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Banks need partnerships to meet customer needs
Fintech 6 August 19

Banks need partnerships to meet customer needs

Are today’s banks capable of delivering the experience that customers now demand? Or has the bar been set too high by higher customer expectations driven by the arrival of...

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Is it a cat, or is it a card? Building differentiation as a Neobank brand
Fintech 6 August 19

Is it a cat, or is it a card? Building differentiation as a Neobank brand

What makes a Neobank brand stand out? So far at least, the main factors have included ease of use, low fees, superior customer service and the novelty (or kudos) associated...

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Improving ‘time to cash’ for SMEs: five reasons why lendtech is winning out
Fintech 31 July 19

Improving ‘time to cash’ for SMEs: five reasons why lendtech is winning out

There has never been a better time for SMEs to seek the funding they need to grow their businesses. New ways of lending (lendtech) by a broader range of players mean an SME’s...

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Wealthtech and the democratization of investment opportunities
Fintech 26 July 19

Wealthtech and the democratization of investment opportunities

Wealthtech, also known as wealth management technology, is slowly transforming the investment management industry, from retail trading platforms to technology used by online...

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Open banking trends and implications
Fintech 22 July 19

Open banking trends and implications

The banking industry is going through some of the biggest changes seen in more than a century. Influenced primarily by customer demand and supported by technology and new...

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Moving beyond faster, simpler loans: next steps for alternative lending
Fintech 17 July 19

Moving beyond faster, simpler loans: next steps for alternative lending

Lendtech, better known as ‘alternative lending’, has opened up significant access to funding for individuals and SMEs. Bank lending for SMEs, in particular, shrank...

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Data – it’s not the size that counts, it’s what you do with it
Fintech 11 July 19

Data – it’s not the size that counts, it’s what you do with it

Data, data and more data. Everyone’s talking about it. But collecting data is one thing; how we utilize it effectively is the real challenge we face today. The speed at which...

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Component/platform model: The next big opportunity for smaller banks?
Fintech 1 July 19

Component/platform model: The next big opportunity for smaller banks?

Legacy IT infrastructure is often highlighted as the key challenge for large financial institutions focused on competing with digital disruptors. As customer expectations for...

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Alternative lending firms are giving banks a run for their money
Fintech 25 June 19

Alternative lending firms are giving banks a run for their money

Alternative lending companies are differentiating their offerings by building ancillary services like payments and conversions into their platforms, in turn empowering them...

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Customer-centricity: what Fintechs need to know
Fintech 18 June 19

Customer-centricity: what Fintechs need to know

Are all financial services customers ready for a 100% digital experience? The truth is that while digital might be convenient (and reduces the cost of doing business),...

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