In 2024, wealth managers are laser-focused on adding new clients (64%), deepening existing relationships (48%), and enhancing client experiences (46%)—priorities that align with the wealth management market’s projected Assets under Management, expected to reach a staggering $162.3 trillion globally, with financial advisory dominating at $159.5 trillion. This focus is timely, [...]
The current global landscape, represented by geopolitical tensions, economic instability, supply chain disruptions, and the pandemic’s long-term effects, has highlighted the significance of solid trade financing solutions. These issues have driven the need for financial products that reduce risks, secure payments, and streamline cash flow. Trade Finance In the complex world [...]
The Finternet, a limitless financial space, is transforming significantly through decentralized finance (DeFi). Using blockchain technology, DeFi redefines how individuals interact with, access, and utilize financial services. It removes the need for traditional intermediaries, offering a more accessible, transparent, and cost-effective alternative to conventional systems. Let’s explore how DeFi [...]
The financial services industry is in the midst of a significant transformation. As customers demand more seamless, agile, and innovative services, banks and financial institutions must evolve to meet these new expectations. But digital transformation is not just about implementing the latest technology—it’s a comprehensive, multi-dimensional shift that impacts [...]
The financial realm stands at the brink of a shift promising to alter how we handle money, carry out transactions, and oversee affairs. This transformation is encapsulated in the concept of “Finternet” – an innovative global financial ecosystem grounded in technologies like Blockchain, Decentralized Identity, and Smart Contracts. What [...]
Digital trust is paramount for growth and sustainability in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) industries. As organizations rush to embrace digital transformation, the significance of digital trust cannot be overstated. Establishing digital trust involves a multifaceted approach encompassing robust cybersecurity, stringent data privacy measures, unwavering transparency, and ethical [...]
Gartner predicts that generative AI will be a workforce partner for 90% of companies globally by 2025. However, Alexander Bant, Gartner Finance’s chief of research, expressed a contrasting view at the Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference in Sydney in February 2024. He noted, “The large majority of CFOs continue [...]
It’s Monday morning, and Sam woke up to a gentle sound on his phone. It’s not an alarm but his new financial pal—a voice-activated AI assistant. This friendly voice, tailored to his financial goals, provides a personalized morning briefing of his accounts, highlights upcoming bills, and even suggests budget-friendly [...]
Interoperability in banking and finance is multifaceted, uptight, and fraught with many menaces, risky projects, and prominent vendors. One such solution is Open banking. Open banking is a mode where banks provide a set of consistent and standardized interfaces to permit service providers and third parties into their banking [...]
On many occasions, your mobile phone may be out of network coverage. Or you may be traveling in a remote area without network connectivity. In this digital era, don’t you think you should be given the option to pay digitally in such situations, even when there is a network [...]
