For banks to succeed on their digitalisation journey, they must be steered by proper insight into what lies ahead. Sanat Rao, CEO of Infosys Finacle, outlines five of the most prominent banking trends.
Prioritising customer support, more face-to-face interactions and sustainable practices are among the key 2023 predictions for the retail banking industry in Europe.
The chief technology officer of R3 talks to Liz Lumley about the speed, efficiency and privacy of enterprise blockchain.
Comparisons between traditional and NFT art markets show resemblances that allow for a closer examination of behavioural finance, among others.
The CEO of Seba Bank in Switzerland talks to Anita Hawser about crypto’s 'annus horribilis' and the FTX collapse.
An investigation into allegedly unfair interchange fees charged by the two main card providers in the UK has been launched with a focus on driving down costs that are stifling the innovation of fintech start-ups.
UK banks sign up to female tech talent initiative Code First Girls.
Cyber attacks against banks are at record levels globally and rising sharply, according to several recent reports.
Coupling blockchain systems is a breakthrough that will bring with it improved efficiency and ease of use, but for now it is a benefit for bank treasuries alone.
Amid a hastening surge of big tech firms into the financial services space, the question of regulatory reform is becoming ever more critical.
A report reveals the great opportunity for newcomers to address the unmet needs of the region’s unbanked, amid expectations for massive expansion of the fintech sector in the coming years.
Allegations of the use of unclear and misleading terms in consumer contracts could lead to similar cases by other regulators, suggesting other financial services providers should review their own wording.
Global lenders are under pressure to reduce costs, finds Barbara Pianese.
Since the days of lockdown, picking the right strategy to hire and keep high-calibre fintech staff has been a tough call, irrespective of geography.
In the wake of the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, we should now look at its impact on the crypto sector and what next steps can be taken.
Nikolay Storonsky discusses the neobank's outlook for growth and his plans to double down on crypto despite recent industry difficulties.
Open banking technology shows great promise but is being underutilised, especially when it comes to sharing data within banks themselves.
Boosting interoperability and speed while cutting risk, wholesale CBDCs would be a boon for cross-border settlements but are still very much in the experimental phase, making co-operation between central banks vital for success.
Across the continent, cashew farmers – among those in a growing range of agricultural markets – are making use of blockchain to digitise their finances and track the numbers more effectively.
The chief data scientist at Dun & Bradstreet speaks to Liz Lumley about data with a purpose, finding disruption in unknown things and fighting bias in AI.