Digital Bank Transformation

This is a blog group for all topics related to Digital Bank Transformation, from incumbents to start-ups, to Wholesale and Investment banking. Technology is advancing like never before...this is a group for ensuring best practice is celebrated and shared.

Ben Goldin Founder and CEO at Plumery

From Routine to Results: Five steps to RFP Modernisation

In today’s fast-moving world, so many software delivery and implementation projects have evolved to meet the demands of new technologies and changing workforce dynamics, certain practices remain surprisingly stuck in the past. From software development shifting rapidly toward agile methodologies, allowing teams to adapt to evolving needs, to IT in...

19 November 2024 /startups

Prashant Bhardwaj Innovation Manager at Crif

Elon Musk, Trump, and the Future of Global Finance: A New Era of Innovation?

The recent victory of Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election has sent ripples through various sectors, with the finance and banking industries poised for significant changes. As Trump embarks on his second term, his policies could influence everything from foreign investment inflows to technological innovations in banking. This article ex

07 November 2024 /ai /predictions

Abhinav Paliwal CEO at PayNet Systems- A Neo Banking Software Platform

How To Make Payments In The UAE vs Egypt?

Both consumers and organizations need to comprehend the payment trends and preferences in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, digital reforms, and central bank activities, both countries are experiencing notable shifts in their payment networks. UAE's Top Payment Methods And Trends 1. Decline in Cash Use: The United ...

05 August 2024 /payments

Steve Bradford Senior Vice President EMEA at SailPoint

Financial Services, the golden target for cybercriminals

Financial services is one of the most regulated and well-resourced sectors when it comes to cybersecurity. Yet it’s also one of the biggest targets for increasingly sophisticated cybercrime, with hackers seeking its lucrative assets. In 2023, the number of ransomware attacks in the financial industry rose by nearly two thirds (64%), almost doubli...

07 June 2024 /security /identity

Alex Kreger Founder & CEO at UXDA

From Legacy to Leadership: How Financial Executives Can Transform in the Digital Age

Many products around us appear to be highly successful. However, sometimes this success is just an illusion. Iconic brands such as Kodak, Nokia, and Blockbuster serve as stark reminders that past success does not guarantee future relevance. These companies, once leaders in their industries, failed to adapt to the evolving digital landscape and cus...

03 June 2024 /retail /predictions

Siobhan Byron EVP, Universal Banking at Finastra

Is core banking transformation key to sustainable success?

Given the transformative role that finance plays in peoples’ lives, advanced banking products and services should be accessible to all. Financial services should be delivered when and where customers need it, at a price point that is attractive to customers and profitable to financial institutions of all types, including banks, credit unions and b...

23 May 2024

John Bertrand MD at Tec 8 Limited

Future of Payment Review – who will pay?

Future of Payment review published in 2023 on behalf of the UK Government, reflected the complexity of the current environment in the UK for instant payment. The review is clear that the UK needs to move to the next generation of instant payment with timely and accurate information. However, who will pay for that move? The Future of Payment Review...

26 April 2024 /payments /regulation

Anand Kanzariya Marketing Manager at Aixtor Technologies

What is Digital Transformation and why is it Important?

What is Digital Transformation? Digital transformation is a process applied to integrate new or existing digital technology into a certain area of the business. The redesign and reconfiguration of the digital module help in building up the brand identity and adding value to the customers. A wide range of companies have adopted innovative and mo...

04 April 2024 /cloud /startups

Anish Kapoor CEO at AccessPay

ISO 20022 is fast approaching. Why are most corporates and FIs unprepared?

After years of decision-making, discussion, and delays, ISO 20022 is finally happening. The wide variety of legacy message and data formats that all institutional and corporate entities use to make or receive payments will converge into this common standard by next year. In a survey conducted at the tail end of last year, why did 52% of corporate ...

20 March 2024 /payments /predictions

Alex Kreger Founder & CEO at UXDA

Focus on customer experience for digital transformation success in banking

In a world where the digital revolution is reshaping every corner of our lives, the banking sector stands at a crucial crossroads. The pandemic has not just accelerated the digital transformation in banking; it has made it a do-or-die scenario. As traditional banking models scramble to adapt, a new frontier emerges, one where being digital-first i...

19 March 2024 /retail /sustainable