Tag: Financial Services
Driving strategic business outcomes: Interview with Stephanie Covert
Harnessing the power and potential of data is crucial for businesses right now. Effectively utilising data means that you can can develop stronger connections with customers. It means understanding their needs and preferences in more profound ways. Additionally, it empowers businesses to make informed decisions, driving growth and fostering innovation tailored to market demands. How…
Why Fintech Review is launching online courses: the Fintech 101 Series
Fintech Review still has the same mission as when it launched in January 2020. What continues to guide us is this strong desire to understand what is going in fintech around the world. Share our views on what is shaping finance today and what will happen tomorrow. It also means bringing everybody with us in…
Cutting-edge Banking Technology stacks: Interview with Jamie Burink
Cutting-edge banking technology stacks are revolutionising financial services. These modern infrastructures offer scalable solutions that ensure efficiency, enhanced security, and personalised user experiences. As these technologies evolve, financial institutions position themselves to deliver more innovative, responsive, and transparent services to their customers. But what is really going on? Fintech Review asked a few questions on…
How important is corporate culture in fintech: Interview with Thomas Jul
How to maintain sustainable, but record-breaking growth: building a passionate culture and the Nordic concept friluftsliv. Corporate culture generally plays a crucial role in fuelling innovation. It encourages openness to new ideas and risk-taking. These are vital for staying ahead of the competition, and fintech is no exception. A strong and cohesive culture fosters employee…
Want to better support accounting teams and retain talent? Here’s how the right tech makes the difference
By Mike Whitmire, CEO, FloQast Despite the Bank of England expecting inflation to fall quickly in 2023, it can feel like we’re in a bit of a ‘permacrisis’. Just when your business has managed to weather the storm brought on by the pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war begins and the cost-of-living crisis strikes. It’s not easy…
Why Fintech Software Solutions Must Balance User Needs and Company Values
In the world of financial technology, software is essential. As an increasing number of organizations develop high-tech solutions that aim to enhance and automate banking and financial services, fintech is helping companies, business owners and consumers better manage their financial lives. Leveraging specialized software and algorithms used on computers and, increasingly, smartphones, fintechs innovate how business is…
The explosive potential of digital banking in Sub-Saharan Africa: Interview with Timothy Nuy
Digital banking holds significant potential in Sub-Saharan Africa, where traditional banking services are often limited in reach. By leveraging mobile technology and new platforms, digital banking can provide access to financial services for the unbanked and underbanked populations. Whilst fostering financial inclusion and economic empowerment. Additionally, it can drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer…
Why banks should switch to a people-focused digital security experience
By Louis Granger, Head of EMEA Solutions Consulting at UserTesting The rise of fintech has ushered in a new era for the banking industry. Traditional banking institutions are being outpaced by new digital-only services such as Monzo and Starling Bank. Customers have now come to demand a banking experience that is nimble, empathetic and personalised…
Fintech and Big Banks Are Drifting Apart
By Abay Serkebayev, Chief Product Officer at CFPS. Mutual understanding between big banks and neobanks doesn’t seem to be growing. Quite the opposite, their relationship is rapidly deteriorating. This creates major problems for both parties. Neobanks have become direct competitors to commercial banks. This is especially noticeable in the retail industry. Neobanks offer more adaptive customer service,…
Role of corporate cards in improving business credit and cash flow
Payment infrastructure for businesses has improved over the years with many innovations. Technology has helped develop tools such as corporate cards to suit modern business needs and manage finances in a way that wasn’t possible before. Corporate credit cards are financial tools that a company can issue for its employees and provide them with a…