business strategy
A hybrid multi-cloud approach is emerging as the preferred IT platform for implementing a business-focused strategy. The priority of delivering a successful hybrid IT strategy is ensuring that it aligns with your business needs. This plan involves determining the most suitable on-premise systems and combining these with the most effective software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications available that […]
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The importance of data quality in open banking and API adoption
Innovative technologies have made financial processes more efficient, reduced the number of errors and transformed how customers view and interact with their money. In terms of product development, measuring customer habits can generate better decisions, and businesses can create structured plans based on real-time API metrics and data to respond effectively to any changes in […]
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Transforming the industry with embedded finance
The job of a senior finance leader has never been more demanding than it is now. Today, people are consistently searching online for new products and solutions, watching new media, making purchases and sharing content and experiences on social platforms. This significant transition towards digital behaviour means the customer experience has become a top priority […]
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The rising popularity of embedded finance
Embedded finance is rapidly expanding, particularly in recent years. Google reports that searches for embedded finance have spiked in the last two years, partly due to funding for startups introducing new embedded finance solutions and big banks wanting to explore this new market. Interest in embedded finance is increasing for various reasons. Juniper Research predicts […]