FinTech

The application ‘Uber’ has revolutionized not only the transportation industry but also how people have come to expect services to be offered to them. Technology companies and innovators are continuously …

A new electronic wallet (e-wallet) – OPPA – has entered the Georgian digital market. The OPPA brand was created by JSO OPPA (formerly Nova Technology), which operates the PayBox payment …

A new universal scoring platform has been presented in Kyrgyzstan as part of the ‘Eurasian Digital Platforms’ international competition. The new platform uses data from communications operators, credit bureaus and …

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has implemented the new ‘Invest Online’ system, an innovative solution designed to operate as a simple, free tool for individuals to invest their money in …

Alfa-Bank has launched Alfa Network, a Russian-language marketplace platform, in Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus. Alfa Network allows users to post and find offers for trade transactions, buy and sell assets …

UzCard has announced the launch of instant money transfers from Qiwi and CONTACT. The transfer is currently only available in one direction (i.e. from Qiwi/CONTACT to UzCard); however, UzCard plans …

In the modern world, most people are familiar with the ‘Software-as-a-Service’ (SaaS) concept, whereby app services are pay-as-you-use rather than being bought outright. These services used to cost a fortune …

The sharing economy is increasing its footprint into our daily lives and shows few signs of slowing down. Join experts Carlo Ratti and Rachel Botsman in an exploration of what …

The banking industry is in a state of flux as new players, innovative technologies and revolutionary platforms challenge traditional concepts of banking. This video explores some of the latest trends …

The sharing economy is a complex phenomenon that has disrupted numerous industries and transformed how we live and work. Lawyers, public policy experts, academics and workers weigh in to define …

People have been sharing for thousands of years, but new technology has brought about the growth of a new concept in sharing — the sharing economy. Find out what the …

Find out how adopting the ‘bank as a platform’ approach will help banks shift to a model of service offerings and achieve greater and more sustainable economic value. Infographic: 10 …

New forms of peer-to-peer sharing are expected to double in the coming years. This collaborative economy allows consumers to get what they need from each other rather than relying on …

SME Banking Club will host an international conference October 18-19, 2018 in Almaty. The conference, aimed at stimulating the development of the SME banking segment, includes representatives from more than …

SME Banking Club will host an international conference September 20-21, 2018 in Kiev. At the conference, representatives from 26 financial institutions and 12 international speakers will come together to discuss …

CIS Bankers have organized the 7th Ukrainian Banking Forum, which will take place October 11-12, 2018 in Kiev. The main goal of the forum is to share experiences, views and …

According to the 2018 J.D. Power Retail Banking Satisfaction Study, digital-only customers rank as the least satisfied group of financial institution customers. These findings are, however, not necessarily a validation …

Customer experience involves the sum of all interactions a customer has along his/her journey with a financial institution. Financial institutions that provide an ideal customer experience increase customer loyalty and …

Digital-only challenger financial institutions have changed customer expectations, including customer service and how customers want to use financial products. They have shown us what is possible with a nimble, tech-driven …

When it comes to branch transformation, many financial institutions find themselves walking a fine line between the cost and efficiency savings of self-service solutions and the more personal, friendly service …