A panel discussion of experts on blockchain technology was held during the American Banker’s Digital Lending and Investing conference. During the discussion, the experts concluded that lenders need to start …

London Blockchain Week 2018 will be held January 19-26, 2018. The event will feature multiple events focused on blockchain, including: Hackathon (January 19-21, 2018) — a challenge that requires participants …

Blockchain, the technology underpinning cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, was initially treated with skepticism by banks; however, blockchain has become the latest buzzword in the financial sector. Here are the five …

The banking industry has traditionally been conservative in nature and extremely cautious with any kind of experimentation; this is especially true regarding blockchain. However, banks are starting to recognize that …

Bitcoin has come a long way since its creation almost eight years ago; however, there is still a long way to go before the digital currency becomes a widely used …

Financial operations are the most common application for blockchain technology; however, blockchain can also be used in other situations such as staff recruitment. Currently, relations between companies and employees lack …

The Azerbaijan Banks Association (ABA), in partnership with the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication, will hold the second ‘Adaptation of the Banking System to the New Development …

With increasingly demanding customers and competition from fast-growing Fintech companies, the urgency for banks to deliver highly-innovative new value propositions as well as maintain and improve existing products makes software …

One of the main problems faced by financial companies today is their traditional linearity. In the era of digital transformation, the lack of alternative business models and the high cost …

In the digital era, businesses are no longer built around products and services, rather they are built around customers. This is becoming true for banks too, with traditional banking management …

To serve a changing market and respond to new competitors, retail banks and credit unions are rethinking and expanding the role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Beyond improving the …

Mobile wallet use is growing. Most consumers (65%), however, want one payment application on their phone, and most would prefer that that application be from their bank. This presents a …

Kiev will host the 6th SME Banking Club Conference in September 2017. The key focus this year will be on SME finance re-start in the digital era and will include …

Many banks are now moving to self-boarding for corporate clients in regards to their online account accesses and privileges. Self-boarding allows corporations to set up their own users for their …

Customer-driven card-control systems are starting to become more popular. They also provide greater security and a way for customers to control their payment instruments via one smartphone-ported application. Specifically, card-control …

Once seen as a disrupter, Fintech is now being embraced by many traditional banks as the fast-track to digital and cultural transformation that is necessary to attract and keep customers …

The automated teller machine (ATM) turned 50 years old this June. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, here are little-known facts about the ATM: The first “cash-dispenser” was installed in …

What if, in the not-too-distant future, there won’t be enough jobs for people? Some economists believe that, as robots and artificial intelligence become increasingly capable of performing tasks, there will …

When first encountered, blockchain can seem like a complex concept to understand; however, simple words and common associations can help overcome that complexity and make blockchain into something that can …

This conference will have a strong focus on the digital trends for SMEs Digital topics will include: The role of digital transformation in SME banking; How to achieve successful partnerships …