Once overlooked, customer experience is now a pillar of the business-to-business (B2B) world. A recent survey found that 90% of B2B leaders say customer experience is crucial to their companies’ …
Read More »Blog Archives
FinTech small business solutions pushing traditional financial institutions to modernize
FinTech startups are creating a wide range of solutions for small businesses by targeting the pain points small businesses face in the world of finance, resulting in a direct competition …
Read More »FinTech bridging USD 2 trillion small business funding gap
Financing for small businesses is lacking throughout the world, even when ample funding is available and ready to be used. To close this USD 2 trillion funding gap, FinTech disruptors …
Read More »The future of B2B payments
Innovative FinTech companies are set to change payment processing for B2B transactions, especially as an increasing number of financial services are moved to cloud-based models that facilitate easier access to …
Read More »Commercial financial institutions embracing FinTech partnerships?
As commercial financial institutions strive to keep pace with consumer demands, many are looking to FinTech partners to help deliver improved service and value. In fact, a majority already use …
Read More »APMs for B2B payments: an increasing market
Despite convenience, speed and a better general experience, alternative payment methods (APMs) are relatively uncommon in the world of business-to-business (B2B) transactions due to B2B transactions having more complex workflows …
Read More »4 open banking models and the factors financial institutions must consider
With open banking pushing digital transformation in financial markets around the globe, financial institutions, in their efforts to maintain revenue streams, now face an important decision: which is the most …
Read More »Open banking platforms
Open banking and the regulatory environments driving it are forcing financial institutions to become a platform business. However, there are 4 such platforms for financial institutions to consider: Proprietary platforms …
Read More »Balancing PSD2 with GDPR
Europe’s Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) is reshaping the banking sector. At the same time, the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has had a huge impact on …
Read More »Does the Beyond Banking model represent the future of banking?
Beyond Banking is a business model in which consumers receive a package of services through an ecosystem of various providers. It works by taking advantage of open APIs to quickly …
Read More »Data security key for consumer confidence in open banking
Reservations about data security pose the biggest challenge when it comes to increasing consumer confidence in open banking, with 86% of respondents to a recent Forrester Consulting (on behalf of …
Read More »How to transition into the era of open banking
It cannot be stated enough that open banking is here, and it’s here to stay. Financial institutions must now embrace open banking if they are to remain relevant in the …
Read More »8 steps to ensure a financial institution doesn’t survive past 2030
It is estimated that 80% of financial institutions will either go out of business or be irrelevant by the year 2030. Here are 8 steps that will ensure your financial …
Read More »Using open banking to match consumer needs
With open banking beginning to emerge as a new reality across the globe, it is no great surprise that banking consumers are also opening themselves up to participation in open …
Read More »4 keys for financial institutions to keep in mind about the world of open APIs
The era of open banking is serving to divide financial institutions into groups based on fundamentally different roles. One of the main defining factors for which group a financial institution …
Read More »3 ways for financial institutions to shift their focus to consumer value
In the past, financial institutions prized a well-established brand as the ultimate goal for attracting consumers and maintaining consumer loyalty. In the digital and open banking age, however, consumers are …
Read More »In-demand FinTech skills
Rapid digital transformation has not only hastened the expansion of FinTech in recent years, it has also increased the demand for FinTech skills. Moreover, this demand calls for a convergence …
Read More »HR’s turn to analytics
Employers are increasingly turning to data analytics to improve their recruiting and other human resources (HR) processes as they compete to attract and retain the most talented people. Specifically, employers …
Read More »Popular FinTech courses for both beginners and professionals
FinTech training courses and programs are popping up around the world. Here are 9 of the most popular for beginners and professionals alike: Around FinTech in 8 Hours – offered …
Read More »Where to get blockchain educated
Blockchain is becoming one of the most explored technologies around the world, including by financial institutions and governments. Moreover, there is a shortage of blockchain specialists globally, placing a premium …
Read More »